Originally Posted by
cyplainsdrifter
Trying to complete Delta Diamond before the end of the year. TIA for any ideas.
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: 6,000 MQMs
MQDs not needed.
Required Spend or Budget: not picky -- willing to pay for comfort/1st if reasonable
Available Travel Dates: 9/30-10/3, 10/21-10/23, 11/11-11/12, 12/2-12/4
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares okay
If you want to stay domestic, then a flight to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kona, Lihue will get you the needed miles. Prices from $554 (Main Cabin) (e.g. ATL-LIH, Nov. 11, about 90 minutes in LIH, 10,000 MQMs, book on Delta)
You can also do a run to Mexicali on Aeromexico business class for a bit more.
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