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
Jan 25, 2017, 12:33 pm
#16
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt LT DM, Wyndham DM, Hertz PC, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,038
LAX-PVG-CTU-PVG-LAX out 4/10 return 4/13 is $580, 15034 miles. Some other Chinese cities at similar price. Requires China visa.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...LAX0DL186;a=DL
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...LAX0DL186;a=DL
I have some travel coming up that would not need a reposition. Looking at a few options and seeing what I can find.
Departure Airport: LAX or SNA
Miles Needed: Max CPM
Required Spend or Budget: 500-800 ballpark.
Available Travel Dates: Depart 4/10 and return 12th or 13th. COULD stay a day or two extra if required
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Full MQM. Seems MU from LAX could work but having trouble keeping out Z or Q fares. Delta metal preferred and have flown MU and it was fine as long as not no earnings fare codes.
Departure Airport: LAX or SNA
Miles Needed: Max CPM
Required Spend or Budget: 500-800 ballpark.
Available Travel Dates: Depart 4/10 and return 12th or 13th. COULD stay a day or two extra if required
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Full MQM. Seems MU from LAX could work but having trouble keeping out Z or Q fares. Delta metal preferred and have flown MU and it was fine as long as not no earnings fare codes.
Jan 26, 2017, 9:30 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Flying Blue
Posts: 1
Departure Airport: CDG, ORY
Miles Needed: Max CPM
Required Spend or Budget: <1000
Available Travel Dates: April/May
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Any Skyteam
If anyone can help thanks a lot!
Miles Needed: Max CPM
Required Spend or Budget: <1000
Available Travel Dates: April/May
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Any Skyteam
If anyone can help thanks a lot!
Jan 26, 2017, 9:41 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 6
You probably found yourself: https://www.google.nl/flights/#searc...1140;a=SKYTEAM
4 segments, 185 euro
It's not the best price per segment, but if you have to be in Madrid, it is an option...
I can't find any trip from AMS (or DUS) with ST that gives you more than 4 segments.
Jan 26, 2017, 9:48 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 6
6624 level miles for €343.77 (5,19 cpm)
Jan 26, 2017, 12:51 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAS, MPL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1 MM
Posts: 1,320
CDG-ATL-GRU out on 4/13, back on 4/16, $640, 18094 MQM, 3.6 cpm, bookable on delta.com. Other dates may be available. No visa required if you are a EU citizen. You can do the same itinerary in D1 for about $2000 and get 30200 MQM if you originate in Germany and terminate in CDG.
Last edited by drminn; Jan 26, 2017 at 1:06 pm
Jan 26, 2017, 2:28 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 6
CDG-ATL-GRU out on 4/13, back on 4/16, $640, 18094 MQM, 3.6 cpm, bookable on delta.com. Other dates may be available. No visa required if you are a EU citizen. You can do the same itinerary in D1 for about $2000 and get 30200 MQM if you originate in Germany and terminate in CDG.
(Dost's program)
Jan 27, 2017, 1:15 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAS, MPL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1 MM
Posts: 1,320
Jan 28, 2017, 12:24 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: MSP
Posts: 9
Departure Airport: MSP
Miles Needed: anything under ~12,000
Required Spend or Budget: hoping to stay under 5cpm
Available Travel Dates: open
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Looking for a baby MR before working my way up to the LAX/SIN run. :-)
Miles Needed: anything under ~12,000
Required Spend or Budget: hoping to stay under 5cpm
Available Travel Dates: open
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Looking for a baby MR before working my way up to the LAX/SIN run. :-)
Last edited by flyergr; Jan 31, 2017 at 11:15 am
Feb 3, 2017, 6:27 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: MSP
Posts: 9
MSP-ATL-FRA-ATL-MSP Runs just about 5 cpm for ~10k miles. several 3 day trips slots available through Feb/March. Might be able to get fancier with the routing if you were inclined.
Feb 3, 2017, 7:15 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 355
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: anything decent for a same day return - maybe 5-6k
Required Spend or Budget: hoping to stay under $400 for FC
Available Travel Dates: open
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Starting early this year. Last year did 3 of the ATL-IAH-SLC-ATL (same day) runs in FC for $350-$475 range. I've found a handful of same day ATL-SAT-SLC-ATL for $508, which is more than I paid last year. Any help would be most appreciated!
