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
Sep 28, 2018, 6:58 am
#1411
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Delta Plat
Posts: 3,363
JFK SDQ
Departure Airport: JFK, LGA or any NYC area Airport
Miles Needed: The More The better
Required Spend or Budget: <500
Available Travel Dates: After the 15th of Oct before the 20th (can stay up to 2 weeks)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Any as long as I earn Skymiles (I don't need to earn MQDs)
Miles Needed: The More The better
Required Spend or Budget: <500
Available Travel Dates: After the 15th of Oct before the 20th (can stay up to 2 weeks)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Any as long as I earn Skymiles (I don't need to earn MQDs)
Sep 28, 2018, 8:51 am
#1412
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Delta PM, Hilton Silver, UA Plat
Posts: 261
China Eastern has flights JFK-PVG-CEB for around $472 all of November, I know that doesn't really work for your dates but seems like a good deal.
Sep 28, 2018, 6:59 pm
#1413
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Thank you!
I can do Bali, I love it there. Not a fan of Singapore though. Are you seeing any alternatives for that one?
I can do Bali, I love it there. Not a fan of Singapore though. Are you seeing any alternatives for that one?
Sep 28, 2018, 10:10 pm
#1414
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Not at that price. Most places in Southern Asia will get you at least 18,000 MQMs so you can probably plug in destinations on the Delta flexible search to find some place you like. Australian destinations will cost at least $1000.
Sep 29, 2018, 10:20 am
#1415
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Body in the CLE, soul still in New England
Programs: In 2023? Does it matter? SPG/Marriott: Plat; DL: Plat; B6: Mosaic
Posts: 2,979
The prices listed were for coach, not first. Did you really think you could get first for $700 roundtrip??
The following are for coach out of BOS. The VS flights below on BOS-JNB can be purchased in Economy Delight (25% MQM bonus) for $1052 RT, or Premium Economy (50% MQM bonus) for $1712 RT.
The DL BOS-SIN route can be booked in Premium Select (50% MQM bonus) for $2768.
BOS-SIN is available for $762 RT for Nov 5 - 8.
BOS-JNB on VS is available for $743 RT for Nov 10 - 12, Dec 1 - 3 or Dec 8 - 10.
Another option to consider is China Southern premium economy on JFK-AKL (around $1400 RT), or JFK-CMB (around $1100). Haven't ever flown them, though.
The following are for coach out of BOS. The VS flights below on BOS-JNB can be purchased in Economy Delight (25% MQM bonus) for $1052 RT, or Premium Economy (50% MQM bonus) for $1712 RT.
The DL BOS-SIN route can be booked in Premium Select (50% MQM bonus) for $2768.
BOS-SIN is available for $762 RT for Nov 5 - 8.
BOS-JNB on VS is available for $743 RT for Nov 10 - 12, Dec 1 - 3 or Dec 8 - 10.
Another option to consider is China Southern premium economy on JFK-AKL (around $1400 RT), or JFK-CMB (around $1100). Haven't ever flown them, though.
Thank you for the options, I will take a look. I really would prefer to go FC, though. I travel too much to spend 48 hours on a plane in economy class (oh, to be 24 and naive again
) But I'll keep looking.
Sep 29, 2018, 10:26 am
#1416
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Platinum, HH Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 130
canuck_traveler, as always, THANK YOU, for your assistance! I'm tired of the Singapore run and might shoot for the JNB one, for a change of scenery.
Sep 29, 2018, 10:33 am
#1417
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Platinum, HH Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 130
Sep 29, 2018, 11:24 am
#1418
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: Delta PM, SPG/Marriott Platinum
Posts: 5
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: 10,000
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: No Preference
Ive done ATL-FAI already this year and looking for a change, would be nice to actually spend the weekend somewhere. But I am open to quick turnaround. Whichever gets the job done cheapest. Thanks in advance!
Miles Needed: 10,000
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: No Preference
Ive done ATL-FAI already this year and looking for a change, would be nice to actually spend the weekend somewhere. But I am open to quick turnaround. Whichever gets the job done cheapest. Thanks in advance!
Sep 29, 2018, 2:05 pm
#1419
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 45
Departure Airport: ATL
Miles Needed: 10,000
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: No Preference
Ive done ATL-FAI already this year and looking for a change, would be nice to actually spend the weekend somewhere. But I am open to quick turnaround. Whichever gets the job done cheapest. Thanks in advance!
Miles Needed: 10,000
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: No Preference
Ive done ATL-FAI already this year and looking for a change, would be nice to actually spend the weekend somewhere. But I am open to quick turnaround. Whichever gets the job done cheapest. Thanks in advance!
Sep 29, 2018, 11:30 pm
#1420
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 1
I need segments for MEA Gold
Departure City : LAX
Miles Need : as many segment as possible
Required spend or budget : <$400 IF possible
Available Dates : Jan 27-31 - prefer same day turn but single overnight ok
Required metal : Only delta
Miles Need : as many segment as possible
Required spend or budget : <$400 IF possible
Available Dates : Jan 27-31 - prefer same day turn but single overnight ok
Required metal : Only delta
Last edited by Cobb.Kim; Sep 29, 2018 at 11:59 pm
Sep 30, 2018, 4:27 am
#1421
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
canuck_traveler, as always, THANK YOU, for your assistance! I'm tired of the Singapore run and might shoot for the JNB one, for a change of scenery.
For Asia, any major city MNL, KUL,BKK, HKT, CNX, DPS, CGK, HKG. If you have a Chinese visa then you have a few options with China but those can be an adventure.
Delhi is an option but India requires a visa.
Sometimes MLE (Maldives) goes on sale
Australia is usually in the low 1000's
Sep 30, 2018, 9:56 am
#1422
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Platinum, HH Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 130
There is a MU from JFK-CEB for $470. I might take this one. DL from LAX-JFK (RT) is around $270.
Sep 30, 2018, 2:13 pm
#1423
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 3
Looking for a mileage run on delta
STARTING CITY: MKE OR ORD
BUDGET: 0 TO 650
MILES NEEDED: 15K
AVAILABLE DATES: NOV 28-DEC 15 2018 OR any MTW in OCTOBER
REQUIRED METAL: ONLY DELTA
BTW, I do not have a CHINESE OR INDIAN VISA:
THANKS FOR THE HELP
BUDGET: 0 TO 650
MILES NEEDED: 15K
AVAILABLE DATES: NOV 28-DEC 15 2018 OR any MTW in OCTOBER
REQUIRED METAL: ONLY DELTA
BTW, I do not have a CHINESE OR INDIAN VISA:
THANKS FOR THE HELP
Oct 1, 2018, 5:31 am
#1424
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 2
Need 15K MQM for 2018 status
Originating from ATL
~15K MQM needed
Willing to fly multiple flights but would prefer 1 longer flight
Could do around over a 3 or 4 day weekend
Thank you forum folks!
~15K MQM needed
Willing to fly multiple flights but would prefer 1 longer flight
Could do around over a 3 or 4 day weekend
Thank you forum folks!