Originally Posted by
fliesdelta
After looking at all the options just now, I'm leaning that way.
I guess I need to decide between ticketing DL marketed KE flights, or book directly with KE.
Be aware that MQMs should be the same but MQDs and earned miles will be different depending which airline you book with. (Price may also be different in some cases.)
Korean MQDs and earned miles will be according to this chart:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...-partners.html (click "mileage earn after may 1" under Korean). Depending on your fare class and price you can occasionally get more MQDs and earned miles by booking on the partner airline's flight numbers than you'd get booking direct with Delta.