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 22, 2018, 9:17 am
#1126
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Platinum, HH Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 130
canuck_traveler, this is the same thing I was saying. I got in touch with them to see what's going on.
Jan 24, 2018, 7:07 pm
#1127
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Platinum, HH Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 130
Alright, Delta fixed it. They weren't crediting the extra 50% on the B fare. All is well, now. :-)
Jan 27, 2018, 3:08 pm
#1129
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: DL
Posts: 9
Departure Airport: EASTERN US
Arrival Airport: FRA, STU or ZRH
Miles Needed: 16k+
Required Spend or Budget: 2,500
Available Travel Dates: March 9th, return March 17
anything in Skyteam
Hoping to travel in Business/Delta One for the long flight.
If someone can help find the cheapest city in the eastern US to depart from, I'll figure out how to get there from home in coach.
Arrival Airport: FRA, STU or ZRH
Miles Needed: 16k+
Required Spend or Budget: 2,500
Available Travel Dates: March 9th, return March 17
anything in Skyteam
Hoping to travel in Business/Delta One for the long flight.
If someone can help find the cheapest city in the eastern US to depart from, I'll figure out how to get there from home in coach.
Jan 27, 2018, 10:54 pm
#1130
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Departure Airport: EASTERN US
Arrival Airport: FRA, STU or ZRH
Miles Needed: 16k+
Required Spend or Budget: 2,500
Available Travel Dates: March 9th, return March 17
anything in Skyteam
Hoping to travel in Business/Delta One for the long flight.
If someone can help find the cheapest city in the eastern US to depart from, I'll figure out how to get there from home in coach.
Arrival Airport: FRA, STU or ZRH
Miles Needed: 16k+
Required Spend or Budget: 2,500
Available Travel Dates: March 9th, return March 17
anything in Skyteam
Hoping to travel in Business/Delta One for the long flight.
If someone can help find the cheapest city in the eastern US to depart from, I'll figure out how to get there from home in coach.
Jan 28, 2018, 10:26 am
#1131
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: DL
Posts: 9
Thanks LBJ.
I had a little optimism in my lack of experience. You've given me the unfortunate compliment that I, in fact, do know what I doing.
Damn.
I had a little optimism in my lack of experience. You've given me the unfortunate compliment that I, in fact, do know what I doing.
Damn.
Feb 1, 2018, 7:20 am
#1132
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Saipan, MP
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Alaska 75K, United Platinum
Posts: 203
Departure Airport: LAX, SNA
Miles Needed: 18,750
Required Spend or Budget: $2,250
Available Travel Dates: July 2018
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
First-time Delta flyer who wants to status match from AS to Delta Platinum. From what I have read, I should COMPLETE the challenge on/after July 1st 2018 to maximize the length of status through the end of 2019 (can someone please confirm?)
According to the Delta site, the challenge is 18,750 MQMs combined with $2,250 MQD. Looking to complete this as early in July as possible, ideally around July 4th holiday.
Thanks everyone!
Miles Needed: 18,750
Required Spend or Budget: $2,250
Available Travel Dates: July 2018
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
First-time Delta flyer who wants to status match from AS to Delta Platinum. From what I have read, I should COMPLETE the challenge on/after July 1st 2018 to maximize the length of status through the end of 2019 (can someone please confirm?)
According to the Delta site, the challenge is 18,750 MQMs combined with $2,250 MQD. Looking to complete this as early in July as possible, ideally around July 4th holiday.
Thanks everyone!
Feb 1, 2018, 7:55 am
#1133
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: LAX, SNA
Miles Needed: 18,750
Required Spend or Budget: $2,250
Available Travel Dates: July 2018
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
First-time Delta flyer who wants to status match from AS to Delta Platinum. From what I have read, I should COMPLETE the challenge on/after July 1st 2018 to maximize the length of status through the end of 2019 (can someone please confirm?)
According to the Delta site, the challenge is 18,750 MQMs combined with $2,250 MQD. Looking to complete this as early in July as possible, ideally around July 4th holiday.
Thanks everyone!
Miles Needed: 18,750
Required Spend or Budget: $2,250
Available Travel Dates: July 2018
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
First-time Delta flyer who wants to status match from AS to Delta Platinum. From what I have read, I should COMPLETE the challenge on/after July 1st 2018 to maximize the length of status through the end of 2019 (can someone please confirm?)
