Are you stuck paying way too much when it comes to redeeming your SkyMiles? Is your loyalty to Delta costing you more than it's worth?
Let us help.
Finding points deals you can actually book with your SkyMiles and credit card points is what we do here at Thrifty Traveler – and especially for our Thrifty Traveler Premium members. So we broke down the best ways to redeem your SkyMiles, how to earn the benefits of status without being blindly loyal to (and overpaying to fly) Delta, and other ways for you to save more on your next trip.
In this video, we cover:
- What if Loyalty to Delta is Costing You More than You Think?
- When You Should Use Your SkyMiles
- Changes In Loyalty
- When is Chasing Status Worth It?
- Credit Cards are More Valuable than Status in 2026
- Transferable Points & Partner Airlines Can Help You Save BIG
Other Helpful Resources
Still looking for more examples of how to actually save more on your next trip? We've got you!
- Save Your SkyMiles with This Workaround
- Delta Never Advertises its Best Deals
- On the Podcast: Why These Bros Ain't Loyal
- On the Podcast: Why Delta SkyMiles Aren't As Bad (Or As Good) As You Think
- 9 Great Ways to Book Business Class to Europe for Fewer Points
- 10 of the Best Award Search Tools to Find Award Availability