Skymiles rules changes for 2013 are here (at delta.com updates, details inside)
Jan 16, 2013, 10:42 am
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It's possible they accidentally posted the wrong info and I know they were making decisions until the last possible minute. I honestly expected lower EQMs for sLUT fares.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:43 am
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I wonder if the spend threshold with AmEx will also still earn the bonus MQMs?
Jan 16, 2013, 10:44 am
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- Can someone clarify that the rule change regarding MQM bonuses is effective immediately, but that the minimum spend thresholds do not go into effect until 2014? The DL.dumb information is currently down.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:44 am
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THANK GOD! DL finally doing SOMETHING (albeit small) to thin the herd.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:44 am
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I just am surprised how quickly something got tied back up and put under wraps (or maybe whipped into submission).
Jan 16, 2013, 10:45 am
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No 50% bonus on M fares is crappy, especially with how expensive they are in order to use an SWU.
And really who cares about F and J increasing to 100% bonus. I have to assume that means full F/J and not P/A/I/S fares. Almost nobody buys a full priced ticket up front. The loss of M bonus is going to dwarf and additional MQMs that pax get from a F/J ticket.
And really who cares about F and J increasing to 100% bonus. I have to assume that means full F/J and not P/A/I/S fares. Almost nobody buys a full priced ticket up front. The loss of M bonus is going to dwarf and additional MQMs that pax get from a F/J ticket.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:45 am
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Now MRs become less a part of the game, but still a piece in the puzzle. Doesn't make sense for MRs to be your main contribution to status, but can top off an account; conversely - someone able to generate $25K/year in spending on a DL Amex will be able to MR to their heart's content (if I am interpreting these rules correctly)
Jan 16, 2013, 10:45 am
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Jan 16, 2013, 10:49 am
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Jan 16, 2013, 10:50 am
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The camel's nose is under the tent... this is just the beginning.
Don't worry, plenty of you will be happy with getting your way of the F cabin being paid only and no upgrades. DL obviously doesn't want to even deal with SWUs anymore, with wacking the bonus on pricy M fares. This is phase one, step one.
Don't worry, plenty of you will be happy with getting your way of the F cabin being paid only and no upgrades. DL obviously doesn't want to even deal with SWUs anymore, with wacking the bonus on pricy M fares. This is phase one, step one.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:50 am
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Anyone else doubt we will hear from the corporate reps on this??
Jan 16, 2013, 10:51 am
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