94 MQMs missing for PM
May 5, 2015, 4:18 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA
Programs: DL Gold / AA Gold
Posts: 609
(Setting aside the unrelated thought that 12.5k RDM for a $120 flight isn't that great of a deal anyway...)
Because it appears that you just burned a $50 travel voucher and $70 cash for no good reason?
Elite status on its own means nothing and has no value unless you are actually using the benefits associated with it.
Because it appears that you just burned a $50 travel voucher and $70 cash for no good reason?
Elite status on its own means nothing and has no value unless you are actually using the benefits associated with it.
Unless you drink (a lot), I don't really think C+ or since the days of EC (again, with free spirits) is worth anything to pay for. (Maybe I'll shell out $10 but not $120).
For international trips, drinks are free, overhead bins should be plentiful on widebodies, Pitch is still not great, really not worth it. On the other hand, I think C+ is better for domestic. Free booze, first dibs on overhead bins, great pitch in first row behind F with only curtains. Now that is more convincing.
I'm not saying it's useless, I think it's just not worth the price. However, I am glad you are happy with your investments.^
May 6, 2015, 1:07 am
#32
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: TLV, JFK, ORD and everywhere in between (no longer SEA)
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 233
Thanks OP for sticking with us on figuring out why you wanted to go for the PM status. When I was working on higher status, I was also on a long haul to Anchorage. I really wanted to get the status while I was there for a week. My status did clear before my trip home. I was glad because I really wanted to at least be on the upgrade list. But, if I did not have a trip planned between statuses, I would consider a milage run to at least have the possibility of being upgraded. Good luck.
Thanks!
I do wonder if my travel as PM would be vastly different than as a gold
May 6, 2015, 5:44 am
#33
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: DL FO, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 12,003
May 6, 2015, 5:46 am
#34
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: TLV, JFK, ORD and everywhere in between (no longer SEA)
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 233
on that note: is there any stats/knowledge of how many PMs (and GM/DM) got booted off the medallion pool once the MQD rule stepped in? ideally it should be somewhat better/less crowded now? or am I mistaken?
May 6, 2015, 6:49 am
#35
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Based on complaints from those hating on FCM or just not getting upgrades, probably negligible.
May 6, 2015, 7:27 am
#36
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 4,101
They will have to interface with their partners in the Just 101 MQM Short Department, which is never easy.
