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
Dec 13, 2017, 8:01 pm
#946
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Skymiles
Posts: 2
Departure Airport: MCO
Miles Needed: 9,500 to Diamond
Required Spend or Budget: MQD met, need to minimize spend. Can use up to 60K sky miles.
Available Travel Dates: Pref Dec16-Dec17
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: I believe Delta is necessary for MQM maximization
Thanks very much. New here. I spent a couple of hours using GF and the Delta route map, but I haven't had much luck. -DDD
Miles Needed: 9,500 to Diamond
Required Spend or Budget: MQD met, need to minimize spend. Can use up to 60K sky miles.
Available Travel Dates: Pref Dec16-Dec17
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: I believe Delta is necessary for MQM maximization
Thanks very much. New here. I spent a couple of hours using GF and the Delta route map, but I haven't had much luck. -DDD
Dec 13, 2017, 8:17 pm
#947
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Departure Airport: MCO
Miles Needed: 9,500 to Diamond
Required Spend or Budget: MQD met, need to minimize spend. Can use up to 60K sky miles.
Available Travel Dates: Pref Dec16-Dec17
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: I believe Delta is necessary for MQM maximization
Thanks very much. New here. I spent a couple of hours using GF and the Delta route map, but I haven't had much luck. -DDD
Miles Needed: 9,500 to Diamond
Required Spend or Budget: MQD met, need to minimize spend. Can use up to 60K sky miles.
Available Travel Dates: Pref Dec16-Dec17
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: I believe Delta is necessary for MQM maximization
Thanks very much. New here. I spent a couple of hours using GF and the Delta route map, but I haven't had much luck. -DDD
MCO - LIH on 12/16 is available from $1143 RT for 10,522 MQM's.
MCO - OGG on 12/28 can be done for $800 RT for 9635 MQM's.
Dec 13, 2017, 11:33 pm
#949
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
1 more MR needed 4500 MQM's and we're there.
I am keen on finding a sunny place where I can stay for a few days without breaking the bank.
Has anything come up today? The FLL option does not earn enough points.
Dec 14, 2017, 7:18 am
#950
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
However, OGG is now back in with a $894 price on the Dec. 28 (immediate turn) or $920 (one day stay). Also available is a immediate turn or one day stay in LIH (Kauai) for $820 for Dec. 28th.
Delta has the 24hour free cancellation policy in case you want to cancel your Vegas trip.
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 14, 2017 at 7:31 am Reason: add Delta 24 hour free cancellation
Dec 14, 2017, 10:01 am
#951
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Amazing! Vegas cancelled and LIH booked. Better to get it done in 1 run.
THANK YOU canuck_traveler, you just saved me $2000 as the alternative was to buy the MQM's, but they go at a premium.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
THANK YOU canuck_traveler, you just saved me $2000 as the alternative was to buy the MQM's, but they go at a premium.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
Dec 14, 2017, 10:11 am
#952
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Delta
Posts: 1
I'm 1,165 MQMs short of Gold medallion status.I'd prefer not to pay the required $795 to elevate my status. Anyone have any strategies that they could share for picking up these miles?
If I were to book a flight to pick up the miles, would I actual need to be on the flight for them to post? Or would they post after the flight date regardless of whether I make the flight? I'm a bit tied down and won't have an open weekend to actually take a flight. I'm based out of Atlanta, although I'm not sure if that even matters based on my prior questions.
I've done a good bit of business travel in the past year but am a rookie in regards to reaching status - any recommendations are much appreciated!
If I were to book a flight to pick up the miles, would I actual need to be on the flight for them to post? Or would they post after the flight date regardless of whether I make the flight? I'm a bit tied down and won't have an open weekend to actually take a flight. I'm based out of Atlanta, although I'm not sure if that even matters based on my prior questions.
I've done a good bit of business travel in the past year but am a rookie in regards to reaching status - any recommendations are much appreciated!
Dec 14, 2017, 10:28 am
#953
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,441
I'm 1,165 MQMs short of Gold medallion status.I'd prefer not to pay the required $795 to elevate my status. Anyone have any strategies that they could share for picking up these miles?
