No More Free Travel Using SkyMiles From Delta Air Lines in the Future?
“‘We want people to be able to use those miles not to fly for free but to control your experience,’ says Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s incoming president and architect of the airline’s revenue plans. To do this, Delta plans to adjust the pricing of seats at the front of the plane so more are sold. While Delta currently sells just 57 percent of its first- and business-class cabins, the company said in December that it will boost the figure to 70 percent by 2018.”
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Enter For a Chance to Win 10,000 Bonus Delta Air Lines SkyMiles in the InsideFlyer 12 Days of Christmas Gift Giveaway
On the twelfth and last day of the InsideFlyer 12 Days of Christmas Gift Giveaway today, you have the chance to be one of five people who will win 10,000 bonus Delta Air Lines SkyMiles to use as you wish.
You must…
Award Sale: As Low as 5,000 Delta SkyMiles for Redemption
During a sale called The Great 48 Escape, as low as 5,000 Delta SkyMiles are needed for one-way award travel based on a required round-trip itinerary — meaning that this sale includes origins and destinations within the contiguous 48 United States for award travel — but you must purchase your ticket at least 14 days in advance of your intended departure date by Thursday, August 6, 2015; and all travel must be completed by Wednesday, December 16, 2015.
If you prefer paying for your travel with money instead of SkyMiles, you are in luck as well: the sale also includes airfares as low as $74.00 each way in either Basic Economy or Main Cabin classes based on the purchase of a based on a required round-trip itinerary.
In both scenarios, taxes and fees are not included in the price; and most of the same rules and restrictions apply regardless of the method with which you use to pay for your trip. For example, your itinerary must include a Saturday night as a minimum requirement.
Be aware that…
2015 Delta SkyMiles Award Charts Released Today
The SkyMiles awards redemption chart effective as of January 1, 2015 for travel from the continental United States, Alaska and Canada was released today by Delta Air Lines — and FlyerTalk members are already currently discussing it. The highlights of the award charts for the redemption of SkyMiles in all classes include no price increases to the lowest award redemption levels, as previously reported here at The Gate — and of the 44 award level pricing changes…
Once Again: Increased Cost of SkyMiles for Additional Award Destinations by Delta
“This afternoon, you’ll be able to see some updates to our Award Ticket charts on delta.com”, posted FlyerTalk member DwayneSkyMiles — one of the official company representatives of Delta Air Lines on FlyerTalk. “To balance continued investments in products and services, we regularly evaluate Award pricing and adjust it periodically. Select redemption levels are changing for Award Tickets booked on or after November 8, 2013, for travel on or after February 1, 2014. You can continue to book Award Tickets for travel before February 1, 2014, at the current Award redemption levels.” In other words…
Double Delta SkyMiles and Double Medallion Qualification Miles on Select Flights To and From Seattle
Travel between Seattle and six airports along the west coast of the United States on Delta Air Lines by October 31, 2014 and you will earn double bonus SkyMiles and double Medallion Qualification Miles towards elite level status for the next year — but you must book your trips by December 31, 2013 at the latest to take advantage of this offer. The six cities valid for this promotion to or from Seattle are as follows…
Earn Double SkyMiles and 250 Medallion Qualification Miles with Hilton HHonors — Yet Again
Hilton HHonors members who book a two-night stay from now through December 13, 2013 at select participating Hilton HHonors hotel or resort properties worldwide will earn 250 Medallion Qualification Miles on Delta Air Lines, plus double SkyMiles. Hilton HHonors members who want to take advantage of this promotion need to ensure to…
Increase Cost of SkyMiles for International Business Class; Award Hold Discontinued by Delta
An award ticket in the business class cabin on an international flight will cost you more SkyMiles if you travel on certain routes on June 1, 2014 or thereafter, according to FlyerTalk member DwayneSkyMiles — one of the official company representatives of Delta Air Lines on FlyerTalk. The increased redemption amounts for “low” awards for a seat in what is considered the “true” international BusinessElite cabin include the following…
1,000 Bonus Delta Air Lines SkyMiles for Every $100 Dining Spend
To qualify for the SkyMiles dining 5K bonus for $500 spent, ensure that you are registered for the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Dining program, as well as for the promotion itself, which is currently active and is scheduled to end June 30, 2011
Delta SkyMiles Members Angry Over Alleged Redemption Increases in Asia
Not able to find definitive information anywhere regarding an increase in the redemption of Delta Air Lines SkyMiles for award travel on flights within Asia, FlyerTalk member CIPAS asked “Anymore info on recent redemption increase for intra-asia?”
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