2 Million Miles and these are the gifts?
Sep 7, 2019, 2:07 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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2 Million Miles and these are the gifts?
Just passed the 2 Million Mile threshold on Delta, and I received a nice note the next day from Delta. Told me I could choose one of the gifts. Rather Disappointed with the selection.
Samsonite 21 or 24 inch bag, value $115
Assorted Tiffany Jewelry, value $100-$185
Tumi Cosmetic, Tote Bag or Wallet, value $125 ish
I saw United had a much better selection, and I believe my 1 Million Mile gift was a bit better. While I should be grateful for a gift in the 1st place, this was just a little disappointing. I thought there was going to be a duffel bag or something from Tumi I could actually use. I guess I will give the gift to someone, because the I am not the demographic user for the Tumi or Tiffany.
Samsonite 21 or 24 inch bag, value $115
Assorted Tiffany Jewelry, value $100-$185
Tumi Cosmetic, Tote Bag or Wallet, value $125 ish
I saw United had a much better selection, and I believe my 1 Million Mile gift was a bit better. While I should be grateful for a gift in the 1st place, this was just a little disappointing. I thought there was going to be a duffel bag or something from Tumi I could actually use. I guess I will give the gift to someone, because the I am not the demographic user for the Tumi or Tiffany.
Sep 7, 2019, 2:32 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Salt Lake City
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Yes, this is disappointing as I am presently at 1.8 M. Has Delta always only given the full size Tumis at 1 Million? Oh well, still gonna go for lifetime Gold, unless they take that away...
Sep 7, 2019, 5:35 pm
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Sep 7, 2019, 5:36 pm
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Sep 7, 2019, 6:35 pm
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Sep 8, 2019, 4:50 am
#10
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Just relocated to Phoenix, so I guess that does it for Delta for me
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Made 1MM many years ago and I got a leather luggage tag from Hartmann. When I passed 2MM the selection was vastly improved, and I chose a nice Tumi computer bag that I would never have spent the money on. I agree the selection has really deteriorated, but as others have said, the true benefit is annual GM status. I retired two years ago and hardly fly anymore but it sure is nice when I do travel to be able to select exit row and other preferred seats along with the other perks.
Sep 8, 2019, 6:22 am
#11
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Sep 8, 2019, 6:27 am
#12
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Sep 8, 2019, 6:33 am
#13
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Sep 8, 2019, 12:52 pm
#14
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
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Million Miler program isn't "lifetime" either, since it can be scrapped at any time. Same with MQM rollover. "Lifetime Gold" wouldn't survive the dissolution of MM, so DL lawyers re-wrote it to "complimentary annual status." I don't see the diabolic forces.
Sep 8, 2019, 12:56 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2012
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AT 1 million I received a Tumi International 4 wheeled luggage. They retailed approx $695. Major devaluation in gifts. Samsonite owns Tumi but not the same quality.