Originally Posted by
compddd
Why are DL miles worth so little?
10k UA/CO 700 mile or less redemptions = serious cash savers at times. I just booked $727 tickets for 20k round trip.
If you spend more then 12.5k on domestic one way redemptions with UA/CO/AA you are likely flying first class.
You can spend 12.5k on a one way redemption with UA/CO/AA! DL one way award redemptions do not exist at these levels!
DL is just incredibly good at making you work hard for your redemptions and then sucking the miles out of you all in one easy swoop for them. DL may have stronger partnerships in SE Asia, better international first class products, or better IFE, but unless you fly business out of a DL hub held captive then you won't be earning enough miles to get there with DL.
You will become more accustomed to paying 40-60k r/t domestic coach with Delta.
DTW-LGA can be 40-60k with Delta, meanwhile someone on UA/CO may spend 20k. How does this make you feel?