2008 Double MQM Promo
Mar 31, 2008, 6:15 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: CDG / ORY
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I'd be willing to bet that that the double MQMs includes the 1.5 multiplier. This MQM calculation isn't even called a "bonus" on delta.com, it simply is how MQMs are calculated. In addition, the language in this promotion reinforces this notion, which again leads me to believe that the full MQMs will be doubled.
Also, this current promo worked for me and my wife. Sounds pretty indiscriminate...
Mar 31, 2008, 6:44 am
#62
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Location: SEA
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I was able to register my foreign-address account, without any issues. Whether I will actually receive any bonuses is an open question. If there is going to be some gate-keeping on this, it does not look like it will be at the sign-up stage.
Mar 31, 2008, 7:02 am
#63
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 2,398
Darn, here I sit with two M return TATL fares (upgraded with Skymiles) booked this month for May travel and 18K MQMs to be earned from each. Now I find out it could be 36K MQMs if I'd only waited. The $400 change fee on international tickets makes it very difficult to consider cancelling and rebooking. Hmmn, on second thought, 18K MQM for $400 and a seat in J might well be worth it. Gotta check it out to see if there is still M availabilty with a Z kicker.
Mar 31, 2008, 7:25 am
#64
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lihue, HI, USA
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With only one Delta Amex, the BIS miles flown on this promotion goes up to 18,334.
Heck, even without a Delta Amex, someone can make platinum by flying just 25K BIS miles on 1.5x MQM fares. I'm sure there is someone here who can figure out the cheapest way to do that.
Mar 31, 2008, 7:35 am
#65
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
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With the two DL Plat AmEx's last year I got 50,000 non-air MQM as one of them (the business, I think) has a bonus 10,000 on the anniversary date.
Mar 31, 2008, 7:36 am
#66
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SAV
Programs: HHonors: Diamond, DL: Plat
Posts: 244
At least this promo requires some work and BIS miles. Last year's AMEX promo (double bonus if you include the anniversary date and annual spend) was much worse.
Mar 31, 2008, 7:44 am
#67
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kingdom of the Sun
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sorry
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Mar 31, 2008, 8:08 am
#68
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,548
Wait a minute, so YBM fares *DEFINITELY* mean double the 1.5 miles flown?
I've got 27,904 MQMs now -- with 20K Delta Amex, need 27,096 for PL. So I only need two transcons in M fares?
I've got 27,904 MQMs now -- with 20K Delta Amex, need 27,096 for PL. So I only need two transcons in M fares?
Originally Posted by PDX-RDM-AVL-TPA;94[I
[/I]93852]If somebody had both a personal and business Delta Amex, they could now earn Platinum with as few as 11,667 BIS miles flown on this promotion (40,000 MQMs earned through their two Amex cards and $35,000 MQMs earned for buying 1.5x MQM fare for those 11,667 miles).
With only one Delta Amex, the BIS miles flown on this promotion goes up to 18,334.
Heck, even without a Delta Amex, someone can make platinum by flying just 25K BIS miles on 1.5x MQM fares. I'm sure there is someone here who can figure out the cheapest way to do that.
With only one Delta Amex, the BIS miles flown on this promotion goes up to 18,334.
Heck, even without a Delta Amex, someone can make platinum by flying just 25K BIS miles on 1.5x MQM fares. I'm sure there is someone here who can figure out the cheapest way to do that.
Mar 31, 2008, 8:24 am
#69
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Mar 31, 2008, 8:25 am
#70
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David
Mar 31, 2008, 8:27 am
#71
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Mar 31, 2008, 8:35 am
#72
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Speaking of doomsday scenarios, has anyone camped out at SLE? I'm doing a MR next week.
Mar 31, 2008, 8:47 am
#73
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Email is out ...
Hello jbatl,
Island hopping? Yes, please. Web site hopping? No, thanks.
Skip the hassle and head straight to delta.com, where you'll earn double Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) when you book a flight between March 31 and April 30, 2008 and travel by June 30, 2008.
Then start racking up the MQMs for Medallion® status, which enables you to enjoy exclusive perks like complimentary upgrades, priority boarding, mileage bonuses, preferred seating and Crown Room Club® discounts.
And regardless of your status, you'll receive VIP treatment at delta.com, where you can take advantage of:
An industry-leading Best Fare Guarantee backed by a $100 travel voucher
No direct ticketing charges or online booking fees
Flexible searches by schedule, fare or airport location
Convenient check-in options at home, on-the-go and at the airport
Seamless flight, car, hotel and trip amenity reservations
Register by April 30, 2008 and then get the most bang for your booking at delta.com.
