Summary Delta's SkyMiles program allows for redeeming miles for premium cabin seats. The miles needed vary based on demand and route, reaching hundreds of thousands for premium long-haul seats. SkyMiles can also be used for charges like seat selection and upgrades if you are not planning to travel soon.
Delta Air Lines , an Atlanta-based legacy carrier, maintains an outstanding reputation for offering premium products and services, ranging from its comfortable domestic first-class products to fully enclosed suites onboard its long-haul aircraft in its Delta One cabin. As legacy airlines like Delta tend to derive the vast majority of profits from their services in premium cabins, purchasing premium cabin tickets outright is undeniably expensive and difficult to justify. However, for those looking to fly these incredible products without breaking the bank, the Delta SkyMiles program provides members with the valuable opportunity to redeem miles for award travel, which will frequently offer a much better rate for those looking to fly in premium cabins.
We are not going to be discussing using miles to upgrade from a ticket purchased for one class of service to another one, but rather how many SkyMiles it would cost to book premium travel outright. For starters, it is essential to note that SkyMiles booking prices across all routes and cabins vary wildly, as there are no longer strict award thresholds for routes between different markets. As a result, the amount of miles needed to.