Delta Status Accelerator - 2021/2022 Skymiles Year
Apr 13, 2021, 1:51 pm
#331
Join Date: Feb 2018
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Give me your "estimation" for MQM & MQD
Have a great day !
Apr 13, 2021, 2:20 pm
#332
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Apr 13, 2021, 7:58 pm
#333
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"After multiplying by 1.5 , you then add a 75% bonus of this last value, this is you final amt."
100 x 1.5 = 150, add to 150 an extra 0.75 (of 150) = 150 + 112.5 =262.50...if you "sing it" it sounds even nicer.
Last edited by nrr; Apr 13, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Apr 14, 2021, 6:29 am
#334
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
It doesn't matter. You can say "keeping things simple is better from a marketing perspective" (which is what he actually said) without having to believe that people are "too dumb" (which is not at all what he said, it's just something you made up).
Apr 14, 2021, 6:35 am
#335
Join Date: Feb 2019
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(1)C+ bookings count the same as all other premium cabins x1.75 for the accelerator section, but not the "regular" MQM earnings--initially I read the rules incorrectly
(2)DL Vacation packages require extra computations when computing MQDs..
(3)Partner bookings DO earn "regular" MQs, but don't count for the accelerator.
(4)Discussed in a few posts here: "how does full fare Y and J" fit into the "big picture".
Since many posts question how (1)-(4) work, it's not so clear cut to everyone.
(2)DL Vacation packages require extra computations when computing MQDs..
(3)Partner bookings DO earn "regular" MQs, but don't count for the accelerator.
(4)Discussed in a few posts here: "how does full fare Y and J" fit into the "big picture".
Since many posts question how (1)-(4) work, it's not so clear cut to everyone.
2) OK? they require those extra complications for regular MQM calculation, not as a result of the accelerator.
3) again, yes? DL-marketed/operated flights only. this isn't complicated.
4) see 1. The only thing that matters is the cabin. As I said, people are overcomplicating this by inventing imaginary scenarios that literally don't matter. Q: What if I buy my ticket on a tuesday? A: it doesn't matter!
Apr 14, 2021, 6:37 am
#336
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
It's actually simpler, literally there are only TWO things to figure out!
1) is the flight DL-marketed and operated? If so, go to 2, if not, no bonus.
2) are you ticketed in C+, F or J? If so, multiply the MQM by 1.75, if not, multiply by 1.5.
That's it! It's pretty simple!
1) is the flight DL-marketed and operated? If so, go to 2, if not, no bonus.
2) are you ticketed in C+, F or J? If so, multiply the MQM by 1.75, if not, multiply by 1.5.
That's it! It's pretty simple!
Apr 14, 2021, 6:47 am
#337
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Canada
Programs: Delta SM Diamond
Posts: 146
It is C+.
What I find funny... is "kjnangre" like your post, but avoid to answer the question ...
As I write, From a marketing point of vue, at the moment the customer must start to go in the detail of something ... it is a mistake. On this, Delta have do something simple (the rollover) last year.
What I find funny... is "kjnangre" like your post, but avoid to answer the question ...
As I write, From a marketing point of vue, at the moment the customer must start to go in the detail of something ... it is a mistake. On this, Delta have do something simple (the rollover) last year.
Apr 14, 2021, 6:50 am
#338
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Canada
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It's actually simpler, literally there are only TWO things to figure out!
1) is the flight DL-marketed and operated? If so, go to 2, if not, no bonus.
2) are you ticketed in C+, F or J? If so, multiply the MQM by 1.75, if not, multiply by 1.5.
That's it! It's pretty simple!
1) is the flight DL-marketed and operated? If so, go to 2, if not, no bonus.
2) are you ticketed in C+, F or J? If so, multiply the MQM by 1.75, if not, multiply by 1.5.
That's it! It's pretty simple!
It is also simple to calculate, BUT... what will be the MQD if the non PE are in main cabin (as you write ... It's actually simpler, literally there are only TWO things to figure out!), After that ... say me if from a marketing point of view, It is a good idea ?
Last edited by DiamondSM; Apr 14, 2021 at 7:07 am
Apr 14, 2021, 9:00 am
#339
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
yes, this is the simple part,.... now the MQD ? (my question is : "Give me your "estimation" for MQM & MQD").
It is also simple to calculate, BUT... what will be the MQD if the non PE are in main cabin (as you write ... It's actually simpler, literally there are only TWO things to figure out!), After that ... say me if from a marketing point of view, It is a good idea ?
It is also simple to calculate, BUT... what will be the MQD if the non PE are in main cabin (as you write ... It's actually simpler, literally there are only TWO things to figure out!), After that ... say me if from a marketing point of view, It is a good idea ?
MQD I don't know since I don't know how much of that ticket price is taxes and fees etc.
Apr 14, 2021, 9:26 am
#340
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Canada
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Even you have the taxes and fee... You must calculate the cost for each segment !
Devil's are in the detail
- Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Apr 14, 2021, 9:32 am
#341
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
but the "complicated" part has nothing to do with this particular bonus promotion. The promotion part is much simpler than "regular" MQD calculation. The part you're complaining about has ALWAYS been part of MQD calcuations and this promotion hasn't made that part more complicated.
Apr 14, 2021, 9:50 am
#342
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Canada
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but the "complicated" part has nothing to do with this particular bonus promotion. The promotion part is much simpler than "regular" MQD calculation. The part you're complaining about has ALWAYS been part of MQD calcuations and this promotion hasn't made that part more complicated.
Will not be more simple to just change the medallion requirement ?
Apr 14, 2021, 10:15 am
#343
Join Date: Mar 2010
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I did not agree with you, You take a calculation (not easy to made already) and ADD another levels of calculation. Each time you add a "layer", you made a situation more complexe (I work as IT engineer. I can told you... I am 100% sure the marketing dept. who take this decision have not ask any feedback from IT ---> BEFORE)
Will not be more simple to just change the medallion requirement ?
Will not be more simple to just change the medallion requirement ?
Apr 14, 2021, 10:49 am
#344
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I've got one area of complexity that will be interesting to work out. I've paid to upgrade 1 segment to F. So, do the upgrade dollars go just to that segment? Or, are they prorated across the whole trip? And, I'm assuming that the one upgraded segment will get the 1.75 multiplier, but the others would be at 1.5. So, it will be interesting to see it play out.
MQD are a little more complex. The upgraded segment
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Apr 14, 2021, 10:58 am
#345
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It's actually simpler, literally there are only TWO things to figure out!
1) is the flight DL-marketed and operated? If so, go to 2, if not, no bonus.
2) are you ticketed in C+, F or J? If so, multiply the MQM by 1.75, if not, multiply by 1.5.
That's it! It's pretty simple!
1) is the flight DL-marketed and operated? If so, go to 2, if not, no bonus.
2) are you ticketed in C+, F or J? If so, multiply the MQM by 1.75, if not, multiply by 1.5.
That's it! It's pretty simple!