Earning Status Credits/Points on Delta

[Notyourbag]

Can anyone clarify - do VFF members earn points & status credits on ALL Delta flights or only ones listed on the Virgin Australia/Delta alliance map - https://www.virginaustralia.com/cs/...content/~edisp/1690x1042-dl-network-jul17.jpg

e.g. Would an Atlanta to Dallas flight give me anything or would I have to fly Atlanta to LA and then LA to Dallas to earn anything?

 

[Denali]

My experience, has to be Delta metal so "operated by" is important and what is the fare class

https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Earn/Airlines/PointsEarn/#delta
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Earn Points with Delta Air Lines when you travel in an eligible fare class on flights with a DL flight number operated by Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection-branded carriers or Virgin Australia.
Find out more about Delta Connection Carriers.
You can also earn Status credits on all eligible fare types.
[TABLE="width: 100%, align: center"][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="class: first, width: 35%, align: left"]Fare type[/TD][TD="width: 25%, align: center"]Fare Class[/TD][TD="width: 40%, align: center"]Points earn rate per mile[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]First Class or Business Class[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

P, F, C, D, J, I​

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2.0 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]First Class or Business Class[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

A​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1.75 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]First Class or Business Class[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

G, Z​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1.25 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]Premium Economy[SUP]7[/SUP][/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

W​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1.25 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]Economy[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

Y, B, M, S, H​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1 Velocity Point​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]Discount Economy[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

Q, K, L, U, T, X, V, E​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

0.5 Velocity Points​

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Silver, Gold and Platinum members earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the base Points[SUP]2[/SUP] earned.

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Velocity Points and Status Credits cannot be earned on:

• Reward Seat bookings
• Fares classes other than as specified above
• Codeshare flights (Any flight with a DL flight number that is operated by an airline other than a Delta, a Delta Connection branded carrier or Virgin Australia)

[SUP]2[/SUP] Base Points refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned for an eligible activity or transaction by a Red member.

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[Notyourbag]

Thanks - so on the basis of 'when you travel in an eligible fare class on flights with a DL flight number operated by Delta Air Lines'

It doesn't have to be the flights on the VA/Delta route map but any DL flight operated by Delta?

My experience, has to be Delta metal so "operated by" is important and what is the fare class

https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Earn/Airlines/PointsEarn/#delta
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Earn Points with Delta Air Lines when you travel in an eligible fare class on flights with a DL flight number operated by Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection-branded carriers or Virgin Australia.
Find out more about Delta Connection Carriers.
You can also earn Status credits on all eligible fare types.
[TABLE="width: 100%, align: center"][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="class: first, width: 35%, align: left"]Fare type[/TD][TD="width: 25%, align: center"]Fare Class[/TD][TD="width: 40%, align: center"]Points earn rate per mile[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]First Class or Business Class[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

P, F, C, D, J, I​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

2.0 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]First Class or Business Class[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

A​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1.75 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]First Class or Business Class[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

G, Z​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1.25 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]Premium Economy[SUP]7[/SUP][/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

W​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1.25 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]Economy[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

Y, B, M, S, H​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

1 Velocity Point​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]Discount Economy[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

Q, K, L, U, T, X, V, E​

[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

0.5 Velocity Points​

[/TD][/TR][TR="bgcolor: transparent"][TD="bgcolor: transparent, colspan: 2"]Silver, Gold and Platinum members earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the base Points[SUP]2[/SUP] earned.
[/TD][TD="bgcolor: transparent"]

[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]Velocity Points and Status Credits cannot be earned on:

• Reward Seat bookings
• Fares classes other than as specified above
• Codeshare flights (Any flight with a DL flight number that is operated by an airline other than a Delta, a Delta Connection branded carrier or Virgin Australia)

[SUP]2[/SUP] Base Points refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned for an eligible activity or transaction by a Red member.

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[Bagpuss]

Thanks - so on the basis of 'when you travel in an eligible fare class on flights with a DL flight number operated by Delta Air Lines'

It doesn't have to be the flights on the VA/Delta route map but any DL flight operated by Delta?

The VA/Delta route map will only show codeshare routes.

If it's Delta metal and has a DL flight number you will earn points and SC. Always recommended to go for Comfort+ (W) as it will earn per Premium Economy rates.

When booking on Delta, if you have issues book without the Velocity number and once you have the PNR go back in and add your Velocity number.

 

[Bagpuss]

FYI, A Delta flight number which is operated by "(Delta) DBA connection" is eligible.

 

[Denali]

It doesn't have to be the flights on the VA/Delta route map but any DL flight operated by Delta?

As long as it's eligible, yes you'll get SCs and points. Eg, I've flown lax to Seattle and NY to Ohio and Ohio to Memphis and got points and credits.

 

[CPMaverick]

Every Delta metal flight (operated by Delta or one of their express carriers DBA Delta) counts.

Every published fare will be in the list of eligible fare classes posted above. The only fares that are at risk of not counting are consolidators, packages, etc.

Essentially, any Delta plane you fly on that you book through Delta is earning Velocity points. The route map is completely irrelevant.

 

[theblank]

Pretty sure it doesnt have to be Delta metal, the airlines listed under Delta Connection also count, provided booked with a DL flight no.

Good tip on upgrading to Comfort, Its only like $20 extra so worth it for the SC.

 

[Bagpuss]

Pretty sure it doesnt have to be Delta metal

Yes it does with the exception of VA, it's quite clear in the info on the website which is also posted in the thread..

operated by Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection-branded carriers or Virgin Australia

It's really a tie up between Australia and USA. (Bit like Air New Zealand which is is between Australia and New Zealand)

 

[CPMaverick]

A carrier DBA Delta is considered Delta metal, at least for earning purposes.

For example you might fly a Skywest operated flight but the plane is painted as a Delta plane, crew wearing Delta uniforms, etc. That for all intents and purposes is a Delta plane as far as earning is concerned.

Domestic flights in the US, I can't think of any that would carry a DL flight number and not be Delta metal.

 

[serfty]

About 18 months ago in the USA I flew on Compass airlines in an aircraft painted in DL colours.

They were DL flight numbers and earned as for DL on VFF.

(I clearly remember this as I also flew Compass painted in AA livery on that trip - earned as for AA with QFF).

 

[Bagpuss]

Domestic flights in the US, I can't think of any that would carry a DL flight number and not be Delta metal.

Thats my rule of thumb. I think we are now all saying the same thing with different wording.

 

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[theblank]

Domestic flights in the US, I can't think of any that would carry a DL flight number and not be Delta metal.

I flew DL 7129 from LAS-YVR, booked on Delta website, that was operated by Westjet and I got no VFF points or status. Got a bit cranky about that after the fact, but the rules are rules. Skywest, westjet, Go jet all sound the same to me
But yeah, ok, thats not a domestic flight.