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Old Mar 2, 2017, 11:34 am
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Don't All Delta Purchases Count as MQDs?
Ok, I've never bought a ticket for someone else before, so maybe this is a stupid question. A friend and I went on a trip together, and I purchased both tickets. Looking at my SkyMiles account, it seems I only received MQDs for one of the tickets. I thought I received MQDs for all purchases? Note: I used a Gold Delta SkyMiles American Express Card for the purchase (I purchase all Delta tickets using this card).
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 11:37 am
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You only get MQDs for the flights YOU fly.
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 11:37 am
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MQDs accrue only to the passenger who flies the ticket, not the purchaser.
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 11:41 am
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Sigh... Thanks. Reading the rules, I wasn't very clear on that.
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 2:06 pm
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But your spend will count towards your MQD Waiver.
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 2:43 pm
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Yeah, that's the bright side, but I never get anywhere near the $25K spend
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 4:01 pm
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If change fees applied... that would be awesome. but nope. pure profit to Delta and no benefit only pain for the customer.
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 4:07 pm
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I and many others that fly on OPM are glad it does not work the way you were hoping
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 4:17 pm
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Originally Posted by jimrpa
Yeah, that's the bright side, but I never get anywhere near the $25K spend
What's the difference? Your profile says you're a Diamond, so, apparently, you don't need the waiver?!?
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