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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 3:05 am
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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.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 6:41 am
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You might be able to use them to upgrade a flight, depending on the itinerary and fare class.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 7:21 am
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Originally Posted by carsnoceans
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.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 9:45 am
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Originally Posted by carsnoceans
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.

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

be careful with the insurance though.

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I think one needs the DL Amex to access the SkyMiles marketplace (and hotel/car rental).
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 3:27 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
You might be able to use them to upgrade a flight, depending on the itinerary and fare class.
Um,


Originally Posted by carsnoceans
I never seem to be flying Delta.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 4:42 pm
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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.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 6:39 pm
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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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