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May 19, 2023, 12:54 pm
#5521
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAS, MPL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1 MM
Posts: 1,321
Just booked a one way ticket in D1 for next April GRU - ATL - CDG - MPL for 90K Skypesos. GRU - ATL alone is 190K, ATL - MPL alone runs a cool 375K pesos. Awards structure originating in GRU aeems similar to the ex MEX TATL award structure.
May 19, 2023, 1:14 pm
#5522
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,063
Not that they are all that much cheaper, but ATL-MPL actually starts at 200K each way with a roundtrip/open-jaw booking (and you meet 90 day AP). ATL-GRU starts at 145K each way with a roundtrip booking (123.2K with Amex discount). Non-hostage hubs tend to have lower award levels available. BOS-MPL D1 awards start at 145K each-way with roundtrip booking.
Last edited by xliioper; May 19, 2023 at 1:21 pm
May 19, 2023, 1:21 pm
#5523
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Groveland, FL, USA
Programs: Starriot Platinum, DL PM, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 1,041
Burned a bunch of Skypesos on various Domestic Trips with companion(s). Now down to about 71K left in the account.
Restructured BOS-TPA next month to BOS-MCO instead saving another 1K (this was originally a BOS-MCO that I had moved to BOS-TPA to save miles)
Booked 2nd companion on Saver Fare SNA-ATL-MCO July 4 (refunded AA Award via DFW). This matches the return routing I and first companion already had booked as a companion fare MCO-LAX/SNA-ATL-MCO.
Booked MCO-LGA-PVD-ATL-MCO r.t. for October.for long end of season Cape Cod weekend.
Booked 1 Saver(!) and 2 Main MCO-LAX Thanksgiving Day. The Saver Fare was for 2nd companion who would not be upgrade eligible anyway..
Booked LAX-DTW-PVD midweek after T-Day.
Booked PVD-ATL-MCO following Sunday evening.
Except for Saver, all segments upgraded to Comfort+ and include a companion. 1st upgrades on request. Taking advantage of the 15% reduction while I still have the appropriate CC. I didn't keep close track, but I think I burned just over 100K on 12 o.w. tickets (ignoring the initial restructured trip) only 2 of which were Saver..
Restructured BOS-TPA next month to BOS-MCO instead saving another 1K (this was originally a BOS-MCO that I had moved to BOS-TPA to save miles)
Booked 2nd companion on Saver Fare SNA-ATL-MCO July 4 (refunded AA Award via DFW). This matches the return routing I and first companion already had booked as a companion fare MCO-LAX/SNA-ATL-MCO.
Booked MCO-LGA-PVD-ATL-MCO r.t. for October.for long end of season Cape Cod weekend.
Booked 1 Saver(!) and 2 Main MCO-LAX Thanksgiving Day. The Saver Fare was for 2nd companion who would not be upgrade eligible anyway..
Booked LAX-DTW-PVD midweek after T-Day.
Booked PVD-ATL-MCO following Sunday evening.
Except for Saver, all segments upgraded to Comfort+ and include a companion. 1st upgrades on request. Taking advantage of the 15% reduction while I still have the appropriate CC. I didn't keep close track, but I think I burned just over 100K on 12 o.w. tickets (ignoring the initial restructured trip) only 2 of which were Saver..
Last edited by rtpflyer; May 19, 2023 at 1:46 pm
May 24, 2023, 11:43 pm
#5524
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta PM, Alaska MVP, AMEX Plat (MR), AMEX Delta Platinum
Posts: 56
Booked SEA to LAS for 26,700 miles on a ticket that would normally cost $416 excluding the Aviation Security Service Fee of $11.20 which included the AMEX Delta 15% discount. Ended up being 1.56 cent / mile redemption which I was happy with, even without the mileage discount the redemption rate would be 31,500 or 1.32 cent / mile. Seemed like a pretty good redemption option...
Jun 5, 2023, 1:59 pm
#5526
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Sky Miles Silver, United Mileage Plus Silver, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 37
Booked 3 economy LAX to AKL in March 2024 for 44,000 each. Screaming deal and great use of skymiles that I have been trying to use up for years.
Jun 5, 2023, 4:08 pm
#5527
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Death March, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott/Hilton Gold Life
Posts: 1,547
Jun 5, 2023, 9:13 pm
#5529
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Death March, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott/Hilton Gold Life
Posts: 1,547
Since I book with my Delta AMEX card and not AMEX Platinum, this fills the gap... ish.
Apologies the formatting is crap, and I'm tired.
Trip Cancellation Coverage You have to cancel your trip before you depart. $200.00
Pre-existing Medical Condition Limit: Claims for Trip Cancellation
due to a pre-existing medical condition can be covered up to the
maximum trip cancellation benefit limit, not to exceed $200.00.
Conditions apply.
Trip Interruption Coverage Your travel plans are interrupted while you are on your trip. $1,200.00
Pre-existing Medical Condition Limit: Claims for Trip Interruption
due to a pre-existing medical condition can be covered up to the
maximum trip interruption benefit limit, not to exceed
$1,200.00. Conditions apply.
