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carsnoceans Jan 21, 2013 3:05 am
Using Skymiles
 
I have about 8K skymiles for over a year and I never seem to be flying Delta. Can I convert to them any hotel program? All other options points towards the overinflated marketplace or buying a reward ticket (for which I don't have enough).

Just wondering if these can be used in some useful manner.

MSPeconomist Jan 21, 2013 6:41 am
You might be able to use them to upgrade a flight, depending on the itinerary and fare class.

TTT Jan 21, 2013 7:21 am
Originally Posted by carsnoceans (Post 20091818)
I have about 8K skymiles for over a year and I never seem to be flying Delta. Can I convert to them any hotel program? All other options points towards the overinflated marketplace or buying a reward ticket (for which I don't have enough).

Just wondering if these can be used in some useful manner.
Magazines - if you read The Economist it is an excellent value.

They can't be transferred out with any value and you don't have enough for an award ticket.

BobH Jan 21, 2013 9:45 am
Originally Posted by carsnoceans (Post 20091818)
I have about 8K skymiles for over a year and I never seem to be flying Delta. Can I convert to them any hotel program? All other options points towards the overinflated marketplace or buying a reward ticket (for which I don't have enough).

Just wondering if these can be used in some useful manner.
I've used them for rental cars --- you have enough for about a one day rental...

be careful with the insurance though.

Bob H

TTT Jan 21, 2013 9:50 am
Originally Posted by BobH (Post 20093426)
I've used them for rental cars --- you have enough for about a one day rental...

be careful with the insurance though.

Bob H
I think one needs the DL Amex to access the SkyMiles marketplace (and hotel/car rental).

Delta Hog Jan 21, 2013 3:27 pm
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 20092410)
You might be able to use them to upgrade a flight, depending on the itinerary and fare class.
Um,


Originally Posted by carsnoceans (Post 20091818)
I never seem to be flying Delta.

gypsycsc Jan 21, 2013 4:42 pm
Originally Posted by TTT (Post 20093473)
I think one needs the DL Amex to access the SkyMiles marketplace (and hotel/car rental).
No, you dont need the Delta Amex. I don't have the Delta Amex and have recently used both the Skymiles marketplace and hotel/car rental.

mtkeller Jan 21, 2013 6:39 pm
Originally Posted by gypsycsc (Post 20096109)
No, you dont need the Delta Amex. I don't have the Delta Amex and have recently used both the Skymiles marketplace and hotel/car rental.
It's AmEx or status. If you have neither, you have no luck.


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