Skymiles Change Rumor?
Mar 21, 2012, 7:03 pm
#721
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Now that is a great idea. Almost deserves its own thread - but I dont think the mods would allow it in Delta - may have to be in the dining and drinks section of the forum^
Mar 21, 2012, 7:05 pm
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:10 pm
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:20 pm
#724
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:22 pm
#725
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Don't know is this has been posted already (apologies if it has)
http://thepointsguy.com/2012/03/rumo...miles-changes/
And the poll attached to the article (admittedly a small sample size of approx. 1500 as I write this now) shows that about 90% would stop using Delta if a revenue based approach to SM were instituted.
I hope Delta has really though this through.
Delta's reply to me
Dear Mr. Karl89,
RE: Case Number 5808607
Thank you for contacting us via Facebook.
No announcement has been made regarding changes in the way in which
miles are earned under the SkyMiles program.
When confronted with rumors concerning future strategic initiatives,
such as changes to our loyalty program, mergers and acquisitions, etc.,
we maintain a strict ‘no comment’ policy to ensure we avoid providing an
implied confirmation or denial.
Mr. Xxxxx, thank you again for giving us an opportunity to respond to
your concern. We very much appreciate your Medallion loyalty to Delta
and look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon.
Sincerely,
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Online Customer Support Desk
http://www.delta.com
http://thepointsguy.com/2012/03/rumo...miles-changes/
And the poll attached to the article (admittedly a small sample size of approx. 1500 as I write this now) shows that about 90% would stop using Delta if a revenue based approach to SM were instituted.
I hope Delta has really though this through.
Delta's reply to me
Dear Mr. Karl89,
RE: Case Number 5808607
Thank you for contacting us via Facebook.
No announcement has been made regarding changes in the way in which
miles are earned under the SkyMiles program.
When confronted with rumors concerning future strategic initiatives,
such as changes to our loyalty program, mergers and acquisitions, etc.,
we maintain a strict ‘no comment’ policy to ensure we avoid providing an
implied confirmation or denial.
Mr. Xxxxx, thank you again for giving us an opportunity to respond to
your concern. We very much appreciate your Medallion loyalty to Delta
and look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon.
Sincerely,
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Online Customer Support Desk
http://www.delta.com
Last edited by Canarsie; Mar 21, 2012 at 7:48 pm Reason: Consolidation.
Mar 21, 2012, 7:31 pm
#726
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Save SkyMiles will be much cheaper. I don't think I have ever seen someone drink as much as Mr Hudson did at the ATL meet-up.
Mar 21, 2012, 7:37 pm
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mmm - now I really am interested in meeting Mr Hudson. A drinking competition to see who can drink who under the table. Oh my God folks start taking bets, start a new thread.
Mar 21, 2012, 8:18 pm
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Don't know is this has been posted already (apologies if it has)
http://thepointsguy.com/2012/03/rumo...miles-changes/
And the poll attached to the article (admittedly a small sample size of approx. 1500 as I write this now) shows that about 90% would stop using Delta if a revenue based approach to SM were instituted.
I hope Delta has really though this through.
Delta's reply to me
Dear Mr. Karl89,
RE: Case Number 5808607
Thank you for contacting us via Facebook.
No announcement has been made regarding changes in the way in which
miles are earned under the SkyMiles program.
When confronted with rumors concerning future strategic initiatives,
such as changes to our loyalty program, mergers and acquisitions, etc.,
we maintain a strict ‘no comment’ policy to ensure we avoid providing an
implied confirmation or denial.
Mr. Xxxxx, thank you again for giving us an opportunity to respond to
your concern. We very much appreciate your Medallion loyalty to Delta
and look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon.
Sincerely,
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Online Customer Support Desk
http://www.delta.com
http://thepointsguy.com/2012/03/rumo...miles-changes/
And the poll attached to the article (admittedly a small sample size of approx. 1500 as I write this now) shows that about 90% would stop using Delta if a revenue based approach to SM were instituted.
I hope Delta has really though this through.
Delta's reply to me
Dear Mr. Karl89,
RE: Case Number 5808607
Thank you for contacting us via Facebook.
No announcement has been made regarding changes in the way in which
miles are earned under the SkyMiles program.
When confronted with rumors concerning future strategic initiatives,
such as changes to our loyalty program, mergers and acquisitions, etc.,
we maintain a strict ‘no comment’ policy to ensure we avoid providing an
implied confirmation or denial.
Mr. Xxxxx, thank you again for giving us an opportunity to respond to
your concern. We very much appreciate your Medallion loyalty to Delta
and look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon.
Sincerely,
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Online Customer Support Desk
http://www.delta.com
Nice first post.
I am not sure what the intentions of the rest of you are, but my aim is to:
1) liquidate my miles (goal is at least 1 million by year end)
2) milk the CB(s) I have earned
3) get status on another airline
Then wait and see
Mar 21, 2012, 8:54 pm
#729
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when I can buy an E fare, I'll be proud to be sLUT Ewe need an appropriate descriptive acronym for the disdainful HREVs who see the potential changes as an opportunity to rid themselve of the noxious presence of the sLUT E riffraff (and I doubt there is a need to...show...you an example):
SNOB E?
POMP S?
Mar 21, 2012, 9:02 pm
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Hmm, no, too encouraging...
Mar 21, 2012, 9:27 pm
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when I can buy an E fare, I'll be proud to be sLUT Ewe need an appropriate descriptive acronym for the disdainful HREVs who see the potential changes as an opportunity to rid themselve of the noxious presence of the sLUT E riffraff (and I doubt there is a need to...show...you an example):
SNOB E?
POMP S?
Mar 21, 2012, 9:54 pm
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Mar 21, 2012, 11:32 pm
#733
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1. As others have said, trips originating in TLV might be less expensive than those originating in JFK.
2. Any time between Dec 27 and Passover/Easter is the least expensive period to fly to or from Israel.
3. For Biz Elite seats (and, no, this does not apply to Y), try to fly into Israel on a Jewish holiday and to arrive in the States on an American holiday. Why? Because Biz Elite is mostly populated with businessmen and Israeli businessmen want to be home the night before a Jewish holiday and arriving in the US on an American holiday means that they waste a day there.
I flew TLV-JFK and arrived early in the morning of Presidents Day. I flew back to TLV and arrived on the afternoon of Purim. There was plenty of open room in BE in both directions (I had no one sitting next to me on either flight) and, as DL is aware of this, it lowers prices for these flights.
Mar 22, 2012, 12:39 am
#734
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27 pages, over 350 posts, and over 15,000 views. All based on speculation. This thread is based on nothing but speculation. We're not even discussing an educated guess; this is all PURE SPECULATION. Nothing here is based in fact; pure theory.
Has FT really devolved into this?
FLAME AWAY.
Has FT really devolved into this?
FLAME AWAY.
Mar 22, 2012, 1:24 am
#735
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Against the trend
If true, isn't it funny that Delta is doing this now when other programs that did this a few years ago now are going back to mileage based earnings? Notably British Airways Executive Club and SAS Eurobonus come to mind.
