Sep 28, 2023, 8:49 am
Delta rolling back some changes
Oct 7, 2023 | 1:35 am
#511
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
Programs: AA, DL Platinum, AS, AF/KL, UA, VS, HA, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,938
When will DL announce this rollback?
If the terms are only nominally different then I plan to leave DL in later 2024.
Planning a trip to France in early 2024. I’d like to know the rollback details so I know to either to blow a bunch of miles - DL, Flying Blue or Flying Club - for the trip thereby saving a bunch of cash or to fully purchase the ticket thereby advancing status earning MQDs (and MQMs by if DL retains the scheme).
If the terms are only nominally different then I plan to leave DL in later 2024.
Planning a trip to France in early 2024. I’d like to know the rollback details so I know to either to blow a bunch of miles - DL, Flying Blue or Flying Club - for the trip thereby saving a bunch of cash or to fully purchase the ticket thereby advancing status earning MQDs (and MQMs by if DL retains the scheme).
Oct 7, 2023 | 4:55 am
#512
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 6,490
When will DL announce this rollback?
If the terms are only nominally different then I plan to leave DL in later 2024.
Planning a trip to France in early 2024. Id like to know the rollback details so I know to either to blow a bunch of miles - DL, Flying Blue or Flying Club - for the trip thereby saving a bunch of cash or to fully purchase the ticket thereby advancing status earning MQDs (and MQMs by if DL retains the scheme).
If the terms are only nominally different then I plan to leave DL in later 2024.
Planning a trip to France in early 2024. Id like to know the rollback details so I know to either to blow a bunch of miles - DL, Flying Blue or Flying Club - for the trip thereby saving a bunch of cash or to fully purchase the ticket thereby advancing status earning MQDs (and MQMs by if DL retains the scheme).
Oct 7, 2023 | 5:03 am
#513
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York City
Programs: DL DM & 2MM; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 765
The short answer is: no one knows. DL either:
- is scared for another blowback if they screw up
- have not figured out a way to not sabotage their relationship further with Amex
- will not make significant rollbacks anyway
My hunch is All of the above. The wait continuesbut dont hold your breath.
Im NYC based, and already exploring AA/BA for some of my international trips in 2024.
Oct 7, 2023 | 5:54 am
#514
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 113
I just did my own rollback last night, Delta Business Reserve to Delta Platinum, rather than the Delta Gold or Blue Card. I'm absolutely sick of all the restrictions of the companion pass and RUCs, and fighting for status. At least the companion pass on the Delta Platinum wouldn't need to be utilized every year to justify the price difference over Gold. I can also put one $5,000 purchase on it a year, and will at least get a 1.5X boost.
Oct 7, 2023 | 7:21 am
#515
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve
Posts: 625
I just did my own rollback last night, Delta Business Reserve to Delta Platinum, rather than the Delta Gold or Blue Card. I'm absolutely sick of all the restrictions of the companion pass and RUCs, and fighting for status. At least the companion pass on the Delta Platinum wouldn't need to be utilized every year to justify the price difference over Gold. I can also put one $5,000 purchase on it a year, and will at least get a 1.5X boost.
I'm downgrading to a Gold since I've still got a bunch of points and the 15% discount comes in handy, plus the free checked bags, main 1 boarding, etc. Since I switched to AA I'm not going to purchase many Delta tickets cash anyway so the companion pass is even less likely to be useful to me than it is already.
Oct 7, 2023 | 7:24 am
#516
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 6,490
I don't get your comment about 1.5x boost? I looked over the terms for a Delta Platinum card and I don't see anything about a 1.5x for $5000 purchases. Isn't that a feature of only the regular Amex Platinum card? And isn't it a better value to spend on a double cash card or Venture X or something?
I'm downgrading to a Gold since I've still got a bunch of points and the 15% discount comes in handy, plus the free checked bags, main 1 boarding, etc. Since I switched to AA I'm not going to purchase many Delta tickets cash anyway so the companion pass is even less likely to be useful to me than it is already.
I'm downgrading to a Gold since I've still got a bunch of points and the 15% discount comes in handy, plus the free checked bags, main 1 boarding, etc. Since I switched to AA I'm not going to purchase many Delta tickets cash anyway so the companion pass is even less likely to be useful to me than it is already.
Oct 7, 2023 | 8:26 am
#518
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Back in Reds Country (DAY/CVG). Previously: SEA & SAT.
Posts: 11,995
When will DL announce this rollback?
If the terms are only nominally different then I plan to leave DL in later 2024.
Planning a trip to France in early 2024. Id like to know the rollback details so I know to either to blow a bunch of miles - DL, Flying Blue or Flying Club - for the trip thereby saving a bunch of cash or to fully purchase the ticket thereby advancing status earning MQDs (and MQMs by if DL retains the scheme).
If the terms are only nominally different then I plan to leave DL in later 2024.
Planning a trip to France in early 2024. Id like to know the rollback details so I know to either to blow a bunch of miles - DL, Flying Blue or Flying Club - for the trip thereby saving a bunch of cash or to fully purchase the ticket thereby advancing status earning MQDs (and MQMs by if DL retains the scheme).
Oct 7, 2023 | 8:32 am
#519
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 113
I don't get your comment about 1.5x boost? I looked over the terms for a Delta Platinum card and I don't see anything about a 1.5x for $5000 purchases. Isn't that a feature of only the regular Amex Platinum card? And isn't it a better value to spend on a double cash card or Venture X or something?
Oct 7, 2023 | 8:39 am
#520
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 1,249
The topic of this thread is extremely misleading. It suggests that Delta is rolling back some changes.
For all we know, there's no roll back of anything.
For all we know, there's no roll back of anything.
Oct 7, 2023 | 9:49 am
#521
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: FRA, GER
Programs: DL SM, Amex Membership Rewards
Posts: 119
Oct 7, 2023 | 9:57 am
#522
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 18,104
Today I received this great offer from DL - apply for a DL Skymiles AMEX Card with the the following benefits - 15% off award travel when you use DL miles to book travel, fly with a plus one once a year with a Main Cabin Companion Certificate, first checked bag free, and 85K miles if I spend $3000 on the card within six months
I get it that DL's card is platinum, but I'd rather have a plain plastic card, 2 bags free, priority boarding, and for $275 more, UC membership.
The Chase UC card is a far better deal though I could see a price hike just as Kirbys way of mimicking DL.
Oct 7, 2023 | 10:16 am
#524
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Sunny So Cal
Programs: SPG, HH, IHG, BA, DL
Posts: 297
I only have the Amex Amazon Prime Business and Amex personal Plat w/ Delta as preferred carrier so I am looking....
This is tempting to get the 90K SUB but the 8K spend is too high for my small business.
If the spend was $4K, I'd jump on it.....
Last edited by 4sallypat; Oct 7, 2023 at 10:17 am Reason: SUB miles
Oct 7, 2023 | 10:17 am
#525
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Klagetoh
Posts: 24,176
