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Delta fails to address my problem!

Posted Fri June 19, 2009 12:00 pm, by Benjamin C. written to Delta Air Lines

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I just received a reply letter from Delta concerning a prior letter I had written complaining about the way my wife was treated by one of their customer service reps at their corporate headquarters.

Delta, yet again, has failed to address the problem. They offered their apologies for the extremely rude way my wife was treated (ie being told by the rep that she didn't care about our struggles concerning cancled flights and missing my best friend's wedding). I firmly feel that if they were truly sorry they would have made more of an attempt to resolve the issue as opposed to just offering very transparent surface apologies and a "good will gesture" of two $50 vouchers (which I had called an insult cosidering my requested resolution). Delta also failed to detail WHY they were not willing to comply with the requested resolution and instead said that they "take everything into consideration"...WHICH WAS WHAT? In my opinion this is a case of a customer service department simply trying to cover up any wrongdoing. What has happened to customer service in America??? Why is the customer taking a back seat to large corporations? As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, if I pulled this kind of stunt I'd probably see some sort of judicial punishment. If I was this bad at my job, people would die!

I maintain my position that the only way Delta can even attempt to correct this is with two vouchers at mine and my wife's choosing. As previously stated, I am a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. I do not have the ability, both time or money to waste on travel, so when my wife gets treated the way she did, given the sacrafices we make for the county, and the responses we received concerning the travel in question, given the money we spent on it,I feel we deserve quite a bit more than a "pity" apology and offer of voucher. It would be nice to get an apology from someone who has more vested in Delta than a customer care agent.


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by I\'m back Posted Mon July 6, 2009 @ 5:00 PM

My best friend worked for British Airways and all that they ever did
in terms of resolution was a voucher for a certain amount. the amount
of the voucher varies by amount of original purchase and only for
tickets purchased directly via ba.com or a registered travel agent. If
the issue has anything to do with tickets that were purchased through
a third party site then they will refer you to them.
It sounds like Delta feels they are making a good will gesture. They
are giving you vouchers for tickets that were purchased from them at
steep discounts and resold to you for less then the ticket via delta
(most likely).
You have two options, take the vouchers, since I doubt that Delta is
going to offer anything else and if you keep pushing it may decide
they don't want you as a passenger (I've seen it happen), or don't
take them and don't fly Delta anymore.
There are lots of airlines to choose from.

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by franese Posted Tue June 23, 2009 @ 2:47 PM

I see from your response below that you are sorry you mentioend you
were in the military as that has nothing to do with your complaint.

As others have said, we weren't there so we don't know exactly what
happened....but your issue is with Expedia (which is exactly why I
don't book via third party websites).

I don't understand how you can expect Delta, or any airline, to give
you travel vouchers on any airline you want. It's not that Delta
failed to address your problem - it's that they didn't address it in
the way you wanted.

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I'm not by WolfmanUSAF Tue June 23, 2009 @ 6:45 PM

Didn't mean to imply... by franese Wed June 24, 2009 @ 11:31 AM

well by WolfmanUSAF Wed June 24, 2009 @ 4:03 PM
by WolfmanUSAF Posted Mon June 22, 2009 @ 10:08 PM

I feel the need to state this. I have complaints with BOTH Expedia
and Delta. Some commenters on here feel that I should only be getting
tickets from Expedia. Look, I've made a complaint with them as well,
when I finally hear back from them I will update everyone. As for
this particular letter, it is in regards to Delta's poor customer
service. Some feel that free tickets is asking for too much, I for
one do not. I detest disrespect, it shouldn't have any place in
society, that is, if we truly are civilized. I think one of the
problems in our society is that people are often more likely than not
going to sit back and take disrespect, I for one will not. My time is
vaulable (at least to me and thats what matters most), and after
spending 6+ hours on the phone trying to get new travel arrangements,
to be met with disrespect, is unacceptable. So for being
disrespected, wasteing my time and going thru the hassle we did, to me
that's worth two tickets.

