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All good things come to those who wait.
With airfares expected to skyrocket this year, one enterprising Delta passenger was able to earn $315 in free SkyMiles using the following method: Waiting for his luggage. He detailed the unconventional cash-saving shortcut in an Instagram post that has taken off online.
“This is nothing special to me, it’s an absolute bonus,” Mika Meyer told Business Insider about this ingenious money-saving hack.
The savvy travel writer, who frequently posts flight tips to his more than 67,000 Instagram followers, just took advantage of Delta’s 20-minute baggage guarantee. This unique policy guarantees that a traveler will receive her 2,500 SkyMiles if he has to wait more than 20 minutes to receive his luggage after the plane arrives at the gate.
By using this program, Meyer was able to earn over $22,500 in free Sky Miles. That’s the equivalent of $315, enough for a round-trip ticket to the United States.
According to an Instagram tutorial, travelers can follow suit and find out exactly when their flight will land by simply viewing their “flight status” on Delta’s app or website after their plane has landed.
“From then on, if it takes more than 21 minutes to check your bag (which you can watch in person, or sit in the lounge with a drink and wait for the notification on your phone app), check the Baggage Check button in the Delta app or website. and travel prices. ” explains Meyer.
Then scroll down to “20 Minute Bag Guarantee” and fill out a short survey, he explains.and Completion, you’ve earned 2,500 SkyMiles. According to Meyer’s calculations, he said the total would be $315, based on a valuation of 1.4 cents per SkyMile.
“It’s especially useful during busy holiday travels when there’s a good chance your luggage will be delayed,” wrote Meyer, who went from dreading baggage delays to expecting them.
Travelers should note that this hack only applies to Delta domestic flights in the 50 U.S. locations and Puerto Rico.
Needless to say, this seeming loophole caused a stir on Instagram, with many viewers wishing their favorite airlines offered similar air perks.
Alaska Airlines also has a baggage delay agreement that allows travelers to choose between a $25 discount on a future flight or 2,500 bonus miles if their baggage is delayed for more than 20 minutes from the plane’s arrival. There was also an opinion.
The catch is that passengers must redeem their codes and miles directly within two hours of touchdown.
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