Dec 27, 2016, 5:58 pm
Last edit by: Pat89339
For each request, please include the following information:
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A SEPARATE THREAD.
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NOTE: there is not much time left in 2017, given that travel tends to be expensive around holidays. You will have greater chances of success if you have greater flexibility on travel dates and cost. If you need a lot of MQMs on weekends only for < 5 cpm it probably won't happen.
Other creative possibilities depending how many MQMs you need:
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*"Required Metal or Codeshares" is, approximately, asking whether you need a flight operated specifically by Delta or if partner flights are ok. If you are just looking for MQMs to hit a Medallion tier the normal way, then the answer is yes. If you are doing a status challenge, the answer is also probably yes, but read the T&C of your challenge carefully to be sure (for the regular status challenge the answer is also "yes")
NOTE: some partner flights earn MQMs at reduced rates. See this chart for more info.
Newcomers may also be interested in the FlyerTalk Glossary
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A SEPARATE THREAD.
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NOTE: there is not much time left in 2017, given that travel tends to be expensive around holidays. You will have greater chances of success if you have greater flexibility on travel dates and cost. If you need a lot of MQMs on weekends only for < 5 cpm it probably won't happen.
Other creative possibilities depending how many MQMs you need:
- signup bonuses for various DL-branded AMEX cards (usually have a spend requirement)
- if you already have planned travel, consider buying up (in advance, not at check in) for 50% MQM bonus and more flexible same-day-confirmed options which are another way to increase MQMs
- Hilton 250 MQMs per stay of 2 nights or more
- if you are close to a threshold Delta often will offer a buy-up (at exorbitant prices). 2016 thread, and speculation/anticipation thread for 2017
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*"Required Metal or Codeshares" is, approximately, asking whether you need a flight operated specifically by Delta or if partner flights are ok. If you are just looking for MQMs to hit a Medallion tier the normal way, then the answer is yes. If you are doing a status challenge, the answer is also probably yes, but read the T&C of your challenge carefully to be sure (for the regular status challenge the answer is also "yes")
NOTE: some partner flights earn MQMs at reduced rates. See this chart for more info.
Newcomers may also be interested in the FlyerTalk Glossary
DL/Sky Team: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Dec 16, 2017, 9:37 am
#976
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Dec 25 - 26, MSO-SLC-SEA-LIH-LAX-SLC-MSO, $1018, 7500 miles
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 16, 2017 at 9:45 am
Dec 16, 2017, 10:11 am
#977
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: ATL
Programs: DL-DM, Hyatt-Diamond, IHG-Spire
Posts: 6
canuck_traveler thank you!
Dec 16, 2017, 10:13 am
#978
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: ATL
Programs: DL-DM, Hyatt-Diamond, IHG-Spire
Posts: 6
Dec 27 - 29, ATL-SEA-HKG-SEA-ATL, $1748, 17400 miles
Dec 16 - 17, ATL-SEA-ANC-SEA-ATL, $1043, 7200 miles (various dates in Dec available )
e.g. Virgin Atlantic, BOS-LHR-JNB-LHR-BOS, Dec 15 - 18, $2252, Premium Economy, about 26,600 miles
e.g. Virgin Atlantic, JFK-LHR-JNB-LHR-JFK, Dec 16 - 19, $2052, Premium Economy, about 27.200 miles
Dec 16 - 17, ATL-SEA-ANC-SEA-ATL, $1043, 7200 miles (various dates in Dec available )
e.g. Virgin Atlantic, BOS-LHR-JNB-LHR-BOS, Dec 15 - 18, $2252, Premium Economy, about 26,600 miles
e.g. Virgin Atlantic, JFK-LHR-JNB-LHR-JFK, Dec 16 - 19, $2052, Premium Economy, about 27.200 miles
Dec 16, 2017, 11:17 am
#979
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
LAX is $295 on Dec 24th
First Class to Boston will get you just over 5200 miles, $712 on Dec. 29 (AUS-ATL-BOS-ATL-AUS)
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 16, 2017 at 11:33 am Reason: add first class option to Boston
Dec 16, 2017, 1:49 pm
#981
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,439
In order to get Silver for 2018 you ALSO have to meet the $ requirement - either by reaching $3000 MQD or $25K for the Amex MQD waiver.
If you can't meet either the MQD for Silver or achieve the Amex MQD waiver, all MQMs earned in 2017 will be simply lost - no rollover if you don't make at least Silver..
Dec 16, 2017, 2:03 pm
#982
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
BUT...
In order to get Silver for 2018 you ALSO have to meet the $ requirement - either by reaching $3000 MQD or $25K for the Amex MQD waiver.
If you can't meet either the MQD for Silver or achieve the Amex MQD waiver, all MQMs earned in 2017 will be simply lost - no rollover if you don't make at least Silver..
In order to get Silver for 2018 you ALSO have to meet the $ requirement - either by reaching $3000 MQD or $25K for the Amex MQD waiver.
If you can't meet either the MQD for Silver or achieve the Amex MQD waiver, all MQMs earned in 2017 will be simply lost - no rollover if you don't make at least Silver..
MR to AUS-HNL on Dec 27 - 28 in First Class, $2416 (2275 MQD)
or to rack up some carryover miles
MR to SIN and about 22,000 miles
Dec 22 - 24, AUS-ATL-NRT-SIN-NRT-ATL-AUS, $2423, (2298 MQD)
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 16, 2017 at 2:11 pm Reason: add second option for MQD and some more carryover miles
Dec 16, 2017, 2:04 pm
#983
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: skymiles
Posts: 1
Departure Airport: DTW
Miles Needed: 7408
Required Spend or Budget: <500
Available Travel Dates: 12/21 - 12/24
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
Thanks for any help that can be provided!
