Delta SkyMiles Quietly Raises Domestic First Class Award Pricing
Spot checks across 40 routes show domestic first class awards up an average of 18% week over week.
By CheckedInDaily
Delta does not publish an award chart, which makes changes hard to spot. Our sampling of 40 domestic routes shows a clear increase in first class pricing over the past week.
What we measured
Median one-way first class pricing rose from 29,000 to 34,500 miles on transcontinental routes. Main cabin pricing was essentially flat.
Takeaway
If you hold SkyMiles primarily for domestic upgrades-by-award, your balance just lost value. Consider whether a transferable currency serves you better.