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Dec 19, 2017, 4:16 pm

#16

jrl767

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUnole03

Is there an answer yet to whether one receives F RDM's and MQM's?

I really can't imagine getting any RDM/MQM on an award ticket (although this is Delta IT we're talking about here ...)

Dec 19, 2017, 4:23 pm

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ryandc99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrl767

I really can't imagine getting any RDM/MQM on an award ticket (although this is Delta IT we're talking about here ...)

Im tempted to buy up and find out.

Dec 19, 2017, 4:31 pm

#18

sosafan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkeyefan

Yeah I had a similar thread on here a week ago about this.

Upgrade offer on domestic award ticket?

Dec 19, 2017, 4:33 pm

#19

MarkCron

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I just booked a trip in March for gf and I. Got C+ at booking, and while changing seats got FCM offer both ways. Considering it.
The offers were DTW-PHX ~$270pp, PHX-DTW ~$220pp

Dec 20, 2017, 6:19 am

#20

dc2000

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I received an offer to upgrade on an award ticket from YVR-MSP. Cash offer of CAD 197 in the messages in the app as well as on the seat map. Decent offer especially since I need to check several bags.

Dec 20, 2017, 11:43 am

#21

cmx

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I'll have a data point in a month, but I suspect that it will not earn MQMs, and probably will earn MQDs. It shows (RY) on the view my trips page and NX on the receipt. RSW-JFK is the route. Here's the receipt

escriptionAmountCurrency

Miles

Miles Redeemed10,000Miles

Air Transportation Charges

Taxes, Fees and Charges

Per Passenger Summary Of Air Travel Taxes, Fees, And Related Charges. Per Passenger Total Travel Charges Provided At End Of TableDescriptionAmountCurrencyUnited States - September 11th Security Fee(Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fee) (AY)$5.60USDSummary Of All Charges For All Passengers, Including Air-Fare, Taxes, Fees, And Other ChargesDescriptionAmountCurrencyTotal Taxes, Fees & Charges:$5.60USDTotal:10,000

$5.60Miles +
USDDescriptionAmountCurrencyDescriptionAmountCurre ncyPaid With American Express Ending 1234

Upgrade

UpgradeProduct SummaryItem NameChargeSeat Upgrade$ 79.00 USDTaxes & Fees$ 5.93 USDTotal$ 84.93 USDPaid With American Express Ending 1234Total
$ 90.53 USD
View Terms and Conditionsopens in new window
GRAND TOTAL
$90.53 USD

Dec 20, 2017, 12:26 pm

#22

soxfanndc

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rec'd the offer and actually pulled the trigger on this a few weeks ago. I THINK it was BWI-MSP-STL and I only wanted to UG the BWI-MSP but it made sense financially to do both legs. IIRC, no MQD's, no MQM's. I still felt that it was worthwhile, for me, at least.

Dec 20, 2017, 2:30 pm

#23

dilbertsdaddy

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how about PWM? has anyone seen an offer on those and would you get the 150%??

Dec 20, 2017, 2:54 pm

#24

mills1090

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dilbertsdaddy

how about PWM? has anyone seen an offer on those and would you get the 150%??

Yes, and yes. As long as you don't pay in full with PWM, if you did PWM in full you don't get any MQM.

Dec 20, 2017, 3:02 pm

#25

turkeyRIOO

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Data point ATL-GCM Comfort+ $313 each way F $463 each way. I have exit row and drink vouchers, going to take a pass on this one.

Dec 20, 2017, 3:04 pm

#26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cmx

I'll have a data point in a month, but I suspect that it will not earn MQMs, and probably will earn MQDs. It shows (RY) on the view my trips page and NX on the receipt.

Someone in one of the other threads also reported seeing RY in their "my trips" after taking one of these offers. I agree, it's probably yes to MQDs and no to MQMs.

Dec 22, 2017, 12:51 pm

#27

johnm4

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I was surprised to see an offer of $63 per passenger each way on BDL <-> MSP 12/25 - 12/30. Upgrading to Comfort+ or First Class was the same price.

This is also with using a Dela Amex Platinum companion certificate. I'm FO now with a Reserve Card. I took the upgrade one way and the return FC looks sold out now.

Fare classes show First Class (G) and Main Cabin (V). My companion shouldn't earn miles as the free companion, it'll be interesting if the upgrade changed this.

Dec 22, 2017, 12:53 pm

#28

minnyfly

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I received an upgrade offer for my award flight a couple weeks ago. Wasn't an attractive offer, so I declined.

Mar 18, 2018, 12:06 pm

#29

DLATL777

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Mileage ticket+Cash buy up to F

Just need quick clarification then this thread can be locked and deleted. Searched quite a bit and found various versions of this question.

If a client books a mileage ticket then takes an online offer to upgrade with cash to domestic F, will they receive MQDs based upon the incremental up-fare?

Thanks,