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Old Sep 22, 2023 | 6:59 pm
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Originally Posted by woodenshoe101
(bolding mine) - This is slightly O/T but i was thinking about this the other day. I wonder if DL will offer at some point the ability to directly convert RDM to MQD at some (1:10/1:20) conversion rate? What better way for DL to get piles of RDM liability off their books for very little cost in return. From the flyer perspective you'd prefer doing this by actually flying (and still getting the award ticket earnings, assuming that is here to stay), but I bet if DL offered a straight conversion option, they would get a lot of takers.
RDMs convert to MQD at 100:1 as of now when you fly on awards. Having demonetized RDMs to 1c each, I think DL will not devalue them more, but who knows?
Many airlines offers buyups on Elite status with RDMs - UA used to offer at 5:1 conversion of miles to elite miles a long time ago for card holders.
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