Upgrades on SkyTeam partner airlines
Sep 24, 2014, 1:26 am
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Upgrades on SkyTeam partner airlines
Hello,
As a Delta Platinum (almost Diamond) member what are the chances of being upgraded by partner airlines, such as Air France or Alitalia.
Are there any benefits of keeping Delta Loyalty when I will be living in Europe (for next 5 years)?
Thank you in advance.
As a Delta Platinum (almost Diamond) member what are the chances of being upgraded by partner airlines, such as Air France or Alitalia.
Are there any benefits of keeping Delta Loyalty when I will be living in Europe (for next 5 years)?
Thank you in advance.
Sep 24, 2014, 2:25 am
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The answer is a confident "No." Redeeming DL miles ex-EU also incurs large YQ/YR charges making the miles less valuable. The only reason which makes sense is if you continue to travel to the USA frequently on discount Y fares. Even under the new program next year you'll still earn 100% MQM for those (which over the pond and back is a nice chunk). If you fly last minute Y fares or J fares and won't be in the USA often, switch to your local airlines program.
Sep 24, 2014, 2:42 am
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Sep 24, 2014, 2:58 am
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While RDM earnings will change in 2015, MQM earnings are scheduled to stay the same.
An advantage of DL over AF/KL is earning - many fares that earn 100% MQM would nto earn 100% FlyingBlue elite miles.
MQD also does not apply to those of us living outside the USA.
The ex-Europe YQ/YR is very annoying; I am often able to book a coach fare for what they might charge in taxes on an award ticket. I often use miles to bring friends and family to me vice getting myself home.
An advantage of DL over AF/KL is earning - many fares that earn 100% MQM would nto earn 100% FlyingBlue elite miles.
MQD also does not apply to those of us living outside the USA.
The ex-Europe YQ/YR is very annoying; I am often able to book a coach fare for what they might charge in taxes on an award ticket. I often use miles to bring friends and family to me vice getting myself home.
Sep 24, 2014, 6:09 am
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Sep 24, 2014, 8:41 am
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In theory you can use SWUs and/or skymiles to upgrade on AF across the pond, but availability is very limited.
In theory you can use SWUs and/or skymiles to upgrade on AF across the pond, but availability is very limited.
Sep 24, 2014, 9:01 am
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In theory you can use SWUs and/or skymiles to upgrade on AF across the pond, but availability is very limited.
In theory you can use SWUs and/or skymiles to upgrade on AF across the pond, but availability is very limited.
Sep 24, 2014, 9:36 am
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In theory you can use SWUs and/or skymiles to upgrade on AF across the pond, but availability is very limited.
In theory you can use SWUs and/or skymiles to upgrade on AF across the pond, but availability is very limited.
Sep 24, 2014, 9:47 am
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