Delta
General Rules
- Can you do a one-way ticket? Effective, January 1, 2015, yes.
- Can you do a stopover on round-trip ticket? Yes.
- Is a stopover allowed anywhere en route? On international flights, yes.
- Is an open-jaw routing allowed? Yes.
- Is a double-open jaw allowed? No.
- Is a stopover and open-jaw allowed? Yes.
- Can flights be changed after start of itinerary? Yes.
- Are fuel surcharges imposed? Yes, except select routes to Asia, Europe Latin America and Australia.
- Award holds? No.
- Is there a phone booking fee? Yes, $25 per ticket.
Routing Rules
- Maximum Permitted Milage is enforced, and there is no overages allowed.
- Mixed cabin awards are not allowed. The same cabin must be used.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- An excellent route network, both domestic and abroad.
- One of the best values to Australia, with the most availability.
Cons
You can’t redeem miles for First Class; only Business Class.
Their award chart is traditionally very high, and subject to major devaluations.
Phone Number
1-800-323-2323 (Hours: 24/7, 365)
Transfer Partners
SPG 1:1, American Express Membership Rewards 1:1 (up to 250,000 points transferable)