New Delta Reserve card from American Express.
May 8, 2008, 3:51 pm
#196
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA - AirTran Elite #1 FF * Delta Diamond Medallion * Starwood Platinum * PriorityClub Gold * Hilton Diamond
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On my personal Delta Am Ex Reserve that I upgraded from Platinum, it did not post within one week after the first purchase. There may be a longer delay if you upgraded your card?
May 8, 2008, 4:10 pm
#197
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: DL Diamond, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 105
OK, I just read the entire 14 page thread and I didn't see the answer to this question:
If I receive 15K MQM by charging 30K...can I split the 15K between my husband and myself? Or is it all or none to donate MQMs?
If I receive 15K MQM by charging 30K...can I split the 15K between my husband and myself? Or is it all or none to donate MQMs?
May 8, 2008, 4:30 pm
#198
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SLC
Programs: Delta Diamond 2 Million Miler, United 1K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Avis President’s Club
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May 8, 2008, 4:45 pm
#199
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: MA
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Question for you, are you traveling enough to need the benefgits of elite status? Especially since there are very limited international benefits. It also works for you because you have flexible travel schedule. The vast majority of SMers are more specific with desired travel dates.
May 8, 2008, 5:16 pm
#200
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The way I was looking at that post was from Malta. I was assuming Malta-Atlanta-Costa Rica. The longer flight being the "limited international benefits."
May 8, 2008, 5:19 pm
#201
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Location: MA
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May 10, 2008, 4:47 pm
#202
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LEX
Programs: Delta Reserve - PM
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According to Delta's website, you have to gift the entire 15K MQMs to the same person, or keep them for yourself. I would imagine that if you think you'll spend $60K then you could just gift 15K and keep the other 15K, as long as you think you'll fly enough on top of that.
May 10, 2008, 6:34 pm
#203
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Location: MA
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I am sure this has been covered in this long thread, but do you get 15K MQM for every $30,000 spent or is this limited to the first $60,000 (that is, two 15K MQM bonuses)?
Also, if you get a second card for your spouse, does the spouse card also show up as a "Reserve" member?
Also, if you get a second card for your spouse, does the spouse card also show up as a "Reserve" member?
May 10, 2008, 7:15 pm
#204
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: DL Diamond, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 105
Thanks jtrue...guess he'll have to get his own card/account 
My hubby isn't showing as "Reserve" on Delta's site.
I am sure this has been covered in this long thread, but do you get 15K MQM for every $30,000 spent or is this limited to the first $60,000 (that is, two 15K MQM bonuses)?
Also, if you get a second card for your spouse, does the spouse card also show up as a "Reserve" member?
Also, if you get a second card for your spouse, does the spouse card also show up as a "Reserve" member?
May 10, 2008, 7:21 pm
#205
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
I am sure this has been covered in this long thread, but do you get 15K MQM for every $30,000 spent or is this limited to the first $60,000 (that is, two 15K MQM bonuses)?
Also, if you get a second card for your spouse, does the spouse card also show up as a "Reserve" member?
Also, if you get a second card for your spouse, does the spouse card also show up as a "Reserve" member?
There is no limit on the number of 15k MQMs that you will earn for $30k in spend.
The Reserve card will not help your status on the upgrade list.
May 11, 2008, 9:08 am
#206
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Huntsville, AL
Programs: DL DM 1.929MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, IHG Platinum, Avis CHM, Marriott Titanium (lifetime gold)
Posts: 7,860
May 11, 2008, 3:12 pm
#207
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
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I guess this card is so new that they don't have the correct answers yet to our questions.
May 11, 2008, 7:53 pm
#208
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: VPS
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Do we know for sure if CRC access includes internet?
I received my new Reserve card yesterday. The folder that the card was attached to mentioned "Free Crown Room Club Access." Under that, it said "From Wi-Fi access and satellite TV to fully stocked bars, now you and two guests can experience the ultimate in comfort as you wait for you next Delta flight in the Crown Room Club."
We have discussed here the difference between CRC "access" and CRC "membership," principally that FREE wi-fi was a benefit of membership but not of access.
Although the paperwork accompanying the card touts wi-fi, among other aspects of the CRC, it does not specifically promise FREE wi-fi.
So I am wondering if anyone has actually asked for free wi-fi after gaining access to the CRC with the Reserve card, and what the response was.
We have discussed here the difference between CRC "access" and CRC "membership," principally that FREE wi-fi was a benefit of membership but not of access.
Although the paperwork accompanying the card touts wi-fi, among other aspects of the CRC, it does not specifically promise FREE wi-fi.
So I am wondering if anyone has actually asked for free wi-fi after gaining access to the CRC with the Reserve card, and what the response was.
May 11, 2008, 8:32 pm
#209
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Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Note that amenities may vary among airport club locations and free Wi-Fi amenity is not included.
May 12, 2008, 11:51 am
#210
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Location: MA
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Most of us are fairly certain that Reserve does not include free wi-fi in the CRCs.
Now another clarification: the 5% discount on DL tickets is only for the Reserve Business card, correct?
Now another clarification: the 5% discount on DL tickets is only for the Reserve Business card, correct?