15% off all SkyMiles awards for Amex cardholder

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Jan 31, 23, 1:48 pm

#61

happydad100

Join Date: Jul 2003

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Posts: 742

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTWout

Looks like it's coming to all of Amex, lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/delta/comme..._card_members/

Good find. Thank you. This could start on Feb 1st. Seems like new stuff at Delta often starts on Feb 1st.

Jan 31, 23, 1:49 pm

#62

sydneyracquelle

Join Date: Jul 2003

Location: miami, florida

Posts: 3,942

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTWout

Looks like it's coming to all of Amex, lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/delta/comme..._card_members/

I guess I have to call in to downgrade both my reserve and platinum cards to gold.

Jan 31, 23, 3:51 pm

#63

beachmouse

Join Date: Aug 2012

Location: VPS

Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver

Posts: 6,486

The Perfesser got the same mailer today for the SkyMiles Gold card with the discount notice.

Feb 1, 23, 7:34 am

#64

happydad100

Join Date: Jul 2003

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Posts: 742

Here is an article about this possible new benefit:

https://thriftytraveler.com/news/cre...for-all-cards/

Feb 2, 23, 5:47 am

#65

OhDoctor

Join Date: Jul 2014

Location: JFK / LGA.. EWR is not part of NYC!

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15% off all SkyMiles awards for Amex cardholder

Announced today. Previously rumored benefit for the Reserve card only appears to apply to Amex's entire lineup. Applicable for the cardholder only.

Edit: changes now live -- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...-express-card/

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Feb 2, 23, 5:51 am

#66

kale73

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Join Date: Mar 2012

Posts: 17,677

Now seeing the discount award pricing on the website.

Feb 2, 23, 5:59 am

#67

shoodawg

Join Date: Aug 2003

Posts: 1,665

Sample itinerary pricing comparing delta and aa for this weekend. Similar times.
delta 73k after discount
aa 18k
who you gonna fly?

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Feb 2, 23, 6:02 am

#68

OhDoctor

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shoodawg

Sample itinerary pricing comparing delta and aa for this weekend. Similar times.
delta 73k after discount
aa 18k
who you gonna fly?

ghostbusters?

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Feb 2, 23, 6:20 am

#69

Adelphos

Join Date: May 2011

Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT

Programs: Delta Diamond, American Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,

Posts: 4,279

Officially announced

https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...PH_CPS_TO15_v3

For all cards Gold and above.

Feb 2, 23, 6:23 am

#70

Adelphos

Join Date: May 2011

Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT

Programs: Delta Diamond, American Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,

Posts: 4,279

So basically around a 0.2 increase in cents per point on domestic bookings for cardholders. Not bad I guess.

Feb 2, 23, 7:08 am

#71

troyintn

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Nashville

Programs: DL DM 3 MM AA PLAT HH Lifetime Diamond Marriott Plat AMB lifetime titanium Hertz PC

Posts: 6,121

The good news out of all this is AMEX is starting to push on Delta. Look at the skyclub changes, nothing negative for Amex holders and now they are realizing Amex is getting a lot of complaints that award miles are worthless, why do I need Amex for skypesos since I can't use them? With all that said will award prices drop in 6 months when the recession starts.

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Feb 2, 23, 7:09 am

#72

AntimonyER

Join Date: Jul 2019

Programs: Delta PM, Marriott Titanium

Posts: 139

Of course the flights I booked a week and a half ago with miles are higher even with the discount than they were... Oh well.

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Feb 2, 23, 7:16 am

#73

sxpsxpsxp

Join Date: Feb 2002

Location: BOS

Programs: AA EXP 1MM, DL Plat, Bonvoy Titanium (Plat Life), Amtrak S, HH S, B6, MR

Posts: 1,447

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoodawg

Sample itinerary pricing comparing delta and aa for this weekend. Similar times.
delta 73k after discount
aa 18k
who you gonna fly?

My trip last month was 18k on Delta in Y nonstop or 18k on AA in F with a connection. Flight was just long enough that I picked the connecting option in F.

But I have a ticket for an April flight on DL in Y that was 14k nonstop or 20k+ in Y on AA but with a connection.

So I am gonna fly whomever is most convenient and best value.

This does, however, make me wonder if I should consider getting a DL amex card again. Haven't had one in like 15 years....

Feb 2, 23, 7:19 am

#74

mtsublueraider

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Programs: Hilton Diamond / Delta Plat

Posts: 271

I guess I'll be the first to ask the question... i've got a flight booked on miles for August. Will they take 15% off what i originally booked or would I have to cancel and rebook. (Obviously will be higher now)

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