Consolidated year-end push for status/next level advice/how-to thread
Nov 15, 21, 8:46 am
#46
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 19,161
Originally Posted by Topham
Thanks for the quick answer.
So if we go Comfort plus then I would receive 1.75 x 4 segments = 7 segments - right? (RIC-MLB via ATL).
So if we go Comfort plus then I would receive 1.75 x 4 segments = 7 segments - right? (RIC-MLB via ATL).
Nov 15, 21, 11:22 pm
#47
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 30
Originally Posted by xliioper
If you are in main cabin, you could upgrade your seats to Comfort+ or First Class which has a higher multiplier for MQM earn with the status accelerator promo. Depending how far your trip is, it could be enough to put you over the top.
Nov 16, 21, 5:03 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Delta PM, Nexus, VIA Rail Premier
Posts: 24
I'm about 18000 MQM from Plat. I have an upcoming run that looks like it'll net me 4000 but, I'd still need another 14000 from somewhere (thinking a last minute Europe hop).
My travel in 2022 will be mostly YYZ/LAX, NYC,LAS with a few hops to Europe/Africa. I've been Silver for the past two years, but I feel like I could even get Diamond with my planned travel in 2022. Living in YYZ so no MQD needed for me. Is it worth the Push for Platinum before end of year, or should I simply wait and get it early in 2022 There isn't much time left in the year, so I don't have an actual planned trip. If I go somewhere now it'll be a mileage run, but if I do it next year, it'll be a leisure/work trip. Wondering if there's any advantage to hitting Plat now vs Feb/March?
My travel in 2022 will be mostly YYZ/LAX, NYC,LAS with a few hops to Europe/Africa. I've been Silver for the past two years, but I feel like I could even get Diamond with my planned travel in 2022. Living in YYZ so no MQD needed for me. Is it worth the Push for Platinum before end of year, or should I simply wait and get it early in 2022 There isn't much time left in the year, so I don't have an actual planned trip. If I go somewhere now it'll be a mileage run, but if I do it next year, it'll be a leisure/work trip. Wondering if there's any advantage to hitting Plat now vs Feb/March?
Nov 16, 21, 5:50 am
#49
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 19,161
Originally Posted by yyztodtw
I'm about 18000 MQM from Plat. I have an upcoming run that looks like it'll net me 4000 but, I'd still need another 14000 from somewhere (thinking a last minute Europe hop).
My travel in 2022 will be mostly YYZ/LAX, NYC,LAS with a few hops to Europe/Africa. I've been Silver for the past two years, but I feel like I could even get Diamond with my planned travel in 2022. Living in YYZ so no MQD needed for me. Is it worth the Push for Platinum before end of year, or should I simply wait and get it early in 2022 There isn't much time left in the year, so I don't have an actual planned trip. If I go somewhere now it'll be a mileage run, but if I do it next year, it'll be a leisure/work trip. Wondering if there's any advantage to hitting Plat now vs Feb/March?
My travel in 2022 will be mostly YYZ/LAX, NYC,LAS with a few hops to Europe/Africa. I've been Silver for the past two years, but I feel like I could even get Diamond with my planned travel in 2022. Living in YYZ so no MQD needed for me. Is it worth the Push for Platinum before end of year, or should I simply wait and get it early in 2022 There isn't much time left in the year, so I don't have an actual planned trip. If I go somewhere now it'll be a mileage run, but if I do it next year, it'll be a leisure/work trip. Wondering if there's any advantage to hitting Plat now vs Feb/March?
Last edited by xliioper; Nov 16, 21 at 6:12 am
Nov 16, 21, 9:13 am
#51
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 2
Earning MQMs Without Flying
Quick question for the forum -
If I book a trip but don’t actually take the flight, do I still earn the MQMs I would have otherwise? To be clear - I wouldn’t be canceling (I would still be paying), I simply wouldn’t show up for the flight.
I want to know if I’m close to leveling up to the next status level at the end of the year if I can employ this method.
thanks!
If I book a trip but don’t actually take the flight, do I still earn the MQMs I would have otherwise? To be clear - I wouldn’t be canceling (I would still be paying), I simply wouldn’t show up for the flight.
I want to know if I’m close to leveling up to the next status level at the end of the year if I can employ this method.
thanks!
Nov 16, 21, 3:21 pm
#53
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX (Hometown: CAK)
Programs: Hilton Diamond, DL Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Regal Diamond
Posts: 738
Originally Posted by gsanders
Hoping to get some help from this esteemed group.
I am very close to making back to Silver after many years of not flying enough. I have one more trip planned this year, booked in Comfort+. As I do the rough math, it looks like I will just sqeak over the MQM line, and miss MQD by about $150.
What's the best way to push myself over the line here?
Somewhat related to this, I have more trips planned (but not yet booked) in early 2022, and would love to do a Status Challenge. That would also address my 2021 problem. Any luck with Delta doing that these days?
THANK YOU
I am very close to making back to Silver after many years of not flying enough. I have one more trip planned this year, booked in Comfort+. As I do the rough math, it looks like I will just sqeak over the MQM line, and miss MQD by about $150.
What's the best way to push myself over the line here?
Somewhat related to this, I have more trips planned (but not yet booked) in early 2022, and would love to do a Status Challenge. That would also address my 2021 problem. Any luck with Delta doing that these days?
THANK YOU
Nov 18, 21, 4:10 pm
#54
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: AA CK 4MM, UA 1MM, DL 1MM
Posts: 362
Will I qualify for platinum
First time poster here on the Delta Forum…I am currently gold with 71,100 miles and have spent the qualifying amount to get platinum. I have one flight left from LGA to TPA in first class. Will this get me platinum status or will I still be a little short? I might be able to do one more run in F from LGA-PIT in late December if I need to. Thanks
Nov 18, 21, 4:32 pm
#55
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 19,161
Originally Posted by sportsguymichael
First time poster here on the Delta Forum…I am currently gold with 71,100 miles and have spent the qualifying amount to get platinum. I have one flight left from LGA to TPA in first class. Will this get me platinum status or will I still be a little short? I might be able to do one more run in F from LGA-PIT in late December if I need to. Thanks
Nov 18, 21, 6:53 pm
#56
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: SEA
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion, Avis President's Club
Posts: 101
Upgrade Priority after re-qualifying for same level
I'm maintaining Silver Medallion in 2022 thanks to the extension and understand I'll be dead last for upgrades. I'm likely flying SEA-TLV sometime during Q1 in D1/PS (PS is somehow cheaper than Eco/C+) which will earn enough MQM and MQD for Silver in 2023. Will this reset my upgrade priority within Silver Medallion for the rest of 2022?
Nov 19, 21, 8:55 am
#58
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Back in Reds Country (DAY/CVG). Previously: SEA & SAT.
Programs: Delta PM, AA PLT, UA Gold, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Gold
Posts: 8,922
Originally Posted by sportsguymichael
One way. I guess I will be making a trip to Pittsburgh! Thanks for your reply
Nov 19, 21, 9:39 am
#59
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: AA CK 4MM, UA 1MM, DL 1MM
Posts: 362
Originally Posted by ATOBTTR
Since you're in F, you could try to same day confirm to LGA-MSP-TPA which would yield 6100 MQMs. You say 71,100 MQMs. If you're actually over by a few and are just rounding, you could also look at LGA-DTW-TPA, which would yield about 3890-3900 MQMs. I wouldn't recommend the LGA-DTW-TPA option if you're sitting at 71,105 MQMs but if you have about 71,125 MQMs or more, it would also be a viable routing without requiring an additional round trip to PIT.