If I were to book a flight to pick up the miles, would I actual need to be on the flight for them to post? Or would they post after the flight date regardless of whether I make the flight? I'm a bit tied down and won't have an open weekend to actually take a flight. I'm based out of Atlanta, although I'm not sure if that even matters based on my prior questions.
I've done a good bit of business travel in the past year but am a rookie in regards to reaching status - any recommendations are much appreciated!
If I were to book a flight to pick up the miles, would I actual need to be on the flight for them to post? Or would they post after the flight date regardless of whether I make the flight? I'm a bit tied down and won't have an open weekend to actually take a flight. I'm based out of Atlanta, although I'm not sure if that even matters based on my prior questions.
I've done a good bit of business travel in the past year but am a rookie in regards to reaching status - any recommendations are much appreciated!
With silver locked in and close to 24K rollover already earned (since you are 1165 short of GM), perhaps just stay silver for now, and start off 2018 with a head start on 2019 status earning.
Dec 14, 2017, 10:41 am
#954
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
I'm 1,165 MQMs short of Gold medallion status.I'd prefer not to pay the required $795 to elevate my status. Anyone have any strategies that they could share for picking up these miles?
If I were to book a flight to pick up the miles, would I actual need to be on the flight for them to post? Or would they post after the flight date regardless of whether I make the flight? I'm a bit tied down and won't have an open weekend to actually take a flight. I'm based out of Atlanta, although I'm not sure if that even matters based on my prior questions.
I've done a good bit of business travel in the past year but am a rookie in regards to reaching status - any recommendations are much appreciated!
If I were to book a flight to pick up the miles, would I actual need to be on the flight for them to post? Or would they post after the flight date regardless of whether I make the flight? I'm a bit tied down and won't have an open weekend to actually take a flight. I'm based out of Atlanta, although I'm not sure if that even matters based on my prior questions.
I've done a good bit of business travel in the past year but am a rookie in regards to reaching status - any recommendations are much appreciated!
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 14, 2017 at 10:49 am Reason: add FLL option
Dec 14, 2017, 11:21 am
#955
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Enjoy the trips to Hawaii and maybe some time on a beach there.
Dec 14, 2017, 12:27 pm
#956
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 9
In need of a Mileage Run
I am trying to hit gold this year and am 6,000 miles short of it and do not want to spend the crazy buy up amounts that delta charges. HELP! Thank you in advance!
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: 6,000
Required Spend or Budget: Have hit my required spend. Would like to spend no more than $800
Available Travel Dates: 12/16, 12/17, 12/19-12/25, 12/29-12/31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: 6,000
Required Spend or Budget: Have hit my required spend. Would like to spend no more than $800
Available Travel Dates: 12/16, 12/17, 12/19-12/25, 12/29-12/31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
Last edited by Paeyumg; Dec 15, 2017 at 5:40 am Reason: Added the status i am trying to reach
Dec 14, 2017, 12:45 pm
#957
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Delta
Posts: 1
LAX - > ? - 2000mi needed!
Departure Airport: LAX (or other LA area)
Miles Needed: 1950
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/30
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
Currently gold. Trying to hang onto that for next year
Miles Needed: 1950
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/30
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*:
Currently gold. Trying to hang onto that for next year
Dec 14, 2017, 1:04 pm
#958
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
e.g. Dec 28 LAX-SMF-LAX, $120, 1000 miles
Dec 30, LAX-SMF-LAX, $166, 1000 miles (various other dates available)
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 14, 2017 at 1:47 pm
Dec 14, 2017, 1:07 pm
#959
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
You can do LAX-SLC-DEN-SLC-LAX on 12/24 for $293.60 -- 2180 MQM's
Dec 14, 2017, 2:46 pm
#960
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Looking for a friend who is shy of DM.
Departure Airport: MCI (willing to reposition)
Miles Needed: 16k
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/23 - 12/30
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: As long as it earns 100% MQM
Departure Airport: MCI (willing to reposition)
Miles Needed: 16k
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/23 - 12/30
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: As long as it earns 100% MQM