Option 1:
Delta - depart 5:20am, 1 connection, arrive @ 9:15am

Option 2:
AA - depart 7am, nonstop, arrive @ 8:55am

I hate AA but is it worth considering?

likefunny
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

Indeed. Status is valuable if you’re flying Delta domestically. Points less so when you’re vacationing internationally, due to the skypesos thing, but status gives you the multiplier.
OP’s problem is they’re getting on the train late in the game.if this were February they would be an AA convert kicking and screaming in no time.
By the way, OP; this assume decent mileage. If you’re going Chicago to Cedar Rapids and are connecting through Minneapolis, that’s not so great.

like

Former AA EP for 3 years and made the switch to Delta. Don’t regret it one bit being inconvenienced to go through ATL or DTW almost every time because I’ve been stuck with Delta and AA during winter or delays and Delta is much less of a headache.

like
Recent IconRecent

If you fly from or to Atlanta, Delta is the worst. They oversell every flight way too much. Platinum means nothing as most people have sky priority. Switched to AA last year and can't be happier.

like

Delta Platinum out of ATL here; I’ve sat in economy maybe once in the past year and I’ve been flying to major US cities. As long as you’re not booking all your flights last minute, you’re fine.

Also, what do you mean they oversell flights? Most airlines do but unless you’re basic economy it shouldn’t impact you at all. Delta has the lowest rate of involuntary bumps of US carriers and it isn’t close

like

AA is matching status right now, just offered me gold. Even without status I’d take the nonstop

like

gold is like the lowest tier bud

like

Connections just mean you earn status twice as fast :)

like

Delta. Sleep at 7 pm on Sunday.

like

Currently have this same problem, chose the dark side

AA!

How long is this project? If it’s the only way to keep or improve your status, and you can’t get a match for some reason with AA, screw it and get the miles and segments (and probably additional dollars too). You can sleep on the first leg.
But as someone else said, high missed flight risk and Sunday night sleep will be heinous with a 3:30 wake up.

Only take AA if you get a status match

Depends on where you're connecting thru

It shouldn’t be about the airline. Sleep and time is much more valuable than status

LOL I’ve been contemplating the same thing!! But I’m sticking to Delta - I have Platinum status and will got Diamond this year. Plus AA is in the tank right now

Related Posts

So I jump ship in Hong Kong and make my way over to Tibet...

like

Airbnb/hotel recommendations at Brussels and Amsterdam

like

I know there are multiple posts about this but I still can’t think of the right way to play United Wholesale Mortgages. Too nervous to sell covered calls with the ex div date and high OI for calls in March. Anyone considered averaging down?

like

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

like

Hello All,
My skills sets are Automation testing using Selenium , Java.
My current CTC is 14.70 and have an offer of 18lpa fixed+3.60 lakhs variable pay.
Is it a good offer?
Also it's written in offer that need to travel to US.
Shall I get retained if I am offered a decent salary revision or shall I move out?

like

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

like

Guys I had a terrible nightmare this morning. Apparently I saw two middle aged men burning alive in a hotel room. And then I woke up.
Too much game of thrones or is there some meaning to this lol

like

Anyone successfully use the $200 Amex hotel credit? The FHR and hotel collection redemptions are all pretty insane price wise. I’ve heard there are some good deals to be had in Vegas but looking for other options.

like

Have a big upcoming international trip and trying to choose between the Marriott convoy boundless credit card or the chase sapphire preferred card to not have foreign transaction fees. Anyone have any experience with either and can help tip the scales one way or another?

like

I just applied for a Delta flight attendant role and my page glitched right in the middle of my application and now it says I’ve applied even though I didn’t finish answering questions. Has anyone else had this happen? So scared it has completely ruined my chances.

like

If hotels give you soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and cotton balls/q tips (sometimes mouthwash), why don’t they just supply toothpaste?

like

Is wfh available in coforge? The office in GNIDA is very very far. Is it safe to travel by own car? If by cab are these small cars or typical suvs with 6-7 drops?

like

Recommendations for a weekend in SF?

like

Hello :) I am moving locally within the Bay Area in couple of weeks and all the movers & packers I am getting quotes from, prefer to be paid in cash (there is a convenience fee with credit card payment). What are the advantages/disadvantages of either method of payment? Thanks :)

like

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Suggestions for a 2-3 day solo trip for a female 28 years old within the US. I live in Florida if that helps

like

St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort - anyone been and worth it?

like

Is it true Deloitte put travel ban till 1/1/2021, targeting local office opening for 9/1?

like

Help!! My bestfriend is doing two months abroad and was trying to fly into turkey when they told her she couldn't because her passport expired within three months.

