If there is saver-level available award space on a SkyTeam Alliance member or a non-alliance partner airline, it can be booked using SkyMiles. Most award space can be viewed online, but for some, calling Delta to book the flight may be required.
In the search results on a specific day, you can see which airline operates the route on award space. With these, Delta offers a discounted rate when using your SkyMiles to pay for the trip. For example, in late February , Delta was offering trips as low as 5, SkyMiles in basic economy and 20, in first class on specific routes.
A sample routing that was offered during this deal was Seattle to Cancun, which is quite the distance for so few miles. These deals come up without much notice, so act fast if it is a deal you can leverage. SkyMiles can be used for more than just award flights. SkyMiles can be used to offset the price of a cash ticket purchase or even upgrading your seat class of service where applicable. Delta Club membership, gift cards and vacation packages can also be purchased using SkyMiles.
Delta has a very good international network for earning and spending SkyMiles. Pairing with a co-branded card can also lead to accelerated SkyMiles balance growth as earning can continue even when not flying.
The tricky part is redeeming. This applies even more so to those who live in and near hub and focus city locations. Alvin Byers is a consultant by day and "travel hacker" by night. After conquering a fear of flying, Alvin seeks any opportunity to get into the air to explore the world.
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Departure date for the specific flight is specified on the ticket. Members will not accrue redeemable miles when flying on an Award Ticket. Medallion Qualification Dollars: MQDs on full Award Tickets will be calculated by the mileage amount redeemed for the ticket divided by Taxes and fees do not earn MQDs.
Pay with Miles Tickets: MQMs will be calculated based on the distance flown and fare class purchased.
One 1 MQS will be awarded for each segment of your trip. MQDs will be calculated based on the original full fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, before miles are applied. Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about Pay with Miles. MQDs will be calculated based on the original award mileage cost divided by Post-Purchase Upgrade with Miles: MQMs will be based on the distance flown and the fare class that is purchased and flown, regardless if the upgrade is paid with cash or miles.
MQDs for the miles redeemed for a post-purchase upgrade are calculated by the mileage redeemed for the upgrade divided by All Awards are subject to availability, and additional taxes and fees may apply. Travel that is booked before, but flown during, the Promotional Period is eligible for these bonuses. There is no Offer bonus on redeemable miles. If a portion of an itinerary includes both travel on Delta and a Delta partner airline, Members will earn bonuses only on the segments that are both operated and marketed by Delta.
Bonuses will be applied based on the cabin that is both purchased and flown. Complimentary upgrades of any kind do not qualify for the Premium Cabins bonus. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear.
This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our advertising policy page for more information. Skip to content. Advertiser Disclosure. Andrew Kunesh. Related: How to earn Delta Medallion elite status without flying in All MQMs roll over to regardless of how they were earned In addition, the terms and conditions state that all MQMs — regardless of how they were earned — will roll over from to Related: How to earn more Medallion Qualification Dollars with Delta partner flights Bottom line Delta has been the most generous airline when it comes to elite status extensions and promotions.
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