According to the Delta site, the challenge is 18,750 MQMs combined with $2,250 MQD. Looking to complete this as early in July as possible, ideally around July 4th holiday.
Thanks everyone!
July 4 - 6, LAX - JNB, 20,600 miles, $2462 (MC) ($2350 MQD), Bookable on Delta
Feb 1, 2018, 8:33 am
#1134
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Departure Airport: LAX, SNA
Miles Needed: 18,750
Required Spend or Budget: $2,250
Available Travel Dates: July 2018
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
First-time Delta flyer who wants to status match from AS to Delta Platinum. From what I have read, I should COMPLETE the challenge on/after July 1st 2018 to maximize the length of status through the end of 2019 (can someone please confirm?)
According to the Delta site, the challenge is 18,750 MQMs combined with $2,250 MQD. Looking to complete this as early in July as possible, ideally around July 4th holiday.
Thanks everyone!
Miles Needed: 18,750
Required Spend or Budget: $2,250
Available Travel Dates: July 2018
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
First-time Delta flyer who wants to status match from AS to Delta Platinum. From what I have read, I should COMPLETE the challenge on/after July 1st 2018 to maximize the length of status through the end of 2019 (can someone please confirm?)
According to the Delta site, the challenge is 18,750 MQMs combined with $2,250 MQD. Looking to complete this as early in July as possible, ideally around July 4th holiday.
Thanks everyone!
Last edited by xliioper; Feb 1, 2018 at 8:39 am
Feb 1, 2018, 9:24 am
#1135
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Saipan, MP
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Alaska 75K, United Platinum
Posts: 203
Ok, thank you much very for this. I will wait until July 1 to request my status match. I imagine that it doesn't occur instantly and I should give myself at least 4 weeks fly on a ticket for a qualifying status run? Or will they backdate the miles based on my request?
Feb 1, 2018, 9:31 am
#1136
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Saipan, MP
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Alaska 75K, United Platinum
Posts: 203
Thanks Canuck......that JNB > ATL leg is a loooonnng way. I can find a similar fare from LAX to PEK via XMN on Xiamen that would get my 16,000 MQM + 20% of that in MQD ($3,200). Would flying a partner airline qualify for the status match?
Feb 1, 2018, 10:23 am
#1137
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Yes, flights on partner airlines do earn MQM and MQD but it depends on the fare class for the airline. Since you are indicating 20% MQD, I am guessing that it is a business or first class fare.
Feb 2, 2018, 9:27 am
#1138
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Oneworld pleb, Accors Hotel Gold
Posts: 163
Hi not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I recently took a flight Amsterdam-Beijing-Hong Kong via China Southern Airlines. They ended up not crediting 2 legs of the trip. I wonder if there is a way to know whether all the legs of the trip will count for status miles/level miles for Sky Team? Sorry for the ignorance!
Feb 2, 2018, 9:48 am
#1139
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Hi not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I recently took a flight Amsterdam-Beijing-Hong Kong via China Southern Airlines. They ended up not crediting 2 legs of the trip. I wonder if there is a way to know whether all the legs of the trip will count for status miles/level miles for Sky Team? Sorry for the ignorance!
Since you are listed as belonging to Flying Blue, you will need to check with KLM to see what they have for their different partners. https://www.flyingblue.com/partners/airlines.html
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Feb 2, 2018 at 9:56 am Reason: add link to Flying Blue partners info
Feb 2, 2018, 12:23 pm
#1140
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM. 1MM
Posts: 2,045
Departure Airport: NYC (LGA, JFK, EWR)
Miles Needed: 15-20k
Required Spend or Budget: $800
Available Travel Dates: any friday/saturday/sunday departures
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: DL Metal
Looking for mileage runs out of NYC. My usual suspects are not giving me anything. Multiple runs ok. budget is flexible. But wanna be in the max 4 cpm range.
Miles Needed: 15-20k
Required Spend or Budget: $800
Available Travel Dates: any friday/saturday/sunday departures
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: DL Metal
Looking for mileage runs out of NYC. My usual suspects are not giving me anything. Multiple runs ok. budget is flexible. But wanna be in the max 4 cpm range.