Originally Posted by
atldiamond
May have a trip to London coming up. Choice of VS 35K or DL 764. Could book with either.
Which aircraft is better? And which airline is best to book with to maximize DL medallion earings
If you are in Main Cabin, the DL 764 for the 2-3-2 layout. I haven't flown VS Premium or Upper Class, but I have read the 350 is nicer than the 764.
VS-marketed flights earn RDMs and MQDs according to distance flown while DL-marketed flights earn according to fare paid. I'm guessing you are flying ATL-LHR-ATL on the nonstop, so here's a list of the breakeven points for each fare type:
Basic Economy: Book VS flight numbers since DL-marketed basic fares don't earn SkyMiles or MQMs/MQDs.
Economy (VS N, O fare classes): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $421, otherwise DL-marketed.
Economy (VS M, E, Q, X fare classes): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $842, otherwise DL-marketed.
Economy (VS R, L, U fare classes): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $1684, otherwise DL-marketed.
Economy (VS Y, B fare classes): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $2105, otherwise DL-marketed.
Comfort+ / Economy Delight (VS V fare class): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $2105, otherwise DL-marketed.
Premium Economy (VS any fare class): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $2526, otherwise DL-marketed.
Business Class (VS any fare class): Book VS-marketed if your fare + surcharges is less than $3368, otherwise DL-marketed.