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I recently picked up the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, and while I don’t typically love spending on airline and hotel co-branded cards ( I would rather spend with my FLEXIBLE REWARDS cards), this one made strategic sense for me this year. Here’s why I got it, how I
Even after yesterday’s changes, it still looks like Rob will just have Platinum Delta Medallion Status in 2024 and not beyond that. ???? NO CHANGE-The program is still nixing the MQMs and the MQD waiver, the way that I have gotten status in the past while being able to supplement
Below, I will try to simplify the unfortunate (and confusing) Delta news released late last week. It affects those of us with Delta status and those of us who use an Amex Card to access the Delta Lounges. If neither of these cases apply to you, you probably do not
As a member of the Delta SkyMiles program, you can EARN Delta miles. You can then USE these miles for free travel. As a member of the program, you also have the opportunity to gain Delta SkyMiles Medallion Status by frequently flying Delta, or
When you join Delta SkyMiles, you are a SkyMiles member. Additionally, the Delta SkyMiles Medallion Program offers Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Status. You can reach Medallion Status through your annual spending (MQDs or Medallion Qualifying Dollars) in a given year for the following year. The requirements are as follows: SILVER-
Now that you know how to achieve Delta SkyMiles Medallion Status, what do you get with this status? Here are just some of the Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Membership Benefits. To see the complete details of all of the benefits of each level, you can click here. Complimentary upgrades-depending
Recall that transferring Delta SkyMiles to another comes with a price of $0.01 per mile. So transferring 1,000 miles will cost you $10. You must transfer a minimum of 1,000 SkyMiles and can only transfer a maximum of 30,000 SkyMiles per transaction. Up to four recipients may be included in
Below, I outline the main ways in which to earn and accumulate Delta SkyMiles. 1. Fly Delta or Delta Partner You can earn SkyMiles with flights you take based on ticket price (base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees) for Delta-marketed or Delta-ticketed flights, instead of distance flown.
The Delta SkyMiles Program Rules do not exactly specify what happens upon death of a member. The rules do however state that “miles are not the property of any member. Except as specifically authorized or otherwise in writing by an officer of Delta, miles may not be transferred under any
Transferring Delta SkyMiles to another comes with a price of $0.01 per mile. So transferring 1,000 miles will cost you $10. You must transfer a minimum of 1,000 SkyMiles and can only transfer a maximum of 30,000 SkyMiles per transaction. Up to four recipients may be included in a single transaction.
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