Delta Airline

Most miserable trip ever. They have brand new planes and they are FREEZING in the «Preferred Seating» section. It wa so cold my head hurt and my nose was running. This was not an isolated incident — it happened on two flights. The first time we were given blankets. The second flight they did not have any. I can’t believe I paid extra to freeze to death.

There are always issues when I travel with Delta. On this last trip my plane to Charleston was experiencing issues with the engine, so before take-​off (thank God) we were asked to leave the plane and try to get on the next flight. It was mayhem with people trying to get on the next flight.
On my way to Toronto from Atlanta, they changed the gate at the last minute. If you have ever been to the Atlanta airport you would know how huge it is! So having to go from one gate to the next is a workout in itself.
The one thing about Delta that I have been happy with has been their staff. The pilots, flight attendants and ground crew have been phenomenal. Most of the time what happens with Delta (eg., gate changes) is out of their control, but they handle the pressure well. Because of the staff I will continue to fly with Delta.

This is my first flight with Delta Airlines and I had such an AMAZING experience (partly biased with the business class automatic upgrade, but it means my membership really works!)
Toronto to Ft. Lauderdale:
Delta for its Gold Medallion members means your own separate check-​in counter which is the equivalent of a First/​Business check-​in counter. I had already checked in online anyways the night before so all I needed to was get my luggage tag. With most American-​run airlines, you need to pay for each checked bag, however, with a Gold status, your first two luggages are free. When I had checked in online, I was notified I was 1^st in line for an upgrade to business and would be notified when boarding the plane.
Well, no upgrade for me. Economy seats on a Delta flight to Ft. Lauderdale are quite small. Complimentary peanuts, cookies or pretzels are provided along with Coke products, juice, tea/​coffee, and water. As w welcoming gift to the Gold status, I was provided 4 coupons for complimentary alcoholic beverages and sandwhiches which I happily used. Otherwise, wine is $ 7 (exorbitant!) and sandwhiches and little «meals» range from $ 7-​$ 10.
Luggage came out first as Gold members get priority. All in all, a great flight, great service, and everything went smooth.
Ft. Lauderdale to Atlanta to Toronto:
Check-​in at Terminal 2
Delta is big in Ft. Lauderdale with many self-​check in kiosks along with agent counters. There were separate self-​check in kiosks for Gold Members and I was done in 2 minutes. There was an agent who helped me print my luggage tag and whisk it away. As a treat, when I checked in online the night before, I was already notified that I was upgraded to business from the Atlanta, GA to Toronto flight, but I would be on a waiting list for business on the Ft. Lauderdale to Atlanta flight.
So, it just happens that as I was boarding the plane, I received a new ticket that said I was going business all the way. It was great. Individual tv screens, free flowing booze, and snacks. Service was great and I got to catch up on How I Met My Mother episodes. There was also Wi-​Fi onboard the plane which I thought was so neat!
The automatic upgrades made my day. I didn’t have to do any work and I already received an upgrade when checking in online the night before! I am not sure how the system works, but having the Gold status really works! They really do reward their own:
Skymiles Medallion Membership.
Delta has 4 levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. I can confidently say the Gold level is already so amazing: 2 free checked luggages (otherwise, the cost for one is $ 50 roundfare), automatic upgrade to Business, prioritiy checkin counter, and priority boarding (to get the coveted overhead bin space for your carry-​on bags). There are so many other benefits and at this level, you are definitely getting your value. I am very happy with my Delta Gold Membership and plan on flying Delta to the States as often as I can.
I am part of the Aeroplan Membership for Air Canada and have NEVER been upgraded to business, whereas, I get the Gold Membership for the first time on Delta, and I am upgraded to Business during the Christmas season. Can’t beat that!
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