SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air
Lines (NYSE: DAL) will continue its commitment of investment and
growth in the Pacific Northwest following a decision by Delta and
Alaska Airlines to end their partnership. The decision is a
positive milestone for both airlines as Alaska focuses on its merger integration with
Virgin America and Delta focuses on creating more customer choice
at its Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hub, where it now
operates more than 150 peak-day flights to more than 40
destinations.
Effective May 1, 2017, Delta and
Alaska will no longer have a
codeshare agreement, and sales of flights under DL- and AS-coded
flight numbers flown on Alaska and
Delta aircraft respectively will cease. Additionally, customers of
each airline will no longer be able to earn and redeem Delta miles
or Mileage Plan miles on flights operated by the other carrier. The
carriers will retain an interline agreement, allowing them to
continue offering customers ticketing and baggage connectivity.
Delta and Alaska today codeshare
on only a small number of flights as Delta's growth in Seattle has reduced the need for codeshare
flying.
Seattle businesses have global
travel needs, and Delta customers in Seattle retain a robust selection of flights
following the end of the partnership. Delta has built a strong hub
at Sea-Tac, having more than tripled flights and destinations since
2013, and has become a reliable and collaborative travel partner,
offering unmatched products and services and a team of 3,200 local
employees to support Seattleites' travel needs.
"We view Seattle and the
Pacific Northwest as one of the most important markets in the
country, with strong economic growth, cultural diversity and some
of the world's most innovative brands and minds," said Mike Medeiros, Delta's Vice President –
Seattle. "As a result, we have
invested heavily in our product, services, facilities and the
community. Our focus now is earning the long-term trust of Pacific
Northwest customers by demonstrating the value of partnering with a
global airline and the benefits of being a Delta SkyMiles
Member."
Mileage Earning and Redemption
Delta SkyMiles Members will be able to earn and redeem miles on
flights operated by Alaska Airlines through April 30, 2017. SkyMiles Medallion Members will
continue to receive their benefits when flying with Alaska Airlines
through April 30, 2017.
Beginning May 1, 2017, SkyMiles
Members will not be able to earn and redeem miles on flights
operated by Alaska Airlines unless a ticket was purchased before
Dec. 19, 2016. Medallion Benefits
will not be available on flights operated by Alaska Airlines.
Delta SkyMiles Members enjoy the following benefits:
- Miles that never expire.
- Miles can be redeemed for Award Travel to more than 1,000
destinations.
- One-Way Award Tickets start at just 10,000 miles plus taxes and
fees (on select flights within the US 48 and Alaska).
- Earn miles when you fly with any of our 25 partner airlines
including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Air France, KLM and
Aeromexico.
- All Medallion Tiers are eligible to receive Unlimited
Complimentary Upgrades into First Class and Delta Comfort+ on paid
and Award Tickets.
- Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members are offered exclusive
Choice Benefits which enables Members to customize their benefits
by what matters most, including upgrade certificates, gifting
Medallion Status, and more.
All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership,
miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits.
To review the rules, see Membership Guide & Program Rules
at http://www.delta.com/memberguide.
To learn more, customers can visit Delta.com/skymilesinseattle
or call 800-323-2323.
Booking/Ticketing
Date
|
Travel
Date
|
Earn
miles
|
Redeem
miles
|
Before
12/19/2016
|
12/19/2016 –
12/17/17
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
12/19/2016 -
4/30/2017
|
12/19/2016 -
4/30/17
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
12/19/2016 -
4/30/2017
|
5/1/2017 and
beyond
|
No
|
Yes
|
5/1/2017 and
beyond
|
5/1/2017 and
beyond
|
No
|
No
|
Unmatched Products and Services in Seattle
Delta is the largest global carrier at Sea-Tac with more than
150 peak-day departures to more than 40 destinations. Some flights
may be operated by Delta Connection carriers Compass Airlines and
SkyWest Airlines. The airline offers products and services
unmatched by any carrier:
- All-jet flights and a seamless, true international network that
doesn't require a change of airlines. With 9 peak-day flights
serving eight long-haul international destinations, including
Amsterdam, Beijing, Hong
Kong, London, Paris,
Seoul–Incheon, Shanghai and
Tokyo–Narita, Delta people serve Seattleites at Sea-Tac and around
the world.
- Delta One/First Class and Comfort+ seating on all flights from
Sea-Tac for customers who want extra legroom, priority boarding,
dedicated overhead bin space and complimentary beer, wine and
spirits.
- Delta Shuttle service from Sea-Tac to Los Angeles and San
Francisco, offering customers dedicated check-in counters,
gates located near security, complimentary meals in First Class,
Luvo snack boxes in Comfort+, onboard snacks provided by Nourish
Snacks in main cabin and in-flight beer, wine, spirits (21+, please
drink responsibly) and other beverages in all classes of service,
including Lagunitas Brewing Company and Fremont Brewing Company
craft beer and Starbucks coffee.
- Free in-flight entertainment in all cabins of service out of
Seattle through Delta Studio,
Delta's industry-leading suite of onboard entertainment. Delta
operates the world's largest in-flight entertainment-equipped
fleet, with more than 1,000 aircraft offering Delta Studio via
streaming through laptops, mobile devices and tablets, in addition
to nearly 400 aircraft equipped with seat-back entertainment
systems.
- Wi-Fi availability on all long-haul international and all
domestic flights operating in the contiguous U.S. out of
Seattle.
- A new, 21,000 sq. ft. Delta Sky Club conveniently located
between concourses A and B, featuring contemporary furniture with
power outlets near every seat, warm wood finishes reminiscent of
the Pacific Northwest, rotating art curated from local galleries, a
unique spa space to rejuvenate or relax, personalized flight
assistance, a complimentary menu featuring chef-driven selections
highlighting local flavors along with a complimentary local IPA
craft beer, Starbucks coffee and local wines by the glass curated
by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.
- A second, recently renovated Delta Sky Club for travelers
leaving from the South Satellite.
- Fresh, seasonal meals crafted with ingredients from local
purveyors at Pike Place Market for First Class customers on select
flights from Seattle.
Delta in Seattle
Delta people are active members of the community, giving their
time and resources to more than 100 organizations close to the
hearts of Seattleites, including Habitat for Humanity – Seattle
King County, Boys & Girls Club of King County, PATH, KaBOOM!, Seattle Pride and
End AIDS Walk Seattle, among others. In 2016, Delta paid out more
than $53 million in profit sharing to
its Seattle employees and
committed to contributing 1 percent of its net income from the
previous year to key charitable organizations, including
organizations in Seattle. Delta is
one of the world's largest operators of Boeing aircraft, with more
than 700 Boeing jets flying around the globe each day. The airline
has hired more than 1,000 employees since 2013, and its expansion
at Sea-Tac is estimated to contribute $571
million annually in total economic output.
Delta Air Lines serves nearly 180 million customers each year.
In 2016, Delta was named to Fortune's top 50 Most Admired Companies
in addition to being named the most admired airline for the fifth
time in six years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the
Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented six
consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta
and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 323 destinations
in 57 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 80,000
employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800
aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam global
alliance and participates in the industry's leading
transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia
as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its
worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than
15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including
Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St.
Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de
Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has
invested billions of dollars in airport facilities, global products
and services, and technology to enhance the customer experience in
the air and on the ground. Additional information is available on
the Delta News Hub, as well as delta.com, Twitter @DeltaNewsHub,
Google.com/+Delta, and Facebook.com/delta.
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