Dec 6, 2013, 2:51 am
Last edit by: rwoman
Update:
Delta extended this offer to Jan. 31, 2014:
https://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing
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All,
Thanks Delta Points for the suggestion...easy to edit wiki post for varios FTer's MQM purchase costs.
As I'm at work, I have not reorganized all tiers yet...I do have to work!
1/3/2014 - Update: Delta has extended the buy MQMs date until 31JAN2014 and will update Delta.com soon.
Costs:
Cost appears to be based on anticipated status for 2014.
Tier 1 - mix of DM and PM:
2,500 MQMs $795
5,000 MQMs $1,195
7,500 MQMs $1,595
10,000 MQMs $1,995
amolkold (PM)
bartmas777 (DM)
BoeingGuy (requalified DM)
captiveguru (PM, DL Amex Reserve)
craig44485 (DM)
Crazyhotelguy (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
davetravels (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
Daytona (DM)
Deemus7 (DM->PM)
Delta Points (DM, DL 2x Reserve Amex)
DLroads (DM)
DTWNate (already qualified DM)
Howste (requalified DM)
GRALISTAIR (DM, DL Plat Amex)
Grouchy (already qualified DM)
jackplum (DM)
jamesteroh (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
javabytes (PM, DL Plat Amex)
kitkat77 (DM, DL Plat Amex)
Leezell (DM)
mapsgl (DM)
MNAudiS4 (DM, DL Amex Reserve)
MSPeconomist (requalified for DM, DL Amex Reserve)
mot29 (DM)
Occupationalhazard (DM; rec'd offer when I was PM at ~123.5K MQM)
OrangeCountyCommuter
Orion316 (requalified DM)
rwoman (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
rylan (requalified DM)
RockStarLurker (DM)
Seabilly (DM)
StayingHomeIsBetter (DM)
steveholt (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
tentseller (DM)
TheMadBrewer (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
Tomphot (requalified DM)
yohanson (DM)
18sas (requalified DM)
Bago'peanuts (already qualified PM)
benzemalyonnais (PM)
brit44 (PM)
davew-krdm (PM)
DLdweeb (PM)
dpspindler (PM)
eturowski (PM)
Father-of-3 (PM?)
GopherMSP (PM, DL Plat Amex)
heathe (PM)
jamesteroh's colleague (PM)
mudpuppy (PM)
NewMexFlyer (PM)
opus17(PM, DL Plat Amex)
richardinmotion (PM)
Schmoops (PM)
SuperG1955 (PM)
suvayanr (PM)
TurtleSVS (PM)
Tier 2 - mix of PM and GM:
2,500 MQMs $595
5,000 MQMs $895
7,500 MQMs $1,195
10,000 MQMs $1,495
brkandjfk (PM)
DLcoop1977 (PM)
enconline (PM, DL Plat Amex)
mhop1027 (PM)
FlyingUnderTheRadar (PM->GM)
NYCflip (PM)
sbjnyc (PM, DL Plat Amex)
Seat1A (requalified PM)
thesaints (PM)
tkey75 (PM)
747UpperDeck (PM, ~10k to requal to PM)
akcae (GM close to PM)
Alpha Golf (GM approaching PM)
BarbiJKM (GM)
Builderman (GM)
DLWinger (GM->PM)
injera (GM)
jacobac00 (GM, close to PM)
jb008 (GM)
jrkmsp (GM)
Mrs. Delta Points (gifted GM)
Mrs. SuperG1955 (GM->PM)
ng188 (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
RichMSN (GM)
scootr29 (GM)
SleeStack1 (GM)
SuperG1955's wife (GM)
tfc3rid (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
vbjd1111 (GM->PM, DL Amex Reserve)
wpxstar (GM)
xolinlevh (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
Tier 3 - mix of PM, GM and FO:
2,500 MQMs $495
5,000 MQMs $695
7,500 MQMs $995
10,000 MQMs $1,195
DiverDave (DM descending to GM)
girliegirl23 (PM, DL Reserve Amex)
jspira (Requalified PM)
Zeeb (PM->GM)
CalVol (GM->FO)
