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This week I finally had to let go of my old backpack. I thought I was in love with it but then I discovered the zippers were not all that strong. It had many multi-pockets, but most were too small to be useful. The handle, well, not perfect. I could go on. So time to upgrade.
This Swiss Gear one looks perfect to me. Most time I have my laptop in it’s own bag but there are times I want to have just a backpack. So this one fills that need. Plus, the pockets are all spacious. The handle is rock solid and works. I am most pleased with my upgrade.
Now on to the SWAG Saturday part. The rules, that are almost always the same, are HERE so if new to the blog take a look because by commenting you are agreeing you have read the rules! Oh in addition to the very nice backpack, inside it I will include a Delta Points custom embroidered polo shirt and some other nice swag as well (and some HOOU coupons too)!
Then what do I need from you this week for a shot at this nice travel package? Let’s just make it a quick and simple YES or NO answer to this question (but you can comment more if you like).
Did you know that the free bag fee waiver, from the Delta AMEX Gold card, for you and up to 8 more traveling with you, does NOT require you to pay for the ticket with your Delta AMEX Gold card to get the perk? Yep you can pay with any other card like your Barclay’s Arrival+ card to pay yourself back with points and still get the free bag perk (just make sure your Delta AMEX Gold shows up on your My Delta.com page)! – René
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No
NO
Great tip!
No. I didn’t realize that quirk in the benefit but will definitely remember and pass along to my friends. Thank you.
No
No. Interesting!
Yes.
no,did not know
Yes
No.
No. Had no idea.
No
Yes
No but I like the double miles
No. Didn’t know that
No
No, I did not!
Yes, I did know that.
Yes I used that perk quite a few times before I made FO!
Actually, yes I did know that!
No. It would not have occurred to me to even check.
Yes
Sure did, but do you recall the snickers commercial I referenced on Twitter? Hope you enjoy your pack lots of people I’ve seen with it love the functionality. I almost got a ttech backpack but got GE shortly before so laptop stays inside. Grabbed a Tumi instead and love it!
No, but great post as always!
Thanks for the contest.
No. Good info.
Yes. Thanks for the reminder!
Yes, but like all things we could always use some good reminders. Love Delta!
Yes, I did.
Yes
No!
No, I did not. Thanks for the useful info!
Yes
No
No. What a good tip!
No; but that’s great info!
No. Thanks for the tip.
Yup, knew that and have taken advantage of that benefit.
NO
maybe
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No I didn’t, thanks
Yes
Yes. A great perk.
Yes
No
Nope. I thought that all of the perks associated with my newly required Gold Amex meant were only applicable when I used the card. How about that! Great info
No, but that is really good to know. Thanks.
Yes
No, did not know that!
Yes, thanks.
YES!
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No.
(Also an SBN guy by the way).
Yes.
Yes. And how about the roadside assistance benefit with the Reserve card? Had to use that yesterday. Gotta get our money’s worth!
Yes
no
Yes- unfortunately my company insists on paying for my plane tickets, but I still get the perks associated with this card (and the SkyMiles, of course!).
No, didn’t realize that; thanks for sharing your knowledge.
No.
No! But I am now. Thx!
No. Thanks for the info!
No
No. I guess that is a great reason to get the card but I wish Delta miles were able to be used more easily.
No, I had no idea. Thanks.
No
No!
No
no did not know
Yes, I knew it.
No. Thanks for the help!
No, I did not. Great tip, thanks!
Yes
No, I sure didn’t know this
Nope good to know!
No. Awesome tip!
No! Awesome
NO … Now I Know
No. Definitely did not! Does the priority boarding perk also apply if you don’t pay with it? thanks!
I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info!
Yes
No
No
No
Didn’t know that but I have that backpack and love it.
Yes. I was made aware of this by reading “Delta Points”.
No, I didn’t.
No
yes
Yes and have done it.
No.
No!
No. But cool!
I have personally verified that we get the checked bags free, as I often travel for business with tickets paid on company Amex, and I have the platinum skymiles Amex. No bag fees 🙂
No, I had no idea. The backpack would be great on our upcoming trip to Madrid. Hope I win and keep up the great blog!
No great information does it work with other Delta AMX cards?
Yes
Nope. I assume this applies to the Delta Platinum card too?
Yes. I hope I win. I could really use a new bag. The divorce is costing me everything!
