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in case there is a strike for Delta Airlines, what will happen 2 those (like me) who already have reservations

I reserved a flight on March 17th to travel on June 22nd. The articles say we won't be affected, but another article says that they will have to get on another flight and pay a $50 change fee.

Public Comments

1. Call Delta. 800-221-1212
2. I would call Delta. You shouldn't be affected, but they will be able to tell you the situation. Most times they will continue to fly and you won't have any problems. Hopefully you have trip protection just in case. But the best thing is to call Delta and they will let you know of the situation.
3. My answer is in two parts. 1) For the official policy on passengers affected by a strike. Go to our website at Delta.com or call 800-221-1212. 2) Because I work for Delta, I will tell you from my experience that Delta's pilots have never actually had to go on Strike. The likelihood of a strike happening is very low. Contrary to what the newspapers and news media are saying, our pilots are not selfish, overpaid, employees trying to overthrow the management and ruin the airline. Delta's pilots are very concerned about the direction our management is taking and the effect it may have on our Company, our fellow employees and customers. Delta was built by a loyal, dedicated workforce and together with our fellow employees they intend to see OUR COMPANY return to profitability. In fact Delta's pilots have already agreed (in 2004) to $5 billion in concessions to help Delta avoid bankruptcy. When you break it down that's $3 million a day in sacrifices. Shortly after filing for bankruptcy the management just arrogantly petitioned the court to throw out the pilot contract in its entirety. That action ignores the pilots' demonstrated record of working with management to meet the legitimate needs of the company. The judge thought better of that and refused so the company filed to implement further reductions that amount to nearly 50% of what was left and to totally eliminate the pension plan. Despite that our pilots agreed to another 15% cut in order to create more time to reach a comprehensive agreement that meets the corporations legitimate needs. What Delta wants to do is dump the pension plan and have the PBGC pay it. Essentially that means you the taxpayer. The taxpayers don't need that and the pilots don't deserve this kind of treatment. They deserve some respect and fairness. 80% of Delta's pilots are Veterans. Several are Guard and Reserve Generals and Admirals. Many have been decorated for service in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Gulf War, the Balkans, and Vietnam. All of our pilots have bachelor's degrees. Nearly one-third hold advanced degrees. Many are civic leaders in their communities. In addition, all our Captains hold the Airline Transport Pilot rating, the aviators' equivalent to a Doctorate, requiring many years of experience piloting aircraft in all types of conditions. By now you must be thinking I'm one of them just using this venue to state my cause. Well I'm one of Delta's non-union Flight Attendants. I respect our pilots and their level of professionalism. The F/As have already lost any pension to speak of and I don't want to see that happen to the people who are flying our multi-million dollar aircraft with the lives of many in their hands. Look at it this way... How would you like it if you spend your whole life educating yourself and working at a career that requires a high level of proficiency just to be told that your line of work is now worth 75% less than it was only a few years ago? On top of that you don't even deserve a pension for all the years of dedication and sacrifice you've given. Customers like you and the general public need to send a message to Delta management that they need to stop being GREEDY (like Enron and Tyco Execs) and take the massive cuts from their six figure salary and reduce overhead in other ways that would allow our company to make a profit. It's not just the fuel prices holding us down but the high price of our executive salaries. Is that in the newspaper? ANYWAY, there are agreements between most major carriers that will allow a passenger to fly another airline for a fee (on standby). Of course the seats need to be available which is another story. Each airline gets to set their own rules for this so your ticket must meet the requirements of both. Usually this does not include the lowest fare non-refundable tickets. I still believe you don't have alot to worry about. Hopefully the bankruptcy judge will see things the right way. "And who said Flight Attendants were airheads?" LOL
4. If you purchased your travel insurance after Delta was in bankruptcy I can pretty much assure you that it will be null and void if they do close or go on strike. No travel insurance will cover any travel supplier in bankruptcy unless the travel insurance was purchased prior to their filing. It will only cover some of the basics. If any one tells you different get it in writing or have the person that is telling you that having travel insurance will help cover your new tickets or change fees! FYI Delta has been in bankruptcy since last year.
5. you are screwed... get a hotel room... or raise hell til you are heard and answered.