Delta Has Hundreds of Discounted SkyMiles Deals

• Airfares recently dropped 5.3 percent, as stated in a new government report. 
• Delta Air Lines is selling discounted award tickets from 8,000 miles. 

There’s good news for anyone planning summer vacations, as airfares continue to drop in price. The latest U.S. government consumer price index report reveals that airfares dropped 5.3 percent in March, which continued the declining trend from February, when airfares were 4 percent lower.

For travelers planning a spring break getaway, special trip for Mother’s Day, or a summer vacation, there are now plenty of deals and discounts available to help make the trip more affordable. 

For example, Delta Air Lines maintains a page of award deals, where travelers can choose their home airport and then see the discounted fares available to them. The airline also takes it a step further by offering passengers the choice of interests to filter potential destinations, such as beach vacations, food, outdoor, and ski. 

From Delta’s main hub in Atlanta (ATL), travelers can fly to Tampa, Florida (TPA) as low as 9,000 miles one-way or 14,000 miles round-trip, plus $12 in taxes, between May 3 and May 16. Also from Atlanta, Delta has discounted one-way tickets for under 14,000 miles to Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Nashville, and New York. 

In Seattle (SEA), Delta is offering one-way fares to San Francisco (SFO) from 8,000 Miles and deals under 11,000 miles to Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose, California. 

For those loyal to United Airlines, the Chicago-based carrier has deals running on its website as well.

With the recent plunge in airfare prices, travelers who previously booked a vacation with any airline may be able to get a refund or price adjustment. Airlines will often provide a difference in fare or a refund from the higher price paid on refundable tickets. Passengers who purchased a non-refundable ticket may have fewer options or have to pay a change fee.