The Definitive "How To Search for Low Tier Business Awards"
Aug 11, 2013, 12:27 am
#2026
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Aug 11, 2013, 9:20 am
#2027
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Ugh. Welcome to Delta.com :\
Also, My earlier post was incorrect in the 50k+100k, a true low level two one ways would be 100k + 100k. So I'm not sure why it was pricing at 150k or so earlier.
Are any segments on Delta metal? If so remove those to make sure it is a "pure" low level award. I did some messing around but couldn't find anything, PM if you don't want to share dates in the open here.
Also, My earlier post was incorrect in the 50k+100k, a true low level two one ways would be 100k + 100k. So I'm not sure why it was pricing at 150k or so earlier.
Are any segments on Delta metal? If so remove those to make sure it is a "pure" low level award. I did some messing around but couldn't find anything, PM if you don't want to share dates in the open here.
Aug 11, 2013, 9:38 am
#2028
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 749
Same over here, 200k. Looks like it is an issue that has been documented before with CA/CR open jaws. I dug this up:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...d-tickets.html
Only two ideas I have: Call Delta? Ask for their "help"? Play dumb when they quote you the 200k miles. :\
Can you do AMS-SMX(stop), SMX-DTW (Destination). DTW-AMS? I realize probably not, but that would be my last idea to make it work via online booking.
Aug 11, 2013, 9:53 am
#2029
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Same over here, 200k. Looks like it is an issue that has been documented before with CA/CR open jaws. I dug this up:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...d-tickets.html
Only two ideas I have: Call Delta? Ask for their "help"? Play dumb when they quote you the 200k miles. :\
Can you do AMS-SMX(stop), SMX-DTW (Destination). DTW-AMS? I realize probably not, but that would be my last idea to make it work via online booking.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...d-tickets.html
Only two ideas I have: Call Delta? Ask for their "help"? Play dumb when they quote you the 200k miles. :\
Can you do AMS-SMX(stop), SMX-DTW (Destination). DTW-AMS? I realize probably not, but that would be my last idea to make it work via online booking.
Aug 12, 2013, 4:41 pm
#2030
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Diego
Programs: Delta PLAT, Marriot Plat, IHG Plat, SPG Gold, A couple of other airlines - pee on
Posts: 623
Looking at purchasing some Bus from LAX to DAR next year at the 330 day window. But looks like flying blue lets you book only 300 days out? DL does not fly to DAR. Any help would be great.
Aug 13, 2013, 8:36 am
#2031
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 749
Aug 13, 2013, 10:43 am
#2032
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Don't worry about when Flying Blue lets you book--Delta allows booking 330 days out. If you use Delta miles, you follow Delta booking rules. Searching for the seats can be tough without flying blue's site, but try www.alaskaair.com. Then look for the same seats on Delta.com and book there.
Aug 14, 2013, 3:20 pm
#2033
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Diego
Programs: Delta PLAT, Marriot Plat, IHG Plat, SPG Gold, A couple of other airlines - pee on
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Don't worry about when Flying Blue lets you book--Delta allows booking 330 days out. If you use Delta miles, you follow Delta booking rules. Searching for the seats can be tough without flying blue's site, but try www.alaskaair.com. Then look for the same seats on Delta.com and book there.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:01 pm
#2034
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 583
Is there a flight that is clearly the best from SoCal to CDG? From what i can find, the AF LAX-CDG is angled seats but the SLC DL flight is recliners. Of course going east first opens more options but finding the DL domestic availability sucks.
Cheers
Cheers
Aug 15, 2013, 11:17 pm
#2035
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SMF
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt D
Posts: 416
What about AZ LAX-FCO-CDG? Lie flat sleepers on the LAX-FCO portion in Z.
Aug 16, 2013, 11:01 am
#2037
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
When do you plan to travel? As of 6/1/2014, all DL 767 and 330s will have lie flat beds.
Aug 16, 2013, 6:08 pm
#2038
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: PM (10 yrs running)
Posts: 9
I'm not a flyertalk "regular." Hoping to cruise Santiago-to-Buenos Aires next February. Total "cost" for Biz class (SEA-SCL; EZE-SEA) is bouncing between 262,000 and 325,000 miles per person. I think 200,000 might be achievable, but I'd need to search constantly to find it. Can EF or some other tool help me? Should I call a Delta agent every few days to check? Does anyone think it's possible to get this trip cheaper than 200,000 miles? Thanks in advance for your wisdom!
Aug 16, 2013, 9:53 pm
#2039
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 583
I can find lie-flats via LHR but am confused about DL 40 - currently runs SLC-MSP-LHR but delta.com seems to think it is nonstop SLC-LHR, at least in Jan.
Cheers
Aug 17, 2013, 12:48 pm
#2040
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Hoping to go around MLK wknd in Jan 2014 so well before then (and well before the price jumps to 125k).
I can find lie-flats via LHR but am confused about DL 40 - currently runs SLC-MSP-LHR but delta.com seems to think it is nonstop SLC-LHR, at least in Jan.
Cheers
I can find lie-flats via LHR but am confused about DL 40 - currently runs SLC-MSP-LHR but delta.com seems to think it is nonstop SLC-LHR, at least in Jan.
Cheers
Last edited by michael_v; Sep 19, 2013 at 6:19 pm