Originally Posted by
TheMadBrewer
I'm curious, how long after you passed 1M BIS miles did you receive the pen? Its been over a month for me and I have yet to get so much as a form letter or email
The pessimist in me says Delta won't do anything for NWA MMers -- I got screwed when NW went from Lifetime Miles to BIS miles back in '97 (had 997K Lifetime miles) so I figure I'll get screwed again
That way I'll be pleasantly surprised if something nice does happen.
If history is any guide, it won't happen. When AA ate TW, they gave the TW MMers AA Lifetime Gold status. Which is to say, next to nothing. The only practical use for Gold is you get to board a little sooner than the herd.
I suspect DL will give the NW MMers the 'ceremonial' treatment as well, making themselves look good (in the eyes of the non-flying public) while the FFers get crumbs. It's all about the PR.