This Delta mileage run isn’t exactly a barnburner– but I’m happy we found something for our hub-captive friends in Minneapolis!
The space formerly known as the Virgin Clubhouse in LAX’s Terminal 2 is now a Delta Sky Club. Mrs. Carley and I visited the other day and had a chance to look around.
Using Regional Upgrade Certificates (RUC) or Global Upgrade Certificates (GUC) on your Delta Air Lines flights this year? You might have to wait a while to receive MQM, MQD, MQS, and SkyMiles.
Delta SkyMiles members in Seattle can pick up over 7100 MQM in a single day — during a very affordable mileage run to Austin, Texas!
We’ve received plenty of comments, emails, Tweets, social media DMs, and homing pigeon messages since the FAA downgraded Mexico’s safety rating from Category 1 to Category 2.
Some Delta SkyMiles members rely on AeroMexico mileage runs to help them rack up MQD and MQM. And given that AeroMexico is, y’know, a Mexican airline (in a joint venture with Delta), people are understandably nervous about what this all means.
Delta SkyMiles members living in Orlando (or who can get there) can snag over 6500 MQM in a single day during a mileage run to Los Angeles.
Delta Air Lines opened a Sky Club last fall inside the new Terminal A at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Even though the lounge debuted about seven months ago, many of us are only now starting to travel again and haven’t had the opportunity to visit the club. So as far as we’re concerned, this club is new. 🙂
And Delta really did a bang-up job with the addition.
I recently visited the SLC Sky Club and am excited to share the experience with you!
Delta Air Lines is making several impressive improvements to LAX. Like, rebuilding an entire terminal and constructing a massive Sky Club.
But here’s the rub: all of this takes place at an airport that’s generally passenger un-friendly and outdated. (LAX is finally getting a people mover and less-complicated access to public rail transportation.)
And some temporary fixes are causing headaches for some Delta passengers.
So if you plan to visit LAX and fly Delta, here are a few things you should know.
During my quick day trip between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City last week, I tried one of Delta Air Lines’ new adult beverage offerings: a pre-mixed Old Fashioned served in a can.
Delta reduced its thresholds for earning elite status for the rest of 2021. Premium cabin fares receive 75% fare class bonuses on MQM, MQD, and MQS. Meanwhile, Main Cabin and Basic Economy earn 50% bonuses. Pay with Miles tickets are included.
Heck, even traditional award tickets can earn points/miles/segments toward Delta elite status this year!
Several cards offer incentives to use their travel booking services to purchase trips and redeem points to offset some or all of your purchase prices. (Think American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Those trips are considered paid, cash fares because Amex, Chase, or whoever cuts a check to the travel provider. So using Delta as an example, you’d earn MQD, MQS, MQM, and redeemable SkyMiles.
Given that some card programs make points more valuable when you redeem them through their programs, those cards can help you save money during your Delta status chase (no credit card pun intended) this year.
Let’s take a closer look using a few examples.
Delta is apparently opening a temporary Sky Club inside Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 2 as part of the airline’s Sky Way project.
Cinco de Mayo is around the corner and Delta Air Lines just introduced a pair of canned cocktails to its onboard menu — so I figured now is a great time to review Delta’s new margarita-in-a-can!
Nearly all of the co-branded Delta American Express cards offer various travel benefits. One of them is “Priority Boarding.”
The perk can be quite valuable to some people for those with elite status. It’s even more beneficial for folks without elite status and who fly on Basic Economy tickets.
Some folks think “Priority Boarding” means “Sky Priority” (it doesn’t).
So let’s examine the benefit in a little more detail — especially because of the Delta Amex welcome offers expiring soon.
The Companion Certificate benefit that comes with four Delta Amex cards is an excellent way to save money on trips you take with someone.
But I know plenty of people whose Companion Certificates go unused every year. Maybe they’re too busy to use the certs, don’t have a large circle of family or friends with whom they can travel, or they just plain ole forget.
However, there are few ways that may help you — and others — use a Companion Certificate.
MQM bonuses earned through credit card spend are a big perk of four Delta American Express cards.
Considering all Delta Platinum and Reserve members are eligible for 25% bonuses during 2021, now is a good time to revisit some MQM FAQ.
