Skymiles rules changes for 2013 are here (at delta.com updates, details inside)
#91
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DL has me confused
Say I hit 126,000 MQM's a year which qualifies for DM, but my MQD is only at the GM figure (whatever that amount is), what level elite will DL consider me? Obviously not DM... Would it be PM or GM?
For me to earn 135,000 MQM a year and possibly only get to GM because of my low MQD, then just as DL makes changes to their policy, so will I (as to whom I fly).
For me to earn 135,000 MQM a year and possibly only get to GM because of my low MQD, then just as DL makes changes to their policy, so will I (as to whom I fly).
#92
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Edit to add: Just found a previous settlement between frequent fliers and Delta.
"I think the settlement infers that frequent flyers do have rights, said Randy Petersen, publishereditor of InsideFlyer magazine. A lot of people assume the airlines can change their rules at will ... but thats not so.
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#93
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 462
Any thoughts on a devaluation of their award chart? Or what about doing something about having like no availability with their partners? I've got a ton of DL miles, but I dunno what to do with them.
#94
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,195
#95
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: DL 4MM; DM
Posts: 1,395
"This change will apply to tickets purchased on or after March 1, 2013."
The only thing I would worry about would be if the mileage you earn with Ms etc will post correctly. I suspect there will be some major hassles getting the correct amounts on tickets purchased prior to March 1, but flown after that date.
ETA: But, it does appear to apply to codeshare earning on flights after 3/1.
Sorry for the partial misread.
#97
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Western NY
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 480
This kind of resembles JetBlue's FF program, 30 MQS AND $4,000 minimum (15,000 flight points at 3 points per $ spent).
I really don't find the spending thresholds to be an issue, but as a segment qualifier, I spent >$4,000 for 37 MQS. Now, I just wish they'd let us qualify for a higher level on MQD alone, once you exceed some minimum number of MQM/MQS. That'd be awesome!
I really don't find the spending thresholds to be an issue, but as a segment qualifier, I spent >$4,000 for 37 MQS. Now, I just wish they'd let us qualify for a higher level on MQD alone, once you exceed some minimum number of MQM/MQS. That'd be awesome!
#98
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
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Say I hit 126,000 MQM's a year which qualifies for DM, but my MQD is only at the GM figure (whatever that amount is), what level elite will DL consider me? Obviously not DM... Would it be PM or GM?
For me to earn 135,000 MQM a year and possibly only get to GM because of my low MQD, then just as DL makes changes to their policy, so will I (as to whom I fly).
For me to earn 135,000 MQM a year and possibly only get to GM because of my low MQD, then just as DL makes changes to their policy, so will I (as to whom I fly).
#99
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SFO
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Posts: 1,155
Remember, DL never ever gives reasonable advance notice for negative changes of Skymiles program. @:-)
#100
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Can DL possibly be more inept when it comes to 1) clear, honest communication of policy with customers, and 2) distribution of said policy?
And another thing....why does DL hate MRs? Often they happen on Saturdays when loads are lighter and DL chooses to offer attractive fares. Why are those folks punished by filling otherwise empty seats at prices DL has established?
And another thing....why does DL hate MRs? Often they happen on Saturdays when loads are lighter and DL chooses to offer attractive fares. Why are those folks punished by filling otherwise empty seats at prices DL has established?
I don't want to walk out on a limb because everything is subject to change, but the way I understand it, SWU's are going to gain in value, and cheap deep discount fare's are going to have less value. There's no reason to wring your hands over M fare's, because there are still going to be fares at that price point earning MQM bonus's.
Lastly, is it possible, not including roll over, to make DM at less than $12.5K? Me, if roll over sticks, I'm DM through 2015. I don't have a problem with Delta asking me to fly their airline to the tune of $12.5K annual send to maintain this status.
#101
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: PVD, BDL
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Posts: 478
If it thins out the ranks and makes my GM status a bit more meaningful as far as upgrades go, id cough up a bit more!
#102
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Clever use of the word "may". If I said Delta is canceling their loyalty program altogether, by your criteria I could never be wrong because it "may" happen.
#103
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 181
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 members annual spending with Delta, which will be measured by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs)
#104
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Guess I'm not seeing the part where SWUs would be more valuable. You need an M fare to use them, and now the 50% mqm bonus is gone. If they make M fares cheaper but make the SWU usable only on B+, then that only makes them even less valuable. B fares are quite a bit more than an M fare.
#105
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 90
Say I hit 126,000 MQM's a year which qualifies for DM, but my MQD is only at the GM figure (whatever that amount is), what level elite will DL consider me? Obviously not DM... Would it be PM or GM?
For me to earn 135,000 MQM a year and possibly only get to GM because of my low MQD, then just as DL makes changes to their policy, so will I (as to whom I fly).
For me to earn 135,000 MQM a year and possibly only get to GM because of my low MQD, then just as DL makes changes to their policy, so will I (as to whom I fly).