This is because round - trip
flights operated by Delta and
originating in the U.S. do not incur fuel surcharges, thus keeping your out of pocket expenses below $ 200 for both
economy and business
class award tickets.
FYI, for new subscribers to the Alitalia newsletter, there is a special offer, which you can find on the Alitalia home page: Register for our newsletter by December 31, 2014, and receive a 10 % e-coupon discount in
Economy Class valid for your next transatlantic ticket purchase on Alitalia.com's US site for travel until March 27, 2015 on Alitalia operated
flights originating in Boston, Miami, or New York (JFK *).