Originally Posted by
kelvinj
I officially hit Diamond again today (over 125k MQMs and $12.5k MQDs). Yet, I am quite unhappy that in reality I spent $17k of MY MONEY and Delta doesn't acknowledge it. Over $4k of MY MONEY was spent in taxes that Delta refuses to qualify as MQD.
I'm ok with Delta implementing a spend requirement. But, to punish Skymiles members for paying taxes (as if we had a choice) is borderline retarded.
I always get a kick out of all the people who have the job/money to fly enough to reach diamond, but seem to be clueless as to how the world works.