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 14, 2017, 3:20 pm
#961
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
On a Kayak search, there are some China Eastern flights from LAX to Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong between $800 - $1100 for some of those dates
Bookable on Expedia.
LAX-PVG-BKK-PVG-LAX, Dec 25 - 27, $1096
LAX-PVG-SIN-PVG-LAX, Dec 27 - 29, 25 - 27, 23 - 25, $1256
LAX-PVG-SIN-PVG-LAX, Dec 26 - 28, $1140
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 23 - 25, $933, 15,200 miles
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 25 - 27, $1020, 15,200 miles
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 26 - 28, $879, 15,200 miles
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 14, 2017 at 4:15 pm Reason: add MU flights on Expedia
Dec 14, 2017, 3:31 pm
#962
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 6
Departure Airport: MSP
Miles Needed: 19K to 20K
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/28
Required Metal or Codeshares No preference as long as the trip earns 100% MQM on Delta. Trying to get Diamond this year before the big card spending increase. I was looking at MSP to SIN during the Christmas Holiday, but wanted to see if that was the best option for the number of MQMs needed. THANKS!
Miles Needed: 19K to 20K
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/28
Required Metal or Codeshares No preference as long as the trip earns 100% MQM on Delta. Trying to get Diamond this year before the big card spending increase. I was looking at MSP to SIN during the Christmas Holiday, but wanted to see if that was the best option for the number of MQMs needed. THANKS!
Dec 14, 2017, 4:01 pm
#963
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: MSP
Miles Needed: 19K to 20K
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/28
Required Metal or Codeshares No preference as long as the trip earns 100% MQM on Delta. Trying to get Diamond this year before the big card spending increase. I was looking at MSP to SIN during the Christmas Holiday, but wanted to see if that was the best option for the number of MQMs needed. THANKS!
Miles Needed: 19K to 20K
Required Spend or Budget: Cheapest possible
Available Travel Dates: 12/22 - 12/28
Required Metal or Codeshares No preference as long as the trip earns 100% MQM on Delta. Trying to get Diamond this year before the big card spending increase. I was looking at MSP to SIN during the Christmas Holiday, but wanted to see if that was the best option for the number of MQMs needed. THANKS!
Dec 14, 2017, 9:13 pm
#964
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 5
Revised Request
Thank you so much, Canuck Traveler! As it turns out, my dates are restricted to Dec. 27th - Jan. 2nd (not ideal, I know). I hate to make another request, but this time I am looking instead for a two night stay in Europe (or Asia) for under $1,000 airfare, still leaving from DTW. MQM's don't matter any longer, I would prefer to just roll over my extra MQM's. Thanks!!
Dec 14, 2017, 9:43 pm
#965
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,071
Thank you so much, Canuck Traveler! As it turns out, my dates are restricted to Dec. 27th - Jan. 2nd (not ideal, I know). I hate to make another request, but this time I am looking instead for a two night stay in Europe (or Asia) for under $1,000 airfare, still leaving from DTW. MQM's don't matter any longer, I would prefer to just roll over my extra MQM's. Thanks!!
Dec 14, 2017, 10:10 pm
#966
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Thank you so much, Canuck Traveler! As it turns out, my dates are restricted to Dec. 27th - Jan. 2nd (not ideal, I know). I hate to make another request, but this time I am looking instead for a two night stay in Europe (or Asia) for under $1,000 airfare, still leaving from DTW. MQM's don't matter any longer, I would prefer to just roll over my extra MQM's. Thanks!!
