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12-16-2007 | 10:58 AM

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Perks at Delta?

I know is a much smaller list, but I was wondering if anyone could point me to somewhere where I can find what the Delta perks are. Family who can fly, average work week, how long till you get First Class seats, etc.

12-16-2007 | 05:38 PM

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I`m guessing you don`t know jack about the airlines...that`s ok, none of us did when we started the flying game. Family who can fly....you, your wife and kids...your boyfriend if you are of that persuasion...your parents...average week...this depends on what you are flying, your senority, your relative senority on the equipment you may be on...vacation month? ground school month?...way, way too many variables to answer this one...How long until you can get a first class seat...if seats are not sold to a paying passenger or if someone from the back isn`t upgraded, and if all the nonrevs with a higher boarding priority don`t fill up first class, then you might get to sit up there.

12-17-2007 | 06:42 AM

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DAL bennies are better than most. All of that for only 50 bucks. It is a flat fee for everyone.

11-26-2013 | 04:14 PM

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I know this is an old string so shooting in the blind, but has anyone used any of the automobile purchase programs offered through Delta Perks?
And if so, which one(s) and would you recommend?

FTS

11-26-2013 | 04:26 PM

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I know this is an old string so shooting in the blind, but has anyone used any of the automobile purchase programs offered through Delta Perks?
And if so, which one(s) and would you recommend?

FTS

I didn't use the delta stuff, I used USAA which is actually contracted out, then the dealers added incentives on top of that. By my calculations, my new tacoma cost me the same as a 3 year old depreciated one. I'm not normally a new car buyer, but in this case, it was a no brainer.

The ford x plan thru delta is similar.

11-26-2013 | 04:37 PM

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I know this is an old string so shooting in the blind, but has anyone used any of the automobile purchase programs offered through Delta Perks?
And if so, which one(s) and would you recommend?

FTS

Through a little patience, research and communications/negotiations; you can get a much better deal on a car than what is being offered with Delta Perks, USAA, Costco or AAA.

The value you place on your effort and time is at stake. It normally takes 3-5 weeks to get the "deal" and you best not show any interest or emotions when dealing with the dealer

TEN

11-26-2013 | 04:38 PM

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Just went through the car buying event. Don't bother to use Delta Perks, USAA buying service, Edmunds or Consumer Reports. You can do better yourself. Just use them to determine your starting point before you begin to negotiate.

Check out Fighting Chance.com. It will show you how to get a much better price on your own from the comfort of your living room.

USAA had the best financing deal.