I am only giving this review 2 because of the Boston crew flying out of Dallas acknowledged my birthday and gave me a treat. But everything else Delta went downhill. In Atlanta our flight was delayed, no explanation. Being proactive, I told the gate person that I was in zone 8 and couldn't check my bag because I would be late for my cruise check in. He didn't care, checked my bag anyway. When we arrived in Palm Beach, I was too late to board the cruise, so I missed the cruise.Then having to get hotel and car to get around Palm Beach because there were no affordable flights back home.Get to the airport to return home, again flight delayed, missed connecting flight. 7pm home arrival turned into 1am. This was the worst birthday trip ever.