Online Booking Bonus is back - 500 miles per booking until May 31, 2009
Apr 28, 2009, 8:28 am
#1
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Online Booking Bonus is back - 500 miles per booking until May 31, 2009
Just received in my inbox:
Dear Mr. bearcat74,
You now have 500 reasons to buy your next ticket at delta.com.
Earn up to 500 bonus miles on all flights you book at delta.com between April 28 and May 31, 2009. No enrollment is required!
And if that isn't enough incentive, remember that delta.com always offers:
• No direct ticketing charges or online travel agency booking fees
• Our Best Fare Guarantee, which ensures you get the best Delta fares on the web or your money back
• Flexible searches by schedule, fare or airport
• Seamless flight, car and hotel reservations
• Real-time flight notifications
Plus, don't forget that you always earn a minimum of 500 miles on all paid Delta and Northwest Airlines® flights.
Your destination is waiting - and so are your miles. Book your next trip at delta.com today.
Visit delta.com for merger information and the inside scoop at blog.delta.com. And don't forget to check out all the ways to check in, including our new airport self-service kiosk. Try it before you fly with our interactive online demo and learn tips to get you gate-side in no time.
Dear Mr. bearcat74,
You now have 500 reasons to buy your next ticket at delta.com.
Earn up to 500 bonus miles on all flights you book at delta.com between April 28 and May 31, 2009. No enrollment is required!
And if that isn't enough incentive, remember that delta.com always offers:
• No direct ticketing charges or online travel agency booking fees
• Our Best Fare Guarantee, which ensures you get the best Delta fares on the web or your money back
• Flexible searches by schedule, fare or airport
• Seamless flight, car and hotel reservations
• Real-time flight notifications
Plus, don't forget that you always earn a minimum of 500 miles on all paid Delta and Northwest Airlines® flights.
Your destination is waiting - and so are your miles. Book your next trip at delta.com today.
Visit delta.com for merger information and the inside scoop at blog.delta.com. And don't forget to check out all the ways to check in, including our new airport self-service kiosk. Try it before you fly with our interactive online demo and learn tips to get you gate-side in no time.
Apr 28, 2009, 8:31 am
#2
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Too bad its only until May 31st. It is very possible that they might extend the offer, however.
Apr 28, 2009, 8:37 am
#3
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Eh. I wonder why they are doing this. Someone from NW, did/does NW have an online booking bonus?
Apr 28, 2009, 8:39 am
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Apr 28, 2009, 9:30 am
#6
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...and if only I hadn't booked 3 flights yesterday...!
Apr 28, 2009, 9:34 am
#7
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Well you've got 24 hours to cancel... if you've still got time you could always cancel and rebook them...
By the way, Delta if you're listening out there, I have a great idea. Slap USAir in the face by offering 500 miles to those who pay for baggage online, so not only are you not charging a pointless fee, you're making them look dumb from a PR standpoint! (and making my job easier!)
By the way, Delta if you're listening out there, I have a great idea. Slap USAir in the face by offering 500 miles to those who pay for baggage online, so not only are you not charging a pointless fee, you're making them look dumb from a PR standpoint! (and making my job easier!)
Apr 28, 2009, 9:44 am
#8
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I think it is because these websites like Expedia and Priceline are not charging extra to use their systems. I know I have been using expedia to get credit back from fatwallet instead of booking on DL.cmo
Apr 28, 2009, 10:05 am
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add to that the fact that these 3rd party sites also take a portion as a commission (at least they do from the hotel side).... i always wondered why they took the 500 bonus miles away - seemed like a no brainer to keep people hooked to miles and booking through their own channels - keeping more $$ for the company...
Apr 28, 2009, 11:17 am
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The airline elimination of the online booking bonuses opened the door a bit wider for online travel agencies.
Apr 28, 2009, 12:13 pm
#11
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add to that the fact that these 3rd party sites also take a portion as a commission (at least they do from the hotel side).... i always wondered why they took the 500 bonus miles away - seemed like a no brainer to keep people hooked to miles and booking through their own channels - keeping more $$ for the company...
Apr 28, 2009, 1:56 pm
#12
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Its too bad Delta blocks all available flights though.
When I search some days, it only shows selected flights not all that are available. But if I go to other sites (ITA, etc), I can see all available flights.
Anyone know why?
Otherwise I can't take advantage of this.
When I search some days, it only shows selected flights not all that are available. But if I go to other sites (ITA, etc), I can see all available flights.
Anyone know why?
Otherwise I can't take advantage of this.
Apr 28, 2009, 2:25 pm
#13
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Posts: 44
Its too bad Delta blocks all available flights though.
When I search some days, it only shows selected flights not all that are available. But if I go to other sites (ITA, etc), I can see all available flights.
Anyone know why?
Otherwise I can't take advantage of this.
When I search some days, it only shows selected flights not all that are available. But if I go to other sites (ITA, etc), I can see all available flights.
Anyone know why?
Otherwise I can't take advantage of this.
Apr 28, 2009, 2:30 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, DL MM
Posts: 4,246
Its too bad Delta blocks all available flights though.
When I search some days, it only shows selected flights not all that are available. But if I go to other sites (ITA, etc), I can see all available flights.
Anyone know why?
Otherwise I can't take advantage of this.
When I search some days, it only shows selected flights not all that are available. But if I go to other sites (ITA, etc), I can see all available flights.
Anyone know why?
Otherwise I can't take advantage of this.
Apr 28, 2009, 3:02 pm
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