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IATA "DL", a major airline of the United States, member of the SkyTeam alliance and one of the largest in the world. It operates eleven hubs: ATL, CVG, DTW, MSP, LGA, JFK, SEA, SLC in the United States, CDG in France, AMS in the Netherlands and NRT in Japan.

Delta Air Lines (IATA code: DL) is a major carrier of the , and one of the largest passenger airlines in the world.

  • Domestic hub airports: (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia), (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport), (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Michigan), (John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City), (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Minnesota), (New York-LaGuardia Airport), (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Washington), and (Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah)
  • International hub airports: (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands), (Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport, France), and (Tokyo-Narita International Airport, Japan)
  • Alliance:
  • Loyalty program: SkyMiles
  • Lounge/club: Sky Club
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Why won't Delta Airlines sell me a ticket for a trip entirely within Canada?

I have really good status and miles with Delta and want to use them to fly from Montreal (where they fly) to Vancouver (where they also fly). However, Delta refuses to book such a flight - even when I speak to an agent. They are willing to book me…
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Why would an airline put 15 passengers at once on standby?

I've checked into a flight this morning with Delta, only to see a dreaded "Seat At Gate" message on my boarding pass. I am aware that airlines routinely overbook their flights, so normally I'd expect that 3-4 passengers would be put on standby when…
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How can flights operated by the same company have such different prices when marketed by another?

On SkySkanner, I see: Virgin: LHR-SAN (via DTW) and return (via SLC), "operated by Delta": £580 Air France: exactly the same flights, "operated by Delta": £956 ...and there are other combinations too at different prices. Even more oddly, if I…
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Assuring luggage isn't lost with short layover

I have a flight with Delta from Philadelphia to Atlanta (19:18 to 21:47), and then a flight with KLM from Atlanta to Amsterdam (22:40 to 12:55). I spoke with Delta and KLM and they said my luggage can have its destination designated as Amsterdam so…
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Arriving in Atlanta after US Preclearance in Dublin. Will I go through TSA security in Atlanta to transfer to a connecting flight?

For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free store in Dublin, but I don't want to risk having a bottle of…
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London to Seattle, corporate policy is economy. How to get more recline: BA or Delta? Or other options?

Over the next few months I'm going to be flying backwards and forwards between London and Seattle. It has to be Economy class (corporate policy). I might be able to negotiate premium economy (not sure). I can choose the airline. I have some miles…
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Why was I quizzed about my activities in Colombia by the air-line staff prior to check-in?

At the queue for check-in at El Dorado airport in Bogota, all passengers were submitted to a series of questions by air-line staff (Delta) before reaching the check-in desk. The questions I was asked were along the lines of "What cities did you…
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Showing credit card for international flight purchased with online travel agency

I recently purchased a ticket for my friend to fly from Argentina to the US. He will be flying with Delta. I am concerned that he will be asked to show my credit card at the check-in desk, but he does not have it. I know Delta frequently asks to see…
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Where to get connecting flight boarding pass?

I'm a young girl traveling for the first time alone in January. The trip will be from Connecticut to Jacksonville with a short layover in Atlanta. I'm only going to be traveling with a carry-on and a purse. The whole trip is going to be with Delta.…
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Can I carry on/check in a child's car seat for free for a flight?

I am not flying with my child. Instead, I will meet my child at the destination of my flight. I have a small backpack and one carry-on bag, which is free for most airlines. Can I carry on additionally a child's car seat? In fact, it is a booster…
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Why do unavailable seats follow me on Delta

I will be flying soon on the same flight as someone I know, but we booked separately. I was hoping that we could adjust our seat selections so that we could sit next to each other, but for some reason when I select desirable rows, the available…
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What is the minimum age for serving alcohol on an international Delta Airlnes flight?

I will be travelling from Dublin to New York (JFK) using Delta Airlines. I'm 20 and have been served alcohol on a summer flight without identification but that was Ethiopian Airlines and I have read that the original country of the carrier…
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Can 'Snow in a can' be checked in luggage for a flight?

Bizarre question I know, but I'm traveling to Australia from Canada and want to bring snow in a can for the tree as you can't buy any there. The product is non flammable however is an aerosol can. I hear all international (large) planes are…
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My sister's laptop was gone when she gate-checked her bag. What can she do?

My sister was visiting for the holidays and had to gate check her bag on the return trip. Once she got her bag back, her MacBook Air and charger were gone. What recourse does she have to get the laptop returned or a refund to buy another one? We…
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What is the meaning of the expiration date on a Delta voucher?

My parents were issued vouchers for a specific dollar amount towards future travel on Delta as compensation for volunteering to switch to a different flight in an overbook situation. The vouchers have an expiration date on them of 1 year from when…
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