Pay With Miles and New SkyMiles Redemption Tiers
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Pay With Miles and New SkyMiles Redemption Tiers
This will be sent out soon to Skymile memebers.
No details made public yet of the Three Tier Program for redeming miles
Dear Mr. Sample:
We’ve heard you loud and clear. That’s why we are introducing expanded SkyMiles® features and new ways to redeem your hard earned miles.
You’ll soon enjoy:
A new “Pay with Miles” option, which allows SkyMiles members with a Gold or Platinum Delta SkyMiles credit card from American Express to log onto delta.com, search for travel, and then choose to pay for eligible tickets with miles, money or a combination of both.
A new SkyMiles Award Travel redemption program that will offer three tiers and more flexibility for members. More information coming soon.
Now take advantage of:
Booking Award Travel on Delta, Northwest, Continental and (coming soon) Air France at our upgraded online Award Calendar.
Redeeming miles for merchandise — TVs, DVD players, hotel stays, golf outings, gift cards — at our Medallion® Marketplace. Now available to all Medallion members!
Bidding for front-row seats, hotel stays, white-knuckle excursions and once-in-a-lifetime adventures at the SkyMiles Online Auction.
We are working hard to build the best Award program in the business, and we’re listening to the experts - members like you - to ensure we’re delivering the products you want and the benefits you deserve. So stay tuned. We’re going places in 2008, and we want to take you with us.
You’re the reason we fly,
J. W. Robertson
Managing Director, SkyMiles
Delta Air Lines
Terms and Conditions
Pay with Miles benefit eligible on base fares greater than $100 on Delta and Delta Connection® carrier flights booked under the DL code only. Not available on other codeshare flights. Pay with Miles tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual or Medallion Complimentary Upgrades. Refundable fares paid for fully or partially with SkyMiles will be refunded in accordance with the Pay with Miles terms and conditions.
Taxes and fees for Award Travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is issued. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Partner airline benefits subject to change and subject to the terms and conditions of each partner. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.
No details made public yet of the Three Tier Program for redeming miles
Dear Mr. Sample:
We’ve heard you loud and clear. That’s why we are introducing expanded SkyMiles® features and new ways to redeem your hard earned miles.
You’ll soon enjoy:
A new “Pay with Miles” option, which allows SkyMiles members with a Gold or Platinum Delta SkyMiles credit card from American Express to log onto delta.com, search for travel, and then choose to pay for eligible tickets with miles, money or a combination of both.
A new SkyMiles Award Travel redemption program that will offer three tiers and more flexibility for members. More information coming soon.
Now take advantage of:
Booking Award Travel on Delta, Northwest, Continental and (coming soon) Air France at our upgraded online Award Calendar.
Redeeming miles for merchandise — TVs, DVD players, hotel stays, golf outings, gift cards — at our Medallion® Marketplace. Now available to all Medallion members!
Bidding for front-row seats, hotel stays, white-knuckle excursions and once-in-a-lifetime adventures at the SkyMiles Online Auction.
We are working hard to build the best Award program in the business, and we’re listening to the experts - members like you - to ensure we’re delivering the products you want and the benefits you deserve. So stay tuned. We’re going places in 2008, and we want to take you with us.
You’re the reason we fly,
J. W. Robertson
Managing Director, SkyMiles
Delta Air Lines
Terms and Conditions
Pay with Miles benefit eligible on base fares greater than $100 on Delta and Delta Connection® carrier flights booked under the DL code only. Not available on other codeshare flights. Pay with Miles tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual or Medallion Complimentary Upgrades. Refundable fares paid for fully or partially with SkyMiles will be refunded in accordance with the Pay with Miles terms and conditions.
Taxes and fees for Award Travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is issued. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Partner airline benefits subject to change and subject to the terms and conditions of each partner. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.
#2
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Thanks for the advance info.
#3
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I wonder if this will be an option with all flights and fare buckets, or only flights with skysaver/skychoice availability?
#4
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If this is our "giveback", it looks like it's going to be a pathetic one.
Unless DL merges to expand their network, I guess it'll soon be time to say goodbye.
Last edited by The Mileage Millionaire; Feb 6, 2008 at 5:18 pm
#6
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Example...
New York LGA to Vail EGE
December 24, 2008 - December 28, 2008
Old System:
F ticket - $4493.97
SkyChoice - 90,000 Miles
New System:
F ticket - $4493.97
SkyChoice - Most likely unavailable because this is one of "those" routes.
Pay with 90,000 Miles (assuming 1 mile = $.01) = $4493.97 - $900 = $3593.97
Pay with 90,000 Miles (assuming 1 mile = $.05) = $4493.97 - $4500 = Free
New York LGA to Vail EGE
December 24, 2008 - December 28, 2008
Old System:
F ticket - $4493.97
SkyChoice - 90,000 Miles
New System:
F ticket - $4493.97
SkyChoice - Most likely unavailable because this is one of "those" routes.
Pay with 90,000 Miles (assuming 1 mile = $.01) = $4493.97 - $900 = $3593.97
Pay with 90,000 Miles (assuming 1 mile = $.05) = $4493.97 - $4500 = Free
#7
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What is the 3rd tier?
I'm assuming tier 1 is SkySaver and tier 2 is SkyChoice.
I'm assuming tier 1 is SkySaver and tier 2 is SkyChoice.
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The Delta Dictionary...
Giveback - You give back more of your miles.
Enhancement - The DL experience is enhanced with less features and benefits for and cost savings.
Giveback - You give back more of your miles.
Enhancement - The DL experience is enhanced with less features and benefits for and cost savings.
#11
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I'd be interested to know what the value is placed on mile as well....
#12
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LOL!
Anyone else notice this?
Anyone else notice this?
Last edited by vasantn; Feb 6, 2008 at 7:17 pm
#13
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I was wondering where I heard the loud and clear message before, thanks for searching vasantn!
#14
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Well this is why if you have an regular AMEX it might be best to buy tickets with cash/MR points, at least you earn the DL miles despite the fact it costs more points per dollar than the current redemption rates through DL.
I'd be interested to know what the value is placed on mile as well....
I'd be interested to know what the value is placed on mile as well....
#15
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cash and points
dude, haven't you guys ever used cash and points with starwood or continental? it ROCKS. ^
for example:
- i just went to hawaii a few weeks ago- instead of spending $300, or 12000pts a night, i spend $90 and 4800pts a night.
- few months, i flew lax-yyz; instead of a $400 ticket or 25,000miles, i spent $50 and 12,000 pts.
with both starwood and continental, it's not even close to being always available, but when it is, it's freakin' awesome. i say give it a chance.
for example:
- i just went to hawaii a few weeks ago- instead of spending $300, or 12000pts a night, i spend $90 and 4800pts a night.
- few months, i flew lax-yyz; instead of a $400 ticket or 25,000miles, i spent $50 and 12,000 pts.
with both starwood and continental, it's not even close to being always available, but when it is, it's freakin' awesome. i say give it a chance.