Originally Posted by javabytes

A number of changes have been alluded to in various threads by the DL employees posting in an official or unofficial capacity on these forums. While they are naturally unable to provide details, I thought it would be interesting to hear everyone's best guesses as to what is in store for the SkyMiles program in 2012.

I'll start it off:
1. I think PerkChoice will finally be rolled out, as well as the ability to upgrade using miles online.
2. I think we will see downward adjustments to elite bonus mile earning rates a la UA/CO.
3. I think we are not yet in store for a new tier (whether as an addition to the current 4 or as a replacement for one of them); I think this will be part of next year's changes.

Other questions remaining open in my mind are:
1. Will DL institute a revenue component to elite qualification? (I can see a minor component such as UA/CO, but not a more substantial one until rollover MQMs are killed.)
2. Will segment fliers finally feel the love?
3. With the rollout of domestic EC, will we see any changes limiting upgrade eligibility? Either for low elite tiers or low fare classes?

Your thoughts?