Mar 5, 2013, 2:38 pm
A Challenge: The Least-Expensive Way to Get The Most Medallion Qualification Miles?
Nov 5, 2011, 3:59 am
#1816
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: DTW, LAX, MBJ
Programs: AA, Delta Kryptonium (DM) Hyatt Diamond IHG Fake Plat (Ambassador), HH Gold
Posts: 832
Another vote for rollover. I have my flights planned to end up with 124,840 MQM's this year
Nov 5, 2011, 12:37 pm
#1817
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, PC Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 144
Nov 5, 2011, 1:17 pm
#1818
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The best state in the USA - Florida!
Programs: Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, AS MVP75K, AA PlatPro, UA Premier, Disney AP
Posts: 14,497
If something goes wrong with my mileage runs, I would end the year at 124,995 MQMs.
Were that to happen, you can bet I would be buying a $59 one-way fare from Phoenix to San Diego (over SLC preferably
) to make sure I keep Diamond.
As someone who often buys lower fares, there have been several times this year that I would not have gotten the upgrade if I was a PM but did since I was a DM. The co-terminal SDC has also been a great perk to use.
Bottom line for me is, Diamond is much more valuable than Platinum.
Were that to happen, you can bet I would be buying a $59 one-way fare from Phoenix to San Diego (over SLC preferably
) to make sure I keep Diamond.As someone who often buys lower fares, there have been several times this year that I would not have gotten the upgrade if I was a PM but did since I was a DM. The co-terminal SDC has also been a great perk to use.
Bottom line for me is, Diamond is much more valuable than Platinum.
Nov 5, 2011, 3:34 pm
#1819
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,069
Nov 5, 2011, 3:42 pm
#1820
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: DTW, LAX, MBJ
Programs: AA, Delta Kryptonium (DM) Hyatt Diamond IHG Fake Plat (Ambassador), HH Gold
Posts: 832
Nov 5, 2011, 3:55 pm
#1821
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Delta Diamond, AA Exec. Plat., HHonors Gold, Marriot Silver, Hertz Pres. Circle, Starwood Gold, etc.
Posts: 142
Nov 5, 2011, 5:26 pm
#1822
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 624
Question:
What is co-terminal SDC?
Comment:
I was going to be about 2-3K short of DM and 5K short for AMEX MQM MileBoost, but I thought I'd take the rollover.
I have an upcoming flight to ATL and I was already upgrade to row 7. I kept looking to change rows fearing an equipment change. Flightstats showed no more availability. Today when I went to check-in, I noticed there was an equipment change so there were only 6 first class rows. I was automatically moved to another row in FC, presumably bumping someone else from a potential gate upgrade. So today, the system worked, so I think I'll buy some AMEX gift cards to get the MQM if I can't do a mileage run.
I think DM will be worth it.
What is co-terminal SDC?
Comment:
I was going to be about 2-3K short of DM and 5K short for AMEX MQM MileBoost, but I thought I'd take the rollover.
I have an upcoming flight to ATL and I was already upgrade to row 7. I kept looking to change rows fearing an equipment change. Flightstats showed no more availability. Today when I went to check-in, I noticed there was an equipment change so there were only 6 first class rows. I was automatically moved to another row in FC, presumably bumping someone else from a potential gate upgrade. So today, the system worked, so I think I'll buy some AMEX gift cards to get the MQM if I can't do a mileage run.
I think DM will be worth it.
Last edited by tikiboy; Nov 5, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Nov 5, 2011, 5:45 pm
#1823
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Spire Amb, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 1MM
Posts: 3,611
Last year, I got Diamond thrust upon me thanks to Delta's "double EQM" deal last year. I flew from a focus city to London in biz class last November. This year, I went nuts with domestic travel and had a blast!
I calculated that my upcoming flights still left me 1400 miles short. I dropped $290 rt for san-ATL-okc-ATL-san. Going to see a cousin in Oklahoma City. Yeah, Diamond is good enough to find those crazy excuses to fly.
