Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Titanium, Nat'l EE, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,632
The miles can be very useful when standby travel is less likely to be successful. Think heavy leisure travel destinations/months. RTW is also a great use. The miles do not entitle her to status; Delta has separate, non-redeemable miles called Medallion Qualification Miles for this.