Delta Continues to Adjust to Unprecedented Fuel Costs with Addition of Fuel Surcharge
Jun 27, 2008, 8:17 am
#46
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Florida
Programs: Delta frequent flyer Gold Medallion Status
Posts: 876
Is this charge for one-way or round-trip? Is it for every ticket or just "award" tickets? Will it apply to tickets already purchased?
Jun 27, 2008, 8:19 am
#47
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oakland Park, FL
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Jun 27, 2008, 8:20 am
#48
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Effective Aug. 15, 2008, the SkyMiles® program will add:
A $25 surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada
A $50 surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations, including the Caribbean, Latin America, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific.
This fuel surcharge will not impact existing ticketed award itineraries or award tickets issued prior to Aug. 15, 2008, regardless of the date of travel.
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Jun 27, 2008, 8:34 am
#49
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auckland, NZ/New York, NY/ATL
Programs: DL DM MM, BIS 2.4MM, EK Gold, SQ Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold,
Posts: 5,225
Email: "Award Travel Fuel Surcharge Announcement"
Hello Mr. DLATL777,
Escalating fuel prices continue to impact our world economy, everyday life and the airline industry. Due to continued, unprecedented fuel costs, we will add the following fuel surcharge to Award Tickets originating from the U.S. and Canada, effective August 15, 2008:
* $25 for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada
* $50 for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations
This was a difficult but essential decision to ensure we are doing everything possible to offset the cost of fuel which has nearly doubled in the last year. This fuel surcharge will not impact any existing ticketed Award itineraries or any future Award Tickets issued prior to August 15, 2008, regardless of the date of travel. We hope this is temporary, and should fuel prices subside from current levels, we will reevaluate this surcharge.
We are committed to making SkyMiles® the best frequent flyer program in the industry and providing you with the most benefits and rewards. We will continue to expand the destinations and opportunities for Award Travel and strengthen the program as we prepare for our proposed merger with Northwest Airlines®. Additionally, we will keep you updated on the launch of our new multi-tiered Award program and other key initiatives over the next 60 days.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Delta and the SkyMiles Program—now and always.
JEFF
J. W. Robertson
Managing Director, SkyMiles
Escalating fuel prices continue to impact our world economy, everyday life and the airline industry. Due to continued, unprecedented fuel costs, we will add the following fuel surcharge to Award Tickets originating from the U.S. and Canada, effective August 15, 2008:
* $25 for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada
* $50 for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations
This was a difficult but essential decision to ensure we are doing everything possible to offset the cost of fuel which has nearly doubled in the last year. This fuel surcharge will not impact any existing ticketed Award itineraries or any future Award Tickets issued prior to August 15, 2008, regardless of the date of travel. We hope this is temporary, and should fuel prices subside from current levels, we will reevaluate this surcharge.
We are committed to making SkyMiles® the best frequent flyer program in the industry and providing you with the most benefits and rewards. We will continue to expand the destinations and opportunities for Award Travel and strengthen the program as we prepare for our proposed merger with Northwest Airlines®. Additionally, we will keep you updated on the launch of our new multi-tiered Award program and other key initiatives over the next 60 days.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Delta and the SkyMiles Program—now and always.
JEFF
J. W. Robertson
Managing Director, SkyMiles
Jun 27, 2008, 8:35 am
#50
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Florida
Programs: Delta frequent flyer Gold Medallion Status
Posts: 876
Thanks. For some reason I was unable to get the link to open.
Jun 27, 2008, 8:36 am
#51
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auckland, NZ/New York, NY/ATL
Programs: DL DM MM, BIS 2.4MM, EK Gold, SQ Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold,
Posts: 5,225
Looks like a duplicate, saw the other thread. Can delete if needed.
Last edited by DLATL777; Jun 27, 2008 at 9:04 am
Jun 27, 2008, 8:48 am
#52
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Augusta, GA, USA
Programs: DL FC, NW
Posts: 3,522
Effective Aug. 15, 2008, the SkyMiles® program will add:
A $25 surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada
A $50 surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations, including the Caribbean, Latin America, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific.
This fuel surcharge will not impact existing ticketed award itineraries or award tickets issued prior to Aug. 15, 2008, regardless of the date of travel.
A $25 surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada
A $50 surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations, including the Caribbean, Latin America, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific.
This fuel surcharge will not impact existing ticketed award itineraries or award tickets issued prior to Aug. 15, 2008, regardless of the date of travel.
Jun 27, 2008, 8:50 am
#53
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Continental Gold Elite, United Premier Executive
Posts: 6,766
In making this move, Delta Air Lines had better eliminate any and all references to SkyMiles being a program that offers "FREE" travel in any way, shape, or form.
A fuel surcharge is still "fare" for all legal intents and purposes...
A fuel surcharge is still "fare" for all legal intents and purposes...
Jun 27, 2008, 8:50 am
#54
Formerly known as fsa_ea
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Anyone want to bet that the new 3-tier award structure is announced/effective August 15 and that in the meantime SkySavers will be very limited? They will stick it to us one way or another.
Jun 27, 2008, 8:51 am
#55
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Jun 27, 2008, 8:52 am
#56
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Jun 27, 2008, 8:57 am
#57
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
I personally believe that Delta Air Lines SkyMiles already earned and banked should be exempt from this fuel surcharge.
I know I am dreaming, but that is what I believe and what I feel is a fair compromise.
I know I am dreaming, but that is what I believe and what I feel is a fair compromise.
Jun 27, 2008, 9:02 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
Here's the complaint form. I urge everyone to complain if they feel this is an unacceptable advertising practice:
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/escomplaint/es.cfm
Of interest:
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/2004-11-15-DOT.pdf
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/20030904.pdf
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/20011219.htm
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/20010118.htm
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/19950714.htm
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/19920501.htm
Last edited by soitgoes; Jun 27, 2008 at 9:15 am
Jun 27, 2008, 9:04 am
#59
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Location: SEA
Posts: 12,485
When I can pay less than $200 in taxes and fees for an award ticket worth about 25 times that amount, I think I'm getting a pretty good deal.