The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome! 2018-2021
Dec 25, 2020, 5:22 pm
#8461
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Body in the CLE, soul still in New England
Programs: In 2023? Does it matter? SPG/Marriott: Plat; DL: Plat; B6: Mosaic
Posts: 2,979
Yes, Baby is my Mom's Pekinese, looking down on all us humans (and puppies). He doesn't like that Baby is a constant presence on my Mom's lap. It's a little harder to do when you are 45 lbs (and I only have loveseats). Here he is looking a little happier in our 12 inches of Christmas snow.
Merry Christmas to all, including Buddy and the kitties.
Dec 26, 2020, 7:16 pm
#8462
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 4,677
My wife's Christmas present from AMEX - it posted this morning. Very unlikely that shell make the next level by year end.
$30,007.98 spent
$29,992.02 to go
Track Your Status Boost™
Only 6 days left! Earn 15,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $60,000.00 in eligible purchases by December 31.$30,007.98 spent
$29,992.02 to go
Dec 26, 2020, 8:29 pm
#8463
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
Programs: DL DM, 1.5MM, NEXUS, Sky Club Lifetime, Admirals Club Lifetime, LowValueCustomer everywhere
Posts: 6,447
In her case timing is everything. She made her final purchase on the card on the 24th which posted on the 25th. Her statement closed on the 25th and the MQM were available on the 26th. No wondering when they'd arrive. Still no notification from DL but I checked with the direct link ( https://www.delta.com/acctactvty/mbrLanding.action ) and they were there.
I'm not happy with the loss of RDM's for the spend but the value of the Reserve Companion Certificate exceeds the cost of the card so she'll keep hers.
I gift her Gold so she doesn't bother with status any more.
Other airlines don't matter to us. We're stuck with DL, especially with the nonrev international travel. My maintaining DM on DL gives us everything we need. And we'll save on the next 2 trips with the kids where we normally get them award tickets. They each got their 2 free trip tickets from DL so that's 2 European vacations we don't have to cover.
I'm not happy with the loss of RDM's for the spend but the value of the Reserve Companion Certificate exceeds the cost of the card so she'll keep hers.
I gift her Gold so she doesn't bother with status any more.
Other airlines don't matter to us. We're stuck with DL, especially with the nonrev international travel. My maintaining DM on DL gives us everything we need. And we'll save on the next 2 trips with the kids where we normally get them award tickets. They each got their 2 free trip tickets from DL so that's 2 European vacations we don't have to cover.
Last edited by SuperG1955; Dec 26, 2020 at 8:35 pm
Dec 27, 2020, 5:48 pm
#8464
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 126
Question...If I buy Delta gift cards on the AMEX Skymiles Card, would those count towards the Waiver? Does it matter if purchased from Delta or Costco, for example. It says prepaid cards don't count, but nothing about gift cards. This is a 2021 question.
Dec 27, 2020, 7:22 pm
#8465
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
Programs: DL DM, 1.5MM, NEXUS, Sky Club Lifetime, Admirals Club Lifetime, LowValueCustomer everywhere
Posts: 6,447
Eligible purchases do NOT include fees, interest charges, balance transfers, cash advances, purchases of travelers' checks, purchases of gift cards, person-to-person transactions, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.
Dec 27, 2020, 8:18 pm
#8466
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 126
Im not seeing that. Where does this say gift cards? This is from my amex skymiles benefits page.
Eligible purchases do NOT include fees, interest charges, cash advances, purchases of travelers' checks, person-to-person transactions, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.
Eligible purchases do NOT include fees, interest charges, cash advances, purchases of travelers' checks, person-to-person transactions, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.
Dec 28, 2020, 12:50 am
#8467
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Yiron, Israel
Programs: Bates Motel Plat
Posts: 68,930
Im not seeing that. Where does this say gift cards? This is from my amex skymiles benefits page.
Eligible purchases do NOT include fees, interest charges, cash advances, purchases of travelers' checks, person-to-person transactions, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.
Eligible purchases do NOT include fees, interest charges, cash advances, purchases of travelers' checks, person-to-person transactions, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.
Dec 28, 2020, 8:18 am
#8468
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,719
Morning, Lounge™.
-J.
-J.
Dec 28, 2020, 8:47 am
#8469
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,057
Dec 28, 2020, 9:29 am
#8470
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 139
Y'all have some really cute pets. Love it!
Sorry for the huge photo. I couldn't figure out how to make it smaller. Advice on sizing uploaded photos is appreciated.
Dec 28, 2020, 11:55 am
#8472
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,789
Not exactly a pet, but Baby Yoda was trying to steal a sip of beer. I’m not sure how to select a size if uploading from a computer unless you save the file as a smaller size in another program. From my iPhone, when I select a photo from the library there’s a box at the bottom of the page that says “Show selected; Actual size”. Clicking that brings up options to re-size to small, medium, or large. I usually pick medium.
Dec 28, 2020, 11:57 am
#8473
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Dec 28, 2020, 12:50 pm
#8474
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Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
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I have some bad news. Squeak has tested positive for COVID 
He is resting in sunny Florida and well on his way to making a full recovery. However he will not be in attendance on Thorsday.
-J.
He is resting in sunny Florida and well on his way to making a full recovery. However he will not be in attendance on Thorsday.
-J.
Dec 28, 2020, 1:41 pm
#8475
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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