Delta offers one of the worst value propositions to their customers each time they purchase a ticket online at Delta’s website. Delta offers their customers what is called the Award Builder. Essentially customers have the ability to build up to an award by purchasing miles at a high cost per mile.
Delta Award Builder
The award builder bonus miles come in three tiers. Each offer values Delta miles purchased at $0.028 cents per mile.
Bottom Line
The Delta Award builder offers a poor value proposition. I would avoid purchasing miles through the award builder option if you have a choice. If you only need 1,000 miles to top off your account, consider transferring from an American Express Membership Rewards account during one of the many Delta transfer bonuses.
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US Airways has better option where you can infact multiply the no of miles you fly. 1x, 2x or 3x. This option pops up right before the payment page while making a booking.
Too each his own. I would never buy, but what if you’re a few K short of a redemption it’s not that bad of a deal then. Better then buying them the normal way through DL and paying the $30 processing fee. No everyone has access to MR points.
Interestingly, Delta offers me
1000 miles/29$
2000 miles/39$
3000 miles/59$
Not only is it different from your offer, but it’s not a proportional increase
Hi James – Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
MSPDeltaDude – Too each his own for sure. Like I said, if you have a choice. If you need an award and this is cheaper than buying miles (if that is your only other option) by all means use this to get to that award.
Hi Rajnish – Good to know. That could add interesting gimmicks to a mileage run.