Originally Posted by pvrMM3

I'm in a similar boat as you.... I'm an Expat from the US, living Mexico..... you will still get the benefits until January 1, 2025 though.....

My situation is probably worse as I am sitting on over 600,000 MQM rollover after this year.... The way I see it for the next few years I will probably only be flying 40 to 70 thousand miles a year, and though my rollover was going to keep me Diamond for 10 years or so if that rate kept up.... plus I am getting close to 2MM with Delta.....

We can't get the Amex credit cards here for Delta, and pretty much every scenario to make Platinum or Diamond involves spending a bunch on those cards in addition to flying a lot. If they don't announce the "new retro" changes before I book my next flight.... I will be booking whoever has the best flight schedule and price..... Plus I am sick of flying on Aeromexico or AirFrance and having to spend the time to make sure I get the proper credit for my flights...... I know i've missed out on at least 10,000 MQMs from AeroMexico because I couldn't get the ticket number any longer from anyone, and Delta can't do anything with just the confirmation number.....

Get the Amex Plat in Mexico, it's cheap compared to the USA, includes priority pass for lounges.... only difference is if you visit the centurion lounge you have to pay for your food, unlike the USA card it's all included......

I have my last flight booked for Delta coming up in 2 weeks, and I will probably need to book my next flight by the middle of next week..... Alaska Airlines is looking the best for me for many of my trips..... They are offering a status match, but I can't get the credit card to make it last through next year, and doubt I will fly enough to meet the requirements to keep the status....

Also keep in mind if you go to ITA airways, even though they are part of SkyTeam, right now you don't earn any miles flying Aeromexico, nor Delta or vice versa.....

Aeromexico's program really kind of sucks too....