deltamedallionflyer (GM, about 11,000 MQM short of requalifying as GM)
FlyDeltaJets87 (GM)
jrl22 (GM, DL Plat Amex)
mattp1987 (GM)
SMWinnie (GM->FO)
amolkold's sister (FO)
CabinCaptive (FO 10k short of GM, DL Amex Reserve)
chiefkays (FO)
DougC (FO)
FlyAndLive21 (FO->GM)
Mrs. GopherMSP (FO almost GM)
offdalip (FO close to GM, DL Amex Reserve)
Toddler GopherMSP (FO)
WIRunner (FO)
B7e7US
cool1g's sister
Tier 4 - FO and those with gifted status:
2,500 MQMs $475
5,000 MQMs $675
7,500 MQMs $875
10,000 MQMs $1,075
ANF00 (Current GM -> FO)
RatherBeOnATrain (GM)
RockyMtnScotsman (GM->FO)
DanTravels (FO)
daregale (FO)
jackplum's daughter (FO)
Mrs. NYCflip (FO)
NittanyLion (FO)
steex (FO)
wetrat0 (FO)
Adelphos (FO)
jesternl (approaching FO)
Mrs. tfc3rid (5k from FO)
naiel (no status, close to FO)
Mrs. Deemus7 (gifted GM)
rwoman's sister (gifted GM)
rylan's fiance (gifted GM)
Mrs. brkandjfk (gifted FO)
Not Eligible:
Some received the following message: "This account is not eligible for Buy MQMs."
apolloms (Requalified PM via Reserve MQM)
Delta Points' dad (SkyMiles member, no status)
htj
Mrs. javabytes
PRWeezer
Delta extended this offer to Jan. 31, 2014:
Still hoping to reach Diamond, Platinum, Gold, or Silver Medallion® status for 2014? Good news—now through January 31, 2014, you can buy between 2,500 and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that will post to your 2013 MQM balance and apply toward your 2014 status.
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All,
Thanks Delta Points for the suggestion...easy to edit wiki post for varios FTer's MQM purchase costs.
As I'm at work, I have not reorganized all tiers yet...I do have to work!
1/3/2014 - Update: Delta has extended the buy MQMs date until 31JAN2014 and will update Delta.com soon.
Costs:
Cost appears to be based on anticipated status for 2014.
Tier 1 - mix of DM and PM:
2,500 MQMs $795
5,000 MQMs $1,195
7,500 MQMs $1,595
10,000 MQMs $1,995
amolkold (PM)
bartmas777 (DM)
BoeingGuy (requalified DM)
captiveguru (PM, DL Amex Reserve)
craig44485 (DM)
Crazyhotelguy (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
davetravels (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
Daytona (DM)
Deemus7 (DM->PM)
Delta Points (DM, DL 2x Reserve Amex)
DLroads (DM)
DTWNate (already qualified DM)
Howste (requalified DM)
GRALISTAIR (DM, DL Plat Amex)
Grouchy (already qualified DM)
jackplum (DM)
jamesteroh (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
javabytes (PM, DL Plat Amex)
kitkat77 (DM, DL Plat Amex)
Leezell (DM)
mapsgl (DM)
MNAudiS4 (DM, DL Amex Reserve)
MSPeconomist (requalified for DM, DL Amex Reserve)
mot29 (DM)
Occupationalhazard (DM; rec'd offer when I was PM at ~123.5K MQM)
OrangeCountyCommuter
Orion316 (requalified DM)
rwoman (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
rylan (requalified DM)
RockStarLurker (DM)
Seabilly (DM)
StayingHomeIsBetter (DM)
steveholt (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
tentseller (DM)
TheMadBrewer (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
Tomphot (requalified DM)
yohanson (DM)
18sas (requalified DM)
Bago'peanuts (already qualified PM)
benzemalyonnais (PM)
brit44 (PM)
davew-krdm (PM)
DLdweeb (PM)
dpspindler (PM)
eturowski (PM)
Father-of-3 (PM?)
