Delta Air Lines has launched another Award Flash Sale, this time for travel to Asia-Pacific. The sale is available for bookings through February 27, 2025.
The sale this time pushes Taipei, various cities in Australia, Auckland, and Papeete, and Delta credit card cardholders can get an additional 15% off.
You can access this sale on Delta’s website here.
Pricing Examples:
Ex-LAX
Ex-NYC
Ex-ATL
Ex-SFO
Ex-SEA
Conclusion
I don’t mind taking short-haul flights in economy, but some of these, especially to Australia and New Zealand, are long and truly painful in any cabin other than business or first.
Perhaps, however, you may find these savings significant enough for taking such a long journey in economy.
Terms and Conditions of this award sale:
Additional fees/restrictions/baggage charge may apply. Fares shown are round-trip.
Restrictions: Advertised fares are based on real-time itinerary pricing available at delta.com. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time prior to completion of ticketing. Device and email privacy settings for some operating systems may prevent the display of real-time pricing; for users who have not updated their settings to permit real-time pricing, prices may not be updated at time of email open.
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection® carriers: Endeavor Air, Inc., Republic Airways, and SkyWest; Delta Shuttle® carrier: Republic Airways; SkyTeam partners: Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, ITA Airways, Airlinair, Air One, Air One City Liner, BritAir, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CSA Czech Airlines, KLM, and Korean Airlines; or Delta codeshare partners: Aerolitoral dba Aeromexico Connect, CAI Second, Aeromar, Brit Air dba Air France, City Jet dba Air France, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air Industries dba Horizon, KLM CityHopper, LATAM Airlines, Olympic Air, Privilege Style, Regional CAE dba Air France, Shanghai Airlines, SwiftAir, Virgin Atlantic International, VLM Airlines, and WestJet.
Maximum Stay: 1 year
Award Travel: Award Travel is subject to government-imposed taxes and fees and carrier-imposed charges, which are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Taxes/fees/carrier-imposed charges depend upon the itinerary, and will be up to $325 for Main Cabin travel to the United States and Europe. Award Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets
Basic Economy: The prices shown are as per passenger. Tickets are nonrefundable unless otherwise stated. Some of the prices listed may be Basic Economy fares; these fares do not include a seat assignment until after check-in, are nonrefundable, and have additional restrictions. Price is for the selected product or better. To review all the Basic Economy product details and restrictions, see Basic Economy rules.
Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are nonrefundable except in accordance with Delta’s cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. For Award tickets, changes to origin, destination, routing, date and time are permitted except for Basic Economy tickets, and the mileage difference (and any applicable taxes) for the new Award ticket will apply. Members may change or cancel Award tickets without a redeposit or change fee for travel originating from North America to anywhere in the world (including flights operated by joint venture and codeshare partners), excluding Basic Economy fares. No longer will changes and cancellations made within 72 hours of departure result in loss of miles. Mileage difference, taxes and fees apply for any changes. Changes to Pay with Miles tickets are determined by the fare rules of the ticket purchased.
Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States (including Puerto Rico), $35 USD fee for 1 checked bag and $45 USD fee for second checked bag. For travel between the United States and Canada, $35 USD fee for 1 checked bag and $45 USD fee for second checked bag. For travel between the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Central America (excluding El Salvador and Panama), Caribbean, Guyana or Bermuda, $35 USD fee for 1 checked bag and $45 USD fee for second checked bag. For travel between the United States and Mexico, $30 USD fee for 1 checked bag and $55 USD fee for second checked bag. For travel between the United States and El Salvador or Ecuador, $35 USD fee for 1 checked bag (Basic Economy only) and $45 USD fee for second checked bag. For travel between the United States and Panama, $35 USD fee for 1 checked bag (Basic Economy only), and $45 USD fee for second checked bag. For travel between the United States and South America (excluding Guyana & Ecuador), no fee for first checked bag and $60 for second checked bag. For travel between United States and Europe, $100 USD or 85 EUR1 fee for second checked bag. For travel between United States and Africa, the Middle East, and India, no fee for first checked bag and $100 fee for second checked bag (Basic Economy Only). Allowances subject to size/weight limits. For travel between United States and Asia (excluding Australia, New Zealand, China, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea), no fee for first checked bag and $100 USD fee for second checked bag (Basic Economy only). For travel between United States and Australia, New Zealand, China, Fiji, or Papua New Guinea, no fee for first checked bag and $100 USD fee for second checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or see Excess Baggage for details.
1EUR amounts will be charged when exiting Europe, respectively.
SkyMiles: All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules. Prices and rules are subject to change without notice. Delta, SkyMiles , and the Delta logo are registered service marks of Delta Air Lines , Inc. Delta is not responsible for goods or services offered by any companies participating in miles promotions. Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. See individual offers for details. Partners subject to change. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply.
1 – TakeOff 15
Eligibility:
Basic Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve American Express Card Members, as well as Basic Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve Business American Express Card Members (each, an “Eligible Card”), can get at least a fifteen percent (15%) discount off the mileage portion of an Award Ticket (the “TakeOff 15” benefit). Additional Card Members are not eligible.
Available only if entire itinerary is on Delta and Delta Connection® carrier-operated and ticketed flights booked at delta.com or the FlyDelta app. Not available on flights operated by other carriers. Not available for Pay with Miles, Miles + Cash, seat upgrades purchased after the initial flight booking, or other Delta products or services. Discount only applies to the mileage portion of the Award Ticket fare and does not apply to applicable taxes and fees which must be paid using the Eligible Card. Card Member must be logged-in to a SkyMiles account linked to an Eligible Card to receive the TakeOff 15 benefit discount. Mileage discount will be greater than or equal to 15% of the overall miles portion for the Award Ticket. An Award Ticket is a ticket issued by Delta pursuant to the SkyMiles Program Rules, by which SkyMiles members may redeem miles and pay applicable government-imposed taxes and fees in exchange for air transportation. All Award Ticket rules apply, as set forth on delta.com and in the specific terms incorporated into your Award Ticket. Award Travel is defined as travel using an Award Ticket. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets.
SkyMiles account balance must have sufficient miles for the entire Award Ticket(s) being purchased. TakeOff 15 benefit is not combinable with certificates, Delta eCredits, Delta Gift Cards, vouchers, or with any other discounts or promotional offers.
Award Ticket Taxes/Fees:
Award Ticket taxes and fees include only U.S. excise and departure/arrival taxes, airport charges, segment fees, the September 11th Security Fee, and international taxes and fees normally included in the Award Ticket.
Award Ticket Cancellations and Changes:
In the event of a voluntary cancellation of the Award Ticket to which the TakeOff 15 benefit was applied, redeemed miles will be redeposited into the Card Member’s SkyMiles account, except for Basic Economy tickets. Current Award Ticket redeposit fees apply. Basic Economy cancellations will result in cancellation charge assessed in miles, as outlined in fare rules. Remaining miles after deduction of the cancellation charge will be redeposited to Card Member’s SkyMiles account. There is no discount applicable to the cancellation charge.
If changing an Award Ticket after ticketing, discount is applied to the new Award Ticket (if eligible), and the difference in miles will be deducted from the Card Member’s SkyMiles account (if the new Award Ticket mileage amount is higher) or redeposited into the Card Member’s SkyMiles account (if the new Award Ticket mileage amount is lower). Basic Economy tickets are not eligible for voluntary changes. SkyMiles Member must be an active Basic Delta SkyMiles, Gold, Platinum or Reserve American Express Card Member or Basic Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum or Reserve Business American Express Card Member at time that the Award Ticket is changed to be eligible for the TakeOff 15 benefit on the changed Award Ticket.