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You can ask for anything you want by Donno Mon June 22, 2009 @ 11:12 PM

Truth be told by WolfmanUSAF Tue June 23, 2009 @ 12:29 AM


Putting a price tag on it by MA Cunningham Wed June 24, 2009 @ 11:10 AM

Again, by WolfmanUSAF Wed June 24, 2009 @ 4:14 PM


Amen! by dulynoted (aka duttycalls) Tue June 23, 2009 @ 8:42 AM


My school of thought: by LadyMac Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:04 AM


What's that saying........ by Brendalala Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:16 AM


Exactly by LadyMac Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:38 AM


"you don't ask, you don't get." by Nate! Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:30 AM


Sorry... need an edit button ;) by Nate! Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:32 AM


Why not? by LadyMac Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:37 AM


From what I am seeing by Donno Tue June 23, 2009 @ 11:58 AM


Well... by LadyMac Tue June 23, 2009 @ 12:14 PM

Ladymac, what about word of mouth of a company giving away such a by Steve-OH Tue June 23, 2009 @ 5:49 PM


The impact would likely be de minimis (n/t) by LadyMac Tue June 23, 2009 @ 9:32 PM

If only that were true. But in this self-absorbed, overly-entitled culture, by Steve-OH Wed June 24, 2009 @ 10:58 PM


This is a very slippery slope by Donno Thu June 25, 2009 @ 9:47 AM


"If you don't ask, you don't get. The worst they can tell you is "no"." by Venice Tue June 23, 2009 @ 3:51 PM

by Mary H. Posted Mon June 22, 2009 @ 11:30 AM

I am a former military spouse who raised 2 small kids alone during 2
deployments. I know that being a member/spouse to a soldier is hard
but please don't use that as a way to get freebies or special
consideration. Last time I checked, no one has been drafted lately
and soldiers and their families do get compensated though pay,
BAH,insurance,time off,etc. And for the love of God, don't start
whining about how poor soldiers are. No one everyone expects our
military members to be on food stamps. When my ex was in, we were
rolling in it between the pay and all of the benefits. Try surviving
on the outside and you will see how "rich" you are right now.

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I had already addressed this by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 12:36 PM

To the OP..... by Mary H. Wed June 24, 2009 @ 11:35 AM


Thanks for the honest, insightful response, Mary.. n/t by Venice Mon June 22, 2009 @ 4:36 PM

by PepperElf Posted Mon June 22, 2009 @ 3:15 AM

contacting military legal to see if they can back you up?


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I honestly haven't thought of that. by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 3:26 AM


pfb & bbb by PepperElf Mon June 22, 2009 @ 11:11 AM

Back him up on what? What crime did Delta commit? If rudeness by Steve-OH Mon June 22, 2009 @ 12:29 PM


As far as I can see, by Donno Mon June 22, 2009 @ 1:26 PM

I have to agree, by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 1:35 PM


i thought it was that they... by PepperElf Mon June 22, 2009 @ 5:17 PM

by dulynoted (aka duttycalls) Posted Sun June 21, 2009 @ 2:04 PM

In your original letter you complained about Expedia as being the
source of your problem. Now you get two $50 vouchers and an apology
from Delta and you are still wanting more. As Nate pointed out that
is pretty good compensation from any airline nowdays.
If you want to continue this then keep contacting Expedia regarding
your original issues.

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by MA Cunningham Posted Sun June 21, 2009 @ 1:11 AM

while I do agree with you that the situation was not at all handled
properly and I am very sorry you had to miss your friend's wedding, I
can't help but feel that your frustration is overriding your ability
to remain rational about this.

Delta at least did SOMETHING when the issue was ultimately with
Expedia. As for your wife's treatment, while they surely could have
been more sensitive, I can imagine tension was running high during
that conversation and tempers may have been running short on both
ends. Not that it is an excuse, but it should be put into
perspective.

And finally, as the sister of an active duty Navy officer currently
stationed in Iraq, I thank you for your service to our country.
However, I am disappointed that you would use that service as leverage
in this situation. You were not traveling on military business and
the situation had nothing to do with your job. Including that bit of
information was not relevant and a bit unfair given the way most
people in this country view the military. Your service is a
sacrifice, but it is also an honor and to use it in this way lessens
the value, IMO.

I hope you can come to some sort of resolution on this situation, be
it from Expedia or Delta.

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by Nate! Posted Fri June 19, 2009 @ 8:52 PM

Rude service is not acceptable, but two $50 vouchers and a form
apology are a pretty nice gesture considering the state of airline
customer service at this point in time.

I don't see why you are owed two free tickets. You were offered a
discount, so take it or leave it. They are not obligated to meet your
every demand for compensation.

