Status extension with new program
Feb 10, 2024 | 9:41 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, 2 MM, UA Silver (thanks Marriott!), Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 328
Or if there will even BE a program in 2031, right?? Or many other factors way beyond our control..
Feb 10, 2024 | 9:42 am
#32
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 1,204
Feb 10, 2024 | 9:54 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 6,494
Are most of you DMs with high MQM rollovers using it all for extension? Some? Or none?
I just looked at the email and it says I have 723,484 for conversion.
If anyone (including me), thinks they have ANY clue how much they will be flying 5 Years+ from now, they are full of it... Things change.. So what are people's thought processes? I am inclined to just use it all for extension. I am not hurting for RDMs with 1MM +, and they will probably continue to be devalued anyway. I have a stash of Chase miles (over 1MM) that I have available and would like to use some of those, but I have been tethered to the Delta treadmill. Or should I just use them (extend DM) maybe until 5 years out because things will inevitably change again anyway with DLs program? I am 2.48 MM and I live in ATL, so obviously will fly DL the majority of time anyway, at least domestically, especially since now PM for life (or "annually" for you micro-managing word sticklers out there..). I have both the Reserve and the Business Reserve which I am now inclined to keep both for the companion certs., Skyclub credits, upgrade priority, 15% redemption discount, Uber $. and hotel credit once I figure out how to redeem.
Anyone else in a similar situation?
I just looked at the email and it says I have 723,484 for conversion.
If anyone (including me), thinks they have ANY clue how much they will be flying 5 Years+ from now, they are full of it... Things change.. So what are people's thought processes? I am inclined to just use it all for extension. I am not hurting for RDMs with 1MM +, and they will probably continue to be devalued anyway. I have a stash of Chase miles (over 1MM) that I have available and would like to use some of those, but I have been tethered to the Delta treadmill. Or should I just use them (extend DM) maybe until 5 years out because things will inevitably change again anyway with DLs program? I am 2.48 MM and I live in ATL, so obviously will fly DL the majority of time anyway, at least domestically, especially since now PM for life (or "annually" for you micro-managing word sticklers out there..). I have both the Reserve and the Business Reserve which I am now inclined to keep both for the companion certs., Skyclub credits, upgrade priority, 15% redemption discount, Uber $. and hotel credit once I figure out how to redeem.
Anyone else in a similar situation?
Feb 10, 2024 | 7:57 pm
#34
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Louisiana
Programs: DL 2MM DM, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hilton Lft Diamond, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 79
I see posters referencing an email from Delta regarding using MQM to obtain or continue DM status. When was this email sent?
I ended 2023 with 225,000 MQM and because of health issues in 2023 I fell short of DM status by $750 MQD. I have been DM since the status began and would like to continue, but unsure of the process.
Thanks
I ended 2023 with 225,000 MQM and because of health issues in 2023 I fell short of DM status by $750 MQD. I have been DM since the status began and would like to continue, but unsure of the process.
Thanks
Feb 10, 2024 | 8:06 pm
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: KARB
Programs: DL 2MM
Posts: 26,981
I see posters referencing an email from Delta regarding using MQM to obtain or continue DM status. When was this email sent?
I ended 2023 with 225,000 MQM and because of health issues in 2023 I fell short of DM status by $750 MQD. I have been DM since the status began and would like to continue, but unsure of the process.
Thanks
I ended 2023 with 225,000 MQM and because of health issues in 2023 I fell short of DM status by $750 MQD. I have been DM since the status began and would like to continue, but unsure of the process.
Thanks
Reclaim My Status link is here -- https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...my-status.html
Although Reclaim My Status program gets you 2025 program year status (not retroactive 2024 program year status), which won't really help you with extensions (since you can only extend earned 2024 program year status which is earned during 2023).
But either way with an extension or Reclaim My Status, you would have status through Jan 2026 (although you'd miss out on CB selections if they don't grant you retroactive 2024 status).
Last edited by xliioper; Feb 10, 2024 at 8:18 pm
Feb 18, 2024 | 10:05 am
#37
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: 4,903
Sorry to hear that
I spent weeks leading up to the end monitoring my MQM - suddenly I "lost" 5000 MQM showed up as -2500 Amex
Turned out that this was due to my downgrading my Reserve in July (before reupgrading it in October) before 1 yr had passed from my last upgrade
Luckily I had a 15k boost from CC trade that saved my status for an extra year rollover and got me to 1 MM as well at same time
Now we have extensions for next few years as well as GM after that, we can forget about status and just WFBF or put up with economy for short flights.
