I just received this e-mail from Delta:


KEEPING YOU INFORMED.
Learn about upcoming changes that will create an even
more exclusive Medallion experience.





Hello Mr. XXX,



As a valued Medallion® member, you've earned exclusive privileges with us, and we want you to be among the first to know about updates to the program.

Beginning January 1, 2014, you will earn Medallion status through a combination of miles or segments flown and your annual spending on Delta flights, which will be measured by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). Specifically, here's how you will qualify for Medallion status starting next year:

To Reach 2015
SILVER
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

25,000 MQMs
- OR -
30 MQSs

AND
$2,500 MQDs
To Reach 2015
GOLD
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

50,000 MQMs
- OR -
60 MQSs

AND
$5,000 MQDs
To Reach 2015
PLATINUM
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

75,000 MQMs
- OR -
100 MQSs

AND
$7,500 MQDs
To Reach 2015
DIAMOND
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

125,000 MQMs
- OR -
140 MQSs

AND
$12,500 MQDs
The MQDs requirement will be waived if you make at least $25,000 in Eligible Purchases in the qualification year with your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.

In addition, beginning March 1, 2013, we will adjust the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn on select fares when flying Delta and our partner airlines. To learn more about earning MQMs, visit delta.com.

These modifications will ensure that our most valued flyers have an even more exclusive and enjoyable travel experience.

As always, thank you for your business and stay tuned for more information about MQDs.



J.W. Robertson
Vice President - SkyMiles

just received this email from Delta:
KEEPING YOU INFORMED.

Learn about upcoming changes that will create an even
more exclusive Medallion experience.

Hello _________,











As a valued Medallion® member, you've earned exclusive privileges with us, and we want you to be among the first to know about updates to the program.

Beginning January 1, 2014, you will earn Medallion status through a combination of miles or segments flown and your annual spending on Delta flights, which will be measured by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). Specifically, here's how you will qualify for Medallion status starting next year:

To Reach 2015
SILVER
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED
25,000 MQMs
- OR -
30 MQSs
AND
$2,500 MQDs


To Reach 2015
GOLD
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED
50,000 MQMs
- OR -
60 MQSs
AND
$5,000 MQDs


To Reach 2015
PLATINUM
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED
75,000 MQMs
- OR -
100 MQSs
AND
$7,500 MQDs


To Reach 2015
DIAMOND
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED
125,000 MQMs
- OR -
140 MQSs
AND
$12,500 MQDs


Learn more about this Medallion status qualification change and how you can earn a waiver.

In addition, beginning March 1, 2013, we will adjust the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn on select fares when flying Delta and our partner airlines. To learn more about earning MQMs, visit delta.com.

These modifications will ensure that our most valued flyers have an even more exclusive and enjoyable travel experience.

As always, thank you for your business and stay tuned for more information about MQDs.



J.W. Robertson
Vice President - SkyMiles


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You are a little (about 25 pages) late to the party.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...on-update.html

You are a little (about 25 pages) late to the party.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...on-update.html

I guess that thread title didn't click with me.

Mod- feel free to close/delete/merge or whatever you do to keep things clean.

I am closing this down as there is no need for a dupe thread.

RSSrsvp - Moderator

I am closing this down as there is no need for a dupe thread.

RSSrsvp - Moderator

I just got this email from DL. They can't be serious????

As a valued Medallion® member, you've earned exclusive privileges with us, and we want you to be among the first to know about updates to the program.

Beginning January 1, 2014, you will earn Medallion status through a combination of miles or segments flown and your annual spending on Delta flights, which will be measured by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). Specifically, here's how you will qualify for Medallion status starting next year:

To Reach 2015
SILVER
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

25,000 MQMs
- OR -
30 MQSs

AND
$2,500 MQDs
To Reach 2015
GOLD
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

50,000 MQMs
- OR -
60 MQSs

AND
$5,000 MQDs
To Reach 2015
PLATINUM
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

75,000 MQMs
- OR -
100 MQSs

AND
$7,500 MQDs
To Reach 2015
DIAMOND
Medallion Status
YOU WILL NEED

125,000 MQMs
- OR -
140 MQSs

AND
$12,500 MQDs

The MQDs requirement will be waived if you make at least $25,000 in Eligible Purchases in the qualification year with your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.

In addition, beginning March 1, 2013, we will adjust the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn on select fares when flying Delta and our partner airlines. To learn more about earning MQMs, visit delta.com.

These modifications will ensure that our most valued flyers have an even more exclusive and enjoyable travel experience.

As always, thank you for your business and stay tuned for more information about MQDs.

Well today is not April Fools...

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...on-update.html

..the rest of you, not so much!

where you been hiding the last 24 hours, brah?

Yes. It's a joke.

I'm just curious how you can fly 125K miles and NOT spend $12,500. I've already purchased tickets over that amount (in total - not just one ticket!), and my latest planned flight is Feb 9th.

Flyers who travel exclusively on LUT fares probably wouldn't meet the MQD spend reqs. I haven't had the time to calculate my spend on DL in 2012 but I'll look at that this weekend to get an idea of what additional spend I'll need to qualify. Might just mean buying a few K+ fares rather than always purchasing the cheapest. That or cave into DL AMEX card and concentrate $25K spend on AMEX. For me, 95% of my travel is LUT fares because it's mostly personal. The few business trips I have require 21+ days advance purchase from our T&E policy so I'm not exactly booking expensive YBM fares anyway.

I am closing this down as there is no need for a dupe thread.

RSSrsvp - Moderator