Airlines Discussions

Not sure where to ask this so I’m gonna post it here. I’m planning to travel around Sep from Boston to Seattle to visit a friend. Do you think it’s safe enough to do so or should I push it back? Delta variant sounds scary but I did made the promise to my friend a long time ago.

Has anyone flown on Virgin Atlantic from India to the US via London recently? I booked it for my brother who is coming here on F1 but now they are saying won’t allow him to board though the ban doesn’t apply to F1 students. Any idea ?

Have a somewhat confusing question hoping to get some insight. I had to cancel a Southwest flight last year due to covid. They issued a credit but informed me I had to book a flight that was before 9/22/21 or the credit would be lost. Here’s my question: if I book the flight so it is before the 22nd and use the credit to pay for it, if I decide to change flight dates to after 9/22 would that transfer over? Or would I have to forfeit the credit and pay for the flight. Hope this makes sense!

Q for Delta travelers:
We are going to buy a Delta gift card as a graduation gift (recipient is based out of SLC). I’ve flown Delta like once or twice in my life so I know nothing … is there any avenue to maximize the gift (for example, sales, discounts, promos such as lounge access with purchase)?

Thought I’d check to get the most bang for my buck before I purchase. TIA

Anyone know if return to office will be pushed back with the delta variant? (Or specifically DC/MD/VA offices)

Hello fishes - Does anyone flew from India to US and quarantined in Doha for 15 days ? Seems like process is straight forward as per Qatar airways website. But want to know more about unknowns from personal experiences .

Also, our baby is due in mid Nov and we are planning to have my in-laws by Nov 1st week in US (In Doha by Oct 15). Happy to know if anyone are traveling around that time .

I requested NIE from Hyd consulate 15 days ago and expecting it to be rejected as most other requests

I haven’t had a legit 1-2 week vaca in 3 years and now with Delta it looks it’ll be another year or two before it happens. ✈️ If I don’t feel safe leaving the country, I might as well keep on working. 👩🏻‍💻

With the delta variant picking up, is it too risky to plan a Europe trip for late this month (in around 2 weeks)? Have never been a really want to go, but don’t want things to be shut down while there.

My SO was supposed to travel from India but did not received her NIE. Expecting it next week, She has her independent H1b visa and is planning to travel to US in the next week. She’s planning to take the British Airways flight from Mumbai to JFK with layover in London. Are there any covid specific limitation for transit in UK right now that we need to be aware of?

Do you think the markets will take a hit with the Delta and now Lamdba variants or is everyone numb since we’ve been living with covid for one and a half years

Any fish have Delta drink vouchers they aren’t going to use? Seeking some charity here if so. :)

Transferred point from Bonvoy to Delta 2 days ago but points have not yet appeared on my Delta account. Is it normal to take this long?

Am I the only one not feeling safe to be in the office due to the spread of delta varient? The partners I work with are pressuring me to come back to the office everyday and i don’t feel safe.

Am I the only one who laughs when I read “no remote” in the middle of this Delta surge?

So i see seat availability for business class on American Airlines on expert flyer but when I call Etihad to book the seats they don’t see business class seats. Any suggestions or ideas? Flight is this weekend.

Post your best “Fall Plans Delta Variant” memes

Can I screenshot Delta drink voucher and send it to someone else to use?

For those with spouses or family members who feel differently about COVID, what do you do? My husband and I have been on the same page up until now with the Delta variant.

Anyone ever fake a covid exposure to not go to a work event or team bonding event? A few of us at work aren’t thrilled about flying to HQ in a few weeks and we’re job searching anyway. At a recent event a few people said they’re “sick” & attended over Teams.

Our leadership says catching delta is “mild” and we can do “more research”. They won’t require vax cards. Some of our live in partners either don’t have insurance or have health concerns like asthma. So, coworkers don’t want to go either 😵

I backpacker across America after I graduated in May. I came back in July due to an increase in cases and the delta variant. I started applying to jobs since then. I’m open to any job in Finance or IT among other things. Would love a referral or a recommendation! Thanks!

Have the Delta Amex Platinum card and just got approved for the Amex Platinum card. Is there a benefit to keeping both? I feel like the Amex Plat has the same benefits as the the Delta one but with more options.

Thoughts on going to Colombia over Labor Day weekend? We are thinking about heading to Cartegna. Do you think this Delta variant will be an issue?

does anyone have the Deloitte delta code?

Planning to go to either Spain or Italy in September or October. We are vaccinated. What are the chances it could get cancelled due to the delta strain or does everything seem pretty clear to book and not worry.

BCG fish what’s the latest on the Hybrid Model with the rise of the delta variant? What’s WLB really been like during the pandemic?

Did the Delta variant come from a Delta flight?

How worried should vaccinated folks living in urban areas (read high vaccination rate areas) be about the delta and other variants?

How’s the job market now? Will it be affected by delta variant?

I’ve got questions about Covid/delta/testing. Apparently someone I know developed a cough (and their group of friends did too). Each of them tested negative for covid but now this person is saying they suspect the covid tests don’t all detect delta. Is this valid? I’m no expert here so I simply listened. Are we dealing with false negatives? 🤔

Why the hell does delta board from back to front? Wtf

Are people able to fly from the US to India? I thought the ban is only for people flying from India to the US. Nothing is showing available on Air India from Chicago to Delhi.

Is it silly to think rent prices may decline and broker fees might start getting waived again? A lot of firms pushing back return to office dates with the delta variant. Have been looking at apartments in NYC but now wondering if I should hold off for a bit.

Is anyone nervous to continue going to the gym in light of delta? I’m fully vaccinated but OTF is starting to make me nervous since they no longer skip a machine.

Best [next] credit card?

Currently have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, considering upgrading to the Reserve but also looking at AmEx Gold/Plat. Past the time-lock period for Chase so I will be eligible for the sign-up bonus again if I do upgrade.

Not sure if any upgrade is worth it but am planning to travel (should the Delta variant subside) so want to maximize the sign-up bonuses and perks for my next card.

So are all the big firms still planning to go back to the office or have a dual model starting Labor Day? Delta variant and other variants arising possibly changing those plans? Let’s not rule out the possibility of lockdowns or restrictions in certain states as well. Curious what some of you have heard and/or think?

Any other offices go back to full remote in response to Delta?