Would you still fly delta?

[FierceAXboi]

Sorry if this sounds like a ignorrant question. I am new to flying and dont know much about it. i want to book a flight to Orlando on delta. With what happen today is that wise? I mean can they go out of business and keep my money?

 

[liamandcaili]

From what I read...with great interest since we are flying Song in November...they are honoring all reservations and are not anticipating any problems with service. Keeping my fingers crossed though! In any case, I don't think they can just keep your money if you make a reservation.

 

[debster812]

It's HIGHLY unlikely that Delta is going to just go away. They have filed for bankruptcy protection, which means they'll keep flying while they reorganize and settle some of their debts. Many of the legacy carriers have been in and out of Chapter 11 over the past few years with no interruption in service.

 

[crz4mm2]

Hope so.... Have two reservations to fly in Feb.. One to cincinatti and then to Hawaii... Am counting on it to 'fly'

 

[Amy]

Rob, I wouldn't worry about it. I've never flown very much, and here in Pittsburgh the only airline (until recently) that we could fly out of Pittsburgh was USAir. They filed for bankruptcy a few years ago, and they're still flying today.

If you're really nervous about it, you could always buy flight insurance, but read the fine print - it might not cover bankruptcy. If you charge the airfare on your credit card, your credit card company might reimburse you if Delta goes out of business, but again, read the fine print.

Technically, they could stop flying tomorrow. Then you'd have to file a claim to get your airfare reimbursed, but you'd have to wait in line behind all the other creditors. The chances of that happening are very slim.

Delta will probably do like USAir is doing - merge with another airline.

 

[grinningghost]

I'm flying Delta in July, 2006. I've been told quite a few times not to worry.

 

[ZachnElli]

We are flying Delta in December to go "home" for Christmas. They better be flying, I have a new baby to show off!

 

[MICKEY_MOUSE]

I am flying with Delta/ well song in Dec. maybe it will just turn over as song?

 

[CindyKansas]

We are flying Delta October 4th and from what I have read we should be fine. I will call ahead of time and make sure of flight schedules.

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Hope so.... Have two reservations to fly in Feb.. One to cincinatti and then to Hawaii... Am counting on it to 'fly'

Wave at me when you fly over Cincinnati!

 

[birdiesunshine]

Flying Song in 16 more days. They'd better still be around.

 

[NMAmy]

Well, it did give me a little start when I read about the bankruptcy this morning because I fly out for Albuquerque on Delta tomorrow.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

Flying Delta in Dec.

Lori

 

[Annette_VA]

Yep, we're flying Delta in Jan.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

I have a flight on Delta scheduled in 2 weeks. I've flown United both before and after their bankruptcy with few, mostly minor, glitches.

 

[helenabear]

As you may know, Delta Air Lines filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We have taken this action as part of our ongoing efforts to make Delta a simpler, more efficient and cost-effective airline. On behalf of the tens of thousands of Delta employees worldwide who look forward to welcoming you onboard every day, I want to assure you Delta is open for business as usual:



Your travel plans are secure — We are operating our full schedule of flights, honoring tickets and reservations as usual, and making normal refunds and exchanges. You can count on the convenience and choice you've come to expect from the more than 7,500 daily flights to 502 destinations in 88 countries that we, along with our SkyTeam; and codeshare partners, provide worldwide.

Your SkyMiles; are secure —

The award-winning SkyMiles program has not been affected, and you can continue to enjoy the program's benefits—including Delta Crown Room Clubs, double miles on qualifying purchases with the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express®, and the opportunity to earn and redeem miles on the thousands of flights offered by SkyTeam and our vast network of global airline alliances. Delta is honored to have been named "the Most Preferred Airline" this year by business travelers* and we thank you for voting our SkyMiles program as the Best Frequent Flyer program in a Travel Savvy magazine survey. From upgraded features on delta.com, to refurbished cabins, to new routes and international destinations, to fewer restrictions and service fees, we're transforming Delta to be even better for you. We encourage you to send comments and suggestions via e-mail to restructure.delta@delta.com.
You can also learn more about our reorganization by visiting http://delta.com/restructure. Today, as always, Delta's proud team of dedicated professionals is at your service. As the people of Delta work together to become a more competitive airline, we appreciate your loyalty and the opportunity to meet your personal and business travel needs—now and in the future.



Thank you for choosing Delta.



Sincerely,
Gerald Grinstein
Chief Executive Officer


*From the YPB&RY/Yankelovich Partners 2005 National Business Travel Monitor, a national survey of the travel habits, preferences and intentions of 1,200 active business travelers in the United States.

Yep, I'll keep flying them

 

[WeirdEyes]

We booked our airfare with Delta to England last week for our May 2006 trip. I bought travel insurance to cover flight, hotel, and train. I don't look for Delta to go away any time soon.

 

[Viking]

About half of the major US airlines have been flying under Chapter 11 for years with no apparent problems. It's a crazy system, but obviously it works

 

[Mister Incredible]

We already booked Song for Feb. vacation. I'll be keeping a close eye on this story.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Only if their prices go down............way way too high