Skymiles Change Rumor?
Mar 31, 2012, 7:31 am
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Mar 31, 2012, 7:53 am
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How about skycentimos
Mar 31, 2012, 9:12 am
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Mar 31, 2012, 9:44 am
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Mar 31, 2012, 11:56 am
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I have just spent a considerable amount of time cleaning up this thread. I have deleted off-topic posts as well as posts which included ad hominem attacks.
The topic is Skymiles Change Rumor. I ask that if you wish to address this serious issue involving changes to Skymiles, than please do so. If you wish to engage in lighthearted banter, feel free to do so in the Delta Lounge Forum. Under no circumstances will ad hominem or any other type of personal attack be tolerated.
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Mar 31, 2012, 12:21 pm
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Mar 31, 2012, 12:52 pm
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I haven't read all 110 pages of this thread, so I apologize if this has already been covered. I understand the earning concept of the SkyMiles change rumor, but I am not sure how redeeming will change. Is the alleged change going to be like pay with miles for Amex cardholders? So if the ticket costs say $1000, then to redeem miles you would need to use 100K? If that's what is supposed to happen, then it is definitely time to burn all of my miles now. If it doesn't happen, I can always redeposit them.
Mar 31, 2012, 2:40 pm
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Is the alleged change going to be like pay with miles for Amex cardholders? So if the ticket costs say $1000, then to redeem miles you would need to use 100K? If that's what is supposed to happen, then it is definitely time to burn all of my miles now. If it doesn't happen, I can always redeposit them.
Mar 31, 2012, 3:07 pm
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I haven't read all 110 pages of this thread, so I apologize if this has already been covered. I understand the earning concept of the SkyMiles change rumor, but I am not sure how redeeming will change. Is the alleged change going to be like pay with miles for Amex cardholders? So if the ticket costs say $1000, then to redeem miles you would need to use 100K? If that's what is supposed to happen, then it is definitely time to burn all of my miles now. If it doesn't happen, I can always redeposit them.
Does anyone think that Delta, who can't keep a website working correctly, is going to be able to differentiate pre and post change mile value, and what fare level the pre change miles were earned under? They still haven't decided how to let us pick and choose revenue flights, much less address award travel. IT isn't Delta's strong suit and adding any additional complexity to it is going to make Theresa Wise's head explode.
My advice, don't make an issue where there isn't one. If by some chance Delta releases upcoming changes to the 2013 program that will affect the way you spend miles, spend them. Today, you really have nothing to lose.
Mar 31, 2012, 3:11 pm
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DL can and does allocate IT resources on what it thinks is important not what we think. They can do it without question with limited issues.
Mar 31, 2012, 3:25 pm
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My main concern is that DL makes the change without any notice and we will all be stuck with whatever it then takes to redeem an award. The T&C's of the SkyMiles program state: "Delta and its program partners reserve the right to change program rules, benefits, regulations, Travel Awards, fees, mileage Award levels, and special offers at any time without notice." (Bolding mine).
Mar 31, 2012, 3:29 pm
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My main concern is that DL makes the change without any notice and we will all be stuck with whatever it then takes to redeem an award. The T&C's of the SkyMiles program state: "Delta and its program partners reserve the right to change program rules, benefits, regulations, Travel Awards, fees, mileage Award levels, and special offers at any time without notice." (Bolding mine).