NEW: 100% bonus on transferred miles in Oct.!
Oct 7, 2008, 11:56 am
#61
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 470
He's not calculating correctly. All he has to do is to move 9K from the 9.75K, 18K from the 18K, 23K from the 23.9K, and 6K from the 81K, all into the 28K account. With the bonus, the 28K account will now have 140K. Now he can get his 7 35K tickets. Total cost: $736 by my calculation. So it's $286 more (not $240) if done correctly.
However, if you can get a Budget location to rent you multiple cars without driving them off the lot, it's definitely a better deal. Don't forget, though, that if the kids are minors, they will not be able to rent under their own names and FF numbers, so some transfer fees will still apply.
However, if you can get a Budget location to rent you multiple cars without driving them off the lot, it's definitely a better deal. Don't forget, though, that if the kids are minors, they will not be able to rent under their own names and FF numbers, so some transfer fees will still apply.
So, I'm left with the question of whether it is worthwhile to move miles or not. The bottom miles cost for Hawaii is now 40K on Delta. And, with several hours of searching, I was unable to find even one 40K ticket at any time of the year on the routes I want to fly. I do find tickets for 52.5K, 65K, 77.5K, and 90K. My plan is to combine all of the miles into one account so that I can use them instead of cash for holiday travel to Maui. Based on my searches, I believe that it is likely that I can get tickets for at least 77.5K miles if I purchase 331 days out (and I would not be surprised to get them as low as 52.5K). But, the unknown of what the miles requirement will be makes me think it would be best to put all of the miles into one account and use as many as necessary for as long as they last.
Putting all of the miles into the 81K account would allow the most flexibility. But, perhaps I should put all of the miles other than the 81K account into the 41K account. The owner of the that account does continue to fly a few Delta trips per year and I would have the flexibility to use the 81K or not and the initial outlay would be cheaper. The downside would be a greater likelihood of orphan miles.
Thoughts?
Oct 7, 2008, 12:02 pm
#62
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 470
Thanks for thinking this through Gandhi. I can't do the Budget deal as I mentioned in another post (no corporate ownership here).
So, I'm left with the question of whether it is worthwhile to move miles or not. The bottom miles cost for Hawaii is now 40K on Delta. And, with several hours of searching, I was unable to find even one 40K ticket at any time of the year on the routes I want to fly. I do find tickets for 52.5K, 65K, 77.5K, and 90K. My plan is to combine all of the miles into one account so that I can use them instead of cash for holiday travel to Maui. Based on my searches, I believe that it is likely that I can get tickets for at least 77.5K miles if I purchase 331 days out (and I would not be surprised to get them as low as 52.5K). But, the unknown of what the miles requirement will be makes me think it would be best to put all of the miles into one account and use as many as necessary for as long as they last.
Putting all of the miles into the 81K account would allow the most flexibility. But, perhaps I should put all of the miles other than the 81K account into the 41K account. The owner of the that account does continue to fly a few Delta trips per year and I would have the flexibility to use the 81K or not and the initial outlay would be cheaper. The downside would be a greater likelihood of orphan miles.
Thoughts?
So, I'm left with the question of whether it is worthwhile to move miles or not. The bottom miles cost for Hawaii is now 40K on Delta. And, with several hours of searching, I was unable to find even one 40K ticket at any time of the year on the routes I want to fly. I do find tickets for 52.5K, 65K, 77.5K, and 90K. My plan is to combine all of the miles into one account so that I can use them instead of cash for holiday travel to Maui. Based on my searches, I believe that it is likely that I can get tickets for at least 77.5K miles if I purchase 331 days out (and I would not be surprised to get them as low as 52.5K). But, the unknown of what the miles requirement will be makes me think it would be best to put all of the miles into one account and use as many as necessary for as long as they last.
Putting all of the miles into the 81K account would allow the most flexibility. But, perhaps I should put all of the miles other than the 81K account into the 41K account. The owner of the that account does continue to fly a few Delta trips per year and I would have the flexibility to use the 81K or not and the initial outlay would be cheaper. The downside would be a greater likelihood of orphan miles.
Thoughts?
Oct 8, 2008, 7:23 am
#63
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dublin
Programs: Delta SKYMILES GM 1MM, BRITISH AIRWAYS GOLD, HHONOURS DIAMOND, PRIORITY PASS
Posts: 1,055
Just transferred 19,000 from my 6 year old Kids account, the miles were got for free and were about to expire on December 31st.
Cost $220 (€170) or $0.0058 per Mile (€0.0045)
I'm a PM with a current balance of 275,000
Good deal?
Cost $220 (€170) or $0.0058 per Mile (€0.0045)
I'm a PM with a current balance of 275,000
Good deal?
