Congratuations on Becoming a Delta Air Lines Million Miler!
Mar 28, 2011, 12:04 pm
#286
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Delta GM/1.5MM ~ United Silver ~ Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,434
Unfortunately no salute - just another safe landing to walk away from.
Took 13 years. I had 2 years of silver / gold when I first started travel, then was PM at the old 100k level for a bit and then left DL when they pulled all mainline flights out of Buffalo and left us with only 50 seat RJ's (even the ATL flights, which was just stupid). NW had only mainline into BUF at the time, so I switched, but shortly after switching airlines I started my own company and basically stopped travel for the first 4 years to keep my expenses down (actually dropped down to general member for a year). The last 2 have been hot and heavy again. I got "lucky" that DL took down NW as that gave me about 100k miles from my NW travel that merged into DL.
If the business keeps going the way it is (crossing fingers) I'll probably end up doing 200k ~ 250k a year hear on forward, so I'll probably hit the 2MM mark faster.
I'm over by 272 miles, so I just squeaked by the mark.
I checked-in at the airport and have a nice thick paper stock of my boarding pass, so yeah, I'm keeping it.
As for the Hartmann, I really really want to get it, but the wife will have first dibs on the gift. With me being gone as much as I have been I've got to give her the first choice.
I got the Million Mile e-mail on Sunday already with the gift link, so that hit pretty fast.
Travel is the best part, and the worst part, of the job at the same time. Best part in-that I still can't believe I'm "getting paid" to fly around the country and handle the sales aspect for my company. Any day I can find myself on a golf course, fishing, having these lavish dinners, etc - building relationships with clients just isn't work to me.
The suck part is that I do miss my wife and 3 sons terribly. I feel guilty knowing they're stuck at home and I miss them, especially if there's some sort of school or athletic function that I miss.
And for all the others who've added your congrats - THANKS !!!
Took 13 years. I had 2 years of silver / gold when I first started travel, then was PM at the old 100k level for a bit and then left DL when they pulled all mainline flights out of Buffalo and left us with only 50 seat RJ's (even the ATL flights, which was just stupid). NW had only mainline into BUF at the time, so I switched, but shortly after switching airlines I started my own company and basically stopped travel for the first 4 years to keep my expenses down (actually dropped down to general member for a year). The last 2 have been hot and heavy again. I got "lucky" that DL took down NW as that gave me about 100k miles from my NW travel that merged into DL.
If the business keeps going the way it is (crossing fingers) I'll probably end up doing 200k ~ 250k a year hear on forward, so I'll probably hit the 2MM mark faster.
Congratulations!
I sooooooo can relate. SEA-NYC-SEA next week ending with 999.182 miles. The following week SEA-BWI will get me to 1MM as well. I am reckoning somewhere over Regent, MT (do not flame me, just looked it up). I am all giddy about it. Which is so unlike me. And when you look at it closely, nothing will change in your life when you step of the plane. If I just could get a replacement for my DM card with the MM logo right away. LOL
I sooooooo can relate. SEA-NYC-SEA next week ending with 999.182 miles. The following week SEA-BWI will get me to 1MM as well. I am reckoning somewhere over Regent, MT (do not flame me, just looked it up). I am all giddy about it. Which is so unlike me. And when you look at it closely, nothing will change in your life when you step of the plane. If I just could get a replacement for my DM card with the MM logo right away. LOL
Congrats.
I still have, somewhere, the boarding pass stub from my 1MM flight (the old, tear-off, thick paper kind).
I should hit 2MM in a few next months. Waiting to see what I'll add to my memorabilia for that... a print-at-home sheet of paper, or an AMEX statement?
If you select the Hartmann roll-aboard, let me know if it comes with a "get out of Sizewise free" certificate.
I still have, somewhere, the boarding pass stub from my 1MM flight (the old, tear-off, thick paper kind).
I should hit 2MM in a few next months. Waiting to see what I'll add to my memorabilia for that... a print-at-home sheet of paper, or an AMEX statement?
If you select the Hartmann roll-aboard, let me know if it comes with a "get out of Sizewise free" certificate.
As for the Hartmann, I really really want to get it, but the wife will have first dibs on the gift. With me being gone as much as I have been I've got to give her the first choice.
I got the Million Mile e-mail on Sunday already with the gift link, so that hit pretty fast.
