2017 DM packet
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: DL DM; Hilton Diamond; Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 70
2017 DM packet
In the past when either reaching a new level or re-qualifying for a medallion level I have gotten a packet in the mail just a few weeks after crossing the threshold.
After making DM again in early October I waited the normal 6-8 weeks to receive my packet. When nothing came in the mail I wrote to the general comment email on the website. Below is what I received in response.
Congratulations on reaching Diamond Medallion status for 2017.
Credential packages are still very much a part of the SkyMiles program,
but are not shipped until January. We are grateful for your patience in
this matter.
Is this correct? I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked and answered. I am not the best at searching.
After making DM again in early October I waited the normal 6-8 weeks to receive my packet. When nothing came in the mail I wrote to the general comment email on the website. Below is what I received in response.
Congratulations on reaching Diamond Medallion status for 2017.
Credential packages are still very much a part of the SkyMiles program,
but are not shipped until January. We are grateful for your patience in
this matter.
Is this correct? I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked and answered. I am not the best at searching.
#2
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,712
In the past when either reaching a new level or re-qualifying for a medallion level I have gotten a packet in the mail just a few weeks after crossing the threshold.
After making DM again in early October I waited the normal 6-8 weeks to receive my packet. When nothing came in the mail I wrote to the general comment email on the website. Below is what I received in response.
Congratulations on reaching Diamond Medallion status for 2017.
Credential packages are still very much a part of the SkyMiles program,
but are not shipped until January. We are grateful for your patience in
this matter.
Is this correct? I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked and answered. I am not the best at searching.
After making DM again in early October I waited the normal 6-8 weeks to receive my packet. When nothing came in the mail I wrote to the general comment email on the website. Below is what I received in response.
Congratulations on reaching Diamond Medallion status for 2017.
Credential packages are still very much a part of the SkyMiles program,
but are not shipped until January. We are grateful for your patience in
this matter.
Is this correct? I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked and answered. I am not the best at searching.
Lots of people qualify for multiple tiers toward the end of the year, so it wouldn't make sense for DL to send out packets that could quickly be out of date.
#3
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Delta Diamond/1MM
Posts: 4,635
I hit DM for the first time in mid Sept and got my packet about a month later with my cards through Jan 2018. Maybe they have a cut off point where they wait until the new year. My partner also hit PM (started off as dirt) then and got his goodies about 6-8 weeks later too.
Last edited by NOLAnwGOLD; Dec 12, 2016 at 4:19 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern California
Programs: DL DM Charter, 2.9MM; 2019 PM and falling; Kettle everywhere else
Posts: 243
I requalified as DM back in April and assume I will get the DM package sometime in early 2017. I don't ever recall getting it upon requalification which may be different from those attaining status for the first time.
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,062
First timers get it upon qualification and re-qualifiers do not get their packets until around the start of the new program year regardless of when they re-qualify. It's been that way for years. OP, I suspect your recollection may be flawed.
#10
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,712
#11
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: ORD / MDW / FLL
Programs: DL DM/1MM, AA EXP, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 2,295
Is getting a packet really that important to people? I'm asking because I could care less. Just get me on the plane, slap a drink in my hand and keep screaming babies and overly chatty people away from me and I'm good. And if I have to choose between the two I'll take the screaming baby.
#12
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,712
Is getting a packet really that important to people? I'm asking because I could care less. Just get me on the plane, slap a drink in my hand and keep screaming babies and overly chatty people away from me and I'm good. And if I have to choose between the two I'll take the screaming baby.
#13
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: ROC, MKE, ATW
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1
I hit DL PM this year and wondering if anyone has received their packets yet this year? Delta twitter handle told me that they would be out by the end of Feb. but reading other posts, that seems unlikely?
#14
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,947
Is getting a packet really that important to people? I'm asking because I could care less. Just get me on the plane, slap a drink in my hand and keep screaming babies and overly chatty people away from me and I'm good. And if I have to choose between the two I'll take the screaming baby.
Not a big deal for Silver, but potentially would result in Golds missing out on valuable benefits.
#15
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,413
My DM packet arrived in the mail yesterday, although I requalified in the fall, perhaps in early September. At that time, I had the AmEx MQD waiver, although I met the DM MQD requirement later, in about November. Too many redemptions last year for my MQD level. USA address.
Any bets on how long it will take to get my new SC membership card?
Any bets on how long it will take to get my new SC membership card?