Originally Posted by
ronefatone
Yes, spending a few days in SFO before heading to SEA.
So using Delta to close an open-jaw on a Delta award is no big deal? I think I'll book on Alaska but I guess it doesn't matter. Though I do see your using AA to close your open jaw so not really the same as using Delta to close a Delta open-jaw award.
Yes, my example isn't the most germane. The only time DL would care is if you're doing something to evade something like a Saturday night stay requirement, which doesn't exist on an award ticket. You're not buying SFO-SEA separately to reduce the cost of the DL award that you ticketed, so it's fine. (You're buying it separately because including it drives the price up.) Your award ticket is fine regardless of what carrier you book for SFO-SEA.
Originally Posted by
nystateofmind
I think mtkeller misinterpreted my post. I know you are spending a few days in SFO. If you book AS via a DL codeshare you may be able to check bags SFO-SEA-ATL-BHM. Also as I said earlier if your SFO-SEA is delayed and you miss SEA-ATL-BHM Delta does not have to help you so leave enough time
There's also a stop in SEA, based on the original post, so there'd be no concern about checking bags through to BHM or a delay on SFO-SEA, unless the situation has changed and SFO-BHM is to be done all at once. If it is, there's no need to book a separate ticket.