This just in from Delta SkyMiles. Delta is having an award sale for its SkyMiles Amex cardmembers. Here’s the text of an email I just received.
One show of loyalty deserves another. As a Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Member, enjoy exclusive access to Award Travel deals to exciting cities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean during our two-day sale September 22 and September 23, 2014. Take advantage of Award Travel discounts of up to 10,000 miles* per round trip Economy Class ticket when you travel on select dates between October 22, 2014 and February 28, 2015. Log in at delta.com to view these special deals.
Additional fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply.**
This sale is applicable to Gold, Platinum, and Reserve SkyMiles credit card members. Here’s a look at the award discounts from Delta.com. 
Click here for full offer terms and conditions.
Delta isn’t known for making a plethora of award inventory available at the lowest point levels, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out. Unfortunately, this won’t help for my trip to the upcoming Chicago Seminars, but if you’ve got your eye on some award travel, try and take advantage of this! Based on the eligible travel dates, I’d say Delta is offloading some inventory during a non-peak period and encouraging people to spend their miles. Whether it’s related to the upcoming changes to the SkyMiles program is beyond my capability to speculate. Will you be taking advantage of this opportunity?
-MJ, September 22, 2014
What happened to diamonds? Geez!
That’s Gold, Platinum, and Reserve credit cards.
Last night I booked an award (ATL-MEX, MEX-ATL, ATL-EWR) for 45,000 SkyMiles. Today, the same itinerary was 39,000! Even though @DeltaAssist said nothing could be done to adjust it, Delta customer service was super friendly and able to make the adjustment over the phone without any issues. Thankful for this promo and the 6,000 bonus miles!
Great to hear!