Originally Posted by
StayingHomeIsBetter
While I support their alleged efforts to relieve overcrowding, announcing two incentive programs on the heels of the January 10 announcement, incentives that provide a year's membership for a trip that most folks would have taken without the incentive anyway, is just poor form. Another example of PR tone-deafness.
This. Way to go DL! If I was a GM, I'd be pissed that someone could achieve the same status as me by taking one international biz class flight. Essentially they're saying you can buy GM for $4,000-5,000. Lovely! That's the MQD$ level for 2015 status right? Doubt that's a coincidence.