The Official Medallion Qualification Update Thread
Jan 17, 2013, 7:38 am
#61
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This would concern me. Through no fault of one's own, the ticket is changed to one that doesn't earn MQDs. However, it should be easy for DL to still track the spend on this, hopefully automatically, but surely the dollar amounts can be verified from the original ticket. I would hope that this case becomes the MQD equivalent of requesting original routing credit for MQMs.
Jan 17, 2013, 7:39 am
#62
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Then show me where booking AF/KL tickets gets you MQDs. Oh wait, they don't. Sure there are some DL codeshares if you want a simple flight to AMS or CDG. Want a more complicated ticket or to go someplace else? DL.bomb isn't capable, but af/kl is... and then you don't get credit.
Jan 17, 2013, 7:40 am
#63
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This would concern me. Through no fault of one's own, the ticket is changed to one that doesn't earn MQDs. However, it should be easy for DL to still track the spend on this, hopefully automatically, but surely the dollar amounts can be verified from the original ticket. I would hope that this case becomes the MQD equivalent of requesting original routing credit for MQMs.
Jan 17, 2013, 7:42 am
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And it isn't terribly different from the way BA, for example, manages their minimum "qualifying flight" requirement, though the minimum spend is certainly higher. The allowance for other flights if booked on DL stock - not just codeshares - is actually a pleasant surprise to me.
All in all, I don't see this as a huge blow. There are some folks that will be caught out, but this seems a reasonable response to DL's need for the FF program to actually reward, you know, spending with DL.
All in all, I don't see this as a huge blow. There are some folks that will be caught out, but this seems a reasonable response to DL's need for the FF program to actually reward, you know, spending with DL.
Jan 17, 2013, 7:42 am
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Jan 17, 2013, 7:42 am
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These Medallion program changes will better recognize and reward our elite customers. These changes will create an even more exclusive Medallion experience and make it easier for Medallion members to enjoy their benefits, including Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, Economy Comfort™ access, Preferred Seats and Priority Boarding.
Dwayne.....
THANK YOU! This is a change long-needed. When everyone is "elite", nobody is elite.
Dwayne.....
THANK YOU! This is a change long-needed. When everyone is "elite", nobody is elite.
Jan 17, 2013, 7:43 am
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Jan 17, 2013, 7:44 am
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So I guess this be the year to push on to DM since I will likely never reach enough MQD's with 125k MQM's after Jan 1, 2014.
I do appreciate the year notice to strategize things - perhaps I can pay some other bills, car insurance, utilities, etc. to push me over the $25K Amex spend? I already spend about $15k/year on various things, roughly half that on DL tix so the PM MQD is reasonable to reach. At current or presumed higher tix costs?
Good for Amex, eh?
Thanks for the word DLman, it's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it!
I do appreciate the year notice to strategize things - perhaps I can pay some other bills, car insurance, utilities, etc. to push me over the $25K Amex spend? I already spend about $15k/year on various things, roughly half that on DL tix so the PM MQD is reasonable to reach. At current or presumed higher tix costs?
Good for Amex, eh?
Thanks for the word DLman, it's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it!
Jan 17, 2013, 7:45 am
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Wow... The only thing saving me from FO is my Reserve card now- I've been flying at least one, if not two, discount J tickets on JV partner stock a year...
I would seriously rethink both the earning levels and MQD policy for JV partners. And think about just kicking those other carriers out of Skyteam- not giving 100% MQM for full J is stupefying.
And please waive change fees for buying up ticket classes, lower M fares, increase Z availability, and buy me a pony. Thx.
I would seriously rethink both the earning levels and MQD policy for JV partners. And think about just kicking those other carriers out of Skyteam- not giving 100% MQM for full J is stupefying.
And please waive change fees for buying up ticket classes, lower M fares, increase Z availability, and buy me a pony. Thx.