Dec 27, 2016, 5:58 pm
Last edit by: Pat89339
For each request, please include the following information:
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A SEPARATE THREAD.
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NOTE: there is not much time left in 2017, given that travel tends to be expensive around holidays. You will have greater chances of success if you have greater flexibility on travel dates and cost. If you need a lot of MQMs on weekends only for < 5 cpm it probably won't happen.
Other creative possibilities depending how many MQMs you need:
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*"Required Metal or Codeshares" is, approximately, asking whether you need a flight operated specifically by Delta or if partner flights are ok. If you are just looking for MQMs to hit a Medallion tier the normal way, then the answer is yes. If you are doing a status challenge, the answer is also probably yes, but read the T&C of your challenge carefully to be sure (for the regular status challenge the answer is also "yes")
NOTE: some partner flights earn MQMs at reduced rates. See this chart for more info.
Newcomers may also be interested in the FlyerTalk Glossary
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A SEPARATE THREAD.
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NOTE: there is not much time left in 2017, given that travel tends to be expensive around holidays. You will have greater chances of success if you have greater flexibility on travel dates and cost. If you need a lot of MQMs on weekends only for < 5 cpm it probably won't happen.
Other creative possibilities depending how many MQMs you need:
- signup bonuses for various DL-branded AMEX cards (usually have a spend requirement)
- if you already have planned travel, consider buying up (in advance, not at check in) for 50% MQM bonus and more flexible same-day-confirmed options which are another way to increase MQMs
- Hilton 250 MQMs per stay of 2 nights or more
- if you are close to a threshold Delta often will offer a buy-up (at exorbitant prices). 2016 thread, and speculation/anticipation thread for 2017
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*"Required Metal or Codeshares" is, approximately, asking whether you need a flight operated specifically by Delta or if partner flights are ok. If you are just looking for MQMs to hit a Medallion tier the normal way, then the answer is yes. If you are doing a status challenge, the answer is also probably yes, but read the T&C of your challenge carefully to be sure (for the regular status challenge the answer is also "yes")
NOTE: some partner flights earn MQMs at reduced rates. See this chart for more info.
Newcomers may also be interested in the FlyerTalk Glossary
DL/Sky Team: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 26, 2018, 9:16 am
#1756
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 7
DL JAX-BWI fares only allow a single connection. Intentionally adding segments will result in breaking the fare into multiple fares and will generally increase the total cost. Maybe that's okay if it's out of your pocket or your employer doesn't watch your fares too closely. JAX-ERI fares allow double connects. You can do a JAX-ATL-DTW-ERI-DTW-ATL-JAX segment run on 12/7 for $206.80 in main cabin.
Nov 26, 2018, 10:06 am
#1757
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nashville: Delta DM
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 130
looking for MR around .05/.06 mile/mqm, need 14k MQM
last year: OMA>ATL>PDX>ATL>OMA same day turn - 2 days back to back ... schedules changed making this one not feasible.
I can reposition as needed, prefer domestic 48 states with same day turn
last year: OMA>ATL>PDX>ATL>OMA same day turn - 2 days back to back ... schedules changed making this one not feasible.
I can reposition as needed, prefer domestic 48 states with same day turn
Nov 26, 2018, 10:23 am
#1758
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 57
I thought a US Citizen could travel in China with on a special 72 or 144 hour visa depending on the region, as long as you stay within that region. I think the visa is obtained at the destination. I'll call the consulate and ask.
Nov 26, 2018, 10:33 am
#1759
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Need 10,000 or so MQMs
Departure Airport: ATL or SJU (overnight layover is ok)
Miles Needed: As many as possible
Required Spend or Budget: up to $1500 (lowest cost per mqm please)
Available Travel Dates: must be done before end of Dec to qualify for Platinum this year
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Delta preferred or partners that earn good % of mqm
Departure Airport: ATL or SJU (overnight layover is ok)
Miles Needed: As many as possible
Required Spend or Budget: up to $1500 (lowest cost per mqm please)
Available Travel Dates: must be done before end of Dec to qualify for Platinum this year
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Delta preferred or partners that earn good % of mqm
Nov 26, 2018, 11:10 am
#1760
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: Delta
Posts: 14
Delta Mile runs
Hi all. I am about 17k mikes short for keeping my Diamond Status on Delta
i am about to book nonstop to PVG from LAX to get 19k miles for about $850
just wondering if anyone has any other ideas!
Thanks so much
i am about to book nonstop to PVG from LAX to get 19k miles for about $850
just wondering if anyone has any other ideas!
