I'm at 127k MQM's so far this year. I think it would make perfect business sense for delta to allow "me" to use my PMU's at any fare class, especially when seats go out empty.
Delta has 99.9% of my business. I had to fly airtran last week and I was not happy even though the fare was 1/2 of deltas.
Allowing some one like "me" to have the opportunity to upgrade to BE 6 Times a year (3rt), if the seats are open, HAS to be a good business decision. It will ensure they retain my business, which is quite substantial.
By then end of 08, I will prob reach 200,000 MQM's. Cmon DL...
The problem is, DL has been offering all these MQM promos, which has totally saturated the PM pot, thus increasing the amount of PMU's out there. This has put us all in a not so good situation. Perhaps it truly is time for the 150000mqm PM. DL could then treat us to greater benifits like PMU's at any fare, Domestic upgrades for H fares at booking, free CRC, etc... Just a thought