Originally Posted by
mrnewton
I qualified for 1 MM in 2017. I had decided on a particular gift, but when I tried to choose it, was informed it was no longer available.
I waited, hoping it would be on offer again. In late 2021, having come across this thread, I reached out to Delta Customer Care hoping I could at least get a gift card. Of course, it took a while for a response, but I was informed that
time had run out as one needed to choose a gift within one year of qualifying. Perhaps I am mistaken but pretty certain I could still review gift options in early 2019, although there was still nothing appealing. I recall being able to select something and get to the checkout option.
I understand rules are rules, but usually, I am aware of them and act accordingly. So perhaps this is my error, but still wonder why Delta can't issue one of those "clock is ticking" e-credits or a gift card.
On a different topic, I have been fortunate in not having to call Delta during these trying times. But in mid-2021 I needed to do so. I got a wildly enthusiastic agent who remarked several times on my 1 MM status.
I was a bit cynical and said that Delta could take away Silver Medallion status at any time or impose some additional requirement. "Oh no, Delta would never do that!" was the response.
I'm not sure when DL added the rule about a timeline for picking a MM gift. There was no such rule when I hit 2MM. Does anyone know when the time limit was implemented?