What was once a world class airlines continues its descent into something that is starting to resemble USAirways.
Yesterday, Delta announced that they were doubling the fee to check a second bag from $25 to $50. In some circumstances, I imagine that it will now cost as much to check a second bag as the airfare did. (Thanks to Jackie for the e-mail!)
Then today, Delta announced that they were retooling their SkyMiles reward structure. Their official announcement says:
Tiers will start at 25,000, 40,000 and 60,000 miles round-trip rather than the two current Award levels starting at 25,000 and 50,000 miles for travel within continental United States, Alaska and Canada. Customers will have access to multiple Award Travel options including last- seat Award availability again and continue to be able to combine Economy, First and Business cabins, and dates at various mileage levels.Â
Translated, the announcement effectively says they’re increasing the minimum number of miles for a free ticket from 25,000 to 40,000. Sure, they’re might be a few 25,000 mile seats available on a few flights, but they’ll be very few and very far between.
Sad to see such a respected airline pervert themselves into what they’re turning into.