Thanks so much
Last edited by walkswithdogs; Nov 26, 2018 at 12:18 pm
Nov 26, 2018, 11:53 am
#1761
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: Delta
Posts: 4
YE 18 Mileage Run from JAX
Probably doing this wrong but, here goes & Thanks!!!
Departure Airport: JAX
Miles Needed: 5,200 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Free most days - need by end of year
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares okay for MQMs
Need 5,200 MQM to keep Platinum for 2019
International travel is okay.
Fly out and back same day is okay.
First Class is okay.
Preference for cities less likely to have snow / weather disruptions this time of year (I know I can fly JAX-ATL-DTW-ERI-DTW-ATL-JAX F/C for 4,285 MQM, but it's freezing/snowing in some of those :-)
THANKS!!!
Departure Airport: JAX
Miles Needed: 5,200 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Free most days - need by end of year
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares okay for MQMs
Need 5,200 MQM to keep Platinum for 2019
International travel is okay.
Fly out and back same day is okay.
First Class is okay.
Preference for cities less likely to have snow / weather disruptions this time of year (I know I can fly JAX-ATL-DTW-ERI-DTW-ATL-JAX F/C for 4,285 MQM, but it's freezing/snowing in some of those :-)
THANKS!!!
Nov 26, 2018, 12:16 pm
#1762
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Probably doing this wrong but, here goes & Thanks!!!
Departure Airport: JAX
Miles Needed: 5,200 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Free most days - need by end of year
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares okay for MQMs
Need 5,200 MQM to keep Platinum for 2019
International travel is okay.
Fly out and back same day is okay.
First Class is okay.
Preference for cities less likely to have snow / weather disruptions this time of year (I know I can fly JAX-ATL-DTW-ERI-DTW-ATL-JAX F/C for 4,285 MQM, but it's freezing/snowing in some of those :-)
THANKS!!!
Departure Airport: JAX
Miles Needed: 5,200 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Free most days - need by end of year
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares okay for MQMs
Need 5,200 MQM to keep Platinum for 2019
International travel is okay.
Fly out and back same day is okay.
First Class is okay.
Preference for cities less likely to have snow / weather disruptions this time of year (I know I can fly JAX-ATL-DTW-ERI-DTW-ATL-JAX F/C for 4,285 MQM, but it's freezing/snowing in some of those :-)
THANKS!!!
JAX-ATL-SEA (return), $342 (BE), 5300 MQM, various dates in December
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Nov 26, 2018 at 12:21 pm Reason: add SEA option
Nov 26, 2018, 12:27 pm
#1763
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Dec 8 - 10, LAX-JNB, $882, 20,000+ MQMs depending on routing
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Nov 26, 2018 at 12:51 pm
Nov 26, 2018, 12:36 pm
#1764
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nashville: Delta DM
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 130
looking for good priced last minute MR from DFW on 12/4 and / or 12/6 with same day turn
Nov 26, 2018, 12:45 pm
#1765
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Do you have a Chinese Visa? It will be required unless you are transiting to a third country through PVG.
Nov 26, 2018, 1:26 pm
#1766
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: YVR (BLI/SEA)
Programs: AS MVPG, Delta Plat, HHonors Gold, NEXUS, Marriott Silver
Posts: 195
I was just there... you need ONWARD travel to a 3rd country (HKG is included) to qualify for the visa, RT is not eligible.
Nov 26, 2018, 1:34 pm
#1768
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: UA ex-1K, AA, SPG, Marriott Rewards, Global Entry
Posts: 98
Need help with the following please!!!
Departure Airport: LGA or EWR (JFK last choice)
Miles Needed: 1,800 MQMs to make Delta Silver
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $300 (ideally $200)
Available Travel Dates: any weekend (quick turnaround) - don't want to take days off from work
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes need to earn DL MQMs
Departure Airport: LGA or EWR (JFK last choice)
Miles Needed: 1,800 MQMs to make Delta Silver
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $300 (ideally $200)
Available Travel Dates: any weekend (quick turnaround) - don't want to take days off from work
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes need to earn DL MQMs
Last edited by HKQT; Nov 26, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Nov 26, 2018, 1:48 pm
#1770
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Deja Vu. You can do DFW - RST/LSE for $220 - $280 in BE/main cabin those dates. With the right routing (double connect via ATL and MSP) you can earn slightly over 4K MQM's. SEA and PDX cost more, but you will earn more MQM's, which may be more important than simply minimizing CPM if you need alot of miles.
Last edited by xliioper; Nov 26, 2018 at 1:54 pm