SPG Crossover status with Delta
Jun 30, 2017, 7:11 am
#1
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SPG Crossover status with Delta
I have SPG Gold and added my SPG number to my SkyMiles account. Is the Crossover "status" somehow reflected when logged into the account? I can't find anything.
The biggest reason for asking is that I am checking for my flight later today and wanted to save on the baggage fees. And does the first bag free apply only to me or also other people on my itinerary?
The biggest reason for asking is that I am checking for my flight later today and wanted to save on the baggage fees. And does the first bag free apply only to me or also other people on my itinerary?
Jun 30, 2017, 7:32 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2015
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I have SPG Gold and added my SPG number to my SkyMiles account. Is the Crossover "status" somehow reflected when logged into the account? I can't find anything.
The biggest reason for asking is that I am checking for my flight later today and wanted to save on the baggage fees. And does the first bag free apply only to me or also other people on my itinerary?
The biggest reason for asking is that I am checking for my flight later today and wanted to save on the baggage fees. And does the first bag free apply only to me or also other people on my itinerary?
FYI - you can also get SPG points with Uber now.
Jun 30, 2017, 1:44 pm
#4
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https://www.delta.com/profile/spgLanding.action
"YOU HAVE ALREADY LINKED YOUR SPG AND SKYMILES ACCOUNTS WITH CROSSOVER REWARDS. IT'S NOW TIME TO START EARNING YOUR REWARDS."
Confusingly, my profile page has a link that says "Link your SkyMiles and SPG accounts" (they already are) but if I click on that the subsequent page
https://www.delta.com/profile/travel...sAction.action
shows SPG under Hotel Loyalty Programs with a chain-link icon.
On the SPG side, the "My Account" page shows "Crossover Rewards™ with SPG and Delta SkyMiles" in the first box underneath my name.
Jun 30, 2017, 2:28 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2012
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On another note, I've never actually seen an indicator anywhere on DL documents (itineraries, Skymiles account, etc. etc.) that shows I'm an SPG Platinum (or Gold for that matter).
I also have not dealt with not having DL status the entire time I've had SPG status so checked bag fee waivers have never been an issue for me, so I'm not sure how DL agents see your SPG status. There must be some sort of indicator on their version of the system.
Curious to see what others' experience has been in getting the Crossover benefits when not having DL status but only SPG.
I also have not dealt with not having DL status the entire time I've had SPG status so checked bag fee waivers have never been an issue for me, so I'm not sure how DL agents see your SPG status. There must be some sort of indicator on their version of the system.
Curious to see what others' experience has been in getting the Crossover benefits when not having DL status but only SPG.
Jun 30, 2017, 5:01 pm
#6
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I'm DL DM and SPG Plat too, so the biggest benefit is getting crossover points/miles: DL RDMs for Starwood stays and SPG points for DL flights. Somewhere on delta.dumb I see a SPG icon, but that's the only obvious sign of the linkage.
Jun 30, 2017, 5:10 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
On another note, I've never actually seen an indicator anywhere on DL documents (itineraries, Skymiles account, etc. etc.) that shows I'm an SPG Platinum (or Gold for that matter).
I also have not dealt with not having DL status the entire time I've had SPG status so checked bag fee waivers have never been an issue for me, so I'm not sure how DL agents see your SPG status. There must be some sort of indicator on their version of the system.
Curious to see what others' experience has been in getting the Crossover benefits when not having DL status but only SPG.
I also have not dealt with not having DL status the entire time I've had SPG status so checked bag fee waivers have never been an issue for me, so I'm not sure how DL agents see your SPG status. There must be some sort of indicator on their version of the system.
Curious to see what others' experience has been in getting the Crossover benefits when not having DL status but only SPG.
But yea, got upgraded amazingly
SPG plat, no DL status
Jun 30, 2017, 6:47 pm
#8
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I've managed a couple of upgrades off of SPG Platinum. Typically short RDU - NYC but cleared SLC - RDU amazingly last November and was set to clear F for AUS - RDU but took a $500 bump and ended up clearing C+ for AUS - DTW - RDU.
Bag doesn't help because I already have DL Amex but one of the nuances buried in the T&Cs is priority check-in line defined as the Silver line if available or SP line if not which is very useful for me ex-RDU where there is no Silver line so I can always go SP for bag drop.
Bag doesn't help because I already have DL Amex but one of the nuances buried in the T&Cs is priority check-in line defined as the Silver line if available or SP line if not which is very useful for me ex-RDU where there is no Silver line so I can always go SP for bag drop.
Jun 30, 2017, 11:05 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2012
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I've managed a couple of upgrades off of SPG Platinum. Typically short RDU - NYC but cleared SLC - RDU amazingly last November and was set to clear F for AUS - RDU but took a $500 bump and ended up clearing C+ for AUS - DTW - RDU.
Bag doesn't help because I already have DL Amex but one of the nuances buried in the T&Cs is priority check-in line defined as the Silver line if available or SP line if not which is very useful for me ex-RDU where there is no Silver line so I can always go SP for bag drop.
Bag doesn't help because I already have DL Amex but one of the nuances buried in the T&Cs is priority check-in line defined as the Silver line if available or SP line if not which is very useful for me ex-RDU where there is no Silver line so I can always go SP for bag drop.