Dec 31, 2018, 10:40 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: 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: 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: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 18, 2019, 12:37 pm
#871
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: DTW (preferable), but can do FNT, LAN, GRR
MQM Needed: 7,000
Budget: Preferably $1,200 or less
Available travel dates: 12/2 (evening or later) - 12/5, 12/12-12/13, 12/16-17
Metal / codeshare: Any to maximize MQM
Can do quick turnarounds, or layovers within timeframes specified. Definitely last minute! Had great advice on this site from my first post a month ago, but couldn't pull the trigger, so looking to do it again! Thanks!
MQM Needed: 7,000
Budget: Preferably $1,200 or less
Available travel dates: 12/2 (evening or later) - 12/5, 12/12-12/13, 12/16-17
Metal / codeshare: Any to maximize MQM
Can do quick turnarounds, or layovers within timeframes specified. Definitely last minute! Had great advice on this site from my first post a month ago, but couldn't pull the trigger, so looking to do it again! Thanks!
Dec 16, DTW-PHX (via MSP), $311 (BE) about 3500 MQMs, immediate turn
You could do a trip to the Hawaiian Islands and get the mileage in one trip
e.g. DTW-OGG, Dec 12, $756, about 9800 MQMs, arrives back in DTW on Dec 13
Nov 18, 2019, 1:08 pm
#873
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 5
Dec 12, DTW-PHX (via MSP), $300 (BE), about 3500 MQMs, immediate turn
Dec 16, DTW-PHX (via MSP), $311 (BE) about 3500 MQMs, immediate turn
You could do a trip to the Hawaiian Islands and get the mileage in one trip
e.g. DTW-OGG, Dec 12, $756, about 9800 MQMs, arrives back in DTW on Dec 13
Dec 16, DTW-PHX (via MSP), $311 (BE) about 3500 MQMs, immediate turn
You could do a trip to the Hawaiian Islands and get the mileage in one trip
e.g. DTW-OGG, Dec 12, $756, about 9800 MQMs, arrives back in DTW on Dec 13
Fantastic!! All doable options!
Nov 18, 2019, 1:26 pm
#874
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Georgia
Programs: Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 105
Nov 18, 2019, 1:47 pm
#875
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 5
For those needing around 10,000 MQMs, have you considered getting the Amex Delta Reserve card for its 10k MQM bonus after spending $3000? This has been in the back of my mind since I have upcoming expenses that would meet the $3k threshold. I see some requests for this number of MQMs with a budget of more than the $450 annual fee of the card. Just throwing it out there as an option to consider, it might work for you if you have expenses that would cover this minimum.
Definitely was a possibility! I made a strategic decision to use transferrable points and gift cards rather than the Reserve route, but it definitely sounds like a viable strategy!!
Nov 18, 2019, 2:19 pm
#876
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 195
Thanks to an MQD run to Johannesburg in December suggested here, I'll make Diamond in 2019. In 2020, I expect my flying pattern will be much the same as this year -- I'll be MOM heavy and MQD light. I have some time available for an MQD mileage run January 2-12 -- does anyone have any suggestions? I'll depart PIT, but could easily reposition to ATL. DTW, NYC, or elsewhere.
Nov 18, 2019, 2:41 pm
#877
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: DL Gold, AA Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 253
Plat qualification
Departure Airport: WAS (any)
MQM Needed: 5,600
MQD Needed: None
Budget: <$500
Available travel dates: Any time through 12/23
Any metal is fine
To qual for platinum. After next biz trip, I am fine on dollars and will be only about 5,600 short on MQMs. Seems just a little far for a transcon unless I route through multiple stops. Am thinking to just do a long weekend to Europe and I see a couple of WAS-AMS routing options on DL/KL for ~$600 (cheaper than any domestic fares with 150%/200% MQM). But...I'm certain someone here will have a vastly superior idea. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
MQM Needed: 5,600
MQD Needed: None
Budget: <$500
Available travel dates: Any time through 12/23
Any metal is fine
To qual for platinum. After next biz trip, I am fine on dollars and will be only about 5,600 short on MQMs. Seems just a little far for a transcon unless I route through multiple stops. Am thinking to just do a long weekend to Europe and I see a couple of WAS-AMS routing options on DL/KL for ~$600 (cheaper than any domestic fares with 150%/200% MQM). But...I'm certain someone here will have a vastly superior idea. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Nov 18, 2019, 3:04 pm
#878
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: WAS (any)
MQM Needed: 5,600
MQD Needed: None
Budget: <$500
Available travel dates: Any time through 12/23
Any metal is fine
To qual for platinum. After next biz trip, I am fine on dollars and will be only about 5,600 short on MQMs. Seems just a little far for a transcon unless I route through multiple stops. Am thinking to just do a long weekend to Europe and I see a couple of WAS-AMS routing options on DL/KL for ~$600 (cheaper than any domestic fares with 150%/200% MQM). But...I'm certain someone here will have a vastly superior idea. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
MQM Needed: 5,600
MQD Needed: None
Budget: <$500
Available travel dates: Any time through 12/23
Any metal is fine
To qual for platinum. After next biz trip, I am fine on dollars and will be only about 5,600 short on MQMs. Seems just a little far for a transcon unless I route through multiple stops. Am thinking to just do a long weekend to Europe and I see a couple of WAS-AMS routing options on DL/KL for ~$600 (cheaper than any domestic fares with 150%/200% MQM). But...I'm certain someone here will have a vastly superior idea. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Dec 10, BWI-YVR (via DTW, SEA on both outbound and inbound), $338 (BE), about 5800 MQMs
Nov 18, 2019, 3:06 pm
#879
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Thanks to an MQD run to Johannesburg in December suggested here, I'll make Diamond in 2019. In 2020, I expect my flying pattern will be much the same as this year -- I'll be MOM heavy and MQD light. I have some time available for an MQD mileage run January 2-12 -- does anyone have any suggestions? I'll depart PIT, but could easily reposition to ATL. DTW, NYC, or elsewhere.
