Using SkyMiles on SkyTeam & Other Partners: The Discussion Thread
Sep 28, 2012, 4:00 pm
#47
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Korean Air (KE) has really good availability when they are not in the blackout season. ATL - ICN - HKG all on KE would work pretty easily as it isn't impossible to get multiple seats. You'll have to call Delta for availability, but in my experience the call centers are getting a lot better at performing/knowing how to perform a long sell.
China Southern (CZ) is another potential, but will cost more as they have fuel surcharges (YQ) that are currently collected and nothing direct to HK. China Eastern (MU) also operates flights to HKG, but I don't think they have anything direct from ATL and would need a few connections inside the US and then route through PVG...not optimal, but you could make it work. If you want help I'm more than happy to keep discussing over PM.
China Southern (CZ) is another potential, but will cost more as they have fuel surcharges (YQ) that are currently collected and nothing direct to HK. China Eastern (MU) also operates flights to HKG, but I don't think they have anything direct from ATL and would need a few connections inside the US and then route through PVG...not optimal, but you could make it work. If you want help I'm more than happy to keep discussing over PM.
Sep 28, 2012, 4:07 pm
#48
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DL recently stopped collecting KE (and VA) award fuel surcharge. It may be a glitch, and it may be back. So, if you intend to fly KE I'd suggest that you book soon.
Sep 28, 2012, 6:10 pm
#51
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Sep 29, 2012, 8:41 am
#52
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I rewrote that several times and it still comes out harsh...haha.
It's just frustrating to see a lot of the hard work that mnredfox put to use wasn't being used. He's done an excellent job at condensing information in one location. I will applaud the fact of asking a question in this thread instead of starting a new post
It's just frustrating to see a lot of the hard work that mnredfox put to use wasn't being used. He's done an excellent job at condensing information in one location. I will applaud the fact of asking a question in this thread instead of starting a new post
And I do agree, I've learned for lots of FAQ/sticky threads and that's what they are there for.
Sep 29, 2012, 10:17 am
#53
Join Date: May 2012
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If I could book it now, I would. I am still short a few miles, and I am waiting to get the rest. Also the person who is going with me is in the Air Force, and he needs to figure out what his schedule is looking like, and he wont know for another month.
Sep 29, 2012, 1:36 pm
#54
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I think this thread's initial posts have been built up to the point now where we should be thinking about the right plan going forward. I like the idea of having an info thread that's kept up to date and where the posts that are put into it are basically providing updates that are used to revise the original posts or to ask clarifications (such as if a policy is still in effect). That thread could prominently link to a "clinic" thread where posters can ask for help and advice. That way we're not asking newbs to read a massive thread in its entirety before they start asking questions. We can refer them to the info thread and ask them to read the first four (or whatever) posts because all the important information is in them.
Sep 30, 2012, 10:01 am
#55
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I think this thread's initial posts have been built up to the point now where we should be thinking about the right plan going forward. I like the idea of having an info thread that's kept up to date and where the posts that are put into it are basically providing updates that are used to revise the original posts or to ask clarifications (such as if a policy is still in effect). That thread could prominently link to a "clinic" thread where posters can ask for help and advice. That way we're not asking newbs to read a massive thread in its entirety before they start asking questions. We can refer them to the info thread and ask them to read the first four (or whatever) posts because all the important information is in them.
Oct 1, 2012, 2:45 pm
#57
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Skymiles and Alaska Mileage Plan
I'm new to frequent flyer points. Just a basic question: Can Delta Skymiles be only used for super saver awards on Alaska Airlines? Alaska Air is showing 27.5k miles for a one way trip from Orlando to Honolulu and I'd like to use my Skymiles.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
Oct 1, 2012, 4:21 pm
#58
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Yes, you need super saver inventory on AS to redeem SkyMiles for the flight.
Oct 1, 2012, 7:34 pm
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However, Dullta will charge you at mid level for HA flights.
HA inter-island flights (HNL-CTS/HND/KIX/FUK/ICN, and HNL-US48, you can't redeem DL miles but - but you can AA miles):
* must be available on hawaiianair.com at low, then they may (not guaranteed will) be available to DL
* DL will price at mid-mileage, including if you add an HA inter-island flight to any trip to or from here that is at low, adding the HA inter-island flight will reprice your whole itineary at mid
** DL does have, once in a blue moon (quite literaly, may be one flight once every 6+ months) an HA inter-island flight at low level, but that is rare, once every few months one flight, and always 11pm or 5am one then at best; so generally if HA is available at low, then on DL you can (may be) get it at mid, that is the rule
P.S. AA miles are much more valuable for HA flights than DL miles...but that's the case all around then, isn't it?