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility:
You must be a new or existing SkyMiles® member with a U.S. mailing address in your SkyMiles account to take advantage of this offer. To participate in this offer, eligible members must register online at delta.com/double between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008.
Offer:
Earn double Medallion Qualification Miles/MQMs on all Delta-coded flights booked and purchased on delta.com between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 and flown between March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008.
Travel Period:
Travel must be between March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008. All travel must be completed by June 30, 2008.
Validity:
Medallion Qualification Miles are based on a multiple of distance flown and fare class purchased for qualifying flights and do not include bonus miles. Medallion Qualification Miles are used for Medallion status qualification and are based on calendar year activity. For this offer, members must book and purchase tickets on delta.com between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 and fly between March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 to be eligible for the offer.
Additional Restrictions:
Medallion Qualification Miles will post to the SkyMiles account of the qualifying member 6-8 weeks following the end of the promotion (June 30, 2008). Taxes and fees for Award Travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, visit delta.com/memberguide. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply. Offers subject to change without notice. Please refer Delta customer service representative to 97063136.
Miscellaneous:
To review Best Fare Guarantee terms and conditions, please visit delta.com/bestfare.
© 2008 Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Island hopping? Yes, please. Web site hopping? No, thanks.
Skip the hassle and head straight to delta.com, where you'll earn double Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) when you book a flight between March 31 and April 30, 2008 and travel by June 30, 2008.
Then start racking up the MQMs for Medallion® status, which enables you to enjoy exclusive perks like complimentary upgrades, priority boarding, mileage bonuses, preferred seating and Crown Room Club® discounts.
And regardless of your status, you'll receive VIP treatment at delta.com, where you can take advantage of:
An industry-leading Best Fare Guarantee backed by a $100 travel voucher
No direct ticketing charges or online booking fees
Flexible searches by schedule, fare or airport location
Convenient check-in options at home, on-the-go and at the airport
Seamless flight, car, hotel and trip amenity reservations
Register by April 30, 2008 and then get the most bang for your booking at delta.com.
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility:
You must be a new or existing SkyMiles® member with a U.S. mailing address in your SkyMiles account to take advantage of this offer. To participate in this offer, eligible members must register online at delta.com/double between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008.
Offer:
Earn double Medallion Qualification Miles/MQMs on all Delta-coded flights booked and purchased on delta.com between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 and flown between March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008.
Travel Period:
Travel must be between March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008. All travel must be completed by June 30, 2008.
Validity:
Medallion Qualification Miles are based on a multiple of distance flown and fare class purchased for qualifying flights and do not include bonus miles. Medallion Qualification Miles are used for Medallion status qualification and are based on calendar year activity. For this offer, members must book and purchase tickets on delta.com between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 and fly between March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 to be eligible for the offer.
Additional Restrictions:
Medallion Qualification Miles will post to the SkyMiles account of the qualifying member 6-8 weeks following the end of the promotion (June 30, 2008). Taxes and fees for Award Travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, visit delta.com/memberguide. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply. Offers subject to change without notice. Please refer Delta customer service representative to 97063136.
Miscellaneous:
To review Best Fare Guarantee terms and conditions, please visit delta.com/bestfare.
© 2008 Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Mar 31, 2008, 8:49 am
#74
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA ExecPlat; AF Gold; UA GS; Hyatt L. Globalist; Marriott Plat; Hilton Diamond; National EE
Posts: 6,167
Guys: looks at it this way, the promotion is for booking (i.e. spending your money) between March 31 and April 30. This is clearly an attempt to boost Delta's revenue numbers for April, by increasing secular travel demand (i.e. making you take a trip you wouldn't otherwise), and -- perhaps more importantly -- front-loading booking of tickets that might otherwise get booked in May or June.
Last edited by Buster CT1K; Mar 31, 2008 at 8:56 am Reason: spelling
Mar 31, 2008, 8:55 am
#75
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SEA - DL DM/2MM, *A Gold, SPG Lifetime Plat, some other car and hotel stuff
Posts: 5,649
Guys: looks at it this way, the promotion is for booking (i.e. spending your money) between March 31 and April 30. This is clearly an attempt to boost Delta's revenue numbers for April, by increasing secular travel demand (i.e. making you take a trip you wouldnb't otherwise), and -- perhaps more importantly -- front-loading booking of tickets that might otherwise get booked in May or June.