Northwest WorldPerks (Discontinued Program) - Silver Elite Bonus Miles on DL?

Hello! I recently acquired my first Elite Status in the NW World Perks Program (Silver of course)

Shortly after, I took a flight on DL, BUF-JFK. I got my 500 WP miles of course, and was expecting 250 more, from the 50% mileage bonus, but I actually got 25% bonus, or 125 extra miles for 625 total. I could not find this mentioned in the rules, or in another thread.

Will the bonus be less than 50% on CO/DL.

Thanks, NW'ers!

NW bonus miles for DL flights match what DL gives its own elites. DL gives its own silver medallion members a 25% bonus. Plats also get shorted: 100% bonus on DL flights instead of the usual 125%.

http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_skymiles/benefits_at_glance/index.jsp

I got my 500 WP miles of course, and was expecting 250 more, from the 50% mileage bonus, but I actually got 25% bonus, or 125 extra miles for 625 total. I could not find this mentioned in the rules, or in another thread.It's in the Elite Benfits Guide (http://www.nwa.com/worldperks/elite/benguide06.pdf). Go to page "6 (8 of 17)"; note the asterisks for the Plat and Silver bonus miles, at the bottom of the page it explains the DL earning rates.

A-ha! I didn't notice that before. Thanks everyone, looks like we'll also be getting the 25% only bonus on our BUF-ATL-TPA flight in December (Maybe we'll make it up by getting a FC upgrade :)

Also looks like when the NW schedule doesn't work out, I'll be trying to use CO not DL, if all else is equal....


It's in the Elite Benfits Guide (http://www.nwa.com/worldperks/elite/benguide06.pdf). Go to page "6 (8 of 17)"; note the asterisks for the Plat and Silver bonus miles, at the bottom of the page it explains the DL earning rates.

Also looks like when the NW schedule doesn't work out, I'll be trying to use CO not DL, if all else is equal....The bonus miles are less on DL, but at least DL flights give you a minimum of 100% EQM. Are you aware that CO flights booked in Q, I, S, W, T, X, or L class only earn 50% EQMs?

http://www.nwa.com/worldperks/earn/air_partner.shtml#continental

A-ha! I didn't notice that before. Thanks everyone, looks like we'll also be getting the 25% only bonus on our BUF-ATL-TPA flight in December (Maybe we'll make it up by getting a FC upgrade :)

Also looks like when the NW schedule doesn't work out, I'll be trying to use CO not DL, if all else is equal....


WP Elite do not get free upgrades with Delta.

The bonus miles are less on DL, but at least DL flights give you a minimum of 100% EQM. Are you aware that CO flights booked in Q, I, S, W, T, X, or L class only earn 50% EQMs?

http://www.nwa.com/worldperks/earn/air_partner.shtml#continental

Thanks, I did find the CO 50% by surprise on a couple of flights in 2006 (Luckily, often the work paid flights are bought late, at a higher fare class).

If all else is equal then, CO if the concern is getting to Elite, DL for raw mileage total. Given that, I'd almost lean toward CO - getting to Elite will mean more mileage in the end...

WP Elite do not get free upgrades with Delta.

Oh no didn't realize that bad news! At least I won't have my hopes up then? Same deal with CO?

I assume I'll still be able to board first though with the Delta Medallion members (like I did a few weeks go on a DL flight)

Oh no didn't realize that bad news! At least I won't have my hopes up then? Same deal with CO?

I assume I'll still be able to board first though with the Delta Medallion members (like I did a few weeks go on a DL flight)You do qualify for UGs on CO (in addition to other perks like preboarding, being able to pick 'preferred' seats, etc.). UGs are a bit tougher on CO than on NW, so it's a bit of a long shot as a Silver, but you might get lucky.