I read through the updated rules of the forum and didn't see anything that specifically prohibited this, so here goes:
Delta just announced today that they're going to devalue their already shitty Skymiles program by increasing the prices on their mileage redemption up to 25% on certain routes as well as getting rid of free 3 day holds on awards in September. To me, this is the last straw as Skypesos just keep getting more and more devalued.
I currently already have several international trips already booked in the next six months and I'm looking to have a mutually beneficial transaction with someone. So here's my offer: I'll book you a business class ticket to anywhere in the Americas, Europe or Asia where Delta and its Skyteam partners fly for the cash equivalent of a coach ticket plus any additional fuel surcharges that are included in the itinerary. So for example, you can get a $4500 business class ticket on Korean Air for the $1200 coach price and whatever taxes + fuel surcharges they levy on the award. It differs with every itinerary, so it can be anywhere from $2.50 to $400 depending on location and number of segments.
For those that are unfamiliar with miles redemptions, Delta is a charter member of Skyteam. They partner up with 18 other airlines around the world and you can essentially use Delta miles to fly anywhere their partners go. Here's the website: http://www.skyteam.com/
Requirements:
1. Flexibility: Delta award availability is noted for being the worst in the industry and we will have to work to find a routing that not only works for you, but also with Delta's availability.
2. Trip has to all take place before June 1, 2014, which is the deadline for the old mileage rates before they're increased.
3. Not a strict requirement, but you're probably going to have to live at or be able to have ground transportation to a Delta hub (i.e. ATL, JFK, LAX). Domestic positioning flights are included in these award redemptions, but most of the time, availability is harder to find than the international segments. I'd prefer to work with those that are US based, but if you're international, same thing goes for living at a Skyteam partner hub.
Suggestions:
1. Fly to Asia: Asian airlines tend to offer the best service and amenities and Korean Air and China Southern have great lie-flat business class flying out of LAX and JFK. Seoul and Guangzhou are great hubs to travel from as well and the taxes and fuel surcharges tend to be lower than those going to and from Europe.
2. Don't use this for US domestic flights: Honestly, this is probably one of the worse redemptions you can use miles for, and the availability of domestic flights is usually worse than international flights.
3. I'd really love to help out the senior members that travel a lot, sort of as a sign of respect for all the info they put out. I'm specifically thinking of scotian, Fisto, AliBlahblah, HencredibleCasanova, etc... which isn't to say I won't work with anyone else, but it's nice to work with great contributors.
I used to fly coach all the time and it was a really eye opening experience going on my first premium cabin to Seoul eight years ago. Business class is usually around 3x the cost of coach so if you have good flexibility on dates and a desire to travel, I'd encourage you to get a 66% discount on these flights and help me burn my Skypesos.
PM me if you're interested. I will go in order of responders and award availability. Once I have 10 (if I even get that many responders) I'll note that in this thread and close it to future offers. Thanks, guys.
Delta just announced today that they're going to devalue their already shitty Skymiles program by increasing the prices on their mileage redemption up to 25% on certain routes as well as getting rid of free 3 day holds on awards in September. To me, this is the last straw as Skypesos just keep getting more and more devalued.
I currently already have several international trips already booked in the next six months and I'm looking to have a mutually beneficial transaction with someone. So here's my offer: I'll book you a business class ticket to anywhere in the Americas, Europe or Asia where Delta and its Skyteam partners fly for the cash equivalent of a coach ticket plus any additional fuel surcharges that are included in the itinerary. So for example, you can get a $4500 business class ticket on Korean Air for the $1200 coach price and whatever taxes + fuel surcharges they levy on the award. It differs with every itinerary, so it can be anywhere from $2.50 to $400 depending on location and number of segments.
For those that are unfamiliar with miles redemptions, Delta is a charter member of Skyteam. They partner up with 18 other airlines around the world and you can essentially use Delta miles to fly anywhere their partners go. Here's the website: http://www.skyteam.com/
Requirements:
1. Flexibility: Delta award availability is noted for being the worst in the industry and we will have to work to find a routing that not only works for you, but also with Delta's availability.
2. Trip has to all take place before June 1, 2014, which is the deadline for the old mileage rates before they're increased.
3. Not a strict requirement, but you're probably going to have to live at or be able to have ground transportation to a Delta hub (i.e. ATL, JFK, LAX). Domestic positioning flights are included in these award redemptions, but most of the time, availability is harder to find than the international segments. I'd prefer to work with those that are US based, but if you're international, same thing goes for living at a Skyteam partner hub.
Suggestions:
1. Fly to Asia: Asian airlines tend to offer the best service and amenities and Korean Air and China Southern have great lie-flat business class flying out of LAX and JFK. Seoul and Guangzhou are great hubs to travel from as well and the taxes and fuel surcharges tend to be lower than those going to and from Europe.
2. Don't use this for US domestic flights: Honestly, this is probably one of the worse redemptions you can use miles for, and the availability of domestic flights is usually worse than international flights.
3. I'd really love to help out the senior members that travel a lot, sort of as a sign of respect for all the info they put out. I'm specifically thinking of scotian, Fisto, AliBlahblah, HencredibleCasanova, etc... which isn't to say I won't work with anyone else, but it's nice to work with great contributors.
I used to fly coach all the time and it was a really eye opening experience going on my first premium cabin to Seoul eight years ago. Business class is usually around 3x the cost of coach so if you have good flexibility on dates and a desire to travel, I'd encourage you to get a 66% discount on these flights and help me burn my Skypesos.
PM me if you're interested. I will go in order of responders and award availability. Once I have 10 (if I even get that many responders) I'll note that in this thread and close it to future offers. Thanks, guys.
