2012 Purchase MQMs is back
Nov 15, 2012, 10:55 pm
#166
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This link was posted earlier in this thread, about 12 hours ago when it went live. It's probably a good rule to skim the thread before adding to it. But please join in the discussion! I know not everyone is as opposed to this promotion as I am...
Nov 16, 2012, 8:54 am
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What will get people to buy in to this promotion is the time spent in the air and away from home doing the MR. Last I checked airfare JFK-LAX was about $350 and that nets ~5000 miles. Delta is selling 5000 MQM's for $595. The question people will debate is "Is 10 hours in the air worth saving $245?"
Nov 26, 2012, 10:20 am
#168
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2012 Purchase MQMs is back
Just heard from Kevin Pinto this morning - the purchase MQM offer is back for 2012. Looks like the cap is 10,000 MQM for $995.
http://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
Not exactly an MR, but can help if you don't have time for BIS miles. ^
http://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
Not exactly an MR, but can help if you don't have time for BIS miles. ^
Nov 26, 2012, 10:29 am
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Just heard from Kevin Pinto this morning - the purchase MQM offer is back for 2012. Looks like the cap is 10,000 MQM for $995.
http://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
Not exactly an MR, but can help if you don't have time for BIS miles. ^
http://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
Not exactly an MR, but can help if you don't have time for BIS miles. ^
Nov 26, 2012, 10:29 am
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Originally Posted by FlyingDL4Fun
If only we could all have such timely insider information
Nov 26, 2012, 10:34 am
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Just heard from Kevin Pinto this morning - the purchase MQM offer is back for 2012. Looks like the cap is 10,000 MQM for $995.
http://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
Not exactly an MR, but can help if you don't have time for BIS miles. ^
http://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
Not exactly an MR, but can help if you don't have time for BIS miles. ^
Nov 26, 2012, 12:52 pm
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mistake in purchasing miles?
I purchased mqms to gain silver status for next year - my skymiles account shows the effective date for status from Nov 2012 to Feb 2013 - have I purchased only 3 months of status? I thought it would begin in 2013.
Nov 26, 2012, 12:55 pm
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Nov 26, 2012, 1:50 pm
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Correct, but status earned in 2012 should apply to the entire 2013 membership year, plus the 2 month sunset, so FO acquired today would last until 2/28/2014.
shiptime, under where it shows you current year effective dates with the 2/28/13 ending date, look down below where your current MQMs/MQSs are and you should see something that indicates "Future Year" status with dates of 3/1/13-2/28/14.
If that's not there, call DL and confirm. IIRC the end-of-year purchased MQMs should work essentially the same way as BIS MQMs with regards to status timing.
shiptime, under where it shows you current year effective dates with the 2/28/13 ending date, look down below where your current MQMs/MQSs are and you should see something that indicates "Future Year" status with dates of 3/1/13-2/28/14.
If that's not there, call DL and confirm. IIRC the end-of-year purchased MQMs should work essentially the same way as BIS MQMs with regards to status timing.
Nov 26, 2012, 4:38 pm
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Thank you Gooselee - under "Future Year" is where it states Silver Medallion, effective dates Nov 27 2012 - Feb 28 2013 - I will call them as you suggested. By the way I was not Silver Medallion for 2012 if that makes a difference.
Nov 27, 2012, 1:49 am
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If you're in need of MQS, it shouldn't be that hard to put together an MQS MR before Dec 31
Nov 27, 2012, 7:22 am
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Worth it?
Hey everyone,
I am new to the forum and would like to find out what everyone thinks. I am 2,050 miles short of DL PM and wondering if it might be worth purchasing the 2,500 miles for $395. The price seems steep for the number of miles, and I am going to be flying a lot next year, so I am not too worried about needing the rollover (i.e. I should qualify for GM no problem).
I have the DL Platinum card, but won't hit 25k in spending for the mileage bonus.
It seems like this or a MR, but I don't really have time to do that before the end of the year. Unless there was a really inexpensive one out of BOS I wouldn't be able to.
I have a 5,000+ mile flight in the first 2 weeks of January, is there a way I can get Delta to apply that to 2012 accrual, I have heard of that happening in some cases, but don't know if it is a reliable option.
Thoughts?
I am new to the forum and would like to find out what everyone thinks. I am 2,050 miles short of DL PM and wondering if it might be worth purchasing the 2,500 miles for $395. The price seems steep for the number of miles, and I am going to be flying a lot next year, so I am not too worried about needing the rollover (i.e. I should qualify for GM no problem).
I have the DL Platinum card, but won't hit 25k in spending for the mileage bonus.
It seems like this or a MR, but I don't really have time to do that before the end of the year. Unless there was a really inexpensive one out of BOS I wouldn't be able to.
I have a 5,000+ mile flight in the first 2 weeks of January, is there a way I can get Delta to apply that to 2012 accrual, I have heard of that happening in some cases, but don't know if it is a reliable option.
Thoughts?
Last edited by DLBOSTOWN; Nov 27, 2012 at 7:35 am Reason: update
Nov 27, 2012, 8:28 am
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Is the dn.delta.com/... link for buying MQMs legitimate?
A couple of things make me suspicious
1. A key word search of the delta website does not show the offer
2. When I am logged into the delta website, and then open the dn.delta... MQM link, my Skymiles # and name do not appear to be filled in
3. DL loves to send me emails with offers - but have not received the MQM purchase email from DL
Probably being paranoid, but wanted to ask
TIA
A couple of things make me suspicious
1. A key word search of the delta website does not show the offer
2. When I am logged into the delta website, and then open the dn.delta... MQM link, my Skymiles # and name do not appear to be filled in
3. DL loves to send me emails with offers - but have not received the MQM purchase email from DL
Probably being paranoid, but wanted to ask
TIA