MQM Valuation Based on Fare Paid Now Showing on Delta.com
Sep 5, 2012, 1:38 pm
#196
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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
Sep 5, 2012, 1:38 pm
#197
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Where did I say I am trying to convince people. I stated I'd only spent what I need to to get to Diamond...
Sep 5, 2012, 1:39 pm
#198
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Also no 500 minimum miles
Delta 0927 Milwaukee, WItoMinneapolis/St Paul, MN T 74 0 74 18 1
Delta 2221 Minneapolis/St Paul, MNtoLos Angeles, CA T 384 0 384 96 1
Delta 2116 Los Angeles, CAtoMinneapolis/St Paul, MN T 384 0 384 96 1
Delta 0927 Minneapolis/St Paul, MNtoMilwaukee, WI T 74 0 74 18 1
Delta 0927 Milwaukee, WItoMinneapolis/St Paul, MN T 74 0 74 18 1
Delta 2221 Minneapolis/St Paul, MNtoLos Angeles, CA T 384 0 384 96 1
Delta 2116 Los Angeles, CAtoMinneapolis/St Paul, MN T 384 0 384 96 1
Delta 0927 Minneapolis/St Paul, MNtoMilwaukee, WI T 74 0 74 18 1
Sep 5, 2012, 1:40 pm
#199
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Not easy at all unless Delta is going to sever its relationship with AMEX, which gives the LUT flyers free checked bags. Given the reports that the AMEX relationship has meant a billion dollars to Delta, I seriously doubt Delta is cutting ties with AMEX any time soon. So where is the ancillary revenue going to come from without bag fees?
If Delta wants ancillary revenue they should start charging non-status a free to use the lane instead of giving it away for free to a credit card holder
Sep 5, 2012, 1:41 pm
#200
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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
WN is a huge airline and a thorn in DL's side. They are already at a revenue based program. ALL will follow. It is simple. It is just a matter of time, and it is good for the high-dollar spenders (which I have repeatedly stated, I don't know if I am). How this would shake out for me, I don't know, but I am smart enough to not shut off my mind for a marketing scheme.
Sep 5, 2012, 1:41 pm
#201
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Why not get more senior DL management to be honest and acknowledge that much of what has been shown with screen shots in this thread is a reflection of what DL has in the plans for DL customers (i.e., a sort of return to reduced miles-earning for a lot more fare bases than is currently the case)?
Sep 5, 2012, 1:43 pm
#202
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What exactly is incorrect? Not all of it is incorrect.
Why not get more senior DL management to be honest and acknowledge that much of what has been shown with screen shots in this thread is a reflection of what DL has in the plans for DL customers (i.e., a sort of return to reduced miles-earning for a lot more fare bases than is currently the case)?
Why not get more senior DL management to be honest and acknowledge that much of what has been shown with screen shots in this thread is a reflection of what DL has in the plans for DL customers (i.e., a sort of return to reduced miles-earning for a lot more fare bases than is currently the case)?
Sep 5, 2012, 1:44 pm
#203
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Sep 5, 2012, 1:45 pm
#204
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Sep 5, 2012, 1:45 pm
#205
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Why not get more senior DL management to be honest and acknowledge that much of what has been shown with screen shots in this thread is a reflection of what DL has in the plans for DL customers (i.e., a sort of return to reduced miles-earning for a lot more fare bases than is currently the case)?
Honesty, Integrity, & Mutual Respect.
Sep 5, 2012, 1:46 pm
#206
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Sep 5, 2012, 1:46 pm
#207
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Perhaps someone already pointed this out, but AA is already doing this -- no 500 minimum miles, elite mileage accrual based upon fare class, etc. This was one of the MANY reasons why I switched from AA to DL as my principal carrier a couple years ago. Its the future for all of the carriers I suspect.
Sep 5, 2012, 1:46 pm
#208
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