Solves my problem with the changes. At ~1.75M MQMs and 3M miles, I actually am better off sticking with Delta. Ill complete my status match with UA 1K, but only as a backup

Ed and company did the right thing(s). Bravo

I guess getting figuratively hit in the face with a pie is "valuable feedback."

This feels like dickering with a street vendor in a 3rd-world bazaar.

Reminiscent of the scene in Casablanca when Ingrid Bergman is considering buying some lace and the vendor quotes an astronomical price initially, only to drastically reduce it when Bogart walks up.

Ed has not made a drastic change from his original offer, but the concept remains the same. Shoot for the moon initially, then react to the resistance.

i was going to write the same post.....it is AMEX.....agree fully with you

As a newly minted 2MM I too am surprised at the significant Platinum status granted. Never saw that coming. I really don't get the Amex Platinum changes either, I started the card with access to AA, US Air and DL lounges at a lot less cost than today. Are they really going to try to convince people that this is still a $695 card? This will have to cost Amex a small fortune in revenue and I can't imagine what they feel they will replace this benefit with.

No.

Doing the right thing would have been not proposing such draconian changes in the first place.

Proposing something outrageous so that folks will feel accommodated by the follow-up proposal (which still has onerous aspects) does not warrant a bravo.

The Amex Platinum is basically a free card for some, and includes unlimited Centurion Card access for the cardholder. 10 SkyClub visits per Amex Platinum cardholder is perfectly reasonable given all the stuff they have added to the card.

they failed to announce that in email. But also will they be defining a visit as a single day like Reserve will?

Still low... but we will see what that means.

I disagree......I think you will get the Choice Benefits in this situation.....its not like gifted or a status match. If they don't they are gonna make a whole bunch more people mad......me included!

I am very happy to see the MM changes. As a 4MM I definitely like the upgrade to annual complimentary Diamond. And am less than 100k from 5MM for 360. I should reach 5MM by the end of 2025 without any extra “gymnastics” to do so.

I would love to see the numbers that made Ed eat crow to this extent. They must have been phenomenally bad.

This is a substantial improvement.

• Most of us want to see fewer elites at the higher levels and less crowed lounges at peak times in hubs.
• The MM changes were particularly appreciated--it not only is competitive to UA, it recognizes the long-term loyalty many of us have provided. (I hope AA steps up...their MM is uncompetitive to DL/UA).
• The MQDs we accumulated now can be applied to several years and not "lost"

I am happy with the changes.

Based on flights for the rest of the year, I will enter 2024 as a Platinum with about 40K to 50K rollover miles... Meaning I will star the year with

4K to 5K MQD from rollover
2.5K MQD "head start"
At this point... does spending $75K on a Reserve actually make sense? That gets me to almost $15,000 MQD. Not a stretch to add another 13K in flying to hit Diamond by 2025.

HOLY CANOLI HUMBLE PIE IN THEIR FACE!
----------Making Medallion Status More Accessible:
We will reduce the proposed number of Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) needed to earn 2025 Medallion Status.

• Silver Medallion Status: from 6,000 to 5,000 MQDs
• Gold Medallion Status: from 12,000 to 10,000 MQDs
• Platinum Medallion Status: from 18,000 to 15,000 MQDs
• Diamond Medallion Status: from 35,000 to 28,000 MQDs

Greater Flexibility for Delta Sky Club Access:

We know how much you value the Delta Sky Club experience and will increase access for Members with a Delta SkyMiles� Reserve and Delta SkyMiles� Reserve Business American Express Card. These changes will go into effect starting February 1, 2025.

• Card Members will now receive 15 days per year (up from 10 visits); all visits made in a 24-hour period will count as one day.
• Card Members will also be able to purchase Club access for $50 per day after using all allotted days.
• Card Members can earn unlimited Delta Sky Club access after spending $75,000 on an eligible card in a calendar year.
• Medallion Members also have the option of purchasing an annual individual Delta Sky Club membership for $695.

More Options for MQM Rollover Balances:

We have heard from many Members who had long-term plans for their Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) Rollover balances. Customers with high balances will receive special multi-year options to extend their Status, including the ability to choose complimentary Medallion Status at your current tier for one year per every 100,000 MQMs.

More Recognition and Rewards for Long-Term Loyalty:

We want our long-term loyalists to know how much you’re 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 360�™
• 5M from Platinum Medallion to Delta 360�™
• 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

During 2024 we will still need to select whatever rollover MQM's we had left to convert to either MQD's or Miles, correct?
Did the 2:1 conversion of MQM's to Miles change?
Did the 20:1 conversion of MQM's to MQD's change?
Thanks!

As soon as my Reserve card closes on the 7th I�ll be hitting my seconds status mqm bonus which put me at platinum for 2024 once again and I�m happy