However, If you just want to get away for a short break and can make it to Toronto (4 hour or so drive). bookable on Delta
Dec 28 - 31, MR to Paris is about $870, YYZ-BOS-CDG-JFK-YYZ
Dec 28 - 31, MR to London is about $870, YYZ-JFK-LHR-CDG-JFK-YYZ,
Dec 28 - 31, MR to London is about $1000, YYZ-JFK-LHR-DTW-(YYZ)
Dec 28 - 31, MR to Prague is about $1050, YYZ-JFK-AMS-PRG-CDG-JFK-YYZ
Dec 28 - 31, MR to Nice is about $1100, YYZ-JFK-AMS-NCE-CDG-JFK-YYZ
Dec 15, 2017, 7:36 am
#967
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,071
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 xliioper; Dec 15, 2017 at 7:47 am
Dec 15, 2017, 10:49 am
#968
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
Prices are pretty high from MCI.
On a Kayak search, there are some China Eastern flights from LAX to Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong between $800 - $1100 for some of those dates
Bookable on Expedia.
LAX-PVG-BKK-PVG-LAX, Dec 25 - 27, $1096
LAX-PVG-SIN-PVG-LAX, Dec 27 - 29, 25 - 27, 23 - 25, $1256
LAX-PVG-SIN-PVG-LAX, Dec 26 - 28, $1140
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 23 - 25, $933, 15,200 miles
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 25 - 27, $1020, 15,200 miles
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 26 - 28, $879, 15,200 miles
On a Kayak search, there are some China Eastern flights from LAX to Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong between $800 - $1100 for some of those dates
Bookable on Expedia.
LAX-PVG-BKK-PVG-LAX, Dec 25 - 27, $1096
LAX-PVG-SIN-PVG-LAX, Dec 27 - 29, 25 - 27, 23 - 25, $1256
LAX-PVG-SIN-PVG-LAX, Dec 26 - 28, $1140
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 23 - 25, $933, 15,200 miles
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 25 - 27, $1020, 15,200 miles
LAX-PVG-HKG-PVG-LAX, Dec 26 - 28, $879, 15,200 miles
Dec 16, 2017, 6:01 am
#969
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 2
Help :)
Departure Airport: MSO
Miles Needed: 8,000
Required Spend or Budget: less than $1k if possible
Available Travel Dates: any. Just need a return on December 29 at the latest.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes, just need mqms for end of year status.
Miles Needed: 8,000
Required Spend or Budget: less than $1k if possible
Available Travel Dates: any. Just need a return on December 29 at the latest.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes, just need mqms for end of year status.
Dec 16, 2017, 6:41 am
#970
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Delta, American
Posts: 3
Delta Run End of Yr - 9k mqms
MSP Airport
Dec 28th - 1st
9k mqms
$1000
Delta
Dec 16, 2017, 6:47 am
#971
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 2
I need to be back in MSO on December 29, at the latest. The December 28-1 date would not work unfortunately.
original post:
original post:
Departure Airport: MSO
Miles Needed: 8,000
Required Spend or Budget: less than $1k if possible
Available Travel Dates: any. Just need a return to MSO on December 29 at the latest.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes, just need mqms for end of year status.
Miles Needed: 8,000
Required Spend or Budget: less than $1k if possible
Available Travel Dates: any. Just need a return to MSO on December 29 at the latest.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes, just need mqms for end of year status.
Dec 16, 2017, 7:46 am
#972
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Varies
Posts: 17
5200 MQM mileage run help from AUS
hi I’m in Austin and need 5200 MQM to get status for 2018. Any suggestions?
Last edited by Pat89339; Dec 16, 2017 at 9:45 am Reason: Edit image size
Dec 16, 2017, 8:32 am
#973
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Delta
Posts: 1
14,700 MQMs needed
Departure Airport: JFK, LGA or EWR
Miles Needed: 14,700
Required Spend or Budget: $2K
Available Travel Dates: Any
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Ideally no codeshare
thank you!
Miles Needed: 14,700
Required Spend or Budget: $2K
Available Travel Dates: Any
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Ideally no codeshare
thank you!
Dec 16, 2017, 9:00 am
#974
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
e.g. HKG, Dec 27 - 29, $1473; Seoul Dec 27 - 29, $1458, Singapore, Dec 27 - 29, $1712
South Africa (JNB) is also an option: Dec 28 - 31, $1582
All bookable on Delta.com