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Hi All. I work for American but will have to zed on DL to get to Idaho Falls in a few weeks. My question is I am assuming DL does there priority based on DOH vs what we do which is based on check in time. We also put transfers ahead of local. Does DL do that? Also best way to view standby list other than being at the gate?
Welcome aboard J19. There’s a seat for you down front on the aisle and the lounge is straight back. The Forum has quite a few DL members, I’m sure they’ll get you up to speed, and even check the loads for you.
Always nice to see another AAer on the board.
Hello fellow AAer,
I've traveled on DL on several occasions. The DL app is very helpful. Once you are checked in, you will get to see the standby list and how many seats are remaining. For whatever reason, as a nonrev I can never check in on the app but can do so on the website. I'm not sure if the standby list includes revenue standby/oversales or just nonrevs but it is of some use.
The DL members here are extremely helpful in providing load info but just like on NRTP, a green flight can turn bright red quick. On a few flights, I've even been seated in Comfort +, their version of Main Cabin Extra.
HI, jmcmillen19. I'm one of the DL folks here and I'll be happy to assist as needed when I see your post. In a pinch, you can send me a PM if no one has answered your plea. I might just be in some other country, goofin' around w/hubby (aka 'Boss') or family of travel freaks. Cheers!!
If you are based in SEA like your profile states then you will have to get to SLC (Delta), DEN (United) or OAK (Allegiant), right now you can purchase a ticket on Allegiant for $48 on specific dates--they only fly OAK to IDA on Sundays and Thursdays. Might be worth the little extra $$ for confirmed seat as long as you think you can get to OAK on AA (looks like you would have to go via PHX).
Will you ZED from SEA or get to SLC/DEN/OAK on AA then ZED?
Anyways, once it gets closer just ask for load information and someone will help. Above just gives options
No we do not put transfers ahead of locals. Occasional bin separation...
Thank you all for your help! And if someone gets the chance to check no big deal if no one does 27th Dl 670 6am SEA-SLC connecting to DL4619 11am And if some could also check the 725 am DL1608 also to SLC and then DL4456 leaving slc at 155pm that would be fantastic. Once again thank you all for your help and information.
We need final city destination. SLC to where, please? Is that for Idaho Falls?
[QUOTE=Jmcmillen19;80662]Thank you all for your help! And if someone gets the chance to check no big deal if no one does...... [QUOTE]
J19 I have to say your load request is one of most unworried I’ve seen. Talk about having a temperament to handle the uncertainties of non-re travel.
Keep Calm and Travel On, my friendhttp://www.4smileys.com/smileys/cool...-glasses21.gif
Yes idaho falls IDA is final destination. I can also go into Pocatello idaho PIH if that looks better.
Thanks for the tip...Quote:
Originally Posted by isppilot
I'll check into it in a few days--a wee bit early for real number (weather aside!)
It looks like you are listed on those flights already for the 27th.At this time there 40+ seats SEA-SLC and 8 seats SLC-IDA. Sometimes SEA-SLC really fills up with non-rev’s.Flights to PIH are BAD.There are also 40+ seats on flt 1608 SEA-SLC at 7:25am if you wanted an extra 1 ½ hour sleep.You can easily make a 30 minute layover in SLC.Again, check numbers again Sunday night.
Once again thank you for the info! And the extra hour really doesn't bug me either way as I work the night before till about 2am. How about the flights to ida are they looking horrible or decent enough I should barring a cancled flight get on?
I would check back Sunday night for better numbers, right now there are 21 seats available across all 4 SLC-IDA flights with most of those between the 1st two flights of the day. Numbers seem OK but I do not know how popular this route is.
Hi, all another quick question. So it only checked me in for my SEA-SLC flight do I need to check in for my SLC-IDA or will that happen when I get onto the SEA-SLC flight
Never mind it checked me inQuote:
Originally Posted by Jmcmillen19
The DL flight to SLC should be good with a couple of dozen seats and you are #12 But the SLC-IDA does not look so hot. between the 1st two flights are 8 seats and 12 listed.
Can you fly Alaska? Catch the 6:15 am flt to DEN (seat chart shows 23 seats) If you can get to DEN there are 8 seats on the 11:16am DEN-IDA
if you can use AA to get to DEN there are 5 seats on the 3:10pm flt DEN-IDA
If you try the 11am SLC-IDA DL flight and get rolled over and the gate agent says next flight (2pm) is BAD you could do UA at 12:01pm to DEN with a couple dozen seats to catch the 3:10pm flt.
Good Luck.
Thank you all I mean it!!! I mean if I don't get on the 11 or 2pm and the agent says the 5pm or is it 6pm is a no go i can rent a car I have no problem with that it's only a 4 hours drive.
I said it from the very beginning, J19 has the temperament to handle the uncertainties of non-rev travel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jmcmillen19
Keep Calm and Travel On my friend.
Update I got on the 155 depature! Once again thanks for everyone's information and advice and help.
Hello guys, this is my first post on this forum (just found this forum).
I will be listed on DL1472, LGA-MIA June 18th. (its a sunday).
Are the flights from LGA-MIA often full? We will be 2 persons with a low priorty ( I work for a big domestic airline in Sweden, but they dont fly internationally)
One more question, is it possible to check in 2 bags on 1 person? Im thinking if my SO gets on the flight and i need another option. Then it would be easier for me just to book another flight (ie FLL)
Best tips on flying standby from LGA? (my first time using non rev in another country)
Hello, Bugatti (nice car!) and welcome. I can't tell you about LGA/MIA loads. There are no holidays around that date, so it would be all the regular traffic. I would consider being prepared to fly to FLL when we can give you more concrete load information. Your plan B should be in your mind before departure. You are permitted to check the same number of bags as a revenue pax. You can find that on Delta.com. I never check bags so maybe someone here can help further. If you each check in a bag, they will not take both since they are different names/tickets. They hold bag until nonrevs get on a flight.
You will be given an S4 priority (like our buddy passes) but you should check in 24 hrs prior (that timing will determine how you rank w/any other zed flyers). We'll be happy to monitor flts a few days before for you fly.
Welcome to the site.