So, was that senior pilot seated next to you...you know like in the movie?
I honestly have no idea how many miles I have amongst all airlines, but I reckon you are about 500k from being officially sick and tired of flying and not giving a hoot about any of this crap anymore (this just recently set in on me I might add..)
Congrats
I honestly have no idea how many miles I have amongst all airlines, but I reckon you are about 500k from being officially sick and tired of flying and not giving a hoot about any of this crap anymore (this just recently set in on me I might add..)
Congrats
The suck part is that I do miss my wife and 3 sons terribly. I feel guilty knowing they're stuck at home and I miss them, especially if there's some sort of school or athletic function that I miss.
And for all the others who've added your congrats - THANKS !!!
Mar 28, 2011, 12:27 pm
#287
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: DL - Diamond Medallion - 2 Million Miler; Marriott Gold Elite, Radisson GOLD. ParknGo loves me
Posts: 396
Further congratulations from MSP.
I will plan an Woodford, Makers or Jack in your honor, eat some Crown Room (I will still never say Skyclub) Pretzels, hummus or fake cheese spread in your honor.
Hopefully, you will get your 1MM "gift" before I do. I never received a mail to receive the gift, brought it to DL's attention this year - selected something in January - and haven't received it yet.
End whining and complaining here
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I'm at about 1.7M -> should hit 2 next year.
Congrats on your accomplishment.
I will plan an Woodford, Makers or Jack in your honor, eat some Crown Room (I will still never say Skyclub) Pretzels, hummus or fake cheese spread in your honor.
Hopefully, you will get your 1MM "gift" before I do. I never received a mail to receive the gift, brought it to DL's attention this year - selected something in January - and haven't received it yet.
End whining and complaining here
. I'm at about 1.7M -> should hit 2 next year.
Congrats on your accomplishment.
Mar 29, 2011, 9:55 pm
#289
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,384
Mar 29, 2011, 10:48 pm
#290
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC with eyes on the world
Programs: DL-Kryptonium (DM+); HH-Diamond, SPG-Gold
Posts: 529
Well done and CONGRATULATIONS!!
From hence forth, may you only fly up front with lie-flat seating and a pre-departure beverage on every flight!
(PS: Nice gesture of giving the MM gift choice to your spouse.)
From hence forth, may you only fly up front with lie-flat seating and a pre-departure beverage on every flight!
(PS: Nice gesture of giving the MM gift choice to your spouse.)
Apr 29, 2011, 6:17 am
#292
Join Date: May 2001
Location: ATL
Programs: DL 5MM+/FC/DM through 2022, UA PEX, Marriott PPMLT, Starwood PM, Hertz PM
Posts: 233
Jul 4, 2011, 7:45 pm
#295
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: DL 1MM, DL DM, AMEX DL Reserve, AA, UA, WN, Hertz PC.
Posts: 28
Million Miler mid year.
So, I just hit the Million Miler status this past week and I've noticed that my delta.com status already reflects this change plus I've received a congratulatory email from Delta.
I am curious to know, however... since Million Miler tier comes with Silver Medallion status each year, whether DL will apply that to this year and add my 2011 accrued miles, which would bump me from Gold to Platinum.
I know NWA used to bump you up mid year as you hit a new threshold instead of having to wait another year and then start accumulating status again.
Anyone been through this?
Thanks
I am curious to know, however... since Million Miler tier comes with Silver Medallion status each year, whether DL will apply that to this year and add my 2011 accrued miles, which would bump me from Gold to Platinum.
I know NWA used to bump you up mid year as you hit a new threshold instead of having to wait another year and then start accumulating status again.
Anyone been through this?
Thanks
Last edited by louis66; Jul 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Jul 4, 2011, 7:53 pm
#296
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM 1MM, HH Diamond, MR Lifetime Plat/Titanium, National Exec Elite
Posts: 194
You will bump up status almost immediately when you cross your threshold of MQMs / Segments. For PM you will need to cross the 75K MQM and from what i have found since they changed systems about a year ago, the status change will take place sometime that evening. This used to be on Saturday mornings.
I have also found that you no longer have to remove your SM number and add back to existing itineraries any longer.
As for MM, congrats on making this significant milestone. If you are already Gold, this will not bump you to the next level, you will still need to fly/earn the appropriate MQMs to make the PM status.
