Skymiles rules changes for 2013 are here (at delta.com updates, details inside)
Jan 16, 2013, 10:51 am
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Jan 16, 2013, 10:53 am
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Jan 16, 2013, 10:53 am
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Oh don't worry, the rev based redemption system will be coming too. Remember, the initial announcement was just the beginning. Things will be done in phases, and MQMs will be a thing of the past in a couple years and it'll be pure revenue based.
You can kiss your intl BE awards goodbye then, although I'm sure bubba and a couple others will be happy about that so they can sit up front with the rest of the non-revs and not have to see the riffraff pax who got upgraded or are on an award ticket.
You can kiss your intl BE awards goodbye then, although I'm sure bubba and a couple others will be happy about that so they can sit up front with the rest of the non-revs and not have to see the riffraff pax who got upgraded or are on an award ticket.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:54 am
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Oh don't worry, the rev based redemption system will be coming too. Remember, the initial announcement was just the beginning. Things will be done in phases, and MQMs will be a thing of the past in a couple years and it'll be pure revenue based. You can kiss your intl BE awards goodbye then.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:57 am
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Fair enough, earning rates are likely to decrease, but I am doubtful that they will be quick to move on revenue based earning/redemption.
I actually see DL doing better than the average airline in terms of their offered redemption rates, considering the lack of low awards. Joe Schmo is spending a ton of miles for something that would have cost very little cash to actually purchase because his miles were free anyway
Perhaps an economist can comment on all of this.
I actually see DL doing better than the average airline in terms of their offered redemption rates, considering the lack of low awards. Joe Schmo is spending a ton of miles for something that would have cost very little cash to actually purchase because his miles were free anyway
Perhaps an economist can comment on all of this.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:58 am
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Did anyone save the information that was posted since the link is now dead?
Jan 16, 2013, 10:58 am
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So this impacts only US-based members?
Jan 16, 2013, 10:59 am
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Fair enough, earning rates are likely to decrease, but I am doubtful that they will be quick to move on revenue based earning/redemption.
I actually see DL doing better than the average airline in terms of their offered redemption rates, considering the lack of low awards. Joe Schmo is spending a ton of miles for something that would have cost very little cash to actually purchase because his miles were free anyway
Perhaps an economist can comment on all of this.
I actually see DL doing better than the average airline in terms of their offered redemption rates, considering the lack of low awards. Joe Schmo is spending a ton of miles for something that would have cost very little cash to actually purchase because his miles were free anyway
Perhaps an economist can comment on all of this.
Jan 16, 2013, 10:59 am
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Maybe Michelle will come back from her new job to tell us that "this was the right decision and that we should start a conversation"? LOL
I think the bigger story here is arrogance Delta's SkyMiles and Social Media team have for their customers: loyal customers such as us should not have to find out about this via a sudden leak of info that is quickly pulled from their own website. Is Delta not proud of this announcement?
I think the bigger story here is arrogance Delta's SkyMiles and Social Media team have for their customers: loyal customers such as us should not have to find out about this via a sudden leak of info that is quickly pulled from their own website. Is Delta not proud of this announcement?
Jan 16, 2013, 11:01 am
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Poor hub captive, I really feel for you.
"Nowhere for people to run."? geez
What kind of consumer would applaud for negative changes of a product because the producer killed the competitions? You may want to go advocate that the antitrust law is dead wrong.
What kind of consumer would applaud for negative changes of a product because the producer killed the competitions? You may want to go advocate that the antitrust law is dead wrong.
Jan 16, 2013, 11:02 am
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I think the bigger story here is arrogance Delta's SkyMiles and Social Media team have for their customers: loyal customers such as us should not have to find out about this via a sudden leak of info that is quickly pulled from their own website. Is Delta not proud of this announcement?
Jan 16, 2013, 11:03 am
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I think you can probably take that evolution of skymiles post info from LedgeT in the other thread and just change the dates to 2013 instead of 2012. Sure they're late, but its happening.
Jan 16, 2013, 11:03 am
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Jan 16, 2013, 11:04 am
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Beginning March 1, 2013, the MQMs SkyMiles members earn on select fare classes will change:
- For Delta-marketed flights, the MQM bonus for First/Business F and J fare classes will double from 50% to 100%, and Economy M fare class will no longer earn a 50% MQM bonus. This change will apply to tickets purchased on or after March 1, 2013.
- The above changes also will apply to F-, J- and M-equivalent fare-class tickets on Aeromexico-, Air France-KLM-, Alaska-, Alitalia-, and Virgin Australia-marketed flights. This change will apply to travel flown on or after March 1, 2013.
- The MQMs you earn on certain other partner-marketed flights will adjust for travel flown on or after March 1, 2013. Visit delta.com/partnerairlines for details by carrier.
Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) - Coming Next Year
Beginning January 1, 2014, SkyMiles members residing in the United States (excluding Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will qualify for Medallion status based on an additional threshold – the member’s annual spending with Delta, which will be measured by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). Members must also meet the existing Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) qualification criteria.
- The threshold ranges from $2,500-$12,500 MQDs depending on Medallion level.
- Alternatively, Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers can be waived from the new Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) requirement if they make at least $25,000 in Eligible Purchases within the calendar year.