GopherMSP (PM, DL Plat Amex)
heathe (PM)
jamesteroh's colleague (PM)
mudpuppy (PM)
NewMexFlyer (PM)
opus17(PM, DL Plat Amex)
richardinmotion (PM)
Schmoops (PM)
SuperG1955 (PM)
suvayanr (PM)
TurtleSVS (PM)
Tier 2 - mix of PM and GM:
2,500 MQMs $595
5,000 MQMs $895
7,500 MQMs $1,195
10,000 MQMs $1,495
brkandjfk (PM)
DLcoop1977 (PM)
enconline (PM, DL Plat Amex)
mhop1027 (PM)
FlyingUnderTheRadar (PM->GM)
NYCflip (PM)
sbjnyc (PM, DL Plat Amex)
Seat1A (requalified PM)
thesaints (PM)
tkey75 (PM)
747UpperDeck (PM, ~10k to requal to PM)
akcae (GM close to PM)
Alpha Golf (GM approaching PM)
BarbiJKM (GM)
Builderman (GM)
DLWinger (GM->PM)
injera (GM)
jacobac00 (GM, close to PM)
jb008 (GM)
jrkmsp (GM)
Mrs. Delta Points (gifted GM)
Mrs. SuperG1955 (GM->PM)
ng188 (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
RichMSN (GM)
scootr29 (GM)
SleeStack1 (GM)
SuperG1955's wife (GM)
tfc3rid (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
vbjd1111 (GM->PM, DL Amex Reserve)
wpxstar (GM)
xolinlevh (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
Tier 3 - mix of PM, GM and FO:
2,500 MQMs $495
5,000 MQMs $695
7,500 MQMs $995
10,000 MQMs $1,195
DiverDave (DM descending to GM)
girliegirl23 (PM, DL Reserve Amex)
jspira (Requalified PM)
Zeeb (PM->GM)
CalVol (GM->FO)
deltamedallionflyer (GM, about 11,000 MQM short of requalifying as GM)
FlyDeltaJets87 (GM)
jrl22 (GM, DL Plat Amex)
mattp1987 (GM)
SMWinnie (GM->FO)
amolkold's sister (FO)
CabinCaptive (FO 10k short of GM, DL Amex Reserve)
chiefkays (FO)
DougC (FO)
FlyAndLive21 (FO->GM)
Mrs. GopherMSP (FO almost GM)
offdalip (FO close to GM, DL Amex Reserve)
Toddler GopherMSP (FO)
WIRunner (FO)
B7e7US
cool1g's sister
Tier 4 - FO and those with gifted status:
2,500 MQMs $475
5,000 MQMs $675
7,500 MQMs $875
10,000 MQMs $1,075
ANF00 (Current GM -> FO)
RatherBeOnATrain (GM)
RockyMtnScotsman (GM->FO)
DanTravels (FO)
daregale (FO)
jackplum's daughter (FO)
Mrs. NYCflip (FO)
NittanyLion (FO)
steex (FO)
wetrat0 (FO)
Adelphos (FO)
jesternl (approaching FO)
Mrs. tfc3rid (5k from FO)
naiel (no status, close to FO)
Mrs. Deemus7 (gifted GM)
rwoman's sister (gifted GM)
rylan's fiance (gifted GM)
Mrs. brkandjfk (gifted FO)
Not Eligible:
Some received the following message: "This account is not eligible for Buy MQMs."
apolloms (Requalified PM via Reserve MQM)
Delta Points' dad (SkyMiles member, no status)
htj
Mrs. javabytes
PRWeezer
DL officially announces 2013 MQM sale - The Definitive Thread
Dec 3, 2013, 8:24 am
#151
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,399
Interesting Delta is charging their highest tier the most for MQM's. Looks like they may be trying to thin out the ranks of diamonds a little.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:25 am
#152
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BOS
Programs: DL PM, Hertz Gold Plus, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,049
I got the high tier, as well. I made PM for the first time last month and will end the year with probably 80-85K MQMs due to some travel jiggling, so no hope at DM. I'm pretty happy I got my mileage run in, though - over 8K MQMs for $350.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:38 am
#153
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHI
Posts: 501
Although I understand personalized pricing for MQM, EC seats, and other "add-ons" to the base fare, I don't think this will mark the start of personalized base-fare ticket pricing.
