2012 Purchase MQMs is back
Nov 27, 2012, 8:43 am
#181
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Hey everyone,
I am new to the forum and would like to find out what everyone thinks. I am 2,050 miles short of DL PM and wondering if it might be worth purchasing the 2,500 miles for $395. The price seems steep for the number of miles, and I am going to be flying a lot next year, so I am not too worried about needing the rollover (i.e. I should qualify for GM no problem).
I have the DL Platinum card, but won't hit 25k in spending for the mileage bonus.
It seems like this or a MR, but I don't really have time to do that before the end of the year. Unless there was a really inexpensive one out of BOS I wouldn't be able to.
I have a 5,000+ mile flight in the first 2 weeks of January, is there a way I can get Delta to apply that to 2012 accrual, I have heard of that happening in some cases, but don't know if it is a reliable option.
Thoughts?
I am new to the forum and would like to find out what everyone thinks. I am 2,050 miles short of DL PM and wondering if it might be worth purchasing the 2,500 miles for $395. The price seems steep for the number of miles, and I am going to be flying a lot next year, so I am not too worried about needing the rollover (i.e. I should qualify for GM no problem).
I have the DL Platinum card, but won't hit 25k in spending for the mileage bonus.
It seems like this or a MR, but I don't really have time to do that before the end of the year. Unless there was a really inexpensive one out of BOS I wouldn't be able to.
I have a 5,000+ mile flight in the first 2 weeks of January, is there a way I can get Delta to apply that to 2012 accrual, I have heard of that happening in some cases, but don't know if it is a reliable option.
Thoughts?
There are a number of dates in December (particularly the week of the 10th) where you can do same-day BOS-MCO turns for $179.60 all-in. This will earn 2242 MQM's and meet your requirement. Not the best CPM rate, but it's a relatively quick and painless non-stop MR.
BOS-SNA can be done same-day for $253.20 in December and will earn considerably more miles (but obviously is a significantly longer time commitment). There are also cheap same-day options to LAS and PHX from BOS in December for around $240. Frankly, I'd say you have an abundance of cheap MR options, but I wouldn't wait much longer before booking as they will likely evaporate soon.
Last edited by xliioper; Nov 27, 2012 at 8:55 am
Nov 27, 2012, 9:25 am
#182
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Hey everyone,
I am new to the forum and would like to find out what everyone thinks. I am 2,050 miles short of DL PM and wondering if it might be worth purchasing the 2,500 miles for $395. The price seems steep for the number of miles, and I am going to be flying a lot next year, so I am not too worried about needing the rollover (i.e. I should qualify for GM no problem).
I have the DL Platinum card, but won't hit 25k in spending for the mileage bonus.
It seems like this or a MR, but I don't really have time to do that before the end of the year. Unless there was a really inexpensive one out of BOS I wouldn't be able to.
I have a 5,000+ mile flight in the first 2 weeks of January, is there a way I can get Delta to apply that to 2012 accrual, I have heard of that happening in some cases, but don't know if it is a reliable option.
Thoughts?
I am new to the forum and would like to find out what everyone thinks. I am 2,050 miles short of DL PM and wondering if it might be worth purchasing the 2,500 miles for $395. The price seems steep for the number of miles, and I am going to be flying a lot next year, so I am not too worried about needing the rollover (i.e. I should qualify for GM no problem).
I have the DL Platinum card, but won't hit 25k in spending for the mileage bonus.
It seems like this or a MR, but I don't really have time to do that before the end of the year. Unless there was a really inexpensive one out of BOS I wouldn't be able to.
I have a 5,000+ mile flight in the first 2 weeks of January, is there a way I can get Delta to apply that to 2012 accrual, I have heard of that happening in some cases, but don't know if it is a reliable option.
Thoughts?
Nov 27, 2012, 11:49 am
#183
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It is valid. DL did it last year as well. Worked nicely to also get you a head-start on rollover MQMs for 2013, if not just reaching an elite level.
If you need MQM by the end of the year, here are your 6 options:
1. Rent from Hertz (by 11/30 - see promo thread), or
2. Stay at Hilton (by 12/15 - see promo thread), or
3. Buy/renew an annual or 3-year SkyClub membership (by 12//31 - see promo thread) or
4. Buy MQM (up to 10K - see https://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing or
5. Finishing spending $25K on your DL Amex for 10,000 MQM - but remember that apparently the activity also may well have to POST by 12/31.
6. Fly a lot through 12/31. (Here is a cheapie: ORD-IST on DL/KL/LX DL/KL/LX: ORD-IST $529 (UA match noted) OR Fly SV from Mumbai to NYC/IAD for $496 or so
SV (Saudia)/DL: Mumbai BOM-JFK/IAD $496 ai RT and East Coast to SEA for $216 or so - see Mileage Run Deals forum)
Is the dn.delta.com/... link for buying MQMs legitimate?
A couple of things make me suspicious
1. A key word search of the delta website does not show the offer
2. When I am logged into the delta website, and then open the dn.delta... MQM link, my Skymiles # and name do not appear to be filled in
3. DL loves to send me emails with offers - but have not received the MQM purchase email from DL
Probably being paranoid, but wanted to ask
TIA
A couple of things make me suspicious
1. A key word search of the delta website does not show the offer
2. When I am logged into the delta website, and then open the dn.delta... MQM link, my Skymiles # and name do not appear to be filled in
3. DL loves to send me emails with offers - but have not received the MQM purchase email from DL
Probably being paranoid, but wanted to ask
TIA
1. Rent from Hertz (by 11/30 - see promo thread), or
2. Stay at Hilton (by 12/15 - see promo thread), or
3. Buy/renew an annual or 3-year SkyClub membership (by 12//31 - see promo thread) or
4. Buy MQM (up to 10K - see https://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing or
5. Finishing spending $25K on your DL Amex for 10,000 MQM - but remember that apparently the activity also may well have to POST by 12/31.
6. Fly a lot through 12/31. (Here is a cheapie: ORD-IST on DL/KL/LX DL/KL/LX: ORD-IST $529 (UA match noted) OR Fly SV from Mumbai to NYC/IAD for $496 or so
SV (Saudia)/DL: Mumbai BOM-JFK/IAD $496 ai RT and East Coast to SEA for $216 or so - see Mileage Run Deals forum)
Last edited by flyzabit; Nov 27, 2012 at 11:56 am