Delta Announcing Changes to Status Qualification
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:48 pm
#31
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; Hilton Dia; Marriott Titanium/LT Gold
Posts: 8,515
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:51 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 614
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:52 pm
#34
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: STL
Programs: DL - GM
Posts: 231
That's what it says! And oddly, that might make me more likely to book away from Delta (when it makes sense based on fare and timing), because now I'll have gold status automatically, and I don't see myself spending $15K in a typical year to hit platinum. On the other hand, these changes put me less than half a million miles away from annual platinum, so that might make me more likely to favor Delta. TBD!
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:54 pm
#37
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Prfrence
Posts: 5,722
Breeze, Avelo and Allegiant just lost a prospective new customer and unless the Big D starts flying again from CAK, I won't fly from there.
Thank you, Delta.
Thank you, Delta.
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:56 pm
#38
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Franche Comt, FR, Atlanta, USA
Programs: DL DM-3MM, BA Gold, A3 Gold, AF Plat
Posts: 641
Wondering the same - I have a plat and a reserve, mostly for the two companion certs/I got a good SUB on each. I was considering closing the plat, but if it's worth $2,500 MQD I'm definitely not closing it.
Hum... if that is the case, 5k from Amex cards plus ~9k in converted MQMs makes 2025 Diamond potentially doable for me if 2024 is a heavier travel year... Would be a one time non reoccurring event because of the rollover, but sure would be fun.
It also reads like guest access follows the same visit rules as primary card access now where the $50 = a network wide SC daypass, essentially, which would be a pretty meaningful enhancement if true.
Hum... if that is the case, 5k from Amex cards plus ~9k in converted MQMs makes 2025 Diamond potentially doable for me if 2024 is a heavier travel year... Would be a one time non reoccurring event because of the rollover, but sure would be fun.
It also reads like guest access follows the same visit rules as primary card access now where the $50 = a network wide SC daypass, essentially, which would be a pretty meaningful enhancement if true.
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:58 pm
#40
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 94
Personal Platinum Amex Skyclub Access?
No mention of personal Platinum American Express adjusted lounge access. Assume that means we are limited to 6 visits a year, which is a total joke.
Last edited by johnkel1; Oct 18, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:59 pm
#41
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: Delta DM / 1MM, SPG, Hertz Presidents Circle, IHG Ambassador, CLEAR/Global Entry
Posts: 282
More Recognition and Rewards for Long-Term Loyalty:
We want our long-term loyalists to know how much youre truly appreciated. Effective February 1, 2024, we are significantly upgrading annual Complimentary Status achievement levels for all Million Milers.- 6M+ from Diamond Medallion to Delta 360o
- 5M from Platinum Medallion to Delta 360o
- 4M from Platinum Medallion to Diamond Medallion
- 3M from Gold Medallion to Diamond Medallion
- 2M from Gold Medallion to Platinum Medallion
- 1M from Silver Medallion to Gold Medallion
Oct 18, 2023 | 3:03 pm
#43
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: DL DM/MM, BA Silver
Posts: 2,463
Status Extension
Im one of those folks with a rollover balance of 100k MQMs, and Im a DM now and requalified for next year. If I organically requalify for DM for 2025, does this mean the status extension (by exchanging 100K MQMs) gets extended until I choose to redeem itfor example, in 2026?
Im trying to map out my travels for 2024, and this seems like an important question that needs an answer
Im trying to map out my travels for 2024, and this seems like an important question that needs an answer
Oct 18, 2023 | 3:03 pm
#44
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Salt Lake City
Programs: Delta DM and 2 MM, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Lifetime Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 619
So, I have about 275K MQMs and have qualified for Diamond for 2024. Do I understand correctly that I can lock in Diamond status for 2025 by "donating" 100K of my remaining 150K miles? That would be great, one year of "no pressure" flying and, as others have noted, the opportunity to try other carriers....
Oct 18, 2023 | 3:04 pm
#45
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Delta DM MM, HH Diamond, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 625
Here is another quote from their page.....in very small letters.......no more MQD on hotel stays or car rentals.
"Given the latest changes, including the newly reduced MQD thresholds, MQDs will not be offered for Delta Car Rentals and Delta Stays bookings."
"Given the latest changes, including the newly reduced MQD thresholds, MQDs will not be offered for Delta Car Rentals and Delta Stays bookings."