The logistics of it are just too difficult, unless DL pulls out of letting Kayak, Orbitz, etc. see there fares and then book only on their website. Additionally, I can see many problems if when not logged in people can't book flights. This would require everyone to have an SM account, and would certainly cause lost revenue.
However...I could see a "base economy" fare that doesn't allow UGs, seat selection, etc (as is already sold in some markets) and then a personalization of "regular" economy tickets based on other factors.
Is this the future of flight?
The logistics of it are just too difficult, unless DL pulls out of letting Kayak, Orbitz, etc. see there fares and then book only on their website. Additionally, I can see many problems if when not logged in people can't book flights. This would require everyone to have an SM account, and would certainly cause lost revenue.
However...I could see a "base economy" fare that doesn't allow UGs, seat selection, etc (as is already sold in some markets) and then a personalization of "regular" economy tickets based on other factors.
Is this the future of flight?
Dec 3, 2013, 8:39 am
#154
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Programs: Chase Sapphire Reserve, WFBF
Posts: 1,573
I got Tier 4 (low tier). I am FO within 6000 miles of requalifying. I already have another trip coming up that will get me to within 2000 and a brief MR that cost substantially less than $475.
Last edited by wetrat0; Dec 3, 2013 at 8:40 am Reason: typo
Dec 3, 2013, 8:44 am
#155
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: DTW, LAX, MBJ
Programs: AA, Delta Kryptonium (DM) Hyatt Diamond IHG Fake Plat (Ambassador), HH Gold
Posts: 832
Same here. I'm a PM with the DL Platinum Amex and almost 120,000 MQMs.
What's interesting (terrifying) is that this marks the beginning. Delta has dipped its toes into the "personalized" pricing waters. First it's MQMs, but the future holds flights, upgrades, preferred seats, etc. being sold the same way.
What's interesting (terrifying) is that this marks the beginning. Delta has dipped its toes into the "personalized" pricing waters. First it's MQMs, but the future holds flights, upgrades, preferred seats, etc. being sold the same way.
This is my situation. High Tier sitting on 121K MQM. Plat Amex Have enough travel booked through the EOY.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:44 am
#156
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,198
Same here. I'm a PM with the DL Platinum Amex and almost 120,000 MQMs.
What's interesting (terrifying) is that this marks the beginning. Delta has dipped its toes into the "personalized" pricing waters. First it's MQMs, but the future holds flights, upgrades, preferred seats, etc. being sold the same way.
What's interesting (terrifying) is that this marks the beginning. Delta has dipped its toes into the "personalized" pricing waters. First it's MQMs, but the future holds flights, upgrades, preferred seats, etc. being sold the same way.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:45 am
#157
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,198
Dec 3, 2013, 8:57 am
#162
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CHA, MAN;
Programs: Delta DM 1 MM; Hz PC
Posts: 11,169
Thank god I have already qualified for DM for 2014 and will have about 75000 rollover too. Those prices are not cheap.
Last edited by GRALISTAIR; Dec 3, 2013 at 9:54 am
Dec 3, 2013, 9:05 am
#164
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: DL-PM/SC; UA-1K; HH Diamond
Posts: 303
another data point:
Currently a DM, sitting @ 122.8K MQM for next year. I was offered the "high" prices.
I'll stick with my $200 MR next Monday night to requal for DM (DFW-ATL-SMF-ATL-DFW) rather than shell out another $600 for the privelage of not flying and not earning the RDM.
Currently a DM, sitting @ 122.8K MQM for next year. I was offered the "high" prices.
I'll stick with my $200 MR next Monday night to requal for DM (DFW-ATL-SMF-ATL-DFW) rather than shell out another $600 for the privelage of not flying and not earning the RDM.
Dec 3, 2013, 9:07 am
#165
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
Programs: AA PPro/DL PLT, PPass, Marriott / Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Hertz Presidents Circle, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,630
Mine:
2500 MQMs $495
5000 MQMs $695
7500 MQMs $995
10000 MQMs $1195
FO, close to 35K MQM and around 9,000 more planned between now and 12/31.
2500 MQMs $495
5000 MQMs $695
7500 MQMs $995
10000 MQMs $1195
FO, close to 35K MQM and around 9,000 more planned between now and 12/31.