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Besides by Donno Fri June 19, 2009 @ 10:27 PM


I didn't see the original letter by Nate! Fri June 19, 2009 @ 11:09 PM

Expedia and Delta letters were seperate by WolfmanUSAF Sat June 20, 2009 @ 1:10 AM


You can find the letters by Donno Sat June 20, 2009 @ 10:58 AM


This is what happens.. by Harleycat Sat June 20, 2009 @ 9:20 AM


Exactly! Good point. by Nate! Sat June 20, 2009 @ 10:25 AM

I fail to see by WolfmanUSAF Sat June 20, 2009 @ 12:57 PM


Wolfman by The PlanetFeedback Team Sat June 20, 2009 @ 1:59 PM


But should that resolution.. by Harleycat Sat June 20, 2009 @ 8:41 PM


We are missing the point by Sweet Tiger Sat June 20, 2009 @ 10:50 PM


The purpose of the comments by Nate! Sun June 21, 2009 @ 12:34 AM


Nate by The PlanetFeedback Team Sun June 21, 2009 @ 12:48 PM


I did not mean that for all cases by Nate! Sun June 21, 2009 @ 4:04 PM


And since by LadyMac Sun June 21, 2009 @ 4:15 PM


If enough people prove a valid reason why they disagree by Nate! Sun June 21, 2009 @ 5:29 PM


So you agree...unless you don't by LadyMac Sun June 21, 2009 @ 6:36 PM


Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. by Nate! Sun June 21, 2009 @ 10:46 PM


Nate by The PlanetFeedback Team Sun June 21, 2009 @ 4:50 PM


"there is also absolutely no evidence over the past four years that spelling, punctuation, grammar or the use of all caps in letters has anything to do with how a situation is resolved. " by Venice Sun June 21, 2009 @ 6:36 PM


I'm not going to start this debate again by Nate! Sun June 21, 2009 @ 10:50 PM


Here's a scenario: by MA Cunningham Mon June 22, 2009 @ 12:46 PM


Comparing by Brendalala Mon June 22, 2009 @ 6:49 PM


I see the connection by Venice Mon June 22, 2009 @ 8:05 PM


Sorry, Venice by LadyMac Mon June 22, 2009 @ 8:55 PM


Substance... by Venice Tue June 23, 2009 @ 3:55 PM


The OP by MA Cunningham Sun June 21, 2009 @ 12:56 AM


Sorry! Meant Delta by MA Cunningham Sun June 21, 2009 @ 1:11 AM


The OP was offered compensation by Donno Sun June 21, 2009 @ 1:21 AM

Don't get the wrong idea by WolfmanUSAF Sun June 21, 2009 @ 2:00 AM


I agree... by Sweet Tiger Sun June 21, 2009 @ 11:27 AM


Nice response by Venice Sun June 21, 2009 @ 6:46 PM

Maybe operating costs by WolfmanUSAF Sun June 21, 2009 @ 7:11 PM


I only mentioned operating costs because by Donno Sun June 21, 2009 @ 7:34 PM


It's great by Sweet Tiger Mon June 22, 2009 @ 10:33 AM


He spent money with Expedia.. by Harleycat Mon June 22, 2009 @ 10:59 AM


The OP didn't even spend any money with Delta! by Donno Mon June 22, 2009 @ 11:59 AM

IMO by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 12:48 PM

Or instead by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 1:11 PM


I don't think.. by Harleycat Mon June 22, 2009 @ 1:35 PM

That's why by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 2:05 PM


But I fail to see.. by Harleycat Mon June 22, 2009 @ 2:44 PM


Making demands by MA Cunningham Mon June 22, 2009 @ 3:25 PM

I haven't gotten a reply yet by WolfmanUSAF Mon June 22, 2009 @ 5:01 PM


Wolfman by The PlanetFeedback Team Mon June 22, 2009 @ 5:06 PM


Agreed, Wolfman! by MA Cunningham Tue June 23, 2009 @ 8:28 AM


Agreed as well.. by Harleycat Tue June 23, 2009 @ 9:36 AM


I agree that you've done a great job responding here by Venice Mon June 22, 2009 @ 8:21 PM


I didn't go back by Donno Thu June 25, 2009 @ 2:49 PM




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