Any ideas on when the status extensions will come in? I am hoping by March 1 but no word on option yet on DL site
Turned out that this was due to my downgrading my Reserve in July (before reupgrading it in October) before 1 yr had passed from my last upgrade
Luckily I had a 15k boost from CC trade that saved my status for an extra year rollover and got me to 1 MM as well at same time
Now we have extensions for next few years as well as GM after that, we can forget about status and just WFBF or put up with economy for short flights.
Any ideas on when the status extensions will come in? I am hoping by March 1 but no word on option yet on DL site
Feb 18, 2024 | 10:51 am
#38
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 1,204
Sorry to hear that
I spent weeks leading up to the end monitoring my MQM - suddenly I "lost" 5000 MQM showed up as -2500 Amex
Turned out that this was due to my downgrading my Reserve in July (before reupgrading it in October) before 1 yr had passed from my last upgrade
Luckily I had a 15k boost from CC trade that saved my status for an extra year rollover and got me to 1 MM as well at same time
Now we have extensions for next few years as well as GM after that, we can forget about status and just WFBF or put up with economy for short flights.
Any ideas on when the status extensions will come in? I am hoping by March 1 but no word on option yet on DL site
I spent weeks leading up to the end monitoring my MQM - suddenly I "lost" 5000 MQM showed up as -2500 Amex
Turned out that this was due to my downgrading my Reserve in July (before reupgrading it in October) before 1 yr had passed from my last upgrade
Luckily I had a 15k boost from CC trade that saved my status for an extra year rollover and got me to 1 MM as well at same time
Now we have extensions for next few years as well as GM after that, we can forget about status and just WFBF or put up with economy for short flights.
Any ideas on when the status extensions will come in? I am hoping by March 1 but no word on option yet on DL site
Feb 18, 2024 | 11:56 am
#39
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: KARB
Programs: DL 2MM
Posts: 26,981
The T&C's say Feb 28th specifically -- https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...rogram-updates
"Beginning Feb 28, 2024, SkyMiles Members possessing a Rollover MQM balance after qualification for 2024 Medallion Status will have the option to convert their final Rollover MQM balance (earned up to December 31, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM CST) into miles, MQDs, or, for Rollover MQM balances of 100,000 MQMs and higher, into Medallion Status extensions (or a combination of all, if applicable)."
"Beginning Feb 28, 2024, SkyMiles Members possessing a Rollover MQM balance after qualification for 2024 Medallion Status will have the option to convert their final Rollover MQM balance (earned up to December 31, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM CST) into miles, MQDs, or, for Rollover MQM balances of 100,000 MQMs and higher, into Medallion Status extensions (or a combination of all, if applicable)."
Feb 18, 2024 | 11:57 am
#40
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 6,494
The T&C's say Feb 28th specifically -- https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...rogram-updates
"Beginning Feb 28, 2024, SkyMiles Members possessing a Rollover MQM balance after qualification for 2024 Medallion Status will have the option to convert their final Rollover MQM balance (earned up to December 31, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM CST) into miles, MQDs, or, for Rollover MQM balances of 100,000 MQMs and higher, into Medallion Status extensions (or a combination of all, if applicable)."
"Beginning Feb 28, 2024, SkyMiles Members possessing a Rollover MQM balance after qualification for 2024 Medallion Status will have the option to convert their final Rollover MQM balance (earned up to December 31, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM CST) into miles, MQDs, or, for Rollover MQM balances of 100,000 MQMs and higher, into Medallion Status extensions (or a combination of all, if applicable)."
Oct 14, 2024 | 12:08 pm
#41
Join Date: Oct 2024
Posts: 1
I'm late to the conversation here but has anyone had any luck getting Delta to give any leeway on the 100,000 requirement? I finished 2023 with 99,857 rollover MQMs and would much rather extend my Diamond status for another year rather than get some measly MQDs in the new program. I tried calling and emailing earlier in the year without any luck. Anyone have any success in getting Delta to budge?
Oct 14, 2024 | 1:05 pm
#42
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 6,494
I'm late to the conversation here but has anyone had any luck getting Delta to give any leeway on the 100,000 requirement? I finished 2023 with 99,857 rollover MQMs and would much rather extend my Diamond status for another year rather than get some measly MQDs in the new program. I tried calling and emailing earlier in the year without any luck. Anyone have any success in getting Delta to budge?