Miles Needed: 7408
Required Spend or Budget: <500
Available Travel Dates: 12/21 - 12/24
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
Thanks for any help that can be provided!
Dec 16, 2017, 2:25 pm
#984
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
DTW-SEA-ANC-SEA-DTW, Dec 23 - 24, $1104, 6800 miles, $1413 (First Class) - 10,000 miles
or
Dec 21 - 23, DTW-LAS-DTW, 3500 miles, $387 (E)
Dec 22, LAS-MSP-FLL-ATL-LAS, 5100 miles, $518
LAS - FLL leaves shortly after midnight so no hotel required the evening of the 21st; but hotel required the evening of the 22nd on the return from FLL
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 16, 2017 at 10:15 pm Reason: add Las Vegas with nested FLL option
Dec 16, 2017, 4:37 pm
#985
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 2
DTW
Departure Airport: DTW
Miles Needed: 1535 MQMs
Required Spend or Budget: Under $300
Available Travel Dates: Any remaining 2017
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Whatever is the best and fastest way to get MQMs.
Miles Needed: 1535 MQMs
Required Spend or Budget: Under $300
Available Travel Dates: Any remaining 2017
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Whatever is the best and fastest way to get MQMs.
Dec 16, 2017, 5:53 pm
#986
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,048
DTW-FLL is $321 roundtrip on 12/20 (BE fare). Also, if you drive up to FNT, seeing FNT-CVG at $203 roundtrip on 12/20 ($253 in main cabin). Also available on 12/19.
Dec 17, 2017, 1:18 am
#987
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 71
This is a bit outside the usual request for this thread, but I have the following itinerary booked:
2/24 DL6276 DTW-IAD 09:00AM-10:32AM (V)
2/24 DL3959 IAD-JFK 03:30PM-04:54PM (V IT Fare)
2/24 DL0410 JFK-MAD 07:35PM-09:00AM (V IT Fare)
3/3 DL0109 MAD-ATL 10:15AM-02:24PM (V IT Fare)
3/3 DL2811 ATL-DCA 04:35PM-06:19PM (V IT Fare)
3/4 DL0792 DCA-DTW 07:30AM-09:14AM (V)
I estimate that the IT fare will earn 870 MQDs (Cost around $370), however it turns out I don't want to spend the week in Madrid. Is there any cheap way for me to get back to Michigan, or potentially any other US city? I'd prefer not to throw away these tickets, but I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money to keep them.
These are my calculations: Google sheet
In the classic fashion:
Departure Airport: MAD
Miles needed: Get to DTW for the week
Budget: Minimize
Metal or Codeshare: Dont care
2/24 DL6276 DTW-IAD 09:00AM-10:32AM (V)
2/24 DL3959 IAD-JFK 03:30PM-04:54PM (V IT Fare)
2/24 DL0410 JFK-MAD 07:35PM-09:00AM (V IT Fare)
3/3 DL0109 MAD-ATL 10:15AM-02:24PM (V IT Fare)
3/3 DL2811 ATL-DCA 04:35PM-06:19PM (V IT Fare)
3/4 DL0792 DCA-DTW 07:30AM-09:14AM (V)
I estimate that the IT fare will earn 870 MQDs (Cost around $370), however it turns out I don't want to spend the week in Madrid. Is there any cheap way for me to get back to Michigan, or potentially any other US city? I'd prefer not to throw away these tickets, but I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money to keep them.
These are my calculations: Google sheet
In the classic fashion:
Departure Airport: MAD
Miles needed: Get to DTW for the week
Budget: Minimize
Metal or Codeshare: Dont care
Dec 17, 2017, 7:10 am
#988
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1
Delta mileage run - 11k to hit diamond
I’m hearing rumors that Delta will be increasing the mileage to hit diamond next year, so I figured I would try to hit it while I can...
Departure Airport: DTW
Miles Needed: 11,000
Required Spend or Budget: $500-700
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/31 (excluding Christmas Eve/day)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
Departure Airport: DTW
Miles Needed: 11,000
Required Spend or Budget: $500-700
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/31 (excluding Christmas Eve/day)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
Another option/question: has anyone ever used “elevate your status” to purchase MQMs? Is it worth it?
Last edited by Rgajda; Dec 17, 2017 at 7:20 am Reason: Change to budget
Dec 17, 2017, 2:26 pm
#989
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Delta
Posts: 1
Delta Mileage run 8000 to Diamond
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: 8000
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: dec 26-30
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: yes
Miles Needed: 8000
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: dec 26-30
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: yes
Dec 17, 2017, 2:33 pm
#990
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,048
I’m hearing rumors that Delta will be increasing the mileage to hit diamond next year, so I figured I would try to hit it while I can...
Departure Airport: DTW
Miles Needed: 11,000
Required Spend or Budget: $500-700
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/31 (excluding Christmas Eve/day)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
Departure Airport: DTW
Miles Needed: 11,000
Required Spend or Budget: $500-700
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/31 (excluding Christmas Eve/day)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
Another option/question: has anyone ever used “elevate your status” to purchase MQMs? Is it worth it?
Last edited by xliioper; Dec 17, 2017 at 3:16 pm