Sep 26, 2017, 1:09 pm
Last edit by: Renes Points
On 26SEPT17 Delta changed the MQD AMEX exempt requirements. $25,000 only exempts you to Platinum or lower. $250,000 spend needed across ALL the DL AMEX cards you hold (personal and business in your name) for Diamond exemption for 2019 elite year.
If all you are interested in is the discussion starting when the announcement occurred on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, start here.
The Delta announcement is here https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/skymiles/news-and-updates.html
There are many data points that Delta will allow a one time exception under the 2017 qualification rules if you request this for the 2019 Medallion year.
If all you are interested in is the discussion starting when the announcement occurred on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, start here.
The Delta announcement is here https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/skymiles/news-and-updates.html
There are many data points that Delta will allow a one time exception under the 2017 qualification rules if you request this for the 2019 Medallion year.
Delta increasing Diamond MQD Waiver to $250,000
Sep 26, 2017, 10:05 am
#647
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,419
Just got the email too. LOL, 10x spend to get DM MQD waiver. I thought folks who spent $25K were big spenders....
Sep 26, 2017, 10:07 am
#649
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Diamond; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 655
$250,000?? Wow. At least they notified me in time to cancel my AMEX cards.
I've put $60,000 each on two different Reserve cards (personal and business) for the last several years. I'll definitely cancel one of them, and probably both.
I've put $60,000 each on two different Reserve cards (personal and business) for the last several years. I'll definitely cancel one of them, and probably both.
Sep 26, 2017, 10:08 am
#651
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX/VNY (Hometown: CAK)
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Regal Diamond
Posts: 743
Sep 26, 2017, 10:09 am
#653
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern California
Programs: DL DM Charter, 2.9MM; 2019 PM and falling; Kettle everywhere else
Posts: 243
I just got the news in my email as well. For me - Diamond for 2018, then apparently Platinum for 2019 and then I am getting off this treadmill and retiring.
Sep 26, 2017, 10:11 am
#655
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: Delta, AA, JetBlue, Southwest
Posts: 1
Delta increasing MQD Waiver to $250,000
Received this today from Delta... outrageous!!
As a Credit Card Member, we want you to be aware that starting January 1st, 2018, the Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status is increasing. The MQD Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status is currently earned by spending $25,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year on a SkyMiles ® Credit Card from American Express. It is being adjusted to $250,000 in a calendar year.
We understand this is a significant increase, but wanted you to know that the MQD Waiver to qualify for all of the best-in-class benefits of Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion Status will still remain at $25,000.
As a Credit Card Member, we want you to be aware that starting January 1st, 2018, the Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status is increasing. The MQD Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status is currently earned by spending $25,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year on a SkyMiles ® Credit Card from American Express. It is being adjusted to $250,000 in a calendar year.
We understand this is a significant increase, but wanted you to know that the MQD Waiver to qualify for all of the best-in-class benefits of Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion Status will still remain at $25,000.
Sep 26, 2017, 10:11 am
#656
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
No, Rene claimed that DM wouldn't have waiver at all. Claimed that he had a person on the inside. Others were hoping that it would just be a change in spend amount, which it became.
Sep 26, 2017, 10:12 am
#659
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Plat Prem, UA Silver, Delta GM
Posts: 73
Just came to post this, SO got the email and sent screenshot. Unbelievable they'd do 10x. Ironically, last year she was halfway there on that new spend, and that was a busy year.