Wish list: "This is what you will earn"
Mar 29, 2017, 10:30 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 647
Wish list: "This is what you will earn"
I would really appreciate a function on DL.com like this. Something like a link within the PNR that shows you MQMs, RDMs, MQDs for this itinerary based on your status, amount paid, and class of service. (Of course, if flown).
I think DL.com provides this at time of purchase. But wouldn't it be easy (and nice) to provide on an ongoing basis in the PNR? (Would also let you see the effect of changes, after purchase).
I imagine there would need to be some indicator that this is merely indicative (so that it's not binding, in the event of some error, etc.). But would be helpful to have the work done for me.
I think DL.com provides this at time of purchase. But wouldn't it be easy (and nice) to provide on an ongoing basis in the PNR? (Would also let you see the effect of changes, after purchase).
I imagine there would need to be some indicator that this is merely indicative (so that it's not binding, in the event of some error, etc.). But would be helpful to have the work done for me.
Mar 29, 2017, 11:14 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Central FL
Programs: DL Gold; Bonvoy Gold; HHonors Diamond; Avis Preferred, Hertz PC
Posts: 600
I'd appreciate that functionality as well. I try to capture the info when booking but sometimes just forget and I haven't found a way to get it afterwards. Its very helpful when plotting trips for next year's status.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:11 pm
#4
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Sometimes you can do a dummy booking to get the info. Clicking on the flight number usually shows the distance in miles, so if you know the rules, you can calculate your MQMs very easily. I don't worry about MQDs or RDMs (I have so many of them) unless there's a special RDM promo and then I try to verify that I received the correct number.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:13 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: LON, PDX
Programs: DL PM, AS MVP 75K, HH/SPG/MR Gold, Amex Plat, PRG, CSR
Posts: 2,064
I either go the route of the dummy booking or use gcmap.com and manually correct any segments under 500 miles, as any flight under 500 miles or under earns 500 MQMs.
Mar 29, 2017, 1:49 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 252
I would really appreciate a function on DL.com like this. Something like a link within the PNR that shows you MQMs, RDMs, MQDs for this itinerary based on your status, amount paid, and class of service. (Of course, if flown).
I think DL.com provides this at time of purchase. But wouldn't it be easy (and nice) to provide on an ongoing basis in the PNR? (Would also let you see the effect of changes, after purchase).
I imagine there would need to be some indicator that this is merely indicative (so that it's not binding, in the event of some error, etc.). But would be helpful to have the work done for me.
I think DL.com provides this at time of purchase. But wouldn't it be easy (and nice) to provide on an ongoing basis in the PNR? (Would also let you see the effect of changes, after purchase).
I imagine there would need to be some indicator that this is merely indicative (so that it's not binding, in the event of some error, etc.). But would be helpful to have the work done for me.
Mar 29, 2017, 1:52 pm
#7
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,166
This would be a nice addition when viewing your itineraries... to have the RDM/MQD/MQM in there with the flight info.
DL could even probably spin this and make a feature for the 'buy up' to say you'll earn an additional xxxx miles and MQM by buying up to first class!
DL could even probably spin this and make a feature for the 'buy up' to say you'll earn an additional xxxx miles and MQM by buying up to first class!
Mar 29, 2017, 2:09 pm
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Somewhere between here and there...
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The Great Circle Mapper is a fantastic tool for calculating distance flown, then just do some simple math for status, class bonuses, etc. I have an Excel spreadsheet to track all this.
Mar 29, 2017, 2:59 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL DM; Hyatt Globalist; etc
Posts: 540
I'm not the only one!
I agree this would be really useful - I end up using an unofficial calculator online (which is *really* useful for partner bookings) and storing it all (or at least MQM and RDM) in a spreadsheet with future and past earnings added up. Makes it easy to see how I'm tracking against were I'll be this year, etc.
Mar 29, 2017, 3:14 pm
#10
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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I still use this (https://fly.qux.us/smcalc/) which is old and from before fare based RDM earning. But it's something.
Mar 29, 2017, 4:16 pm
#11
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
Programs: DL DM, 1.5MM, NEXUS, Sky Club Lifetime, Admirals Club Lifetime, LowValueCustomer everywhere
Posts: 6,447
I still use this (https://fly.qux.us/smcalc/) which is old and from before fare based RDM earning. But it's something.