Originally Posted by
roknroll
Many, like you, will benefit. More will be hurt. DL is rewarding bigger spenders but there's no way to know how it will fare for them long term. Many frequent fliers who spend plenty with DL may move on. I think for now it will depend a lot on what the other carriers do to match or compete.
Agree with this comment. The new system is dependent on DL having valid SkyMiles redemption options, which they currently do not. If your company buys everything for you, and you get 360 status, but you can not redeem anything for your personal travel, I doubt that you really are better off. You are kidding yourself if you think people spend 360 level money on Delta economy tickets. They are holding NetJets cards, as they should be. Also, there is a cap to how many miles you can earn on a flight, fees don't count towards MQD, etc. It's far from a perfect system.