Delta Devalues SkyMiles Partner Awards

Delta is the latest airline to devalue partner awards (United recently devalued partner awards again). As first noticed by Thrifty Traveler partner awards have increased by as much as 40%. Some sample increases:

• Economy awards from the U.S. to Europe on Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. Previously 25,000 miles each way, now 35,000 miles.
• Business awards from the U.S. to Europe on Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. Previously 75,000 miles, now 90,000 miles each way.