Oct 28, 2014, 4:43 pm
Last edit by: fti
We now know the facts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/1629493-offical-delta-award-stopovers-open-jaw-gone-skymiles2015.html
Official update from Delta CORP folks to me (Delta Points):
“There are no changes to stopovers. A recent change in IT at Delta.com discontinued the ability to book intl. stopovers online. You could still book them via reservations agents. We [Delta] are working with the res agents (who handle the bulk of the bookings already) to ensure they are properly assisting customers who might.” – DELTA CORP
Also see unconfirmed brand new FTer - DLMiddleSeat post #38
Hello, I am a DL employee and was formerly in the Skymiles department before moving to a new position. I can tell you I still keep tabs on Skymiles and there is a memo that says award stopovers are still allowed but there was a glitch when they filed the fares. You have to call in to get it ticketed manually though. If the CSR say not possible refer them to the res policy update on the dlnet homepage.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/1629493-offical-delta-award-stopovers-open-jaw-gone-skymiles2015.html
Official update from Delta CORP folks to me (Delta Points):
“There are no changes to stopovers. A recent change in IT at Delta.com discontinued the ability to book intl. stopovers online. You could still book them via reservations agents. We [Delta] are working with the res agents (who handle the bulk of the bookings already) to ensure they are properly assisting customers who might.” – DELTA CORP
Also see unconfirmed brand new FTer - DLMiddleSeat post #38
Hello, I am a DL employee and was formerly in the Skymiles department before moving to a new position. I can tell you I still keep tabs on Skymiles and there is a memo that says award stopovers are still allowed but there was a glitch when they filed the fares. You have to call in to get it ticketed manually though. If the CSR say not possible refer them to the res policy update on the dlnet homepage.
stopover/open jaw no more on US-Europe redemption?
Nov 12, 2014, 11:35 pm
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(I paid for a JFK-LAS-ATL itinerary.)
Nov 13, 2014, 4:10 am
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The stopover must be on a valid routing. Since we don't have EF access anymore you will need to call and ask if the routing rules allow for that.
Nov 13, 2014, 7:29 am
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Does a partner serve Fiji? Can you try a dummy booking on that carrier to see whether they seem to have a published fare for something like the routing you want?
Nov 13, 2014, 9:33 am
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Air Tahiti in Business is better than AF in business to be honest, I much prefer it. And I hate the 767 product on DL so it is a good comparison.
Nov 13, 2014, 9:38 am
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Nov 13, 2014, 9:46 am
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Nov 13, 2014, 10:51 am
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Have the following itinerary:
SLC-LAX-BNE-CNS - VA J
SYD-LAX-SLC - DL Y (booked as peak economy award)
175k each
Am trying to add BNE-SYD leg with VA to have Sydney as a stopover. Doing so increases the price of the ticket and agent is informing me that the VA portion cannot be combined with a DL peak award. the DL award would have to be at low level.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
SLC-LAX-BNE-CNS - VA J
SYD-LAX-SLC - DL Y (booked as peak economy award)
175k each
Am trying to add BNE-SYD leg with VA to have Sydney as a stopover. Doing so increases the price of the ticket and agent is informing me that the VA portion cannot be combined with a DL peak award. the DL award would have to be at low level.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Nov 13, 2014, 11:21 am
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Have the following itinerary:
SLC-LAX-BNE-CNS - VA J
SYD-LAX-SLC - DL Y (booked as peak economy award)
175k each
Am trying to add BNE-SYD leg with VA to have Sydney as a stopover. Doing so increases the price of the ticket and agent is informing me that the VA portion cannot be combined with a DL peak award. the DL award would have to be at low level.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
SLC-LAX-BNE-CNS - VA J
SYD-LAX-SLC - DL Y (booked as peak economy award)
175k each
Am trying to add BNE-SYD leg with VA to have Sydney as a stopover. Doing so increases the price of the ticket and agent is informing me that the VA portion cannot be combined with a DL peak award. the DL award would have to be at low level.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Nov 13, 2014, 11:21 am
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Have the following itinerary:
SLC-LAX-BNE-CNS - VA J
SYD-LAX-SLC - DL Y (booked as peak economy award)
175k each
Am trying to add BNE-SYD leg with VA to have Sydney as a stopover. Doing so increases the price of the ticket and agent is informing me that the VA portion cannot be combined with a DL peak award. the DL award would have to be at low level.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
SLC-LAX-BNE-CNS - VA J
SYD-LAX-SLC - DL Y (booked as peak economy award)
175k each
Am trying to add BNE-SYD leg with VA to have Sydney as a stopover. Doing so increases the price of the ticket and agent is informing me that the VA portion cannot be combined with a DL peak award. the DL award would have to be at low level.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Nov 13, 2014, 11:52 am
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I am still hoping to be allowed to use my remaining SkyMiles to upgrade JFK-LAS but that is still up in the air.
Nov 13, 2014, 11:52 am
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Nov 13, 2014, 11:53 am
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Appreciate the response. Just wanted to get a confirmation here. Silly rule really.