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Miles and Points 101

Delta SkyMiles Program

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The video walks viewers through how to search for award flights using Delta SkyMiles to book trips with points.

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Key steps covered:

  1. Create a free Delta SkyMiles account (recommended before transferring points to avoid delays).
  2. Running a search on Delta.com:
    • You don’t need to be logged in to search, but logging in may show perks (status/card benefits).
    • Enter your departure and destination cities.
    • Search one-way trips for best clarity and flexibility.
    • Start with one passenger, then adjust if needed.
  3. Critical step: check the box “Shop with miles.”
  4. Use Delta’s helpful advanced filters:
    • Flexible dates view shows a calendar displaying the lowest redemption rates across dates.
    • Include nearby airports shows prices from alternative airports (helpful for positioning).
    • Option to choose preferred cabin class, though Delta will show all cabin options by default.
  5. After running the search, review flight options and, if needed, modify filters to explore flexible dates or nearby airports to find better deals.
  6. Even when using tools like Daily Drop Pro to search award pricing (which already includes Delta results), it's important to know how to check the results directly on Delta’s site, since that’s where you'll ultimately transfer and redeem points.