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DL360 really doesn't do much besides a few gifts, and in theory better IRROPS handling right? It certainly seems to pale in comparison to CK and GS.

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Originally Posted by WWads (Post 29355485)

DL360 really doesn't do much besides a few gifts, and in theory better IRROPS handling right? It certainly seems to pale in comparison to CK and GS.

Actually places flyer in higher spot for the upgrade queue, in front of all other DMs. At least it used to.

So having fewer 360s would be good for DMs.

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Originally Posted by map724 (Post 29355493)

Actually places flyer in higher spot for the upgrade queue, in front of all other DMs. At least it used to.

This may be true, but are 360s really buying coach and waiting around for the upgrade? Cause they're not climbing up the ladder that quickly on X fares.

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Originally Posted by CGNC (Post 29355850)

This may be true, but are 360s really buying coach and waiting around for the upgrade? Cause they're not climbing up the ladder that quickly on X fares.

There could be folks who fly international longhaul business class on OPM but buy coach for personal travel.

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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 29355858)

There could be folks who fly international longhaul business class on OPM but buy coach for personal travel.

Guilty as charged.

I just received my 2018 Delta 360 notification via email. Guess I'll ride it out one more year.

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Originally Posted by Deeg157 (Post 29367236)

I just received my 2018 Delta 360 notification via email. Guess I'll ride it out one more year.

Me, too! Told my wife not to expect it next year, though - I can't keep up this pace for much longer.

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Originally Posted by CGNC (Post 29355850)

This may be true, but are 360s really buying coach and waiting around for the upgrade? Cause they're not climbing up the ladder that quickly on X fares.

Many companies also have J for international but Y for most domestic. So a primary international flyer who has to take the occasional domestic hop would also be a 360 on the UG list.

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Originally Posted by map724 (Post 29367244)

Me, too! Told my wife not to expect it next year, though - I can't keep up this pace for much longer.

Congrats!

Exactly! I may be divorced if my travel doesn't slack up in 2018.

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Originally Posted by puntamita (Post 29346633)

What benfits do you receive from 360?

I'll speak of the only perk I enjoy the most and that is a dedicated Delta agent that monitors my travel from start to finish. If I'm delayed they call and tell me I can catch A or B flight to get home. Plus during high call volume times I get right through. This past year I never waited more than a minute.

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Originally Posted by Deeg157 (Post 29367236)

I just received my 2018 Delta 360 notification via email. Guess I'll ride it out one more year.

Yep also just got it - seems like they're all going out now...!

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Originally Posted by RumPatrol (Post 29347431)

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Originally Posted by ethernal (Post 29344770)

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Originally Posted by RumPatrol (Post 29344748)

I'm not that high up the food chain, but a family member is. He was called by Delta last week and informed he was being dropped from Delta 360 despite flying even more in 2017 than in 2016. He asked for a reevaluation twice and was told they changed the requirements and he no longer met them. He was over 550K MQM and right around $60K MQD. If that doesn't do it, I don't know what does.

Were those earned MQM in that year? If so, his $ per mile is way too low. Raw spend is king but $/mile is critical as well. $60K is definitely on the low end of the spectrum (although it depends on the city - 60K in Atlanta won't even be close whereas 60K in an outstation or place with lot of competition may be enough).

Yes that is earned MQM for 2017. Both MQM and MQD were slightly more in 2017 than 2016. The last reevaluation call said spend needed to be $100K+ now, though I don't know if that is $100K for his mileage or just in general. Most flights are in/out of SLC but it is worldwide travel, all personal spend. I'm not really surprised knowing what DL has done to the MQD waivers for Diamonds, but still, that is a lot of miles and last minute out of pocket full fare tickets to then be dropped from a program you were already in.

I know DL is trying to make the top tiers more exclusive and I respect it, but seems odd to just drop someone who flew more the following year. Though realistically, Delta 360 doesn't mean much more than Diamond does except for the gift. The Tiffany glasses and bottle of scotch was lovely.

That would really be a great feat.
... Flying more in 2017 than 2016
... Achieving 550K MQM in 2017
... Earning the 550K MQM in 2017

This would imply that he only achieved 125K MQM in 2016 so that there would be no rollover and thus being able to "earn" the 550K in 2017
Or, was there really a large rollover which would make more sense given the $60K MQDs for 2017

Yep - got mine today. CLE based, put up 317k MQM and $97k MQD in 2017.

Got mine today. This is what it said:

You’re one of our most elite customers, and I want to personally welcome you to the top. You’ve been hand-selected to be part of the Delta 360°TM program based on your spend with Delta and our partners. Now you can enjoy access to exclusive benefits above your Diamond Medallion® Status. This year the Delta 360° program is better than ever—and with this membership you get to enjoy our most elevated travel experience through January 31, 2019.

Thank you for your continued loyalty,