Airline Award Pricing Dilemmas

In this episode, Greg and Nick will look at 4 ways to access Delta Sky Clubs, they'll reveal a hot reader tip for a free stay in Atlantis in the Bahamas, and they'll discuss the Air France / KLM Flying Blue devaluation. Check out the full episode below.

(01:28) - It seems like a lot of people are running into issues lately with using the $200 platinum credit for Fine Hotels and Resorts. 

(07:03) - United TravelBank glitch (now resolved) [Reported on Reddit]

(09:50) - Air France KLM Flying Blue award prices increase by 15-25% to/from Europe

Read more about this price change here.

(18:02) - It's not too late to book Atlantis even if your Caesars Diamond status is about to go away.

(20:28) - Sky Clubs vs other airport clubs

Read more about how to get into Delta Sky Club Lounges here.

(23:01) - Overall Requirements

(24:12) - #1 Premium Credit Cards

(24:27) - Amex Platinum (not to be confused with Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum)

Learn more about the Amex Platinum card here.

(31:31) - Delta Reserve consumer or business

Learn more about the Delta Reserve card here.

See: How to get Delta Sky Club access for you and your family here.

(39:58) - #2 Fly Delta One; or any Sky Team airline in business or first class

(42:56) - #3 Elite Status Check out our blog post: Shortcuts to Delta elite status here: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-elite-shortcuts/

Or check out our episode "Easy path to Delta Elite status in 2024 Ep281" here: https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-delta-elite-status-in-2024-frequent-miler-on-the-air-ep281-11-15-24/

(45:51) - #4 Sky Club Membership

Learn more about Delta Choice Benefits here: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-choice-benefits/

(55:16) - Many times when I'm booking stays, there's only availability for standard rooms. How do approach getting an upgrade if there's no availability?