Nov 26, 2014, 10:16 am
Last edit by: missydarlin
Mileage accrual on Delta flights are changing eff 1/1/15.
Increase in miles earned on premium fares. Decrease on discount economy.
First Class
F, P - 200% of miles flown
A - 175% of miles flown
G - 125% of miles flown
Business Class
J,C - 175% of miles flown
D, I - 150% of miles flown
Z - 125% of miles flown
Economy
Y - 125% of miles flown
B, M, S - 100% of miles flown
H, Q, K - 75% of miles flown
L, U, T, X, V - 50% of miles flown
E - 25% of miles flown
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mileage-plan/benefits/elite-levels-and-benefits/program-changes.aspx
Increase in miles earned on premium fares. Decrease on discount economy.
First Class
F, P - 200% of miles flown
A - 175% of miles flown
G - 125% of miles flown
Business Class
J,C - 175% of miles flown
D, I - 150% of miles flown
Z - 125% of miles flown
Economy
Y - 125% of miles flown
B, M, S - 100% of miles flown
H, Q, K - 75% of miles flown
L, U, T, X, V - 50% of miles flown
E - 25% of miles flown
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mileage-plan/benefits/elite-levels-and-benefits/program-changes.aspx
2015 MVP: Bye Delta? Miles now based on fare class.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:05 pm
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There is a certain "other-shoe-still-to-drop" ominousness about this mixed news. Can't say I'm surprised by the Delta devaluation (and I rarely use that word). I'm more surprised it's not worse. Pleased by the increased AS metal bonuses, though.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:05 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:05 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:08 pm
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Doubt it, This is due to DLs change in earning structure. Last piece (hopefully) of the puzzle is what AS flights will earn when credited to DL.
I learned from AS social medial team back when DL changed its earning structure that this exact change was coming down the line. The only that that had not been decided on was what the percent would be
I learned from AS social medial team back when DL changed its earning structure that this exact change was coming down the line. The only that that had not been decided on was what the percent would be
Nov 26, 2014, 12:13 pm
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The bonus award miles from MVP status do not count towards elite status. It's just 3375 RDM total. Before Jan 1, you would get 6000 RDM.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:13 pm
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Really have no problem changing my SEA-AMS flights on DL to SEA-LHR on BA for next year. If only AS would buddy-up better with some elite reciprocal benefits on BA, and if BA could get on board with PreCheck, I probably would have done so already.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:15 pm
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I'm sure your marketing folks have done the math...but assuming one is more interested in earning EQMs versus RDMs doesn't this incent one to fly DL and credit miles to SkyMiles? Or MileagePlus for that matter? In these programs EQMs are still awarded in miles flown.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:16 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:22 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:28 pm
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For a low enough E fare... sure, I do. But I have to take into account the difference in miles I gain on AS (100%+ bonus) vs. DL (25%+bonus). If I value the miles at somewhere between a penny or two a mile, on a ~2000 mile round-trip, that's $20 to $40 in RDM, plus the loss in EQM... so I'd say DL has to beat AS/AA by... a lot. 
Nov 26, 2014, 12:29 pm
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Any word from DL about changes to their partners' mileage awards? I know I earn less when flying some foreign airlines already, but not aware of changes for 2015 to the DL SM mileage awarded if flying Alaska. I guess the turf war is heightened!
Nov 26, 2014, 12:30 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:32 pm
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Adios, DL. The irony for them is that when I do book premium (long-haul business class) tickets, I'll purposely avoid them now because they're dicks. AA, BA and Emirates thank you, Delta.