Miles Needed: anything decent for a same day return - maybe 5-6k
Required Spend or Budget: hoping to stay under $400 for FC
Available Travel Dates: open
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Starting early this year. Last year did 3 of the ATL-IAH-SLC-ATL (same day) runs in FC for $350-$475 range. I've found a handful of same day ATL-SAT-SLC-ATL for $508, which is more than I paid last year. Any help would be most appreciated!
Feb 4, 2017, 6:00 pm
#26
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt LT DM, Wyndham DM, Hertz PC, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,038
I have some travel coming up that would not need a reposition. Looking at a few options and seeing what I can find.
Departure Airport: LAX or SNA
Miles Needed: Max CPM
Required Spend or Budget: 500-800 ballpark.
Available Travel Dates: Depart 4/10 and return 12th or 13th. COULD stay a day or two extra if required
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Full MQM. Seems MU from LAX could work but having trouble keeping out Z or Q fares. Delta metal preferred and have flown MU and it was fine as long as not no earnings fare codes.
Departure Airport: LAX or SNA
Miles Needed: Max CPM
Required Spend or Budget: 500-800 ballpark.
Available Travel Dates: Depart 4/10 and return 12th or 13th. COULD stay a day or two extra if required
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Full MQM. Seems MU from LAX could work but having trouble keeping out Z or Q fares. Delta metal preferred and have flown MU and it was fine as long as not no earnings fare codes.
Feb 7, 2017, 3:20 pm
#27
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1
SLC
Departure Airport: SLC
Miles Needed: 5000 MQMs or 4 MQSs.
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates: weekends until 5/7
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Delta full MQM fares only.
Finally got Delta to match my alaska airlines status and am now starting the 90 day challenge. They took so long reviewing my application I missed out on a 4500 MQM / 3 MQS trip.
Miles Needed: 5000 MQMs or 4 MQSs.
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates: weekends until 5/7
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Delta full MQM fares only.
Finally got Delta to match my alaska airlines status and am now starting the 90 day challenge. They took so long reviewing my application I missed out on a 4500 MQM / 3 MQS trip.
Last edited by Twostar; Feb 7, 2017 at 3:45 pm Reason: Clarification on airline/mileage needs
Feb 7, 2017, 7:08 pm
#28
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,895
Departure Airport: SLC
Miles Needed: 5000 MQMs or 4 MQSs.
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates: weekends until 5/7
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Delta full MQM fares only.
Finally got Delta to match my alaska airlines status and am now starting the 90 day challenge. They took so long reviewing my application I missed out on a 4500 MQM / 3 MQS trip.
Miles Needed: 5000 MQMs or 4 MQSs.
Required Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates: weekends until 5/7
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Delta full MQM fares only.
Finally got Delta to match my alaska airlines status and am now starting the 90 day challenge. They took so long reviewing my application I missed out on a 4500 MQM / 3 MQS trip.
Feb 8, 2017, 10:15 am
#29
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 889
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: anything decent for a same day return - maybe 5-6k
Required Spend or Budget: hoping to stay under $400 for FC
Available Travel Dates: open
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Starting early this year. Last year did 3 of the ATL-IAH-SLC-ATL (same day) runs in FC for $350-$475 range. I've found a handful of same day ATL-SAT-SLC-ATL for $508, which is more than I paid last year. Any help would be most appreciated!
Miles Needed: anything decent for a same day return - maybe 5-6k
Required Spend or Budget: hoping to stay under $400 for FC
Available Travel Dates: open
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Starting early this year. Last year did 3 of the ATL-IAH-SLC-ATL (same day) runs in FC for $350-$475 range. I've found a handful of same day ATL-SAT-SLC-ATL for $508, which is more than I paid last year. Any help would be most appreciated!
Feb 8, 2017, 10:48 am
#30
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: SPG:PLAT DL:PM
Posts: 24
Departure Airport: LAX
Miles Needed: Maximum miles for weekend turn
Required Spend or Budget: anything under 5-6 cpm
Available Travel Dates: Weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm
Miles Needed: Maximum miles for weekend turn
Required Spend or Budget: anything under 5-6 cpm
Available Travel Dates: Weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: DL mqm