As a reminder through December 31st, Delta is selling Medallion Qualifying Miles for those members who are trying to reach Diamond, Platinum, Gold, or Silver Medallion status for 2014. SkyMiles members may purchase between 2,500 and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that will post to your 2013 MQM balance and apply toward your 2014 status. The prices will vary based on your current…
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Delta’s Mistake Fares Today: Hawaii for $30, Transcons for $20 etc.
Earlier today, Delta was having some pricing issues which resulted in some major mistake fares for almost all of their domestic markets. They were offering transcon flights from anywhere between $20-$50 including taxes and fees as well as flights to Hawaii for super cheap as well. Literally any domestic flight was available for a fraction…
Earn 10,000 Delta SkyMiles By Shipping With FedEx Using One Rate
Delta SkyMiles members who signup with FedEx One Rate can earn up to 10,000 miles. Simply register, make a qualifying shipment and start earning miles. How To Earn 10,000 Miles Enter your SkyMiles number at fedex.com/delta Enter your FedEx account number. If you don’t have one, you can sign up in minutes Start shipping using…
How To Gift Delta Silver Status
Delta gives their most valued members the ability to select a “Choice Benefit” at the end of each year. The selections range from bonus points, retail gift certificates, airline certificates, upgrades, and the ability to gift another member status. Delta Diamond members have the ability to gift Gold status while Platinum members have the ability…
Delta Secrets–First Class Transcontinental Domestic Upgrade To Business Elite Flat-Bed Seats
Arguably the best reason to strive to attain Delta Platinum status is the complimentary upgrades to First Class. And the best type of First Class upgrade is when it is to an internationally configured Business Elite cabin on a domestic route with flat-bed seating. It’s easy to check the plane type that will operate your…
Delta Adds Medallion Status Tracker
Delta announced today that they are adding a Medallion Status Tracker on their site, which will show you how close you are to meeting/exceeding your elite status level based on flying and on spending . The SkyMiles team posted this of Flyertalk today: As you are aware, starting January 1, 2014 U.S.-based Medallion members will…
Letter From Delta CEO On Voice Calls In-Flight
There has been much anticipation on whether airlines will allow voice calls since the FCC’s public commentary on using mobile phones in-flight and below 10,000 feet. Delta’s CEO has jumped in with direction to their employees today by issuing the following letter. I’ll let it speak for itself. From: Richard Anderson Subject:Voice Calls in Flight…
Found: 25K Delta Low-Level Domestic Awards
Delta SkyMiles might not appear to be the most valuable currency out-there, however with a little digging around you’ll find out that Delta low-level domestic 25K mileage awards do exist. Here’s some low-level awards I was able to find with decent availability. Los Angeles- Las Vegas: 25,000 SkyMiles Ft. Lauderdale- Atlanta: 25,000 SkyMiles Los Angeles-…
How To Claim 15,000 Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles To Earn Status Faster EXPIRED
This week I got my second message from Delta informing me I had the opportunity to select or gift an additional 15,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) since I spent my second $30,000 on the Delta Reserve  in a calendar year. This was my second time through the process. Instead of gifting these MQMs like I…
Free Delta Drink Certificate Update: Better Deal Is Drink Coupons From SkyBonus
Drink Coupons! The other day I contemplated about whether drink coupons or lounge passes were the better deal. While I do enjoy a cold beverage in a Sky Club like the new JFK Sky Club, I ended up deciding to use my 30,000 SkyBonus points for drink coupons. There was only one problem. The drink…
1,250 Bonus Miles From Delta–Christmas Comes Early
Getting bonus miles for doing nothing is almost like getting the upgrade at the gate. You don’t expect it, but when you get it, it’s a great surprise. The latest Delta bonus miles deposited in my account came with only the click of a button or two. The total was 1,250 redeemable miles and all…
Happy Hour from Delta’s JFK SkyClub
For tonight’s Happy Hour we are at the Delta SkyClub at the new Terminal 4 at JFK, starting off with a Gin and Tonic. The lounge here tonight isn’t too busy tonight, but I expect that to change as Christmas approaches. They are also giving out complimentary cans of Coca-Cola for part of one of…
Delta’s Summer Seasonal Service Announced
As posted on Flyertalk this morning, Delta will be adding a bunch of seasonal service from JFK this summer. The seasonal routes will include Malaga, Stockholm, Athens, Copenhagen, Rome, Istanbul, Reykjavik, Nice, Prague, Pisa, Shannon, and Venice. Here’s a run down on what to expect: – JFK-Malaga will recommence, effective June 6, 2014. The flight will initially operate…
Flash Giveaway: Club Lounge, Gogo, And Delta Drink Certs
Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. To help make some of our readers travel less stressful we are giving away a Delta Sky Club pass, Gogo Internet sessions coupons and Delta drink certificates today. Relaxing in a lounge before boarding a flight with a cocktail and surfing the web is a sure way to…
Targeted: Earn a $5 Amazon Gift Card From Delta
Delta has a targeted for SkyMiles members who are not yet signed up for their news and promotions by email, to sign-up and they will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card. This offer is valid through December 31, 2013. Amazon Gift Card From Delta To see if you’re eligble, head over to the promotional site, where you…
Enter to Win 50,000 Delta SkyMiles
Now through December 27, 2013, Delta is offering customers the chance to enter and win 50,000 Delta SkyMiles through their promotion with the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. To enter, just head over to Delta’s Facebook Page, where you can enter your name, email and SkyMiles number for a chance to win. You’re…
Major Changes to the Delta SkyMiles Program: Systemwide, Hawaii, and Transcon Upgrade Changes
As posted on this Flyertalk post there are some MAJOR changes that were just announced to the Delta SkyMiles program. Changes to Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs): We are always looking for opportunities to fine-tune the Medallion program and we’ve received a lot of valuable feedback about the SWUs component of our Medallion benefits. On March 1,…
Hurry: Tahiti Award Availability With Delta At Low Level On Air France
One of the most difficult award tickets to book just became very bookable this month. In this post, we’ll illustrate how to find Air France Business Class award availability to Tahiti and book using airline miles. I’m finding multiple days on the outbound and return where there is plenty of availability. If interested in visiting…
Last Minute MQMs With Delta–End Of Year Earning Options
The end of the year is almost here and that means a mad dash to make sure the last Medallion Qualifying Miles are earned to maintain current status or achieve the next level of status for next year. If you are looking for a few extra MQMs, you are in luck. There are a few…
Delta’s Launches 12 Days of Flying Video
Here’s a funny Delta Video created by the In-Flight Service Team called the 12 Days of Flying. It’s in the style of the 12 Days of Christmas, but makes mockery of those flying this holiday season. Here are some screenshots from the video, but definitely watch the whole video below or in the YouTube link! You…