Yes, I did know that. It would be nice if other cardholders on the same AmEx account could also get the benefit, though.
Yes
Yes
No. I did not know that. Was denied the free bag on an AA flight last year for failing to pay with my Citi AA card, so good to know Delta isn’t as strict.
No
Yes I was.
no – and I fly Delta all the time! Is this good for award flights also?
Yes.
Yes….
No
No. This is news to me!
Yes I’ve done it many times
No
No I did not but will use it on a trip to Hawaii I take this week with my wife. Nice timing Rene! Thanks for the on going education.
Yes
No.
Yes, but found out that with the reserve card Delta isn’t honoring free bags anymore, odd but seems to be true after encountering several Delta employees that say they won’t honor the free bags with that card.
no
Yes
No
no TKS for the tip BUT more tks for ALL you do for us DELTA flyers
No
not our decision
No
Yes
Yes
No, didn’t know that but I use my Delta Amex
No
Nope.
No. great tip!
Yes
No
No
Yes, and have taken advantage of that perk a few times.
Yes
Yes
No, didn’t know that – thanks for the tip!
Yes, I did know that. But thnx for the reminder. Your imput and advice is always helpful.
Yes I knew that particular perk. What’s amazed me at times are agents that don’t!
No.
Yes!!
Nope. Did not know that.
Yes, because of the nature of the market at MCO, I stand among our large bank of kiosks and often hear travelers ask sternly how they obtain the bag waiver. From the staff replies, I’ve come to understand how this works.
No, I didn’t know that fun fact
Yes, I was aware of that.
No. Thanks!
Yes, I knew but when I read it again on your site, it refreshed my memory. Thanks!
No
No.
YES…I did know, because I just got the card, and I studied up on the benefits before I applied. BUT…I did not know that my card needed to show up on the MyDelta page. I checked, and it’s there, so I’m good to go.
No
Yes, but thanks for the reminder. My kids have this card for the free bags and zone 1 boarding. Pays for itself!
Yes. Thanks for the reminder
No ! I did Not know that .
no
Yes.
yes
No I didnt know that. Thanks
Yes.
No
No, great tip.
No, I did not know. Thanks
No.
No but good to know
No, I did not know. Once again, I’m learning something good and useful from you.
Yes! Unlike the United MileagePlus Explorer.
Yes I did.. it’s a flag which is attached to your SkyMiles account, so using the credit card is not required.
No, did not know. Once again Rene enlightens us! Thanks.
Hi wonderful René
“NO”
Didn’t know but thanks for the newsy tip!
Off to GOT tomorrow
Could have used such a cool backpack
Oh well maybe another time
Please share your FAV restaurant there
Nina 😉
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No. Thanks for the info!
Yes. I take advantage when traveling with my sister’s family.
No, I did not know that.
Yes.
No
NO I DID NOT KNOW THIS.
Yes
No, I had no idea. The backpack would be fantastic on my upcoming trip to Newport, RI. Hope I win and keep up the great blog!
No, but I do now!
No, I didn’t know that. Will come in handy in two weeks when travelling to SFO with my extended family. Thanks Rene.
NO, have had a Reserve card since it came out but had no clue.
No.
No.
No, had no idea but thanks for the tip
Yes
Yes!
No. I was not aware of that.
Yup. Great perk.
No, i didn’t know that
I suppose I did know that, but it wasn’t “top of mind”. Thanks for the reminder!
Yes, thanks to you.
No, but I do now. Thanks!
No. I did not know that.
No, I did not know that.
Yes. I think I knew that.
Yes, it helped a lot with traveling to Europe.
No I didn’t.
No!
Cool: did not know.
Yes
Yes, did know and am about to book with a companion cert to fly to NY for October wedding wit Arrival+
No. I did not know that.
Yes
I didn’t know that, and your tip came right on time – I just got my Delta Gold Amex a week ago! Thank you for the great tip!
No, I didn’t know that, and your tip came right on time – I just got my Delta Gold Amex a week ago! Thank you for the great tip!
No.
Yes. I think the only spend I’ve put on my AMEX Delta Gold Card in the past year has been for a Woodford when flying coach (for the discount). I keep it just for the free bag perk.
Yes I use it often.
No, didn’t realize that
Nope…probably not something they want to publicize!
Yes
Yes
My answer is NO.
