Delta jumps Europe business class LEVEL 1 awards to 70,000 OW
Sep 1, 2016, 7:31 am
#76
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First of all, way back then, I never flew in J. I was always very frugal with my miles. After I was bitten by the "J" bug.... You know the expression..... Once you've tried Delta One, you'll never go back! 
But, if I used miles for any more big trips, I wouldn't have been able to maintain PM, and ultimately DM status. Does that make any sense?
So, it's a constant struggle to try to maintain status, and also get the best value out of my miles, and fly where I want to go.
But, if I used miles for any more big trips, I wouldn't have been able to maintain PM, and ultimately DM status. Does that make any sense?
So, it's a constant struggle to try to maintain status, and also get the best value out of my miles, and fly where I want to go.
Sep 1, 2016, 7:46 am
#77
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One more thing.....
I really didn't mean to hijack this thread.....
On my semi-frequent trips to Berlin, I luv my stopovers in Paris and Amsterdam. Sometimes, even just 23 hours between flights. My August trip, I stopped in AMS overnight in 1 direction, and CDG on the way back. Luv both!
My buddy, a UA nut, tries to get me to convert. I tell him....
Where will my stopover points be? Boring FRA? MUC? Nah.
I really didn't mean to hijack this thread.....
On my semi-frequent trips to Berlin, I luv my stopovers in Paris and Amsterdam. Sometimes, even just 23 hours between flights. My August trip, I stopped in AMS overnight in 1 direction, and CDG on the way back. Luv both!
My buddy, a UA nut, tries to get me to convert. I tell him....
Where will my stopover points be? Boring FRA? MUC? Nah.
Switched to BA/AA for 2016 and have done about 5 stopovers in London this year.
It makes seeing the world even better!
Sep 1, 2016, 8:41 am
#78
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Well, I am certainly happy that I booked my flights for Memorial Day 2017 already. It was sort of magical. I booked JFK-Europe on the first day it was available for sale at 62,500. I called a few days later when Europe-JFK was open to book and grabbed two more seats in J. The agent on the phone said, "That's an additional 30k per ticket... Well, that's certainly interesting..." So, I got roundtrip in J for 92,500! :-)
Sep 1, 2016, 9:03 am
#80
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Paris and Amsterdam are incredibly easy to do 23 hour stopovers in, with TONS of things to do!
Sep 1, 2016, 10:05 am
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Sep 1, 2016, 10:36 am
#82
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When many dates still show $58.10 OW fares, do you really want to redeem skypeso? Even Skypeso have its price.
When Delta 3.0 already makes it more difficult to earning skypeso, then to raising its award level, there's a good reason to be upset. Dynamic pricing or not, the demand doesn't suddenly increase just because the calendar year changes.
Jiburi
When Delta 3.0 already makes it more difficult to earning skypeso, then to raising its award level, there's a good reason to be upset. Dynamic pricing or not, the demand doesn't suddenly increase just because the calendar year changes.
Jiburi
Sep 1, 2016, 10:55 am
#83
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I disagree with this.
Of course, everyone's needs are different - - but - -
A few years ago, before JetBlue pulled out of the PIT/JFK market, I used to be able to fly PIT/NYC for, often times, as little as $49 each way. Now, the CHEAPEST DL RT is $328, even with an advance purchase.
Before all of the changes, the minimum domestic award was 25K miles. Now, with a 21 day advance purchase, I can fly RT PIT/NYC for 15K miles! Not bad for a $328 ticket!
And . . . I have NEVER paid 40K for a domestic award ticket!
Of course, everyone's needs are different - - but - -
A few years ago, before JetBlue pulled out of the PIT/JFK market, I used to be able to fly PIT/NYC for, often times, as little as $49 each way. Now, the CHEAPEST DL RT is $328, even with an advance purchase.
Before all of the changes, the minimum domestic award was 25K miles. Now, with a 21 day advance purchase, I can fly RT PIT/NYC for 15K miles! Not bad for a $328 ticket!
And . . . I have NEVER paid 40K for a domestic award ticket!
I certainly understand and respect everyone has their own unique needs for their travel. Being in Socal, I have plenty of options. That said, the flights that I want to redeem Skymiles on has been consistently @ 40K. The frustrating thing is that AA/UA wind up having 25K available, so I inevitably wind up using my AA/UA miles instead.
Sep 2, 2016, 7:12 am
#85
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Sep 2, 2016, 8:30 am
#86
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Well, I am certainly happy that I booked my flights for Memorial Day 2017 already. It was sort of magical. I booked JFK-Europe on the first day it was available for sale at 62,500. I called a few days later when Europe-JFK was open to book and grabbed two more seats in J. The agent on the phone said, "That's an additional 30k per ticket... Well, that's certainly interesting..." So, I got roundtrip in J for 92,500! :-)
Sep 2, 2016, 11:24 am
#87
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The timing for the DL North America-Europe Skypesos award devaluation seems strange. Air fares are really low this year, with raging fare wars from North America-Europe. I have an upcoming trip next week from LAX-MUC for $1800 RT business class (AF to MUC, DL return). Slim chance I would spend 140000 skypesos to save $1800, or a low fare in the same price range.