Weird MQD Calculation
Nov 6, 2019, 4:08 pm
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Weird MQD Calculation
So, I booked a Z fare from DEN to DEL. I flew DL to CDG and then AF to DEL. I flew KLM back from DEL to JFK then DL to DEN. The MQD's are weird though. They are a little higher than I though they would be (not that I am complaining).
The CDG DEL flight had these statistics:
MQM - 6131
MQD - 1635
Is this the multiplier deal for AF? If not, how do they screw up the MQDs? I was expecting maybe half of that at most.
The CDG DEL flight had these statistics:
MQM - 6131
MQD - 1635
Is this the multiplier deal for AF? If not, how do they screw up the MQDs? I was expecting maybe half of that at most.
Nov 6, 2019, 4:48 pm
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So, I booked a Z fare from DEN to DEL. I flew DL to CDG and then AF to DEL. I flew KLM back from DEL to JFK then DL to DEN. The MQD's are weird though. They are a little higher than I though they would be (not that I am complaining).
The CDG DEL flight had these statistics:
MQM - 6131
MQD - 1635
Is this the multiplier deal for AF? If not, how do they screw up the MQDs? I was expecting maybe half of that at most.
The CDG DEL flight had these statistics:
MQM - 6131
MQD - 1635
Is this the multiplier deal for AF? If not, how do they screw up the MQDs? I was expecting maybe half of that at most.
Nov 6, 2019, 4:55 pm
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Weird - this was on a 006 ticket. Why would they do that? Again, not that I am complaining but I will see if I cant find a way to do it again. It was a VERY pleasant surprise. The whole ticket came in a much more than I thought.
Nov 6, 2019, 5:07 pm
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Ticket has zero to do with earning. Only how the flight number is marketed. (Ie AF, DL, CI, etc.... )
Nov 6, 2019, 5:13 pm
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Delta Partner Mileage Accrual Changes Effective Jan 2018
The Premium Fare Deals forum is great for finding potential MQD runs.
Nov 6, 2019, 9:37 pm
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If you're flying Biz on a low priced fare, or an exception fare, you should always look for the partner flight for ticketing for this very reason. Increased MQDs. This has enabled me to get to Gold the past two years, and probably next year as well.
The reverse is true if you're flying Y (at least on exception fares--you'll have to calculate it out on regular fares, but you'll probably still come out ahead ticketing with DL.)
The reverse is true if you're flying Y (at least on exception fares--you'll have to calculate it out on regular fares, but you'll probably still come out ahead ticketing with DL.)
Nov 7, 2019, 8:25 am
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If you're flying Biz on a low priced fare, or an exception fare, you should always look for the partner flight for ticketing for this very reason. Increased MQDs. This has enabled me to get to Gold the past two years, and probably next year as well.
The reverse is true if you're flying Y (at least on exception fares--you'll have to calculate it out on regular fares, but you'll probably still come out ahead ticketing with DL.)
The reverse is true if you're flying Y (at least on exception fares--you'll have to calculate it out on regular fares, but you'll probably still come out ahead ticketing with DL.)
ONLY the MARKETING CARRIER matters, i.e., whether it's a DL flight number or not (codeshares).
Nov 7, 2019, 9:15 am
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This was a DL flight, but there was screwy stuff that happened to ticket (lots of hold time while they called AF and KL).
I am not complaining by any means. It covered my "reclaim my status" stuff through platinum with one trip.
next year looks like there will be some other carriers in my future.
EDIT:
Just for clarity - do I book with the carrier or with DL directly to get this? I assume the carrier and just give them my SM number?
I am not complaining by any means. It covered my "reclaim my status" stuff through platinum with one trip.
next year looks like there will be some other carriers in my future.
EDIT:
Just for clarity - do I book with the carrier or with DL directly to get this? I assume the carrier and just give them my SM number?
Last edited by FlyingBeanCounter; Nov 7, 2019 at 9:22 am
Nov 7, 2019, 2:44 pm
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That said, Delta is more likely to sell you the flight with a DL code (especially when you book online since the website only lists the DL codes), KLM with a KL code, etc so booking with the airline you want to be the marketing carrier is easiest.