Originally Posted by
JFKSFOLAX_friend
Interesting. Thank you for the data point. Could you let us know what posts upon your return? And, can you post your final resolution with Delta?
Again, thank you.
And, any other experiences out there? Surely someone else has flown on a route with a bonus originating/ending in BNA, STL, etc., no?
Okay, I just returned from R/T PIT - HKG (via DTW). My original post questioned since 2 promotions were being impacted "new international markets" DTW - HKG double/triple files bonus (exp 9/30) and "hub city" promotion (this thread). I just reviewed my miles and seems like I received BOTH promotions! Fly economy outbound (fortunately plane was near empty so got 3 seats for decent sleeping) and used upgrade coupon for M/Z class).
PIT - HKG (economy)
MQM: (7850 + 500) x 2 for "hub cities" promo = 16,700 MQM
Miles: (7850 + 500) x 1.25 DE bonus +12,500 "hub cities" + 7850 "new int'l markets" = 39,128 miles
HKG - PIT (BE using upgrade coupon)
MQM: [(7850 + 500) + 50% class of service] x 2 for "hub cities" promo = 25,050 MQM
Miles: (7850 + 500) x 1.25 DE bonus + 50% class of service bonus +12,500 "hub cities" + 7850 "new int'l markets" = 43,313 miles
Total MQM = 41,750
Total Miles = 82,974
Ticket cost $1900
Good promo, helped me qualify for renewed status, plan to do one more in November ($950 but no upgrades). Still, Delta got me to buy this ticket just for points, not for business trip or vacation. Win-win?