Oct 10, 2008, 9:09 am
#64
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: BRUSSELS
Programs: Ryanair PLATINUM : ) TK GOLD, AZ Gold, Radisson - gold,Marriott - gold
Posts: 659
100% bonus
can anyone let us know how much time does DL need to send these miles from 1 account to the other?
and if the 100% bonus is immediately calculated?
thanks
and if the 100% bonus is immediately calculated?
thanks
Oct 10, 2008, 9:46 am
#65
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
I have done two transfers, one posted in a hour or two the other has yet to post (I did it yesterday). The bonus did not post but that is no surprise since the terms and conditions state that it will post in 4 to 6 weeks.
Oct 10, 2008, 11:44 am
#66
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 470
Can anyone confirm that you can get more than 30K in bonus? For example, if my child has 40K in her account, can I transfer all 40K in two bunches and still get 40K in bonus miles? I've read all I can on the website and flyertalk and I can't see the answer. I'm assuming that the 30K limit on transfers is there to make sure that you pay another $30 for anything above 30K. But, I will need to change my plan if there is a hard limit of 30K in bonuses. Thanks.
Oct 10, 2008, 11:53 am
#67
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 1,615
Can anyone confirm that you can get more than 30K in bonus? For example, if my child has 40K in her account, can I transfer all 40K in two bunches and still get 40K in bonus miles? I've read all I can on the website and flyertalk and I can't see the answer. I'm assuming that the 30K limit on transfers is there to make sure that you pay another $30 for anything above 30K. But, I will need to change my plan if there is a hard limit of 30K in bonuses. Thanks.
Oct 10, 2008, 1:11 pm
#68
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: Fallen Plats, ex-WN CP, DYKWIW; still a Hilton Diamond & Club Cholula™ R.I.P. Super Plats
Posts: 25,415
Great, all we need is another source of mileage inflation. In effect, this is selling miles @ 1 cent ea.
More miles on the books = more reasons for DL to devalue SkyPiles even more. SkyPiles' integrity seems to diminish daily.
More miles on the books = more reasons for DL to devalue SkyPiles even more. SkyPiles' integrity seems to diminish daily.
Oct 12, 2008, 3:42 am
#69
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
I went through the promo front page T&Cs (and the additional "Terms & Conditions" as well as the "Additional terms & conditions"--three levels of T&Cs, the last being detailed legalese 
) and couldn't find any restrictions (other than the 150k out & 300k in totals, and the 30k limit per transaction) on mileage transfer limits. The T&Cs do state that "Bonus miles will be awarded for all transfer miles transactions made during this time period."
) and couldn't find any restrictions (other than the 150k out & 300k in totals, and the 30k limit per transaction) on mileage transfer limits. The T&Cs do state that "Bonus miles will be awarded for all transfer miles transactions made during this time period."
Oct 12, 2008, 4:00 am
#70
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
Any guesses as to if the 300k transfer-in limit amount includes the double mileage bonus (and so actually limiting one to 150k of paid transfer-in mileage)?
This may very well be a moot point given the large amount referred to, but it really would be unfortunate for someone to have 300k transferred in only to find out later that the bonuses aren't posting as the 300k limit has already been reached.
This may very well be a moot point given the large amount referred to, but it really would be unfortunate for someone to have 300k transferred in only to find out later that the bonuses aren't posting as the 300k limit has already been reached.
Oct 14, 2008, 11:35 am
#71
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lihue, HI, USA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K; Delta Silver Medallion (1MM); Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold; National Executive
Posts: 1,111
I think so. I'm going to do the same with miles from an orphan account that I set up for my son's previous au pair. Her 16,000 miles are worthless to anyone in her account (she's back in Panama and won't be flying before the miles expire). I'll add 32K to my account which will put me over 600,000 SkyMiles.
Oct 14, 2008, 11:37 am
#72
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lihue, HI, USA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K; Delta Silver Medallion (1MM); Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold; National Executive
Posts: 1,111
Any guesses as to if the 300k transfer-in limit amount includes the double mileage bonus (and so actually limiting one to 150k of paid transfer-in mileage)?
This may very well be a moot point given the large amount referred to, but it really would be unfortunate for someone to have 300k transferred in only to find out later that the bonuses aren't posting as the 300k limit has already been reached.
This may very well be a moot point given the large amount referred to, but it really would be unfortunate for someone to have 300k transferred in only to find out later that the bonuses aren't posting as the 300k limit has already been reached.
Oct 14, 2008, 12:01 pm
#73
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,916
Fwiw, I had a lengthy email conversation about this question with DL during the last miles transfer bonus promo (in Spring), and never received a conclusive answer. I personally would not be willing to place a $1650 bet that the 150,000 "bonus" miles don't count toward the limit.
Oct 15, 2008, 9:41 pm
#74
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
I know the feeling;can't find anything at $35.00 per intermediate SUV except in BWI!
PS. You're not doing anything wrong. I think Budget decided to up the rates because of the popularity of DL miles promo which affected supply/demand.
Oct 15, 2008, 10:38 pm
#75
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 134
Fwiw, I had a lengthy email conversation about this question with DL during the last miles transfer bonus promo (in Spring), and never received a conclusive answer. I personally would not be willing to place a $1650 bet that the 150,000 "bonus" miles don't count toward the limit.