Redeem SkyMiles for economy int'l flight, then pay for C+ upgrade ?
Mar 2, 2016, 4:47 pm
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Redeem SkyMiles for economy int'l flight, then pay for C+ upgrade ?
This may seem like a newbie question, but I had never obtained a ticket with the following combo.
Can I redeem my SkyMiles for a round trip to Europe at the shown economy rate on Delta's website (for example 82,500 SkyMiles), and then after the fact, upgrade to a C+ seat by paying the $99 (or whatever the upgrade cost is)? Or is this combination not possible?
Thanks!
Can I redeem my SkyMiles for a round trip to Europe at the shown economy rate on Delta's website (for example 82,500 SkyMiles), and then after the fact, upgrade to a C+ seat by paying the $99 (or whatever the upgrade cost is)? Or is this combination not possible?
Thanks!
Mar 2, 2016, 7:21 pm
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This may seem like a newbie question, but I had never obtained a ticket with the following combo.
Can I redeem my SkyMiles for a round trip to Europe at the shown economy rate on Delta's website (for example 82,500 SkyMiles), and then after the fact, upgrade to a C+ seat by paying the $99 (or whatever the upgrade cost is)? Or is this combination not possible?
Thanks!
Can I redeem my SkyMiles for a round trip to Europe at the shown economy rate on Delta's website (for example 82,500 SkyMiles), and then after the fact, upgrade to a C+ seat by paying the $99 (or whatever the upgrade cost is)? Or is this combination not possible?
Thanks!
Mar 2, 2016, 8:00 pm
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When is the OP traveling? The rules change on May 16th. Until then, it should be possible to pay for C+ seats even on domestic award tickets, although a $99 fee currently suggests international, but could the the fare difference after May 16th.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:11 pm
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True on the date. However OP notes they're flying to Europe on a reward, thus it's international flight. A fare difference would be in miles, not $ since this is an award ticket.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:15 pm
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However, how will domestic connecting segments that are part of an international itinerary be treated? Does it matter if one has direct flights or a through fare? AFAIK DL's rules aren't clear, especially for travel after May 16th.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:56 pm
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I was told by DM phone agents and IME so far if it's a direct flight you can upgrade, even on the "domestic" portion. If you are actually connecting though then the domestic flight isn't upgradeable. I agree the rules aren't clear, just going by what they've told and done for me so far.
Mar 5, 2016, 11:17 pm
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Mar 6, 2016, 4:39 pm
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This is for a round trip JFK to OTP and back. I have to stop at AMS on the way there and at FCO on the way back. the longer Atlantic legs can be upgraded to C+ for around $99 (which I charged on my reimbursable Amex cards). The much shorter flights over continental Europe are on partner airlines using small aircraft so C+ doesn't apply there.
Mar 6, 2016, 5:49 pm
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I booked a coach ticket with miles and upgraded to C+ with cash, but that was before the changes to the program were announced, so I don't know how it works now. I'm curious to know about this as well... Can you do a Miles+Cash booking for C+ and F, or just Y?
Mar 6, 2016, 7:54 pm
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Mar 6, 2016, 8:59 pm
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