us bank flex points
Jun 24, 2015, 2:12 am
#16
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
Programs: VA-PLT, QF-GLD, DL-GM, UA-ex1K, AA-exPLT, HH-DM, IHG-PLT, MR-GLD
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So far nobody has reported a Flexperks itinerary that DID NOT earn miles, so I'd say that it is very likely that anyone booking with Flexperks points will earn MQM and miles as normal. Since Flexperks uses the dollar amount of the ticket to determine the points needed, it is very unlikely they try to shave dollars off the ticket price by using consolidator fares, it isn't in their best interest.
Not really, Flex-perks was invented after NW went away. The card used to earn regular WorldPerks miles on NW.
A little history:
Prior to the Northwest Airlines merger into Delta Airlines - NWA had an
alliance with the US Bank Credit program (FLEX-PERKS).
After the merger Delta had its own predominate alliance with American
Express - thus bye bye NW Flex-Perks.
US Bank not to be sidelined in this conflict broadened its Flex-Perks to
include more than one airline with a program similar to American Express
non-Delta travel using points instead of miles as the method of credit and
ticket/reservation purchase.
Prior to the Northwest Airlines merger into Delta Airlines - NWA had an
alliance with the US Bank Credit program (FLEX-PERKS).
After the merger Delta had its own predominate alliance with American
Express - thus bye bye NW Flex-Perks.
US Bank not to be sidelined in this conflict broadened its Flex-Perks to
include more than one airline with a program similar to American Express
non-Delta travel using points instead of miles as the method of credit and
ticket/reservation purchase.
Jun 24, 2015, 2:18 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SJC (formerly CHI and STL)
Programs: AS, DL, AA, UA, WN
Posts: 1,013
Well, not exactly . . . $400 is the limit if you want to stay under the minimum number of points that are needed of 20,000, but there's actually a chart that goes much higher, a few samples being:
30,000 / $600
40,000 / $800
100,000 / $2000
150,000 / $3000
1,200,000 / $24,000
30,000 / $600
40,000 / $800
100,000 / $2000
150,000 / $3000
1,200,000 / $24,000
Jun 24, 2015, 8:48 am
#18
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
And to further clarify for those who may not know, there is no pro-rating of any kind between 10,000-point increments and it always rounds up. If you find a flight that would cost $400.50, they will charge you 30,000 points because it's more than the $400 limit for 20,000 points. I usually try to use my points when I find myself incidentally buying a ticket that comes to $390-$399 anyway to ensure I get the best possible value.
Like you I usually end up cashing in with then tkt being bet $385 & $399. Was doing it on UA now it will be on AA, to max out the RDMs that can be earned
Jun 24, 2015, 2:39 pm
#20
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Iowa...Delta Charter Diamond, now Gold
Posts: 2,066
thanks for info.
Jun 24, 2015, 10:04 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 768
I was able to get the $25 credit on a gift certificate once, though I haven't tried it recently (I keep forgetting to buy one on the day of travel).
Jun 24, 2015, 11:16 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SJC (formerly CHI and STL)
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I haven't ever happened across a ticket that was exactly $400.00, but in theory, it should be 20,000 points. I believe the closest I've managed to come was a $399.60 ticket.
Jun 24, 2015, 11:24 pm
#24
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Apr 13, 2019, 7:55 am
#25
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: NWA/Delta Silver ; UA ; AA
Posts: 123
Ff number not linking.
A relative told me silver status / ff number not linking, not getting to chose premium seat when checking in because og glitch.
Log in to delta website, but check bag not free.
Any other problems on flex perks made delta tickets?
Finally about to sign up for card after years of thinking about it
Log in to delta website, but check bag not free.
Any other problems on flex perks made delta tickets?
Finally about to sign up for card after years of thinking about it
Last edited by tkjazzer; Apr 13, 2019 at 8:20 am
Apr 13, 2019, 10:35 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 2,234
Should not be any issues with FlexPerks tickets. Make sure you put your FF number in the FlexPerks reservation when you make it. Delta will get your status from that number in their system and your seating and free bags should be visible on Delta’s system.
Apr 13, 2019, 12:45 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, DC, Chapel Hill, NC (RDU)
Programs: DL Plat (won't hit DM again) 2MM (2.5), HH Gold, PC Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 5,626
Am currently in the middle of a flex-perks purchased trip. No problem with outbound miles posting. It did take a few hours after booking for the DM status benefits (upgrade to e+) to appear. But well within the 24 hour cancel period in case they didn’t.
I think FP is using the Expedia search/booking engine now, same as Chase UR.
I think FP is using the Expedia search/booking engine now, same as Chase UR.
Apr 13, 2019, 1:39 pm
#28
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: SEA or BGR, Lower Earth Orbit
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 17,217
Never had a problem redeeming. I don't think they use Expedia. There are often routings that I can find on Expedia that I can't find on their site. It was much better when they had the Travelocity backend. The upside is now that if a carrier is offering a basic fare, like United Economy Basic, you can book away from that and get regular economy. Downside, is that if you search for a first class fare now you can't get any segments in coach. So if there is a leg in Y, it won't let you book it, but will require you to call for it. An annoyance for certain, but at least they'll wave the fees.
Apr 13, 2019, 3:34 pm
#29
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
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A relative told me silver status / ff number not linking, not getting to chose premium seat when checking in because og glitch.
Log in to delta website, but check bag not free.
Any other problems on flex perks made delta tickets?
Finally about to sign up for card after years of thinking about it
Log in to delta website, but check bag not free.
Any other problems on flex perks made delta tickets?
Finally about to sign up for card after years of thinking about it
However once you book, there should be no problem calling Delta or going to delta.com to add your FF#. There's nothing inherent about the ticket that would invalidate your FF benefits.