Originally Posted by
kavok
In the information I have read, it was implied by DL that the $2.5K boost will stick around.
Far more likely that Delta would raise all Medallion qualification thresholds by $2500 MQD as opposed to eliminating the boost. Keeps Amex happy that way too. Thus I think the boost is here to stay.
Automatic Gold by paying $1,600 for 4 Amex cards and never having to get on a plane.