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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 1:36 pm
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akcae
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
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I did my own tracking all last year, as soon as DL announced earning rules for 2015. This was an ongoing indicator that I need to shift my paid travel away from DL, as I don't plunk thousands of dollars on airfare.

My 2014 stats:
Segments: 45
MQMs: 78,156
MQD: $4,391
RDMs: 132,696

With the Amex waiver, I made Platinum Medallion for 2015 (again), so I used the PM level earning for comparison.

Under the 2015 rules, I would have earned 49,330 RDMs, which is a difference of -63%.

Effectively (assuming mythical formerly-known-as-low can be found) I earned one int'l r/t BE award last year. Assuming same flying pattern, I wouldn't earn enough for even a one-way.

My paid tickets are on 001 stock now.
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