MQM Valuation Based on Fare Paid Now Showing on Delta.com
Sep 5, 2012, 5:12 pm
#302
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Twin Cities
Programs: Delta DM MM, IHG Plat, Hilton DM, Marriott SE, Emerald EE, Oakdale Gun Club, NRA & GOA Life Member
Posts: 3,870
Sep 5, 2012, 5:14 pm
#303
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM, UA 1K, AA EXP, US G, SPG P, HH D, MR G, NEXUS/GE, DL AMEX Reserve
Posts: 2,035
Originally Posted by yohanson:19260902
Sep 5, 2012, 5:15 pm
#304
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM, UA 1K, AA EXP, US G, SPG P, HH D, MR G, NEXUS/GE, DL AMEX Reserve
Posts: 2,035
Sep 5, 2012, 5:18 pm
#305
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
As I am that flyer right now on the way to Gold, I would tend to disagree. I think it is very easy for many corporate flyers on this website to sit back and feel entitled while the revenue earned by Delta is simply a tax break for the corporation that you work for.
My wife and I will both be gold this year on 10,000 pounds of our own money spent on flights. While that maybe be a drop in the bucket compared to what some companies spend on corporate travel for some employees, I think my loyalty to DL and Skymiles runs just as much or more deep as it is my dollars with no tax break that are being spent.
The reason I pay more for Delta and AF/KL in Europe is because I enjoy the benefits I receive as I will enjoy being SkyTeam Elite Plus and having lounge access next year. So no, while I am not in the air every week, I am still a valuable revenue stream that deserves some benefit for choosing to fly one airline.
Regards,
Team
My wife and I will both be gold this year on 10,000 pounds of our own money spent on flights. While that maybe be a drop in the bucket compared to what some companies spend on corporate travel for some employees, I think my loyalty to DL and Skymiles runs just as much or more deep as it is my dollars with no tax break that are being spent.
The reason I pay more for Delta and AF/KL in Europe is because I enjoy the benefits I receive as I will enjoy being SkyTeam Elite Plus and having lounge access next year. So no, while I am not in the air every week, I am still a valuable revenue stream that deserves some benefit for choosing to fly one airline.
Regards,
Team
Sep 5, 2012, 5:34 pm
#306
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
I said to Bob Kupbens in person several months ago that it used to be much easier to see how many Medallion Qualification Miles I would earn on a flight before booking it, which was especially useful in determining whether I wanted to connect through one city or another — and it was based on the fare class paid: either 100 percent for economy class fares, or 150 percent for premium class and Y, B and M fares.
When I saw the title, I thought at first that that functionality returned and was happy about it...
Sep 5, 2012, 5:36 pm
#307
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: DL MM Gold
Posts: 1,676
If your friend was involved in this debacle today, my jaw is not dropping.
Sep 5, 2012, 5:49 pm
#308
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
This functionality has been on delta.dumb for a while, but only after you select flights in a dummy booking, when it asks if you want to upgrade or flex the fare.
Sep 5, 2012, 5:52 pm
#309
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 12
Hi All,
I have checked, and as many has posted, it seems fully functional to me. I booked the trip I spoke of previous during the glich, so I surely hope my miles show up when I fly later this year!
Is there any way to see how many Miles/MQM's you will earn after you book the flight on the DL website, or is this something I should call a rep for just to concern.
Regards (and thanks in advance)
Team
I have checked, and as many has posted, it seems fully functional to me. I booked the trip I spoke of previous during the glich, so I surely hope my miles show up when I fly later this year!
Is there any way to see how many Miles/MQM's you will earn after you book the flight on the DL website, or is this something I should call a rep for just to concern.
Regards (and thanks in advance)
Team
Sep 5, 2012, 5:56 pm
#310
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO / JFK
Programs: Variety of rectangular cards with my name on it
Posts: 665
You do know that he's pinpointing at you.
So? What point are you trying to make here? Your post has nothing to add to anything in this thread except a "Who Cares" call.
So? What point are you trying to make here? Your post has nothing to add to anything in this thread except a "Who Cares" call.
Sep 5, 2012, 6:00 pm
#311
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
Sep 5, 2012, 6:28 pm
#313
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Somewhere between here and there...
Programs: WWF, Appalachian Mountain Club
Posts: 11,595
Sep 5, 2012, 6:31 pm
#314
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,461
Anyone ever been to Disney and heard the outlandish rumors their bus drivers make up? I think they all sit around their break room making things up just to see how far they can spread the rumor. This could explain a lot of the Delta IT issues. They sit around telling people they "know" stuff they think they know..... Instead of fixing the award calendar which is boring. LOL.
Sep 5, 2012, 6:37 pm
#315
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
Emphasis mine
I'm calling BS on this part. Sorry, but award charts change and those changes are announced in advance ALL THE TIME. It isn't fare baiting and the DoT doesn't prevent you from announcing such changes prior to their implementation. Perhaps it is time you find a better group of lawyers because the ones you have are steering you wrong and hoping the public just doesn't notice. That's a crappy way to run a company.
I'm calling BS on this part. Sorry, but award charts change and those changes are announced in advance ALL THE TIME. It isn't fare baiting and the DoT doesn't prevent you from announcing such changes prior to their implementation. Perhaps it is time you find a better group of lawyers because the ones you have are steering you wrong and hoping the public just doesn't notice. That's a crappy way to run a company.
Didn't you get the memo on Delta's new CEO - Shena?!