Delta Announcing Changes to Status Qualification
Oct 19, 2023 | 2:11 pm
#346
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 210
The comments and views in this thread make it clear it could be argued either way.
Surprised some blogger hasn't been able to get this clarified. Is it possible they are all asking and Delta has no clue because they didn't think it through? What's taking so long?
Oct 19, 2023 | 2:12 pm
#347
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: DL DM MM, Hyatt LT Globalist, SPG LT Gold, Marriott LT Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,156
Oct 19, 2023 | 2:14 pm
#348
Join Date: Oct 2023
Posts: 18
If benefits are automatically included then there is almost zero incentive to get on the hamster wheel (for two years in my case).
I think Delta is betting that the non-choice benefits - such as the quick customer service response and the small chance of getting upgraded (even smaller now that earners get priority on the UG list), plus the bonus on mileage earnings will be sufficient to keep the non-earners happy until their extension years expire.
I think Delta is betting that the non-choice benefits - such as the quick customer service response and the small chance of getting upgraded (even smaller now that earners get priority on the UG list), plus the bonus on mileage earnings will be sufficient to keep the non-earners happy until their extension years expire.
Oct 19, 2023 | 2:16 pm
#349
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: DL Hub Captive x 2
Programs: Delta DM 1M Miler, Alaska Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, HHonrs Diamond
Posts: 1,915
They do clearly state that the 100k MQM offer is to extend your 2024 medallion status. Not to earn 2024 status now.
Oct 19, 2023 | 2:33 pm
#350
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 204
Makes me wonder if their Twitter team actually knows what theyre talking about, because the extension is to 2024 status, not 2023. Id like to see them address this soon.
Oct 19, 2023 | 3:09 pm
#352
Join Date: Feb 2001
Programs: DL 3MM/DM, AA 3MM/PLT, UA 1K
Posts: 322
UA provides the "PlusPoints" upgrades for lifetime Platinum and 1K MM levels. I assume Delta will be competitive with UA on MM status and offer the Choice Benefits as well. Lifetime PM or DM is much less valuable without Choice Benefits. I also know several MMs on UA and DL who never bother to use the UA PlusPoints or even select the DL Choice Benefits.
Last edited by wschild; Oct 19, 2023 at 3:19 pm
Oct 19, 2023 | 3:26 pm
#353
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LAS
Programs: DL DM 1MM, Hertz PC, National EE, Bonvoy TE, GE, CLEAR
Posts: 172
I wish there was a new "How SkyMiles Members Are Reaching Their Status" graphic with Marcus and his 4 different Delta Amex credit cards. Also, is anyone else worried about Meghan's summer trip to Europe? Are they still going?
Oct 19, 2023 | 3:55 pm
#354
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 210
Completely disagree with this. Time is of the essence.
Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.
Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.
The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.
Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.
Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.
The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.
Oct 19, 2023 | 3:58 pm
#355
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Platinum, Delta SM, Atmos Silver, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 8,168
Meghans still going on her summer trip but cancelled her hotel booked through Delta because she learned about a good Air France-Accor hotels cross promotion for bonus FB miles from a TikTok video.
Oct 19, 2023 | 4:09 pm
#356
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 204
Completely disagree with this. Time is of the essence.
Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.
Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.
The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.
Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.
Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.
The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.
Oct 19, 2023 | 4:21 pm
#357
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Diamond, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 2MM
Posts: 3,637
Delta Needs to Clarify Choice Benefit Eligibilty for 2024
I'd love for you to be right, but maybe you're just "earning" an extension of your existing status with your 100K MQMs? You're not really requalifying...the existing status is being extended. And maybe if you don't like not getting choice benefits, you can choose to convert your MQMs to MQDs or RDMs. In fact, the lack of choice benefits for status extensions would be one way to justify converting MQM rollovers into MQDs. If you get the status via MQDs, you'd get the choice benefits.
We shall see. I wish this would be clarified quickly b/c I have some decisions to make!
We shall see. I wish this would be clarified quickly b/c I have some decisions to make!
Last edited by Bowgie; Oct 19, 2023 at 6:01 pm
Oct 19, 2023 | 4:32 pm
#358
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,902
Agreed. I have hit lifetime SM, er, GM and have 100k rollover MQM = 1 extra yr of DM benefits for 60k spend
I have a partner with 750k MQM who is PM with 100k MQM
If I can do a 150k MQM spend with a circle of family and friends = 900 MQM AND DM waiver for 2024 status AND rollover 1 extra yr of status
Benefits 2 yrs of DM - Cost 150k MQM = 4c each = 6000 less 3300$ miles = 2700$ for 2 yrs of 4 GUCs, 8RUCs
Time is of the essence for decisions to make reg cards and spend by year end
I have a partner with 750k MQM who is PM with 100k MQM
If I can do a 150k MQM spend with a circle of family and friends = 900 MQM AND DM waiver for 2024 status AND rollover 1 extra yr of status
Benefits 2 yrs of DM - Cost 150k MQM = 4c each = 6000 less 3300$ miles = 2700$ for 2 yrs of 4 GUCs, 8RUCs
Time is of the essence for decisions to make reg cards and spend by year end
Completely disagree with this. Time is of the essence.
Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.
Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.
The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.
Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.
Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.
The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.
Oct 19, 2023 | 4:32 pm
#359
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Flying Blue, Hilton Honors, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 3,647
I would expect that MQM-converts will be treated as complimentary a la the MM status. This would specifically mean that if they remove choice benefits as a status benefit, the MQM-conversion DMs would not get choice benefits. There would then be nothing stopping them from doing an AA and reintroducing choice benefits at MQD thresholds.
Oct 19, 2023 | 4:37 pm
#360
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,902
The MQM to MQD conversion was changed to 10:1. T&C text at the bottom of https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...rogram-updates
So 75,000 MQM would yield 7,500 MQD. You have a card, so that's another 2,500 MQD.
So the question is, which would be easier: earning 25K MQM in the remainder of this year, or 5,000 MQD during next year via card spend and Delta travel spend.
So 75,000 MQM would yield 7,500 MQD. You have a card, so that's another 2,500 MQD.
So the question is, which would be easier: earning 25K MQM in the remainder of this year, or 5,000 MQD during next year via card spend and Delta travel spend.
- 25k MQM this year from 55k spend 10 from DL Plat and 15 from Reserve vs 50k spend next yr on Delta Reserve card