Various spoke cities: double MQM + up to 50,000 bonus miles per round-trip
Jun 22, 2010, 9:45 am
#301
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
Looks like an open jaw to me. IMO, the rules don't say anything to exclude open jaw tickets, and I generally consider open jaw tickets to be a RT ticket. However, it would be nice to know for sure.
Jun 22, 2010, 9:56 am
#302
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: Delta - Plat, Marriott - Platinum, Starwood - Gold
Posts: 115
I'm still waiting for a response...
Jun 22, 2010, 10:04 am
#303
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
I just booked the following
PIT-ATL-GRU in F and I
LIM-ATL-PIT in I and F
As a CMH based GM this is what I expect to earn.
After the flights are complete,
13,393 MQM's 8929 x 1.5
13,393 miles
13,393 bonus miles 100%GM bonus
In January retroactive to 2010, which I'm not worried about as I had my AMEX 10,000 miles post retroactive last year on Jan 9th.
8929 more MQM's
plus 50,000 more bonus miles
All told
22,322 MQMs
76,786 miles
Just enough for one domestic award ticket
PIT-ATL-GRU in F and I
LIM-ATL-PIT in I and F
As a CMH based GM this is what I expect to earn.
After the flights are complete,
13,393 MQM's 8929 x 1.5
13,393 miles
13,393 bonus miles 100%GM bonus
In January retroactive to 2010, which I'm not worried about as I had my AMEX 10,000 miles post retroactive last year on Jan 9th.
8929 more MQM's
plus 50,000 more bonus miles
All told
22,322 MQMs
76,786 miles
Just enough for one domestic award ticket
Jun 22, 2010, 10:56 am
#304
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 107
That's what it is, same PNR, booked as a RT. I just wish DL had a S. American SkyTeam parter so I could earn miles on the GRU to LaPaz via Lima flights.
I wish I had the money to do this as well, this is a business trip so the company is paying for it. whoo hoo
Jun 22, 2010, 11:03 am
#305
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 15
Regarding our recently launched promotions offering SkyMiles members in select U.S. cities bonus miles and MQMs for travel through December 31, 2010 - we apologize for any confusion. Members enrolled for the promotions will receive double Medallion Qualification Miles/MQMs on all flights flown, whether non-stop or via connections. Double MQMs will be based on total MQMs earned, which includes the standard 50% class of service bonus earned on M class and above fares. All MQMs earned through the promotions will count toward a member’s 2010 MQM balance. Additionally, the round trip bonus miles will be earned based on origin to final destination and return - meaning nonstops to the hubs and then connecting onto final destination on ticket will be awarded the bonus. For example, a member purchases a paid J class roundtrip ticket RDU-JFK-FCO-JFK-RDU, the member would earn double MQMs on all flights and then would earn 50,000 bonus miles for this premium roundtrip international ticket. As for the issue of open jaws, as long as travel is on the same ticket, this will also qualify for the bonus e.g. BNA-ATL-GIG surface EZE-ATL-BNA.
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
Jun 22, 2010, 11:09 am
#306
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix
Programs: DL Million Miler, Skymiles GM, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite
Posts: 677
Bravo!!
(Whatever they pay you, it's not enough.)
Jun 22, 2010, 11:16 am
#307
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL
Programs: 4MM/DM, Marriott Lifetime PM, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,370
Regarding our recently launched promotions offering SkyMiles members in select U.S. cities bonus miles and MQMs for travel through December 31, 2010 - we apologize for any confusion. Members enrolled for the promotions will receive double Medallion Qualification Miles/MQMs on all flights flown, whether non-stop or via connections. Double MQMs will be based on total MQMs earned, which includes the standard 50% class of service bonus earned on M class and above fares. All MQMs earned through the promotions will count toward a member’s 2010 MQM balance. Additionally, the round trip bonus miles will be earned based on origin to final destination and return - meaning nonstops to the hubs and then connecting onto final destination on ticket will be awarded the bonus. For example, a member purchases a paid J class roundtrip ticket RDU-JFK-FCO-JFK-RDU, the member would earn double MQMs on all flights and then would earn 50,000 bonus miles for this premium roundtrip international ticket. As for the issue of open jaws, as long as travel is on the same ticket, this will also qualify for the bonus e.g. BNA-ATL-GIG surface EZE-ATL-BNA.
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
Thank you so much for clarification!
Still unclear is the J factor in your example. If base MQM is 6000k each way and you add in the 50% bonus, does the promotion add another 50% bonus or 100% bonus.
