Originally Posted by
findark
The standard question is usually why did you pick Delta in the first place? Presumably DL offers better timed or cheaper flights, or you get a lot of value out of using your Medallion benefits. All of those still apply after making Diamond. Going the multi-status route only makes sense if you are actually otherwise indifferent to your choice of carrier.
+1. These threads sometimes confuse me. What's the point of re-qualifying for Diamond if you aren't going to use the benefits? There may not be added incentive but surely the whole point of qualifying for Diamond was because the Diamond benefits (and flying on DL) is superior to EXP/AA or 1K/UA