Tag: Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)

More SkyMiles Changes: Delta Takes Aim at Partner MQD Earnings

October 1, 2023 0

September has seen no shortage of changes to Delta's SkyMiles program. Most of the changes have been overwhelmingly negative. Most recently, Delta has slashed the number of MQDs you'll earn by flying a partner airline. We report on the changes in this post.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Launches Elite Status Match to Woo Delta Elites

September 26, 2023 0

Are you a Delta Medallion elite who's ready to bail on SkyMiles after Delta recently announced changes? If so, Alaska is ready to welcome you with a Mileage Plan elite status match. And, if you play your cards right (pun intended), you can score even higher elite status with Alaska. Here's what you need to know about this Alaska elite status match for Delta elites.

JT Genter

The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S.

September 18, 2023 67

Delta Air Lines uses dynamic pricing for its award flights, which can sometimes make prices astronomical. High prices make it hard to know if you're getting good value from your SkyMiles, so we've assembled an unofficial award chart to showcase what you should expect to pay on your next Delta award flight.

Tyler Glatt & Max Prosperi

Huge Delta Changes: More Difficult To Earn Medallion Status, Lounge Access Cuts

September 14, 2023 5

Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Delta Air Lines was going to massively overhaul its Medallion (Delta's elite status) program, with an expected announcement on September 14. The airline accidentally leaked the changes a day early. And the rumors were true: Delta is making sweeping changes to its Medallion program, lounge access, upgrade priority, Million Miler perks, and more. Here's what you need to know.

Ryan Smith

Delta SkyMiles Dashboard: Newly Improved Medallion Status Tracking

April 9, 2023 0

The new Delta SkyMiles dashboard is a much needed improvement to the old My SkyMiles page. This update has been rolled out to both the website and mobile app. You can see a wealth of information all on one page. The best feature is the projection of your upcoming travel into the Medallion status tracker. Gone are the days of manually totaling up your reservations! Here's how to access this useful new tool.

Ian Snyder

Delta and Hertz Improve Partnership With a Status Match & Enhanced Mileage Earning

February 10, 2023 0

Delta recently announced an improvement to its relationship with Hertz. Now, Delta Medallion members earn enhanced bonus points per dollar spent with Hertz. Also, members can status match their Medallion status for either Hertz President’s Circle or Five Star status. Here's how.

Sam Helmy

Delta Updates Its Million Miler Program With New Gift Options

October 9, 2022 1

This week, Delta Air Line upgraded and enhanced its Million Miler Program. The improvements include an enhanced selection of gifts, a new website, and a better welcome experience overall. Here are photos of the new options.

Sam Helmy

Delta Now Lets You Pay Baggage Fees Using SkyMiles

September 21, 2022 3

Delta just introduced the ability to pay for your checked bags using Delta SkyMiles. The facility is currently being tested at several U.S. airports, although it is expected to be rolled out across the U.S. soon. Here's what you need to know about the redemption rate and whether or not it's a good deal.

Sam Helmy

Delta Announces New Routes and Launches Premium Select Pricing to Hawaii

August 27, 2022 0

Delta recently released pricing for a slew of new routes coming late this year, including Atlanta to Cape Town, Los Angeles to Tahiti, Atlanta to Tel Aviv, and more. The Atlanta-based airline also launched Premium Select fares on new and existing routes to Hawaii. Here's where we are finding the best value using cash and SkyMiles.

Sam Helmy

Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In

March 27, 2022 3

In an email to members of its Velocity frequent flyer program, Virgin Australia announced United Airlines as its new U.S. partner. This spells the end of Virgin Australia's long-standing partnership with Delta Air Lines. There is a 10-week grace period, so there may be things you need to get in order before June 13, 2022. Here are the details.

Ryan Smith

You Can Buy Now, Pay Later with Delta When Using an Amex Card

March 8, 2022 1

As travel gets back to normal, some companies are making it easier to book your dream vacation. Recently, Delta teamed up with American Express to allow customers to buy now, pay later for their flights. There are various plans you can sign up for. So how does it work? Here's a look at this new feature to see if it's a good fit for your next Delta booking.

Skye Class

Delta Adds More Restrictions for Basic Economy Fares

December 11, 2021 21

Delta Air Lines quietly updated its Basic Economy earning structure and change and cancellation rules, and the results are not good. You will no longer earn SkyMiles on Basic Economy fares. Additionally, no elite-qualifying credits will be earned when flying in Basic Economy. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

Toni Southam

Delta and Cape Air Expand Partnership, Offer Bonus Miles Promotion

July 21, 2021 10

Delta recently expanded its partnership with Cape Air. Delta SkyMiles frequent flyers can now earn SkyMiles as well as Medallion Qualifying Miles on additional flights booked through Delta and operated by Cape Air. Plus, to celebrate this expanded partnership, SkyMiles members can earn 500 bonus miles.

Max Prosperi

Book Now, Ask Questions Later: Incredible Premium Cabin Award Deals Available Now

February 26, 2021 23

So many incredible deals on airfare! Whether you're ready to start traveling now or just feeling optimistic for the rest of 2021, we want to make sure you knew what's out there. So, we've rounded up the best of the bunch. South America, Hawaii, London; fly Delta One, AA Flagship First, or Aeromexico business. There's something here for everyone.

Patrick Stouffer

Book Delta Award Flights for as Few as 2,000 SkyMiles

February 6, 2021 8

Right now, Delta is offering flights for as little as 2,000 SkyMiles, with longer coast-to-coast flights pricing as little as 4,500 SkyMiles. The routes to get flights for only 2,000 are quite limited, but it looks like nearly all Delta flights are heavily discounted—especially for the next few weeks.

Skye Class

Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Certain International Flights, Extends No-Fee Booking Window

December 10, 2020 14

In September, Delta eliminated change fees for most domestic itineraries. Now, the airline has taken that one step further, removing change and redeposit fees on international bookings originating in North America! Better still, Delta is extending its generous no-change-fee booking window through early 2021.

Patrick Stouffer