Skymiles Change Rumor?
Apr 5, 2012, 12:39 am
#1801
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Planet Earth
Programs: | *G | STE | HGP ♦ | SPG Au | MR Au
Posts: 3,772
I think the best strategy would be tickets to ST partner hubs where the add-ons would be possible. This leaves the region as the only decision that is fixed and not changable, so you just have to decide on Asia/Europe/Africa/Australia/etc.
If for any reason the change isn't possible or you change your mind I just redeposit into the new scheme and you're back at the same place if you'd never redeemed the miles in the first place.
If for any reason the change isn't possible or you change your mind I just redeposit into the new scheme and you're back at the same place if you'd never redeemed the miles in the first place.
Yup!
The best would be to get to CDG / AMS because you can get to Europe / Asia / Africa via AFKL/AZ/MH/KE/VN.
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Apr 5, 2012, 1:17 am
#1802
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: DL FO, UA, AA, AsiaMiles, SPG, HHonors
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[1]I may be crazy but I wouldn't be surprised if someone out there files a class-action/collusion lawsuit against the major airlines if they all move to a revenue-based frequent flier program system.
[2]And I wouldn't be terribly surprised if such a move by the carriers doesn't result in further federal government interference, perhaps even playing a role in eventual regulation by the government again.
Airlines are unfairly targeted I believe -- but sometimes they bring negative press and government oversight on themselves. Everyone seems to have a hand in a frequent flier program and massive, negative changes will only ignite more people and politicians.
[2]And I wouldn't be terribly surprised if such a move by the carriers doesn't result in further federal government interference, perhaps even playing a role in eventual regulation by the government again.
Airlines are unfairly targeted I believe -- but sometimes they bring negative press and government oversight on themselves. Everyone seems to have a hand in a frequent flier program and massive, negative changes will only ignite more people and politicians.
[2] You must have fallen asleep about 30 years ago and missed the whole "regulatory agencies have become absolutely toothless and are now in the pockets of the industries they are supposed to be regulating" thing.
Apr 5, 2012, 7:47 am
#1803
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MKE
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Posts: 3,218
I see skymilesinsider is back! I hope they post a response today???? At least acknowledge our concerns
Apr 5, 2012, 9:46 am
#1804
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Treasure Coast of FL (MCO/MLB/PBI)
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 844
Apr 5, 2012, 10:52 am
#1805
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,851
Should we start a sky pesos auction to see who gets the bridge?
Apr 5, 2012, 12:02 pm
#1806
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Plat Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carl Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,002
The recent Calatrava bridge in Dallas cost $182 million to build.
Oanda.com shows that $182 million US equals 2.318 trillion Mexican Pesos.
Seems the going price for the bridge auction should be 2,328,110,000 Delta Skymiles.
Anyone going to be bidding? I'm a few trillion miles short.
Oanda.com shows that $182 million US equals 2.318 trillion Mexican Pesos.
Seems the going price for the bridge auction should be 2,328,110,000 Delta Skymiles.
Anyone going to be bidding? I'm a few trillion miles short.
Apr 5, 2012, 12:08 pm
#1807
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: DFW
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Posts: 1,002
oops look like I should have said billion rather than trillion. Sorry, I'm math impaired.
Apr 5, 2012, 2:25 pm
#1808
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SEA
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Posts: 9,779
It isn't creative accounting at all. In fact, it is quite conservative accounting. Think about it. When you buy a ticket and earn miles, you are actually buying two separate products - the flight itself + some future consideration. DL hasn't delivered the future consideration, so why would they recognize revenue for a product they haven't delivered? I'm pretty sure DL would rather recognize all the revenue immediately.
Apr 5, 2012, 2:31 pm
#1809
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Twin Cities
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Posts: 3,870
The Great Delta Panic of 2012
It isn't creative accounting at all. In fact, it is quite conservative accounting. Think about it. When you buy a ticket and earn miles, you are actually buying two separate products - the flight itself + some future consideration. DL hasn't delivered the future consideration, so why would they recognize revenue for a product they haven't delivered? I'm pretty sure DL would rather recognize all the revenue immediately.
Apr 5, 2012, 2:42 pm
#1810
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CONUS
Posts: 474
[1] Unless they make decisions together they are not colluding. They are responding to market conditions. Retail stores offer to match competitors' prices all the time. They're not colluding, they're competing.
[2] You must have fallen asleep about 30 years ago and missed the whole "regulatory agencies have become absolutely toothless and are now in the pockets of the industries they are supposed to be regulating" thing.
[2] You must have fallen asleep about 30 years ago and missed the whole "regulatory agencies have become absolutely toothless and are now in the pockets of the industries they are supposed to be regulating" thing.
Speaking for many other industries and such, you're right!
Apr 5, 2012, 6:32 pm
#1811
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Posts: 12,646
However, that said, his brief visits here always remind me of this Dilbert cartoon:
http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/1994-09-07/
Apr 5, 2012, 7:15 pm
#1812
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,530
First, I want to acknowledge that some folks who have met SMI personally, and know him from his NWA days, say that he is a straight-up guy. I accept that.
However, that said, his brief visits here always remind me of this Dilbert cartoon:
http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/1994-09-07/
However, that said, his brief visits here always remind me of this Dilbert cartoon:
http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/1994-09-07/
+1 ^
Apr 5, 2012, 7:36 pm
#1813
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: Delta -DM"working on KM" Hhonors-Gold Priorityclub- Plat
Posts: 33
If I had a dollar for every time this topic was viewed I wouldn't worry about my skymiles account.....
Apr 5, 2012, 8:24 pm
#1814
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To me, this is my biggest worry with these rumored changes. I am currently sitting on almost 400k, which I know pales in comparison to many, but still is a significant chunk when I can only manage one international vacation a year (if that) because of limited time off of work. Mrs. Deemus and I hit the 5 year mark next May and were planning on burning these miles on one last "hurrah" of a trip before kids. I was hoping to FINALLY apply what I've learned on FT for open-jaw, stopovers, partner travel, etc. to visit some fantastic places, maybe MRU, SEZ, and/or JNB.
Now, with these rumors, I am sweating bullets. DL does have an unfortunate track record, so what am I supposed to do? Part of me wants them to just come on and tell us already, whereas the other part is holding out hope that changes won't come until at least July so I can lock in some semblance of flights for our dream trip above.
Now, with these rumors, I am sweating bullets. DL does have an unfortunate track record, so what am I supposed to do? Part of me wants them to just come on and tell us already, whereas the other part is holding out hope that changes won't come until at least July so I can lock in some semblance of flights for our dream trip above.
Apr 5, 2012, 9:07 pm
#1815
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: Non-Affiliated
Posts: 7,431
The recent Calatrava bridge in Dallas cost $182 million to build.
Oanda.com shows that $182 million US equals 2.318 trillion Mexican Pesos.
Seems the going price for the bridge auction should be 2,328,110,000 Delta Skymiles.
Anyone going to be bidding? I'm a few trillion miles short.
Oanda.com shows that $182 million US equals 2.318 trillion Mexican Pesos.
Seems the going price for the bridge auction should be 2,328,110,000 Delta Skymiles.
Anyone going to be bidding? I'm a few trillion miles short.
But back on topic... SkyMiles is terrible! SkyMiles is great! (insert something here)