Travel Delay Coverage Your travel plans are delayed while you are on your trip. $300.00
Maximum reimbursement per 24-hour period of delay:
No Receipts Daily Limit - $75.00
Minimum Required Delay - 6 hours
With Receipts Daily Limit - $150.00
Minimum Required Delay - 6 hours
Baggage Delay Coverage Your baggage is delayed by an airline, cruise line, or other
travel carrier while on your trip.
$200.00
Minimum Required Delay - 24 hours
No Receipts Sublimit - $50.00 (outbound only)
Emergency Transportation
Coverage
Transportation is needed following a medical emergency
while on your trip.
$50,000.00
Emergency Medical/Dental
Coverage
You have to pay for emergency medical or dental while on
your trip.
$50,000.00
Dental Care maximum sublimit - $500.00
One-Time Deductible - $50.00
Epidemic Coverage Adds coverage for certain losses resulting from an epidemic
or pandemic disease.
Included
Jun 5, 2023, 10:22 pm
#5530
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,045
not within 72 hours, and I've used it for delays and other reasons - it does pay for itself.
Since I book with my Delta AMEX card and not AMEX Platinum, this fills the gap... ish.
Apologies the formatting is crap, and I'm tired.
Trip Cancellation Coverage You have to cancel your trip before you depart. $200.00
Pre-existing Medical Condition Limit: Claims for Trip Cancellation
due to a pre-existing medical condition can be covered up to the
maximum trip cancellation benefit limit, not to exceed $200.00.
Conditions apply.
Trip Interruption Coverage Your travel plans are interrupted while you are on your trip. $1,200.00
Pre-existing Medical Condition Limit: Claims for Trip Interruption
due to a pre-existing medical condition can be covered up to the
maximum trip interruption benefit limit, not to exceed
$1,200.00. Conditions apply.
Travel Delay Coverage Your travel plans are delayed while you are on your trip. $300.00
Maximum reimbursement per 24-hour period of delay:
No Receipts Daily Limit - $75.00
Minimum Required Delay - 6 hours
With Receipts Daily Limit - $150.00
Minimum Required Delay - 6 hours
Baggage Delay Coverage Your baggage is delayed by an airline, cruise line, or other
travel carrier while on your trip.
$200.00
Minimum Required Delay - 24 hours
No Receipts Sublimit - $50.00 (outbound only)
Emergency Transportation
Coverage
Transportation is needed following a medical emergency
while on your trip.
$50,000.00
Emergency Medical/Dental
Coverage
You have to pay for emergency medical or dental while on
your trip.
$50,000.00
Dental Care maximum sublimit - $500.00
One-Time Deductible - $50.00
Epidemic Coverage Adds coverage for certain losses resulting from an epidemic
or pandemic disease.
Included
Since I book with my Delta AMEX card and not AMEX Platinum, this fills the gap... ish.
Apologies the formatting is crap, and I'm tired.
Trip Cancellation Coverage You have to cancel your trip before you depart. $200.00
Pre-existing Medical Condition Limit: Claims for Trip Cancellation
due to a pre-existing medical condition can be covered up to the
maximum trip cancellation benefit limit, not to exceed $200.00.
Conditions apply.
Trip Interruption Coverage Your travel plans are interrupted while you are on your trip. $1,200.00
Pre-existing Medical Condition Limit: Claims for Trip Interruption
due to a pre-existing medical condition can be covered up to the
maximum trip interruption benefit limit, not to exceed
$1,200.00. Conditions apply.
Travel Delay Coverage Your travel plans are delayed while you are on your trip. $300.00
Maximum reimbursement per 24-hour period of delay:
No Receipts Daily Limit - $75.00
Minimum Required Delay - 6 hours
With Receipts Daily Limit - $150.00
Minimum Required Delay - 6 hours
Baggage Delay Coverage Your baggage is delayed by an airline, cruise line, or other
travel carrier while on your trip.
$200.00
Minimum Required Delay - 24 hours
No Receipts Sublimit - $50.00 (outbound only)
Emergency Transportation
Coverage
Transportation is needed following a medical emergency
while on your trip.
$50,000.00
Emergency Medical/Dental
Coverage
You have to pay for emergency medical or dental while on
your trip.
$50,000.00
Dental Care maximum sublimit - $500.00
One-Time Deductible - $50.00
Epidemic Coverage Adds coverage for certain losses resulting from an epidemic
or pandemic disease.
Included
DL AMEX has trip coverage.
Jun 6, 2023, 6:12 am
#5531
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Death March, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott/Hilton Gold Life
Posts: 1,547
Jun 6, 2023, 9:38 am
#5532
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, DL PM, Bonvoy Titanium (Plat Life), HH G, Amtrak, B6, MR
Posts: 1,551
Booked 3 one-way tickets MCO-BOS for my family at 10.6k miles each (after the 15% Amex discount), and then upgraded all 3 to F using RUCs (some might argue that this isn't a good value for a RUC, but I'd rather use them than hold on to them for some possible better option later that may not materialize, and the upgrade cost was an extra 16k miles/person). Given the refundable coach fare for the same flight, I'm getting 2c/mile value out of this. Not bad, I think.