Originally Posted by
DL Platinum
I'm confused. Do you mean mqm? Not sure how a $2500 usd ticket can get you $8000 MQDs?
The way MQD earning on partners work is based on fare class and distance flown, so you can net far more MQDs than actual dollars spent on a ticket. This obviously only works on partner flights credited to your Delta SkyMiles number - Delta flights will earn based on actual non-tax fare dollars.