Changing Country of Residence in the Post-MQD Era (Definitive)
Oct 4, 2017, 10:48 pm
#137
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Wouldn't surprise me if the waiver went away for foreign Das
Oct 4, 2017, 11:40 pm
#138
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Also difficult since Delta tickets are charged using the local currency so there would have to be a different MQD standard for each country like MQY for Japan, etc. With exchange rates fluctuating, it would be a nightmare for Delta to update the requirements for each country. I suspect that most residents of foreign countries would prefer to use their local airlines so the fraction of non-US DM members is rather small.
Oct 4, 2017, 11:42 pm
#139
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My own thoughts (as a layman) is that outside of US, Delta is not a dominant player and has very limited services e.g. Singapore. In order to provide a viable service to US customers to reach oversea destinations, they need other people to fill the planes. This is not as easy (compared to US) if they do not turn these non-US flyers into (Medallion) members as the choices are plentiful. Offer easier access to Medallion status and people are more likely to try and stay with Delta. Also consider the fact that outside of US, commuting to-fro between work assignments using a plane as transport are likely less common.
Oct 4, 2017, 11:51 pm
#140
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So? Technically following the law is still following the law.
Oct 5, 2017, 12:01 am
#141
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you are in violation of Delta's policy!!
Oct 5, 2017, 12:47 am
#142
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Oct 5, 2017, 2:59 am
#143
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I think it's because foreign passengers typically use less Delta services so their medallion cost is lower. For example there should be correspondingly fewer domestic flights, fewer requests for FC upgrades, and less usage of SC lounges. RUCs probably find less usage as well. On top of that, by definition, DL has no international hubs so they are literally fighting for that business much like they are fighting for SEA with AS. So it seems to make sense to me when you crunch the numbers as long as people aren't gaming the system.
Oct 5, 2017, 3:04 am
#144
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With that being said, pertinent to your case, I think they would probably take a look at flight records especially given that they are likely to suddenly see a surge in foreign waivers. So there's a risk, your call if it's worth it.
Oct 5, 2017, 9:55 am
#145
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I don't think I have anything else to add, at this point. I'll keep my USA address. We'll see how well it works for those who try to circumvent the MQD rules by declaring an international address but yet continue to reside in the USA.
Oct 5, 2017, 10:16 am
#146
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Hard to prove a negative. However there's never been one post about issues. Residence is generally viewed as where one makes home. Even if not there majority of time. DL has fairly simple straight forward rules for determining. Which address on file is primary. Nothing else. If you wish to make it seem more complicated, fine. However at least in this respect it's really not.
Oct 5, 2017, 10:49 am
#147
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Hard to prove a negative. However there's never been one post about issues. Residence is generally viewed as where one makes home. Even if not there majority of time. DL has fairly simple straight forward rules for determining. Which address on file is primary. Nothing else. If you wish to make it seem more complicated, fine. However at least in this respect it's really not.
Oct 5, 2017, 6:05 pm
#149
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That's what makes me think they are going to scrutinize new address changes more closely for the next year and the easiest initial filter is history of flight originations.
Oct 5, 2017, 8:37 pm
#150
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Can see them scrutinizing documents more closely. However this whole only flying DL domestically issue is ridiculous.