Congratuations on Becoming a Delta Air Lines Million Miler!
#316
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: DL 1MM, DL DM, AMEX DL Reserve, AA, UA, WN, Hertz PC.
Posts: 28
Very true...
I hear you, 3C. I'm definitely going to wait until they announce the new rules in Q4, however, I still think I'd be better off trying for MM on UA or AA to attain FO on another airline.
#317
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: DL 1MM, DL DM, AMEX DL Reserve, AA, UA, WN, Hertz PC.
Posts: 28
Starting this year, however, i'm back to flying internationally on a regular basis in BC so miles should accrue quickly.
#318
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: US-Europe
Programs: DL DM Charter/2.5MM, AA EXP, Marriott AMB, LT Titanium, HH Diamond, Avis PP, National Exec-E
Posts: 529
I have searched this forum and it seems that the specifics are elusive, any updates to the MM program from this year's new MMs? I am at 975K after about 4 years of mainly DL flying (recovering US Dividend Miles flyer). I have two runs to the West coast next month and then back to Asia, that flight will put me over the 1MM by mid October. Thanks in advance.
#319
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Delta GM/1.5MM ~ United Silver ~ Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,434
I hit my MM earlier this year on an ATL-BUF segment. It wasn't a traumatic experience as everybody suggested
Anyway, I got an e-mail and a letter shortly after hitting MM giving me the chance to pick an item - the list hadn't changed - and I chose the large roll-aboard luggage.
Bad decision, at least for me. Good decision for my sister.
I'm about 6' tall and the handle on the bag doesn't extend high enough to make it comfortable to roll the bag through the airport. It weighed about the same as my other roll-aboard (briggs + riley).
My sister is shorter than me and the bag fits her height perfectly, so she inherited the bag.
Overall nice bag but the only real positive I got from the bag is being able to distinguish a MM bag when I see it.
The other gifts (Tiffany, etc), were nice, but I had the wife look at them and she passed - nothing that really set her off. Next time I'll get the pearls, at least she'll get some use out of it vs the bag that I have no use for.
Congrats on hitting - open up a thread when you do (thanks gogo), I did as I posted up when I thought I was passing my million.
Anyway, I got an e-mail and a letter shortly after hitting MM giving me the chance to pick an item - the list hadn't changed - and I chose the large roll-aboard luggage.
Bad decision, at least for me. Good decision for my sister.
I'm about 6' tall and the handle on the bag doesn't extend high enough to make it comfortable to roll the bag through the airport. It weighed about the same as my other roll-aboard (briggs + riley).
My sister is shorter than me and the bag fits her height perfectly, so she inherited the bag.
Overall nice bag but the only real positive I got from the bag is being able to distinguish a MM bag when I see it.
The other gifts (Tiffany, etc), were nice, but I had the wife look at them and she passed - nothing that really set her off. Next time I'll get the pearls, at least she'll get some use out of it vs the bag that I have no use for.
Congrats on hitting - open up a thread when you do (thanks gogo), I did as I posted up when I thought I was passing my million.
#320
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: US-Europe
Programs: DL DM Charter/2.5MM, AA EXP, Marriott AMB, LT Titanium, HH Diamond, Avis PP, National Exec-E
Posts: 529
Here's an update on the MM Quest. Currently at 993K I have a flight from DTW-TPE in two weeks and that will be my MM flight. No GOGO, but it will be on the upperdeck of a 74, it will also be my 250K miles for the year with two more TATL and two more TPAC flight before the end of the year.
#321
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta DM, 4MM, SC, AmEx Reserve, UA Plat, SPG/Marriott Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 2,383
As for the Hartmann bag, I don't use mine. It is heavier than my other roller bags and it's not especially spacious. It is a nice quality bag but it doesn't really fit my travel needs so my wife uses it.
#322
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Programs: DL DM/MM; IC Plat; SPG Gold
Posts: 162
#323
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: RDU
Programs: DL PM MM, HH Dia, Hyatt Globalist, Hertz PC
Posts: 39
"Welcome to One Million Miles" email
Arrived within 24 hours of the flight that crossed the threshold... fyi.
I was original Delta FF (don't think I ever had a NW WP #)... was given the Hartmann & Tiffany options; selected the Pearls by the Yard Tiffany necklace for Mrs pmcary as she's earned it more than I did (1 MM in <10 years, 3 children at home...it's not even close).
I was original Delta FF (don't think I ever had a NW WP #)... was given the Hartmann & Tiffany options; selected the Pearls by the Yard Tiffany necklace for Mrs pmcary as she's earned it more than I did (1 MM in <10 years, 3 children at home...it's not even close).
#324
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
I hit 1MM 2 years ago and since have not dropped below DM status with DL so not entirely sure, but I have been told by DL and by at least one MM that no longer flies enough to have regular status that the "annual silver medallion status" is for life, not for the current awards cycle year.
#325
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SE US
Programs: Duke of Bombay, Delta Ham Sandwich tm, Delta's Glitch
Posts: 4,201
I was doing some math and I think I am over 2k flights and 1500 or so paid ones on Delta... By that I mean segments. Hell, it could be more. I have been averaging 145 a year for quite a while. Last 3 years I'll beat that #... a good bit of those are 500 mile trips fwiw...
#326
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BDL
Programs: DL PM, HHonors Silver
Posts: 440
MM miles should be BIS seat miles this includes award ticket miles a lot of us work hard to get our award tickets padding them with extra miles using credit cards/malls etc and we chose or don't chose to send them to delta.
#327
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: Formaldehyde Medallion DL DieMiles
Posts: 12,646
I hit 1MM 2 years ago and since have not dropped below DM status with DL so not entirely sure, but I have been told by DL and by at least one MM that no longer flies enough to have regular status that the "annual silver medallion status" is for life, not for the current awards cycle year.
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So, you could have been told a correct statement... correct as it applies to a limited number of people.
Of course, DL management have proven before their ability, and willingness, to end a previous "lifetime" program.
Last edited by StayingHomeIsBetter; Sep 24, 2011 at 10:06 pm
#328
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: RDU
Posts: 389
I'd have to check the letter, but I think back then it said "for the life of the SkyMiles program", or some such weasel-words. All DL has to do is re-brand SkyMiles as SkyMiles 2.0, and they could end the "lifetime status" . I doubt that the pre-90 MMs are putting much stress on the system, though.
#329
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: Formaldehyde Medallion DL DieMiles
Posts: 12,646
I'd have to check the letter, but I think back then it said "for the life of the SkyMiles program", or some such weasel-words. All DL has to do is re-brand SkyMiles as SkyMiles 2.0, and they could end the "lifetime status" . I doubt that the pre-90 MMs are putting much stress on the system, though.
I'm still anticipating the time when DL management tells "lifetime" Crown Room and World Club members that they have "reached the end of their lifetime." Do you suppose they would get jettisoned as part of the next DL bankruptcy?
#330
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Programs: Delta Million Miler and Diamond, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 132