DL earning on Alaska MileagePlan
Apr 13, 2016, 2:34 pm
#1
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DL earning on Alaska MileagePlan
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...ers/delta.aspx
The table here suggests that when flying DL metal with DL code, you can earn a minimum of 500 miles for a sub-500 mile flight.
But if the flight is over 500 miles, do the fractional earnings kick in? ie. for a 650 mile long flight, would you earn fewer than 500 miles on a V-class ticket?
That would mean that a sub-500 mile flight actually earns more miles because of the guarantee than a longer flight, in certain fare classes.
The table here suggests that when flying DL metal with DL code, you can earn a minimum of 500 miles for a sub-500 mile flight.
But if the flight is over 500 miles, do the fractional earnings kick in? ie. for a 650 mile long flight, would you earn fewer than 500 miles on a V-class ticket?
That would mean that a sub-500 mile flight actually earns more miles because of the guarantee than a longer flight, in certain fare classes.
Apr 13, 2016, 2:46 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
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https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...ers/delta.aspx
The table here suggests that when flying DL metal with DL code, you can earn a minimum of 500 miles for a sub-500 mile flight.
But if the flight is over 500 miles, do the fractional earnings kick in? ie. for a 650 mile long flight, would you earn fewer than 500 miles on a V-class ticket?
That would mean that a sub-500 mile flight actually earns more miles because of the guarantee than a longer flight, in certain fare classes.
The table here suggests that when flying DL metal with DL code, you can earn a minimum of 500 miles for a sub-500 mile flight.
But if the flight is over 500 miles, do the fractional earnings kick in? ie. for a 650 mile long flight, would you earn fewer than 500 miles on a V-class ticket?
That would mean that a sub-500 mile flight actually earns more miles because of the guarantee than a longer flight, in certain fare classes.
Apr 13, 2016, 2:51 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 693
As an MVP75K I earn a minimum of 1000 total miles for every DL flight i take, even a really cheap one. So you get the 500 minimum no matter what, even on a 600 mile flight you got on a cheapo fare. I actually do better on DL crediting to Alaska for cheap fares than if I credited to DL, even not taking elite status into effect in most cases.
Apr 14, 2016, 7:17 am
#5
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Thanks for the clarification here.
Last question: can a baby (under 1 year old) join MileagePlan? If not allowed "officially", is there some sort of workaround for those in the know?
Last question: can a baby (under 1 year old) join MileagePlan? If not allowed "officially", is there some sort of workaround for those in the know?
Apr 14, 2016, 9:56 am
#6
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https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-overview.aspx
Children under 13 are not eligible for a My Account profile, but may be enrolled in Mileage Plan™ by calling us at Alaska Airlines 1-800-252-7522 (TTY: Dial 711 for Relay Services) 5:00 a.m. - Midnight (PT), daily
Apr 18, 2016, 3:15 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Any age can join. Only limit is under 13 cant have an online profile due to privacy laws. Joining must be done over the phone. I believe there are some babies that have MVP status.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-overview.aspx
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-overview.aspx
(I promise to bring ear plugs and candy!)
Apr 18, 2016, 8:49 pm
#9
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Apr 18, 2016, 11:36 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Any age can join. Only limit is under 13 cant have an online profile due to privacy laws. Joining must be done over the phone. I believe there are some babies that have MVP status.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-overview.aspx
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-overview.aspx
Hmmm. I have accounts (My Account) for both my 9 and 3 year olds. Not sure what I did, but I like having the account accessible. Only 996,000 more miles for my 3 year old to hit MM
Apr 19, 2016, 9:10 am
#11
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PS: DL is now building a huge lounge in SEA at the corner of A and B terminal, scheduled to open in Summer 2016.... (or later).
Apr 20, 2016, 10:07 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2009
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AS miles for Delta marketed flights?
Booked and flew SFO-LAX-SYD-BNE-POM-BNE-LAX-SFO. With the exception of the US domestic flights, we were on VA iron. On the Delta website I indicated that we wanted to receive AS miles/points for the flights. Is this within their rules? Thus far, nothing has shown up, either on AS or DL mileage plans.
Apr 20, 2016, 10:13 am
#13
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Booked and flew SFO-LAX-SYD-BNE-POM-BNE-LAX-SFO. With the exception of the US domestic flights, we were on VA iron. On the Delta website I indicated that we wanted to receive AS miles/points for the flights. Is this within their rules? Thus far, nothing has shown up, either on AS or DL mileage plans.
Apr 20, 2016, 10:24 am
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