12000k base
6000k 50% J class bonus
+ 6000k promotion bonus
or
12000K promotion bonus
Jun 22, 2010, 11:23 am
#308
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: TUL
Programs: AA Plat, DL FO/1MM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, National Exec Elite
Posts: 2,102
Regarding our recently launched promotions offering SkyMiles members in select U.S. cities bonus miles and MQMs for travel through December 31, 2010 - we apologize for any confusion. Members enrolled for the promotions will receive double Medallion Qualification Miles/MQMs on all flights flown, whether non-stop or via connections. Double MQMs will be based on total MQMs earned, which includes the standard 50% class of service bonus earned on M class and above fares. All MQMs earned through the promotions will count toward a member’s 2010 MQM balance. Additionally, the round trip bonus miles will be earned based on origin to final destination and return - meaning nonstops to the hubs and then connecting onto final destination on ticket will be awarded the bonus. For example, a member purchases a paid J class roundtrip ticket RDU-JFK-FCO-JFK-RDU, the member would earn double MQMs on all flights and then would earn 50,000 bonus miles for this premium roundtrip international ticket. As for the issue of open jaws, as long as travel is on the same ticket, this will also qualify for the bonus e.g. BNA-ATL-GIG surface EZE-ATL-BNA.
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
^^^^^^
Jun 22, 2010, 11:31 am
#309
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
If you get 12k base MQMs and 6k bonus bonus MQMs, then when the promo bonus posts, you'll get another 18k MQMs.
Or to use your example, 6,000,000 base each way + 50% class bonus + 18,000,000 year-end RDU promo bonus = 36,000,000 MQMs!
Kevin, thank you for your excellent summary! I think you answered most, if not all questions that I had!
Jun 22, 2010, 11:38 am
#310
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SEA
Programs: DL DM, former NW PE
Posts: 934
Simply put: Thank you Kevin. I think a number of us will be happy to buy you a beer, then another, then another at the ATL DL-do, if you'll be there.
And to the revenue folks.....yes, this one has me and Mrs MCD dropping more $$ into the DL hopper. So let the MQMs roll!!
As to the person who wrote up the original promotion terms: how about assigning them to ramp duty at THU??
Jun 22, 2010, 11:49 am
#311
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,165
Its a shame that BOS didn't get targeted for this promo, especially with a bunch of upcoming TPAC travel that I have to choose which airline to fly.
Sounds great for you guys who are in one of the targeted cities though... great to make/keep your status.
Sounds great for you guys who are in one of the targeted cities though... great to make/keep your status.
Jun 22, 2010, 11:55 am
#312
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
There are nonstops from BOS to RDU for under $200. Why not fly to RDU on one ticket, and then take your TPAC from there and back on a separate ticket?
Jun 22, 2010, 12:02 pm
#314
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Delta DM, HH D, Starwood Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 87
I know Im in the minority here, but soooo long Delta. Yes I will have to fly them some over the rest of the year. This is just too good of a deal for them to put out for just a select few. Delta yes you can chose to reward just a few select people, but I can chose another airline. Being true to what I have posted this will be my last post here for a while as I am moving on to United. 1K here I come.
Regarding our recently launched promotions offering SkyMiles members in select U.S. cities bonus miles and MQMs for travel through December 31, 2010 - we apologize for any confusion. Members enrolled for the promotions will receive double Medallion Qualification Miles/MQMs on all flights flown, whether non-stop or via connections. Double MQMs will be based on total MQMs earned, which includes the standard 50% class of service bonus earned on M class and above fares. All MQMs earned through the promotions will count toward a member’s 2010 MQM balance. Additionally, the round trip bonus miles will be earned based on origin to final destination and return - meaning nonstops to the hubs and then connecting onto final destination on ticket will be awarded the bonus. For example, a member purchases a paid J class roundtrip ticket RDU-JFK-FCO-JFK-RDU, the member would earn double MQMs on all flights and then would earn 50,000 bonus miles for this premium roundtrip international ticket. As for the issue of open jaws, as long as travel is on the same ticket, this will also qualify for the bonus e.g. BNA-ATL-GIG surface EZE-ATL-BNA.
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
I hope this clears up these open issues - and again apologize for any confusion.
Kevin
Jun 22, 2010, 12:04 pm
#315
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
I know Im in the minority here, but soooo long Delta. Yes I will have to fly them some over the rest of the year. This is just too good of a deal for them to put out for just a select few. Delta yes you can chose to reward just a few select people, but I can chose another airline. Being true to what I have posted this will be my last post here for a while as I am moving on to United. 1K here I come.
