Delta is now a credit card company with airplanes.

This is a great change Delta made. There were way too many diamonds and now there will be less of us

Peter, I love your videos. I have been flying forever but since I’ve been watching your channel, I see things I haven’t seen or thought about before, eg, why the pilot made a certain turn, etc. there’s nothing like learning something new, thanks

Thank you again for continuing with your unique perspective on flying. There are enough other videos out there showing the legroom, meal service, etc... Your videos are unique and I'm happy you are committing to keep them that way.

I totally agree with you. Look out the window and enjoy the flight. Thanks for the info ✈️

Thanks for this video, from another loyal Delta flyer (and another dedicated window seat fan).

Excellent points. I don't fly as much as you do but I get what you're saying. I fly primarily Delta or United. Delta is top notch. I plan trips to LGA, MSP, and LAX in 2024, hopefully all on Delta. Like you, I insist on a window seat and nothing else.

I noticed you fly a lot to Jacksonville now instead of Spokane. Do you have family in Jacksonville now instead of spokane?

Very sorry that Delta seems like it doesn’t care about its LOYAL CUSTOMERS😢

Delta has been my Primary airline and I have been platinum or many years and Diamond last year. Because i heard that this year was going got be way out on my spending I started flying more SW Direct flights when possible. Then Delta changed it back but i had not flown them as much. Its a nice airline but I wont be working for them to make status as I'm sure many will not. Those clubs will be empty and soon close which i think is what they want. Atanta has been like a second home for me. But I find I can deal with skipping the connection and making it a less than 4 plus hour travel day and fly SW if Direct is refreshing.

I have flown with each of the “Big 3” over the years, and though it’s been mostly Delta, I’ve had good enough experiences simply searching for the least expensive airfare (though I will not fly United’s basic economy as they do not allow for carry-on bags other than the “personal item”). Since most of my flying is from Pittsburgh to NYC, I stick mainly to AA and Delta, since United only flies to EWR from Pittsburgh and EWR is too out of the way to be worth the lower airfare.

i used to fly delta exclusively but sadly changed to southwest and spirit ( when i am flying with a backpack for my 2-3 day trips)

I fly Delta because of their service, I live in Dallas and fly out of my way to fly on them and stay away from American.

Delta has always been the pioneer in taking away perks and benefits. They invented the concept of earning miles based on dollars spent vs. miles flown. This is why I hate them. Unfortunately, once they lower the bar another notch, AA and United generally follow. It was no surprise when former Delta CEO Richard Anderson, who went on to become the CEO of Amtrak, made the decision right after taking over to cut hot meals on long distance trains! Mind you, these are not three or four hour trips, these are trips that could take days! I think there was enough of a backlash that he had to re-think this boneheaded move.

What a journey flying with Delta Airlines, What's the next airline you're flying with in 2024?

The real shock with so much data on the people it serves, fundamentally, Delta doesn’t know its customers.

Switch to United Airlines Mileage Plus

Peter I here here you .. I fly once a month I get free cheek with blue .. I love flying delta first class .

You “ain’t” getting SH*# as a Platinum! I’ve been Platinum for almost 18 years and I haven’t had ONE upgrade as Atlanta based! Always #1,2, or 3. DELTA needs to STOP the Companion +1 Upgrades!!!!!!! Also, if your business pays for your flight you should get 10% credit. I’m like you, all out of pocket spend with no reimbursement

Haven't you already qualified for diamond in 2024 under the current rules? If so, your diamond status will last until 2025. If you only are platinum, you'll be able to extend for just two years - Don't forget that your MQM balance will deduct 75k miles for 2024 platinum status, leaving you just 225k MQMs, so you would only be able to "buy" two additional years of platinum at 100k/year.

Hmm, I should get started on my video about reaching SkyTeam status quickly and easily :) In comparing the 3 alliances from a US flyer perspective, SkyTeam Elite Plus (non-SkyMiles) members only get lounge access when flying same-day to an international destination (i.e. not necessarily from the departure lounge location) on Delta or a SkyTeam partner, whereas oneworld and Star Alliance upper elites (non-Mileage Plan/AAdvantage/MileagePlus) can access lounges even on domestic coach flights with Alaska, American and United, so by extension also with Horizon, American Eagle and United Express. As a oneworld Sapphire, I have access to the much more elevated Flagship Lounge at either O'Hare or DFW while waiting to board my 1.5 hr flight home to Omaha. Which brings me to another point, Delta doesn't have an elevated lounge brand in the same way American and United do (Flagship and Polaris). Generally, I'm not loyal to any airline; I fly them all and it's possible to be elite in more than 1. - Red

Delta should just call it SkyDollars at this point. Delta is my favorite airline because of their customer service and their hard product but I don't even get close to flying enough for this to matter to me. But Delta is definitely doing this strictly in an attempt to make more money not to increase their customer loyalty.

Good riddance! There’s way too many Diamonds You’re a Platinum at best anyway!!