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 28, 2017, 7:18 am
#1081
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
e.g. Matrix shows Phuket on Jan 19 - 21 for $389, also for Chiang Mai on those dates
Looks like any SkyTeam flights that earn MQM and MQS are valid.
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 28, 2017 at 7:24 am
Dec 28, 2017, 10:28 am
#1082
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1
Last Minute, so close!
Hi, first time posting. I may just have to let these roll over, but I’m sooo close to qualifying for Gold again I figured it’s worth a shot.
Departure Airport: LAX
Miles Needed:2616 MQM’s
Required Spend or Budget: $247 required left, but would go a little higher if needed.
Available Travel Dates: red eye 12/30 or anytime on 12/31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Yes
any suggestions much appreciated!
Miles Needed:2616 MQM’s
Required Spend or Budget: $247 required left, but would go a little higher if needed.
Available Travel Dates: red eye 12/30 or anytime on 12/31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Yes
any suggestions much appreciated!
Dec 28, 2017, 1:34 pm
#1083
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Hi, first time posting. I may just have to let these roll over, but I’m sooo close to qualifying for Gold again I figured it’s worth a shot.
Departure Airport: LAX
Miles Needed:2616 MQM’s
Required Spend or Budget: $247 required left, but would go a little higher if needed.
Available Travel Dates: red eye 12/30 or anytime on 12/31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Yes
any suggestions much appreciated!
Miles Needed:2616 MQM’s
Required Spend or Budget: $247 required left, but would go a little higher if needed.
Available Travel Dates: red eye 12/30 or anytime on 12/31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Yes
any suggestions much appreciated!
Dec. 31 LAX-SEA-GEG-SEA-LAX, $411, 2800 miles
Dec 28, 2017, 5:10 pm
#1084
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 16
So close to gold.
Departure Airport: BTR
Miles Needed: 1449
Required Spend or Budget: met my mqd.
Available Travel Dates: thinking1-2 days this weekend or the next one. Back to back ok.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay* OK
Miles Needed: 1449
Required Spend or Budget: met my mqd.
Available Travel Dates: thinking1-2 days this weekend or the next one. Back to back ok.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay* OK
Dec 28, 2017, 5:25 pm
#1085
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
I see BTR-MCO available from $342 roundtrip on 12/30.
Dec 29, 2017, 11:43 pm
#1086
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 5
need 2500 mqms
any flights for next 2 days under 500 from Atlanta
need 2451 mqms.
thanks,
need 2451 mqms.
thanks,
Dec 30, 2017, 3:00 am
#1087
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
ATL-YVR is available from $412 ($474 main cabin) on 12/31 -- 5362 MQM's (this involves red-eye return. Also you will have to go through Canadian customs and then back through US Customs and TSA at YVR. Should have enough time, but you might get hassled for immediate turn)
Last edited by xliioper; Dec 30, 2017 at 5:03 am
Dec 30, 2017, 5:53 am
#1088
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: US Airways Dividend Platinum
Posts: 1
12,500 MQMs
Departure Airport: any DC airport
Miles Needed: 12,500
Required Spend or Budget: strong preference for first class for longhauls, but low as possible with that consideration.
Available Travel Dates: Any time through 03/30, excluding 01/30-2/7, 3/17-3/22
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yep
Had a baby this year, missed my AA status qualifications, and decided to jump ship to DL. Have a status match challenge to meet now. TIA!
Miles Needed: 12,500
Required Spend or Budget: strong preference for first class for longhauls, but low as possible with that consideration.
Available Travel Dates: Any time through 03/30, excluding 01/30-2/7, 3/17-3/22
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yep
Had a baby this year, missed my AA status qualifications, and decided to jump ship to DL. Have a status match challenge to meet now. TIA!
Dec 30, 2017, 6:31 am
#1089
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: any DC airport
Miles Needed: 12,500
Required Spend or Budget: strong preference for first class for longhauls, but low as possible with that consideration.
Available Travel Dates: Any time through 03/30, excluding 01/30-2/7, 3/17-3/22
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yep
Had a baby this year, missed my AA status qualifications, and decided to jump ship to DL. Have a status match challenge to meet now. TIA!
Miles Needed: 12,500
Required Spend or Budget: strong preference for first class for longhauls, but low as possible with that consideration.
Available Travel Dates: Any time through 03/30, excluding 01/30-2/7, 3/17-3/22
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yep
Had a baby this year, missed my AA status qualifications, and decided to jump ship to DL. Have a status match challenge to meet now. TIA!
Jan 23 - 24, BWI-HNL, First Class, $1607, about 15,000 miles
A second consideration:
Virgin Atlantic, Jan 20 - 21, DCA-LHR-IAD, $1200 (Premium Economy), about 11,000 miles
pick up remaining miles with a short flight somewhere e.g. Jan 23, BWI-JFK-BOS-DTW-BWI, $118 (E), $168(MC), about 2000 miles
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 30, 2017 at 11:38 am Reason: add Virgin Atlantic option
Dec 30, 2017, 6:49 am
#1090
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Departure Airport: any DC airport
Miles Needed: 12,500
Required Spend or Budget: strong preference for first class for longhauls, but low as possible with that consideration.
Available Travel Dates: Any time through 03/30, excluding 01/30-2/7, 3/17-3/22
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yep
Had a baby this year, missed my AA status qualifications, and decided to jump ship to DL. Have a status match challenge to meet now. TIA!
Miles Needed: 12,500
Required Spend or Budget: strong preference for first class for longhauls, but low as possible with that consideration.
Available Travel Dates: Any time through 03/30, excluding 01/30-2/7, 3/17-3/22
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yep
Had a baby this year, missed my AA status qualifications, and decided to jump ship to DL. Have a status match challenge to meet now. TIA!
WAS - MCT is available from $720 RT on Mar 9th - Mar 11th or 12th. (also several other weekends in Feb/Mar) 14.5K+ MQM's. However, that's coach.
BWI-ATL-SEA-ANC-SEA-ATL-BWI is $1394 in F on Jan 17 - 18. 12616 MQM's
Dec 30, 2017, 5:41 pm
#1092
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 2
Need 2100 MQMs to Gold
Departure Airport - ATL Dec 31st
2100 miles needed on Delta to Gold.
RS- Already met
Budget $200-$300
Required metal or codeshare okay: Yes, as long as I hit the 2100 mqms.
2100 miles needed on Delta to Gold.
RS- Already met
Budget $200-$300
Required metal or codeshare okay: Yes, as long as I hit the 2100 mqms.
Dec 30, 2017, 6:31 pm
#1093
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Not going to happen for that price range. ATL-DEN is available from $421 BE ($471 main cabin) - 2416 MQM's.
Jan 1, 2018, 2:55 am
#1094
Moderator: Mileage Run, United Airlines; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: The City/Honolulu
Programs: UA 3MM; Hyatt Glob*****; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,473
Many thanks to all who have spent time helping fellow FlyerTalkers find those extra runs for status.
A very Happy 2018 to all!
Pat89339, Moderator
Mileage Run Forum
A very Happy 2018 to all!
Pat89339, Moderator
Mileage Run Forum
Jan 1, 2018, 10:53 am
#1095
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 5
MQM rollover?
logged onto delta today and am not seeing my rollover MQMs above the threshold I reached in 2017. Anyone else having the same issue? I had around 76000 earned in 2017 and am now Platinum. Will the approx 1000 or so show up soon? Anyone else having this issue?