SkyMiles Integration Changes – I Think These Are Good

Discovered the first details on these changes on FlyerTalk.  Delta and Northwest Platinum elites will be able to use their systemwide upgrades on Delta and Northwest flights starting this month.  But the most interesting (to me) of the upcoming changes detailed on delta.com is the waiver of award redemption fees for flights booked less than 21 days in advance for Platinum Delta SkyMiles and Delta Reserve cardholders.  There are some other benefits rolling out this month, all of which are detailed here (April 2009).

These are positive changes for eligible SkyMiles members.  I am especially pleased to see a way around those rediculous “late booking” award fees.