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Delta updates its 2015 SkyMiles program
Airline to offer one-way awards beginning as low as 10,000 miles (plus taxes and fees)
Delta Air Lines is updating the SkyMiles program with several changes to improve the program as members earn status and redeem miles for award tickets. Beginning today, SkyMiles members will have access to a number of program improvements, including lower one-way awards and improved tools for Delta customers to book award travel.
“We continue to adjust the SkyMiles program to give members more value and options, including making it easier to redeem more award travel at lower prices,” said Karen Zachary, managing director, SkyMiles. “Delta is committed to providing industry-leading operational performance and on-board product and services, while remaining innovative in meeting our customers’ needs.”
Details of the changes to Delta’s SkyMiles program include:
– New one-way award tickets beginning as low as 10,000 miles plus taxes and fees, available through Dec. 31, 2015, for travel in select U.S., Mexican, and Caribbean markets. Customers can now fly to several popular award destinations with a 21-day minimum advance purchase.
– Improved award redemption by expanding the number of airline partners that SkyMiles members can select to redeem for award travel on delta.com. Delta recently updated the Fly Delta app to give customers the ability to book award travel from mobile devices. Since January, Delta has offered customers the ability to book SkyMiles award travel through the Fly Delta app.
Additionally, this month, Delta launched refreshed cabin experiences with its Delta One, First Class, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin products. As part of these changes, SkyMiles Diamond Medallion members are now among the first to board the aircraft along with Delta One/First Class customers. Diamond and Platinum Medallion members also enjoy complimentary upgrade eligibility to First Class as well as complimentary access to Delta Comfort+ seats at the time of booking. Gold and Silver Medallion members continue to enjoy complimentary upgrade eligibility to First Class and will now enjoy complimentary access to Delta Comfort+ seats starting 72 hours and 24 hours prior to departure. (Delta)