Is there somewhere on your website that spells out the acronyms you commonly use? For instance HOOU in this swag post.
No
Very helpful!
No, I didn’t know that!
No, but I like the double miles when I use it.
No
No, didn’t know – always put Delta tickets on Delta Amex Resv.
No
Yes, I did know that! Buy always use my Delta Amex Gold to rack up more miles!!
No did not know u could use other CC’s
No i did not know that!
Hey Rene. Yes, I knew this. Actually, I carry a Reserve card. Getting close to the $30K spend to get my 15,000 MQM’s and then on to Platinum for the first time! Woohoo!
No. Thanks for the tip!
no!
No I did not know about this either. I am trying hard now to try to keep my Diamond status for 2015-2016.
Rob
Yes but not the part about up to 8 people.
Yes
Sorta
yes I knew that – but thank you for the reminder! It’s easy to get confused with all these cards following different rules.
No. Thanks for the tip!
Had no idea!
No, I didn’t know that tip
NO. Thanks. However, I think traveling with 7 other people would be a nightmare. It’s bad enough when I get upgraded and my wife doesn’t.
No, so thanks for another great tip!!
No. Thanks for the info.
No. Thanks for the info.
Yes, definitely
No…but it is great to know that!
No, I did not know that! Thanks, as always, for such great tips!
No
No
No. I didn’t know that. Great tip. Thanks.
Yes. Knew that!
No
I wasn’t actually sure, because I have flown many times and have been told conflicting information on this very point, so regardless, I always book with my Delta Gold Business card.
Yes!!! And we’ve used it many times!
No, I hope it the concept spreads!
Yes
No
Thanks for the info!
Nope, that is a pretty awesome perk, though!
No
no
Yes
Yes, and hopefully the requirement will not become the next Delta “enhancement”.
Yes.
No. Thanks!
No
Cool! Had no idea! Thanks!!
No
No.
Yes!
No I didn’t
Nope!
Yes, I did.
Yes, I actually just reread the terms to see if I would be able to get my grandma a free bag while dropping her off at the airport, but not traveling with her.
For me it’s a no.
No, and thank you!
Yes!
No, I did not know that…. That’s awesome!
YES
NO! I had no idea!
No, actually, I didn’t!
No, that’s a surprise!
Sure to be changed now that you’ve highlighted it.
Yes!
Yes. It’s a pretty rock the house benefit.
no
No, but that IS good to know!
No,
No, but I typically fly with just a carry on.
Yes
Yes, and this is a sweet follow up tot he MQM giveaway Rene!
Yes, great perk
No. Thanks for the info.
No, I had no idea.
No.
No, I didn’t. But then again, I still don’t have the card.
I think it is time you upgraded to adult luggage and throw down the backpack.
No. I rarely check a bag.
No
No, though good to know!
Yes I did! I have used it when my employer bought the tickets.
No, I didn’t know that
No, I didn’t.
No – thx!
no – I had no idea
Yes! 🙂
Yes
Yes!
I must have learned it from reading your blog!
And, I love backpacks with a handsome polo shirt inside! 🙂
No
No, I did not know. But I know a lot of new things from reading this blog.
No – I didn’t know that.
No I didnt know and I had that card for while before I canceled it because it wasnt being used enough. Might try it again just for the free bag perk.
yes
No. I need the Am Ex $60K spend anyways.
no. but then again, I purchase almost all of my flights with Delta’s amex.
Yes
Yes. So many nuances with all of this.
No!
Where would I need to look to ensure my AMEX Gold card is listed on My Delta.com page?
Had no clue! Why do I even have a Platinum card?
No, but as a longtime medallion member, I never use this benefit as it is!
No, I didn’t know that!
No, I didn’t know that.
Yes, I knew that! Have had AmEx Delta cards for years, living in a captive hub. Read through the fine print one time and realized you don’t have to actually PAY with the card to get the benefits. Woot!
Yep! Used this many times while paying with another card!
No, I did not realize this, what a great tip…..THANKS
Yes
No
Yes.
Yes!
No!
No, I actually forgot because I usually don’t have to worry about that as a medallion but it is a good tip to tell family members!
No! I didn’t! With the other info you have me now I am defiantly switching to the Barclay from Chase Shappire Perfered! Thanks!
yes
No. Thought you had to use the card to get the benifit.
no