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A Challenge: The Least-Expensive Way to Get The Most Medallion Qualification Miles?
Nov 10, 2004, 5:27 am
#151
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Posts: 331
Originally Posted by SaveDelta
Try routing ATL-CVG-SLC-IAH-SLC-CVG-ATL
Nov 10, 2004, 6:57 am
#152
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 2,398
Sadly, this DL fare seems to have disappeared. This morning it's showing well over $1000 for just a 1 way on the ATL-CVG-SLC-IAH route in A. It was still there late last night. Hope everyone will continue to do a great job of keeping us posted on opportunities like this. It seems some select A fares are about the only really good MR fares on DL anymore. OK, maybe an occasional international I fare as well but those take too much long range planning for many of us.
Nov 10, 2004, 7:08 am
#153
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Marietta, GA
Programs: AA EXP;SPG Gold; Priority Club Spire Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 796
Originally Posted by upgrader
Sadly, this DL fare seems to have disappeared. This morning it's showing well over $1000 for just a 1 way on the ATL-CVG-SLC-IAH route in A. It was still there late last night. Hope everyone will continue to do a great job of keeping us posted on opportunities like this. It seems some select A fares are about the only really good MR fares on DL anymore. OK, maybe an occasional international I fare as well but those take too much long range planning for many of us.
Guess I am back to the ATL-CVG-HNL A fares
Nov 10, 2004, 4:14 pm
#154
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SDF
Posts: 3,302
Originally Posted by upgrader
Sadly, this DL fare seems to have disappeared. This morning it's showing well over $1000 for just a 1 way on the ATL-CVG-SLC-IAH route in A. It was still there late last night. Hope everyone will continue to do a great job of keeping us posted on opportunities like this. It seems some select A fares are about the only really good MR fares on DL anymore. OK, maybe an occasional international I fare as well but those take too much long range planning for many of us.
Pulling up $290.80 and 6,788 MQMs one way on Delta.com.
Last edited by mtparadis; Nov 10, 2004 at 4:17 pm
Nov 10, 2004, 4:30 pm
#155
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Marietta, GA
Programs: AA EXP;SPG Gold; Priority Club Spire Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 796
I was able to find it again playing with fares and dates.
Nov 11, 2004, 6:15 am
#156
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 2,398
I messed up in checking this fare yesterday and you have my apologies. It is still available this morning. Thankfully, the ever watchful eyes of FT caught my error and corrected it. I'll try to be much more careful next time.
Nov 11, 2004, 7:46 am
#157
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SDF
Posts: 3,302
Originally Posted by upgrader
I messed up in checking this fare yesterday and you have my apologies. It is still available this morning. Thankfully, the ever watchful eyes of FT caught my error and corrected it. I'll try to be much more careful next time.
Nov 11, 2004, 9:43 am
#158
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
Programs: DL Gold, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, Hertz Gold Pres Circle, AMEX Plat
Posts: 127
Only four, yes 4 MQMs needed
I need four, not four hundred or four thousand, MQMs to make status for 2005 but have no planned flights between now and the end of 2004. Any thoughts to get 4 MQMs? By the way, I'm located in Washington D.C.
Thoughts on the likelihood of calling DL and asking for the bump in status?
Thoughts on the likelihood of calling DL and asking for the bump in status?
Nov 11, 2004, 9:49 am
#159
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,035
Originally Posted by sperberj
I need four, not four hundred or four thousand, MQMs to make status for 2005 but have no planned flights between now and the end of 2004. Any thoughts to get 4 MQMs? By the way, I'm located in Washington D.C.
Thoughts on the likelihood of calling DL and asking for the bump in status?
Thoughts on the likelihood of calling DL and asking for the bump in status?
If DL absolutely refuses, then you might have to do a mileage run...which is kind of ridiculous for just 4 MQM's. However, out of the DC area there are some cheap runs you could do for a around $100.
Nov 11, 2004, 10:31 am
#160
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: DL FO, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 12,003
If you don't receive a favorable response from SMS, I suggest that you call the executive offices on Virginia Avenue.
Nov 11, 2004, 10:41 am
#161
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West of the Rockies
Programs: AA EXP | DL SM | HH DM |*wood Gold
Posts: 1,271
Originally Posted by Rssrsvp
If you don't receive a favorable response from SMS, I suggest that you call the executive offices on Virginia Avenue.
I'd suggest the following:
1. Telephone call to SMS
2. Fax letter to SMS 404-773-1945
3. Email to SMS (log into Delta.com and goto "contact us")
Reply to every email. Keep banging away at them. Request that SMS forward your file to the "(insert precious metal type) Medallion Desk". It has worked for me.
MO
Last edited by MachOne; Nov 11, 2004 at 12:48 pm
Nov 11, 2004, 12:36 pm
#162
Join Date: Mar 2003
Programs: BA GGL; AA LT Gold; AS 100K; DL MM GM; Hyatt G*list, Hilton Diamond; SQ silver
Posts: 3,806
Originally Posted by MachOne
Request that SMS forward your file to the "(insert precious metal type) Desk".
Took me a few seconds to understand what you meant 
Nov 11, 2004, 1:33 pm
#163
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: winston salem, nc..usa
Programs: IC Royal Ambassador, DL Gold, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 4
Need 5000 MQMs to make plat.....
Out of GSO but can go anywhere....Also, can anyone help with leaving out of Key West during Decemeber. Will only be in GSO for the next 10 days. Still need the 5000 MQMs and can go anywhere anytime.....
Last edited by befird; Nov 11, 2004 at 7:10 pm
Nov 11, 2004, 2:11 pm
#164
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Marietta, GA
Programs: AA EXP;SPG Gold; Priority Club Spire Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 796
Originally Posted by befird
Out of GSO but can go anywhere..
Nov 11, 2004, 3:36 pm
#165
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: MA
Programs: DL DM/2MM Marriott Platinum, HH Diamond,
Posts: 8,907
Do an advance purchase shuttle run for about $120 RT.