She went to the US Embassay in Athens knowing she had a month left of traveling, and gave her an emergency passport and punched holes in her exsisting one. Now no country will let her in with her emergency passport.

Can her mom get her a passport in the US and ship it to her? Is there anyway around this?

Thank you!!

like

Anyone have a special platinum Marriott support number or contact person to resolve a lingering issue?

like

More Posts

Was told that an LCA will need to be filed since I am now working from home - anyone else in the same boat and any ideas about timelines?

like

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

like

UK scheme is about to get trashed for the small companies. It feels like an unpopular opinion, but tbh I'm here for it. So much garbage was getting claimed by SMEs and it was disproportionately beneficial.

like

What is your favorite VICE documentary?

like

Happy to inform that this bowl is now 1000+ times stronger! 1.2K members and counting! 😀

like

Western nc CTE interview questions? How do I prepare?

like

Got a temp offer for less than a year without promise of turning into full-time. Wanted to know what ppl think about temp jobs (looks bad on resume if I don't turn full-time later within the company?) and what comp should look like (e.g. 1.2× of regular comp?).

Got another perm offer in a different industry for similar salary, but I might have to relocate and I'm concerned the work may involve translation instead of pure legal work.

like

Starting a new position in a few weeks and have an opportunity to speak with my future boss before starting. Is there anything I should ask before starting that wouldn’t already have been covered in the interview? I was thinking about asking if I should read up on anything before starting, but I also don’t want to impose obligations on myself if I don’t have to. Fwiw going from firm to in-house. TIA!

like

Do they provide cab service in Gurgaon or reimburse it?

Generally what percentage of variable pay based on company and individual performance is paid out to employees ?

Which philanthropic causes do you care most about?

like

My BGV is in progress for JPMC. I got mail to upload experience/relieving letter. I still didn’t get the relieving letter from my previous company. Shall I upload resignation acceptance letter for this?

like

How to be good at Sales and have a charismatic personality?
Any words of wisdom? Any great books to read? Any other recommendations?

like
like

Do you need an engineering degree to go into product management? I have a bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Digital Transformation, and I work as a C (soon to be SC) im Tech Strategy and Transformation. What are the next steps I should to to pivot into PM? (certifications, types of projects, etc)

like

Any 🐠 working in Montreal or have worked there before? Thinking of relocating from Toronto and curious to hear about the type of work being done / how the consulting community is over there.

like

🤔 Recently got a random LinkedIn recruiting message from someone at Improbable looking for data science people in DC area... thoughts?

Anyone from Apple who is kind enough to refer me? I have the job Id ready with me. Apple Inc. Apple

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

like

Is it true Deloitte put travel ban till 1/1/2021, targeting local office opening for 9/1?

like

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

like

Watching Boyz N the Hood and Menace 2 Society. Are there books that shed light on how the media and cultural portrayal (whether accurate or not) of black people changed from the 1960s to the 90s?

like

Any recs on standing desk converters? Already have a desk so looking for a converter to put on top. Firm is allocating budget for wfh equipment.

like

Deliberately booked a regional jet connecting flight to avoid working on the flight... they gate checked my bag and I missed my connection. Touché, AA, touché...

like

So pissed! Paid tax firm $400 to file my taxes in 3 multiple states, they didn’t file my non resident NY tax efile saying i have to do it myself. Without providing the reason why and any instructions on how to do so, just saying it’s in its in the bundle prepared, just file it yourself. I cant even figure out how to file it on my own. Not sure what to do at this point, anyone had experience with this? I am thinking to add a bad review and just mail the tax form...I know I procrastinated too

funny

CAIA vs CFA?

like

Can anyone shed some light on what it’s like to join Cognizant as an MBA hire? Is the work life balance better than B4 considering they pay less?

likesmart

Has anyone taken one of those online executive courses, like the Harvard Extension School offers? Looking to use my $5k of tuition reimbursement and already have an MBA. Worth it? Best programs?

like

Headspace vs. Calm app, which is better?

like

Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast

like

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

like

Is it possible for someone to make a jump from Exp. Associate at PwC to Senior Consultant at other Big 4?

like

What are the consequences for not hitting your utilization target?

like

Colleague passed my work on as his, how to handle this gracefully ?

like

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

likefunny

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

like

Recommendations for a wfh office chair? Preferably on the lower end of the range with good height.

like

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal