SkyBonus update - big changes
Mar 18, 2016, 11:40 am
#91
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CHA
Programs: DL-DM (1.75MM), Bonvoy LifeTi, Hertz-PC
Posts: 618
I may have missed any previous post on the rate hike of SkyBonus redemption?
I don't log into my SkyBonus very often... as we all know, it earns at a fraction of SkyMiles and redeems at a considerable factor of SMs.
My company has only earned enough points in the past couple years to bother to get a deluxe set of trading cards: (5) SkyClub Day Passes, that I give to friends not traveling with me.
I've redeemed twice at 60K to get the bundle, but I noticed yesterday that they are now priced at 85k...woohoo, a 42% price hike!
By the time I get the 1.3M points for QF178, it'll probably be double that price ;(
I don't log into my SkyBonus very often... as we all know, it earns at a fraction of SkyMiles and redeems at a considerable factor of SMs.
My company has only earned enough points in the past couple years to bother to get a deluxe set of trading cards: (5) SkyClub Day Passes, that I give to friends not traveling with me.
I've redeemed twice at 60K to get the bundle, but I noticed yesterday that they are now priced at 85k...woohoo, a 42% price hike!
By the time I get the 1.3M points for QF178, it'll probably be double that price ;(
Mar 18, 2016, 3:17 pm
#93
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta PM, Delta Reserve, Amex Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold ;)
Posts: 1,775
Has anyone noticed DL has removed th SkyClub Executive Membership redemption from SkyBonus? It was there in January. This has been a good use of points now that I can't get guests in for free with my DL Reserve or Plat Amex.
Thankfully I got my membership in January, so I still have almost a year, but I'd love to renew it next year.
Thankfully I got my membership in January, so I still have almost a year, but I'd love to renew it next year.
Mar 19, 2016, 2:00 pm
#94
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Delta GM/1.5MM ~ United Silver ~ Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,434
Has anyone noticed DL has removed th SkyClub Executive Membership redemption from SkyBonus? It was there in January. This has been a good use of points now that I can't get guests in for free with my DL Reserve or Plat Amex.
Thankfully I got my membership in January, so I still have almost a year, but I'd love to renew it next year.
Thankfully I got my membership in January, so I still have almost a year, but I'd love to renew it next year.
Mar 19, 2016, 6:35 pm
#95
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
Mar 19, 2016, 7:14 pm
#96
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
Those should survive, and that's good for those who can sit in a seat without recline. Personally I can't and even exit row without recline for me, personally, is a C- seat (that is also why I never, ever fly Allegiant - no recline on any of the seats!).
Jul 31, 2016, 12:28 pm
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: Formaldehyde Medallion DL DieMiles
Posts: 12,646
I am still getting e-mails related to the program. I guess Va Ave is still hoping that I will hire 4 more people and put them on DL flights.
Lets see... I have purchased tickets for my wife and three grandchildren so far this year. 1, 2, 3, 4... Guess I could make them all vice-presidents of the company.
Just kidding.... No one should get their panties in a wad...
Lets see... I have purchased tickets for my wife and three grandchildren so far this year. 1, 2, 3, 4... Guess I could make them all vice-presidents of the company.
Just kidding.... No one should get their panties in a wad...
Apr 12, 2018, 8:11 am
#99
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
Programs: DL DM, 1.5MM, NEXUS, Sky Club Lifetime, Admirals Club Lifetime, LowValueCustomer everywhere
Posts: 6,447
All spelled out in the Terms & Conditions
Apr 12, 2018, 8:16 am
#100
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
If you don't have 5 employees each flying 1 revenue flight and a net spend of $5 K at year end, you will be dropped from the program and any accumulated points will be forfeited.
All spelled out in the Terms & Conditions
All spelled out in the Terms & Conditions
Apr 12, 2018, 8:27 am
#101
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
Programs: DL DM, 1.5MM, NEXUS, Sky Club Lifetime, Admirals Club Lifetime, LowValueCustomer everywhere
Posts: 6,447
You'd need $20,000 of net qualified spend. If any flight was in a lower cabin or involved Hub O/D you could be down to 1 point per $
IMO, you'd be wasting your time.
May 9, 2018, 6:15 am
#102
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
Recently got this:
Had accrued a bit of points but hadn't made a redemption... oh well. This reminds me of an AAdvantage mileage redemption audit.
When did they get so picky about this? Skybonus actually played a factor in me sending Delta revenue/bookings as opposed to other airlines especially with int'l travel.
Delta Air Lines routinely performs audits of SkyBonus customer accounts. Currently, the ABC Corp SkyBonus account, US1234567, is undergoing an audit. During this time your company will be able to accrue points but you would not be able to redeem points or access the account. Please provide information on the following questions by email at your earliest convenience:
• A list of all your bona fide employees who travel on behalf of the company, along with their job titles
• Company website (or state that your company does not have a web presence)
• Confirmation of business address and whether this is a home or commercial address and confirmation of business phone number
• Confirmation of email address (please use company email domain if available).
Please provide this information by May 15th, 2018.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
RAND O. M. PERSON
Delta Air Lines
Risk Management SkyBonus Service Center Global Sales
• A list of all your bona fide employees who travel on behalf of the company, along with their job titles
• Company website (or state that your company does not have a web presence)
• Confirmation of business address and whether this is a home or commercial address and confirmation of business phone number
• Confirmation of email address (please use company email domain if available).
Please provide this information by May 15th, 2018.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
RAND O. M. PERSON
Delta Air Lines
Risk Management SkyBonus Service Center Global Sales
When did they get so picky about this? Skybonus actually played a factor in me sending Delta revenue/bookings as opposed to other airlines especially with int'l travel.