Delta Travel NR Dress Code Change!

[Kristie]

Just an FYI that Delta has finally relaxed their dress codes for nonrev pax. I think i'll actually still dress up some for biz elite except for my sandals. we used to have to wear closed toed shoes and they were strict about it too.. but now, i'm am gonna be so happy to wear my sandals and let my feet swell as they usually do in comfort!

starts on the 15th.. so if we do end up in the caribbean Amanda, we can wear our shorts and still be able to sit first or biz elite!

[Amanda]

Cool, but no shorts for me- I want to look nice plus I get cold easily on planes! I have some nice skirts so I might go that route too.

If we go there I might go using my CAL bennies. We'll have to see what we finally decide on!

[Kristie]

Jeans in first class? Okay! Flip flops in coach? No problem. Chill out in the Crown Room Club? Absolutely!

Beginning Sunday, you really can sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Our Nonrev and Reduced-Rate Travel Dress Code now gives you and your pass riders the same flexibility as other passengers when deciding what to wear on your nonrev flights. And Global Product Development is announcing that nonrevs now can purchase annual Crown Room Club memberships and visit the clubs when traveling.

“We’re listening to Delta people and making changes to fit our people and our business,” said Mike Campbell, e.v.p.-Human Resources and Labor Relations. “Our passengers don’t base their travel attire on a formal dress code. It just makes sense to give our people that same flexibility.”

The standard, which applies to all classes of service, is based on respect – for our customers and for you, Mike said.

“We have the most professional men and women in the industry,” he said. “We trust their judgment every day.” The change also simplifies things for frontline personnel. It eliminates the role of dress code compliance from their duties and gives them more time to focus on our customers.




This means that travelers’ overall appearance should be well-groomed, neat, clean, safe and respectful. Simply said, if the attire is appropriate for a revenue passenger, then a nonrevenue passenger could wear it too. This new relaxed dress code applies to travel on Delta mainline, Comair, and Delta Connection carrier flights. However, if you plan to travel in the jump seat, and you are not wearing your uniform, please refer to departmental requirements.

“This more relaxed and casual approach to this nonrev travel policy is only the beginning,” said Mike. “Post-emergence, you can look forward to many positive changes that will come from a comprehensive review of all of our policies. We’ll be inviting a cross-divisional employee team to help us make sure that our policies reflect the new Delta and the great place to work that we are building together.”

Another new and relaxing choice formerly reserved only for customers is Crown Room Club memberships. The clubs are offering one-year memberships to Delta and Delta Technology employees and retirees on a trial basis. From Sunday through May 15, you can purchase a membership at the customer rates. The general individual membership is $400 (plus the $50 initiation fee), but there are variations in price depending on SkyMiles Medallion status. The current offer is limited to 5,000 memberships. This number may be expanded in the future. The application process also mirrors the customer process. Simply go to delta.com\crownroom and select Purchase Membership. Use promotional code EMPLOYEECR.

"We are pleased to offer Crown Room Club memberships to Delta employees and retirees for the first time," said Joan Vincenz, managing director of Global Product Development. "This is a great opportunity to personally experience one of Delta's premier customer amenities."

the official notice.. plus, i just noticed we can now get into the crown room too.. that will be SO nice when going overseas!!

[Eastbayk]

Ohhh, I hope the other airlines follow suite. I used to HATE having to get all dressed up to travel on UAL passes when I was a kid. Or when I was chasing a 2 year old around.

Kim

[Amanda]

WOW- sweet! I like the Crown room thing so we don't have to stand outside to get wireless!

[skyrocketocelot]

Hey Kristie, do you have a link to that memo?? I'd like to email it to so if that's possible, I know he'll be happy to hear it!

[Brenda]

Date:April 13, 2007To:All Delta EmployeesFrom:Mike Campbell, Executive Vice President – Human Resources & Labor RelationsSubject:Mike Memo: Relaxed Dress Code & Crown Room Membership Opportunity
“Win Together” is a critical component of our Transformation Plan, and open, direct communication is essential to winning together and making Delta a great place to work. Over the past several months, your HR team has been soliciting your input on a variety of topics, including our dress code for Nonrevenue and Reduced-Rate Travel.
We’re listening to Delta people and making changes to fit our people and our business. I’m pleased to announce the first of these changes – a new, relaxed dress code that aligns nonrev traveler dress with our revenue passengers. They don’t base their travel attire on a formal dress code. It just makes sense to give our people that same flexibility. The change adds more comfort to your travel and simplifies things for frontline personnel. It eliminates the role of dress code compliance from their duties, giving them more time to focus on our customers.
This change is effective on Sunday, April 15. The standard, which applies to all classes of service, is based on respect – for our customers and for you. We have the most professional men and women in the industry. We trust your judgment every day, and we know that you will always project a positive image to our customers, whether on the job or as a nonrev.
Simply said, if it’s appropriate for a revenue passenger to wear, a nonrevenue passenger can wear it too. As an example, feel free to wear your favorite jeans and most casual shoes. They are now okay for first/business class as well as coach. This new relaxed dress code applies to travel on Delta mainline, Comair, and Delta Connections carrier flights. However, if you plan to travel in the jump seat, and you are not wearing your uniform, please refer to your departmental requirements.
This more relaxed and casual approach to this nonrev travel policy is only the beginning. Post-emergence, you can look forward to many positive changes that will come from a comprehensive review of all of our policies. We’ll be inviting a cross-divisional employee team to help us make sure that our policies reflect the new Delta and the great place to work that we are building together.
Mike
P.S. Our friends on the Crown Room Club team are helping to make your nonrev travel more relaxing by opening up memberships to Delta and Delta Technology employees and retirees (at regular membership prices). You can read more about that exciting news on DeltaNet soon!

[Brenda]

Has anyone used the discounted 20% s.positive fare? I'm wondering if it's pretty easy to do. I was on delta net and was looking up fares, I soooo want to use it to go to Hawaii.

[Kristie]

The link is within deltanet, so even if you emailed it, it wouldn't be viewable without a username/password.

Nope, haven't tried the 20% yield fare discount yet. I hear you just go thru reservations to get it.