I calculated that my upcoming flights still left me 1400 miles short. I dropped $290 rt for san-ATL-okc-ATL-san. Going to see a cousin in Oklahoma City. Yeah, Diamond is good enough to find those crazy excuses to fly.
Nov 6, 2011, 1:29 pm
#1824
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Centurion Card, Executive Platinum AAdvantage, Platinum Medallion, Platinum Starwood, Platinum Hyatt
Posts: 7
short 2K miles for Diamond
I'm sorry for my ignorance but it seems that the experts suggest RollOver vs obtaining his Diamond status. Wouldn't higher status always be a better choice?
Nov 6, 2011, 1:35 pm
#1825
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,092
DMs can SDC to co-terminals which is an unpublished beni. E.g. you have a flight to JFK and you SDC to LGA or SFO/OAK etc. Basically the allowed co-terminals for routings will be allowed for SDC.
If you often fly to the WAS/SFO/NYC area it can be very valuable.
If you often fly to the WAS/SFO/NYC area it can be very valuable.
Nov 6, 2011, 1:46 pm
#1826
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Waffle House DM
Posts: 469
Stopping short and rolling keeps you at a more consistent level for longer, shooting for DM when you aren't rolling any or many miles is more likely to drop you down a couple of tiers if your travel drops off.
Nov 6, 2011, 3:47 pm
#1827
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MI
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 1
short 2K miles for Diamond
Get 1) Delta Reserve AMEX Card for your self
Get 1) Delta Platinum AMEX card for your self
Get 1 each for your suppose (or anyone else)
Spend 30 /60 K on the reserve cards... 15K MQM x 2
Spend 25/50 K on the Platinum cards...10K MQM x 2
15 +15 +15 +15 +10 +10 +10 +10 = 100K MQMs
The rest is easy travel..... Of source you have to churn the card and really use em....
I make diamond every year.... and don't forget that u get a free voucher for flight (ANY CLAS of rRESERVE) to cover the annual fees....
A simple process....
^
Get 1) Delta Platinum AMEX card for your self
Get 1 each for your suppose (or anyone else)
Spend 30 /60 K on the reserve cards... 15K MQM x 2
Spend 25/50 K on the Platinum cards...10K MQM x 2
15 +15 +15 +15 +10 +10 +10 +10 = 100K MQMs
The rest is easy travel..... Of source you have to churn the card and really use em....
I make diamond every year.... and don't forget that u get a free voucher for flight (ANY CLAS of rRESERVE) to cover the annual fees....
A simple process....
^
Nov 9, 2011, 8:42 am
#1828
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 24
well ..did not account for the starwood hotel automatic deposit, and yesterday 2000 points came in from starwood, and I am a DM now.
I have a personal trip flying SEA-SLC-SAN but with me I have a family of 4. I know I wont get upgraded till I do the PNR spliting etc.
I rarely use any DM/PM facility as I normally travel once a qtr and that too intl on business class fare.
How do we know what is the availability in one flight ..is there some system.
I have a personal trip flying SEA-SLC-SAN but with me I have a family of 4. I know I wont get upgraded till I do the PNR spliting etc.
I rarely use any DM/PM facility as I normally travel once a qtr and that too intl on business class fare.
How do we know what is the availability in one flight ..is there some system.
Nov 9, 2011, 2:51 pm
#1829
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, PC Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 144
well ..did not account for the starwood hotel automatic deposit, and yesterday 2000 points came in from starwood, and I am a DM now.
I have a personal trip flying SEA-SLC-SAN but with me I have a family of 4. I know I wont get upgraded till I do the PNR spliting etc.
I rarely use any DM/PM facility as I normally travel once a qtr and that too intl on business class fare.
How do we know what is the availability in one flight ..is there some system.
I have a personal trip flying SEA-SLC-SAN but with me I have a family of 4. I know I wont get upgraded till I do the PNR spliting etc.
I rarely use any DM/PM facility as I normally travel once a qtr and that too intl on business class fare.
How do we know what is the availability in one flight ..is there some system.
Nov 9, 2011, 3:41 pm
#1830
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Platinum, HH Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 87