Originally Posted by
Astrophsx
But why in the world would you want a $1,700 e-cert?
So you can buy revenue tickets and get MQMs (elite qualifying miles) and upgrades when you fly. If it wasn't Delta, I probably wouldn't have posted it.
I've talked with people that just flat don't want DL miles, and I understand their frustration with Dl awards.
I'm not saying this is for everyone. It is certainly for some a much better value proposition than getting a double connect DTW-LAX award like DL offered me as a "Gold with enhanced availability", for more than 25K.
Originally Posted by
stealph
Are you saying I can use 45000 miles for a e-Cert that I can redeem for ~ 3 RT tickets?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
bocastephen
Why would Delta issue an Ecert with monetary value instead of just crediting me back the miles?
They are obviously motivated to get Amex to buy their miles and have incentivized their system to get people to consider their card. I'm guessing they are selling the miles at more than 1 cent each and are happy to redeem them for 1 cent and make a profit. Or, their research indicated a majority of Amex miles either go unused or for rulebuster awards.
Everything you need to know, and that I know, is in the Ts and Cs.
I just wanted to add the twist of the miles converting to dollars for those not currently considering the card for the miles.