Awards worth less than nothing (instance specific)
Jun 20, 2015 | 9:08 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: AA Gold, Delta DM Hilton Diamond SPG Gold, and Foodland premium.
Posts: 824
Jun 22, 2015 | 12:56 am
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 18,125
I recently priced out CUN-SFO during the holidays and was surprised to find one-way economy award seats for 37.5k. The cash price on the most convenient routing was $1100. By contrast AA was offering tix for <$500 but wanted more miles. And VX is even cheaper but I'd have to overnight on the connection.
Jun 22, 2015 | 5:26 am
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA the REAL Washington; occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: AS MVPG 100K (Atmos Titanium) / 0.5MM; DL fallen PM (1.58MM = Complimentary Annual GM); AA Gold
Posts: 24,511
I am not sure the fares are indicative of much.
I recently priced out CUN-SFO during the holidays and was surprised to find one-way economy award seats for 37.5k. The cash price on the most convenient routing was $1100. By contrast AA was offering tix for <$500 but wanted more miles. And VX is even cheaper but I'd have to overnight on the connection.
I recently priced out CUN-SFO during the holidays and was surprised to find one-way economy award seats for 37.5k. The cash price on the most convenient routing was $1100. By contrast AA was offering tix for <$500 but wanted more miles. And VX is even cheaper but I'd have to overnight on the connection.
Jun 22, 2015 | 9:48 am
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Jupiter, FL
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Silver
Posts: 39,664
Right now, it seems that Delta is maxing out the miles on a significant number of award tickets.
I have not been able to find any of what was formerly known as low award tickets. In fact, I have rarely found the mid tier either. Most are at or above the former max miles.
I have not been able to find any of what was formerly known as low award tickets. In fact, I have rarely found the mid tier either. Most are at or above the former max miles.