2015 SkyMiles Medallion Status only Good for 11 Months?!
Dec 20, 2014, 11:13 am
#16
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All of us will, one day, not achieve whatever level we are at now, and you will drop a level one month earlier than you would have had they not made this change. I agree with OP this is a real shortening of the time you are a medallion...maybe not this year for most folks, but eventually.
Of course, that only matters if you fly in the month of February during whatever year is relevant.
Of course, that only matters if you fly in the month of February during whatever year is relevant.
Dec 20, 2014, 12:36 pm
#17
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IME, both AF and KL accept Medallion cards shown in the Delta app (or iPhone Passbook.) You can use them everywhere: during check-in, for lounge access, Sky Priority, Accès N°1 etc. Moreover, I never had any problem not only in CDG or AMS, but throughout Europe as well.
Dec 20, 2014, 12:47 pm
#18
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I've only got two cowbells left. I've had 4 disappear this year including the one where I fixed the cable after it had detached while on my way to the airport. I had crimped the end where it had detached and it lasted exactly 15 more segments.
Dec 20, 2014, 12:53 pm
#19
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I would be perfectly happy if Delta eliminated the grace period altogether but understand that they may need at least a few days to make sure everything posts before dropping folks down. As someone who maintains status year after year, even if I do sometimes drop a level at times, I think this is a positive change overall (though hardly a very noteworthy one).
Dec 20, 2014, 11:07 pm
#20
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All of us will, one day, not achieve whatever level we are at now, and you will drop a level one month earlier than you would have had they not made this change. I agree with OP this is a real shortening of the time you are a medallion...maybe not this year for most folks, but eventually.
Of course, that only matters if you fly in the month of February during whatever year is relevant.
Of course, that only matters if you fly in the month of February during whatever year is relevant.
Dec 21, 2014, 8:10 pm
#21
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United started this in 2009 I think. A rare time when DL follows UA and not the other way around 
Dec 21, 2014, 9:47 pm
#22
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I have had 2 disappear as well and I assure you the cables were securely fastened.
Dec 21, 2014, 9:59 pm
#23
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I had a bent one disappear recently that was securely attached to a checked bag.
Dec 22, 2014, 12:16 am
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I like getting them, I like the JWD certs.
Dec 22, 2014, 5:33 am
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Dec 23, 2014, 5:50 am
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Dec 23, 2014, 7:38 am
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Dec 23, 2014, 9:39 am
#28
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"Cowbells" at all Levels for MMs?
Don't MMs get metal luggage tags regardless of status level? I'm just scum PM MM and I have metal luggage tags, and I'm seen low-life GM MMs with metal luggage tags, so I thought that was the remaining tangible benefit to MM?