I have also found that you no longer have to remove your SM number and add back to existing itineraries any longer.
As for MM, congrats on making this significant milestone. If you are already Gold, this will not bump you to the next level, you will still need to fly/earn the appropriate MQMs to make the PM status.
Jul 4, 2011, 8:03 pm
#297
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: DL 1MM, DL DM, AMEX DL Reserve, AA, UA, WN, Hertz PC.
Posts: 28
You will bump up status almost immediately when you cross your threshold of MQMs / Segments. For PM you will need to cross the 75K MQM and from what i have found since they changed systems about a year ago, the status change will take place sometime that evening. This used to be on Saturday mornings.
I have also found that you no longer have to remove your SM number and add back to existing itineraries any longer.
As for MM, congrats on making this significant milestone. If you are already Gold, this will not bump you to the next level, you will still need to fly/earn the appropriate MQMs to make the PM status.
I have also found that you no longer have to remove your SM number and add back to existing itineraries any longer.
As for MM, congrats on making this significant milestone. If you are already Gold, this will not bump you to the next level, you will still need to fly/earn the appropriate MQMs to make the PM status.
Once you hit the MM threshold, you start every year as SM automatically, without flying a single mile, according to the program page on delta.com. So, I take that to mean that if I then fly 25K miles, I would hit GM and if I fly 50K miles, I would then hit PM.
If that's the case, my question is whether DL will grant that automatic SM starting point for the year when MM tier is reached, which would mean that with my 50K miles already flown this year, I would be bumped to PM.
Jul 4, 2011, 8:10 pm
#298
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 677
Well.. this is where I'm confused.
Once you hit the MM threshold, you start every year as SM automatically, without flying a single mile, according to the program page on delta.com. So, I take that to mean that if I then fly 25K miles, I would hit GM and if I fly 50K miles, I would then hit PM.
If that's the case, my question is whether DL will grant that automatic SM starting point for the year when MM tier is reached, which would mean that with my 50K miles already flown this year, I would be bumped to PM.
Once you hit the MM threshold, you start every year as SM automatically, without flying a single mile, according to the program page on delta.com. So, I take that to mean that if I then fly 25K miles, I would hit GM and if I fly 50K miles, I would then hit PM.
If that's the case, my question is whether DL will grant that automatic SM starting point for the year when MM tier is reached, which would mean that with my 50K miles already flown this year, I would be bumped to PM.
Jul 4, 2011, 8:12 pm
#299
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: Formaldehyde Medallion DL DieMiles
Posts: 12,646
The FO status awarded for 1MM miles is independent of the MQM-based qualifications.
It does not give you a 25,000 MQM leg up on GM, PM, or DM qualification.
It just means that, should you stop flying DL, you will be no less than a FO each year... as long as DL management wants to continue recognizing you.
I recently went from lifetime FO (was grandfathered under the old rules) to annual GM by passing 2MM miles.
Have often wondered, if DL decides to stop giving me the annual GM, can I revert to the lifetime FO.
It does not give you a 25,000 MQM leg up on GM, PM, or DM qualification.
It just means that, should you stop flying DL, you will be no less than a FO each year... as long as DL management wants to continue recognizing you.
I recently went from lifetime FO (was grandfathered under the old rules) to annual GM by passing 2MM miles.
Have often wondered, if DL decides to stop giving me the annual GM, can I revert to the lifetime FO.
Jul 4, 2011, 8:19 pm
#300
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SAT
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold (LT), Nat EL Exec, Hertz PC
Posts: 625
Well.. this is where I'm confused.
Once you hit the MM threshold, you start every year as SM automatically, without flying a single mile, according to the program page on delta.com. So, I take that to mean that if I then fly 25K miles, I would hit GM and if I fly 50K miles, I would then hit PM.
If that's the case, my question is whether DL will grant that automatic SM starting point for the year when MM tier is reached, which would mean that with my 50K miles already flown this year, I would be bumped to PM.
Once you hit the MM threshold, you start every year as SM automatically, without flying a single mile, according to the program page on delta.com. So, I take that to mean that if I then fly 25K miles, I would hit GM and if I fly 50K miles, I would then hit PM.
If that's the case, my question is whether DL will grant that automatic SM starting point for the year when MM tier is reached, which would mean that with my 50K miles already flown this year, I would be bumped to PM.
Anyone else know for sure?