A few weeks ago I blogged about a flight disappearing from my Asia trip itinerary. Last week I got a phone call from Delta about a change in this very itinerary.
Delta had changed my departure city to Savannah, which is pretty much what I had expected would happen. I called Delta to discuss the flight I was now booked on. My original flight was to leave Hilton Head at 6:30am and Delta booked me to depart Savannah at 8:30am.
Yes, technically an 8:30am departure from Savannah would put me in Atlanta in time for the 11:55am Korean Air connecting flight, but having the experience I did last spring with Air France not issuing my boarding pass until I arrived in Atlanta (and I was on a short connection time) I vowed I would make the Asia trip connection times with plenty of leeway to arrive, and check-in at the Atlanta airport if I needed to.
After explaining my situation to the first reservation agent I was transferred to International reservations and I have to say I have never received better service. The agent I spoke with, Ling, could not have been more accommodating and she booked me on a 6:30am flight departing Savannah. Within minutes I was on the flight I wanted with the amount of connection time I wanted.
I know, I know, some people would not want to sit in Atlanta for 3+ hours, but I've learned that landing, taxi time, and de-planing all take up valuable minutes when trying to catch a connecting flight. And, IF I can't get my Korean Air boarding pass prior to leaving Savannah, I want to make sure I have plenty of time to get my seat assignment!
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