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New Delta Award Sale

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Delta is out with another award sale where you can score deals on flights to the Caribbean and Latin America starting at 18,000 miles round-trip plus taxes and fees, round-trip purchase required (Main Cabin). They are also offering deals to Hawaii starting at 28,000 miles round-trip plus taxes and fees, round-trip purchase required (Main Cabin).…

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Delta Launches Milestone Awards for Medallion Members

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Delta has announced the Delta Milestone Awards, which is a new campaign spotlighting record-setting Medallion Members, and some of the 80,000 Delta employees that make it happen. They’ve created a special website which showcases all the winners, as well as emailed Medallions their own statistics from last year — so be sure to check your email. Delta…

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Delta 2019 Diamond Medallion Choice Benefits Overview

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Delta offers Platinum and Diamond Medallion members choice benefits, up qualifying for Medallion status at these two levels. Platinum Medallions receive one choice, whereas Diamonds get to choose three benefits. For those who have earned 2019 Diamond Medallion status which is valid until January 31, 2020, you’re eligible to select a choice benefit if you…

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Delta Award Sale Latin America From 34K Miles

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Delta is out with another flash award sale. With this one domestic fares start at only 10,000 miles and fares to Latin America are starting at 34,000. Delta Award Sale Latin America From 34K Miles Domestic starting at 10,000 miles round-trip plus taxes and fees, round-trip purchase required (Main Cabin). Additional fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Latin…

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American Express Delta Cardholders $200 Back On Delta Purchase Offer +

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Check out this offer if you are an American Express Delta cardholder. This is pretty sweet if you are targeted for it and are able to register for it here. American Express Delta Cardholders $200 Back On Delta Purchase Offer (targeted) Love racking up the Delta Miles? If you are looking for more ways to earn…

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Delta 2019 Platinum Medallion Choice Benefits Overview

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Delta offers Platinum and Diamond Medallion members choice benefits, up qualifying for Medallion status at these two levels. Platinum Medallions receive one choice, whereas Diamonds get to choose three benefits. For those who have earned 2019 Platinum Medallion status which is valid until January 31, 2020, you’re eligible to select a choice benefit if you…

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Positive Delta Sky Club Entrance Change for Amex Platinum Cardholders

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Per this Flyertalk thread, it appears that cardholders of the American Express Platinum card, no longer need to provide their physical credit card when entering Delta Sky Clubs, so long as the card is added to their wallet on their SkyMiles account. Previously, cardholders would be required to present the physical card which would be swiped upon…

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Delta Adds Hilton Head Island Service (HHH) to Atlanta and New York

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Delta Air Lines announced they’d be serving their 330th destination in their global network as they add Hilton Head Island (HHH) service this summer. Delta will offer three daily flights from Atlanta beginning May 23, 2018 as well as summer seasonal service from New York’s LaGuardia Airport starting June 8. Delta will operate both these…

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Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for SkyMiles Experiences

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Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for SkyMiles Experiences is a great option if you’re tired of using your miles for flights. SkyMiles members can redeem Delta SkyMiles through this online auction platform that allows you to bid your miles. Redemptions include for a vast array of unique events and experiences in entertainment, sports, food & wine, and travel.…

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Flight Review: Delta One Suite Minneapolis to Tokyo Haneda (HND)

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I recently had the opportunity to fly from Minneapolis (HSP) to Tokyo (HND) with Delta in their Delta One cabin. After the experience, I still believe they offer a superior premium product as compared to American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is currently retrofitting their Boeing 777-200’s with the Delta One Suite first introduced on…

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When Do Delta Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles Post?

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One benefit to the SkyMiles program is the ability to rollover Medallion Qualifying Miles each year. For those who earn more MQMs needed than your qualification level, the excess MQMs rollover to the following year. When Do Delta Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles Post? As it’s 2019, if you login into your SkyMiles account, you’ll see…

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Flight Review: Delta One Business Class Honolulu- New York (JFK)

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Points Miles & Martinis contributor Nicky shares his thoughts on his return flight from Honolulu to New York (JFK) in the Delta One Business Class cabin. I spent the holidays in Hawaii and flew Delta round trip.  On the return trip, I flew nonstop from Honolulu to New York-JFK and was fortunate to get upgraded to…

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You Can Still Earn Medallion Qualification Miles and Segments with Elevate Your Status Promotion

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Delta has launched their Elevate Your Status promotion again this year, where Medallion members who are short Medallion Qualifying Miles, Segments, or Dollars can purchase them to maintain status. You’ll be able to purchase between 1,000 and 12,500 Medallion Qualification Miles and between 3 and 18 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) that will post to their…

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Delta Rolls Out New Mileage Upgrade for SkyMiles Members

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Delta has rolled out a new feature on their website, where SkyMiles can now upgrade their tickets using SkyMiles online. It’s not just for First Class or Business Class either – Main Cabin passengers can upgrade to Comfort Plus or First Class. Business travelers may find this useful, if for instance their company only allows…

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