Nov 18, 2019, 3:55 pm
#880
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: DL Gold, AA Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 253
Nov 18, 2019, 9:28 pm
#881
Join Date: May 2016
Location: searching FT for a J deal
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Unobtainium, Delta Diamond
Posts: 268
Unless a mistake is made, you earn MQMs and MQDs based on the ticket that was (originally) purchased. So on DL flights, it's 150% for B Y G A P as well as Z I D and C (with full J and full F earning 200%). All other paid coach fares (M H Q K L U T X V E) get 100% assuming that no partners are involved.
Using a GUC should never change the MQDs even if there's some additional collection for taxes and fees, including the infamous luxury tax exLHR (and certain other UK airports) because government imposed taxes and fees don't earn MQDs.
Using a GUC should never change the MQDs even if there's some additional collection for taxes and fees, including the infamous luxury tax exLHR (and certain other UK airports) because government imposed taxes and fees don't earn MQDs.
I've never had a GUC and thus I have never used a GUC. I am expecting to gain Diamond in a few weeks with a trip from FlyerTalk I booked from Las Vegas to Brussels.
Just to confirm... can I use a GUC on a KLM flight to upgrade to business and gain anything for nothing? Is there any difference if I apply a GUC on a KLM flight with earnings set at 40% of distance for MQDs and 150% of distance for MQMs? Or is there some Delta rule that doesn't allow me to apply the GUC to KLM in a way that would be super beneficial?
The Delta GUC thread (with a link posted earlier) does not address this issue.
Thank you!
Nov 19, 2019, 4:20 am
#882
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NY
Programs: AA, KLM, United, Amex, Chase, Hilton
Posts: 265
$1,200 just seems so expensive. Wondering if there's cheaper ways to do it - perhaps flying out of any nearby airports Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, HK, etc.
Nov 19, 2019, 1:13 pm
#883
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI,SFO,SJC,IAD,LAX,DCA
Programs: mvp75k, DL-0body
Posts: 310
Newb here for MR...
I work near IAD/DCA and will be travel home SFO/SNJ and thinking about start some MR and get some status, anything
Beside multiple US weekend trip home (6-8 RT) , I have 2 planned (IAD-ETH) and IAD-SIN trip next year
What is your Experts recommend for a decent MR planning next year? I am hope for Gold but any status is fine for now.
TIA,
Tan
I work near IAD/DCA and will be travel home SFO/SNJ and thinking about start some MR and get some status, anything
Beside multiple US weekend trip home (6-8 RT) , I have 2 planned (IAD-ETH) and IAD-SIN trip next year
What is your Experts recommend for a decent MR planning next year? I am hope for Gold but any status is fine for now.
TIA,
Tan
Nov 19, 2019, 1:28 pm
#884
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Newb here for MR...
I work near IAD/DCA and will be travel home SFO/SNJ and thinking about start some MR and get some status, anything
Beside multiple US weekend trip home (6-8 RT) , I have 2 planned (IAD-ETH) and IAD-SIN trip next year
What is your Experts recommend for a decent MR planning next year? I am hope for Gold but any status is fine for now.
TIA,
Tan
I work near IAD/DCA and will be travel home SFO/SNJ and thinking about start some MR and get some status, anything
Beside multiple US weekend trip home (6-8 RT) , I have 2 planned (IAD-ETH) and IAD-SIN trip next year
What is your Experts recommend for a decent MR planning next year? I am hope for Gold but any status is fine for now.
TIA,
Tan
For those 6-8 weekend trips home, IAD-ETH and IAD-SIN are you planning to fly Skyteam? If so, that should be enough for Gold by itself (6 trips to SFO = about 25,000, SIN = 20,000, ETH=10,000)
Nov 19, 2019, 2:13 pm
#885
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 375
Got the Delta Platinum Amex from Gold for the 5000MQMs. Currently in Mexico leaving on the 29th back home. 4k MQMs coming from this trip which I imagine the 4k mqms will be credited after the trip is completed, correct?
I have already earned gold, so now close to Platinum - never made it there before. According to my calcualations about 15,778 MQMS away .
Home Airport MSP
Flexible dates December 7 onward
Cost as cheap as possible, but willing to do a Biz class or shoot for a D1 if it works to do one run instead of multiples.
Suggestions?
I have already earned gold, so now close to Platinum - never made it there before. According to my calcualations about 15,778 MQMS away .
Home Airport MSP
Flexible dates December 7 onward
Cost as cheap as possible, but willing to do a Biz class or shoot for a D1 if it works to do one run instead of multiples.
Suggestions?