Fuel surcharge on DL metal now on US departures
Nov 17, 2017, 12:05 pm
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Fuel surcharge on DL metal now on US departures
Per OMAAT, DL has started levying carrier fees on DL metal awards originating in the US. Maybe this is why they had some credit card promotions recently. Sigh.
Nov 17, 2017, 12:09 pm
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So others don't have to search, here is the One Mile At a Time story:
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...et-surcharges/
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...et-surcharges/
Nov 17, 2017, 12:10 pm
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On The Points Guy too. Seems like they might be having trouble rolling it out.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/11/del...urope-flights/
Doesn't make sense with low fuel costs right now.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/11/del...urope-flights/
Doesn't make sense with low fuel costs right now.
Nov 17, 2017, 12:14 pm
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On The Points Guy too. Seems like they might be having trouble rolling it out.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/11/del...urope-flights/
Doesn't make sense with low fuel costs right now.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/11/del...urope-flights/
Doesn't make sense with low fuel costs right now.
Nov 17, 2017, 12:49 pm
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Looks to be country specific. Not seeing it on non-stop's to Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, etc., nor to Asia. Seeing it on flights to/through partner countries (France, Netherlands, Italy), although it is inconsistent. Perhaps related to FlyingBlue changes? Awards involving SU flights have long had carried-imposed charges (including ex-US).
Nov 17, 2017, 2:02 pm
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Nov 17, 2017, 2:32 pm
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Hi everyone, wanted let you know that the surcharge that you saw for certain Europe Award Tickets earlier today was an error. Not to worry, as we took notice and the issue has been resolved. Happy Friday!
Nov 17, 2017, 3:06 pm
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Nov 17, 2017, 3:49 pm
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I'll pay the $173 surcharge and travel in C+ (confirmed seat, I get to pick it in advance), rather than the $289 R/T in WoW (plus fees for everything almost including "air to breathe")