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
Dec 1, 2019, 11:40 am
#1066
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Dec 24 - ABQ-OGG, $624, about 7000 MQMs (routing: ABQ-SLC-OGG-SEA-SLC-ABQ), gets back to ABQ evening of Dec. 25
Dec 1, 2019, 11:44 am
#1067
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
I'll check that out..
And yes, I confirmed that the dollars section is gone.. but I do have a question..
Since I'm not just based on miles.. does that mean MQM's are based on actual miles flown.. (before the miles were based on actuals + class of service + amount paid)? ie: beyond comfort and amenities, there is no benefit to booking upper tier service for a flight?
And yes, I confirmed that the dollars section is gone.. but I do have a question..
Since I'm not just based on miles.. does that mean MQM's are based on actual miles flown.. (before the miles were based on actuals + class of service + amount paid)? ie: beyond comfort and amenities, there is no benefit to booking upper tier service for a flight?
Dec 1, 2019, 10:56 pm
#1068
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 4
Best,
Dec 2, 2019, 8:03 am
#1069
Join Date: Sep 2019
Programs: DL
Posts: 20
Departure Airport: NYC. Can reposition if cheap.
Miles Needed to Platinum: 19,386
Required Spend or Budget: $2395 MQD, Prefer to keep costs below $1k. Not sure if that's possible at this point.
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until Dec. 23.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Partner airline is clearly the only way to do this.
Trying to decide whether it's worth shooting for Platinum. I have an award ticket on Dec. 29 that I cannot use, so getting Platinum would initially be helpful to redeposit that.
Miles Needed to Platinum: 19,386
Required Spend or Budget: $2395 MQD, Prefer to keep costs below $1k. Not sure if that's possible at this point.
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until Dec. 23.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Partner airline is clearly the only way to do this.
Trying to decide whether it's worth shooting for Platinum. I have an award ticket on Dec. 29 that I cannot use, so getting Platinum would initially be helpful to redeposit that.
Dec 2, 2019, 8:35 am
#1070
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 375
Uggg... I made a mistake. I was under the impression MQMS didn't post until the entire trip has been completed, so I miscalculated. I still need 1723 mqms. Can't travel on dec 11-12, already going to Ogg, 19th to LV. Anything else you can find for that small amount of mileage from MSP. Can't travel on 4th or 6th either.
Dec 2, 2019, 9:11 am
#1071
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1
Departure Airport: NYC
Miles Needed: 6,501 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $700-$1,200
Available Travel Dates: 12/9-12/23
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: anything yielding high MQM's for DL
Just short of maintaining Diamond for '20, have held the last 3+ years... any ideas on the easiest/fastest way to get over 6,500 MQM's before end of the year?
Thanks!
Miles Needed: 6,501 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $700-$1,200
Available Travel Dates: 12/9-12/23
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: anything yielding high MQM's for DL
Just short of maintaining Diamond for '20, have held the last 3+ years... any ideas on the easiest/fastest way to get over 6,500 MQM's before end of the year?
Thanks!
Dec 2, 2019, 9:13 am
#1072
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Uggg... I made a mistake. I was under the impression MQMS didn't post until the entire trip has been completed, so I miscalculated. I still need 1723 mqms. Can't travel on dec 11-12, already going to Ogg, 19th to LV. Anything else you can find for that small amount of mileage from MSP. Can't travel on 4th or 6th either.
Dec 2, 2019, 9:27 am
#1073
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: NYC
Miles Needed: 6,501 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $700-$1,200
Available Travel Dates: 12/9-12/23
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: anything yielding high MQM's for DL
Just short of maintaining Diamond for '20, have held the last 3+ years... any ideas on the easiest/fastest way to get over 6,500 MQM's before end of the year?
Thanks!
Miles Needed: 6,501 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $700-$1,200
Available Travel Dates: 12/9-12/23
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: anything yielding high MQM's for DL
Just short of maintaining Diamond for '20, have held the last 3+ years... any ideas on the easiest/fastest way to get over 6,500 MQM's before end of the year?
Thanks!
Dec 9, JFK-OGG, $585, about 10,000 MQMs, about 1.5 hours in OGG, get back to JFK on Dec 10 - use Delta flexible date search, trip duration of 1 day
Business/First class to LAX/SFO will get you the necessary miles as well. Some tickets are within your budget guidelines (e.g. Dec. 16). Just use the Delta flexible date search.
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 2, 2019 at 9:56 am Reason: add business class option to West Coast
Dec 2, 2019, 10:20 am
#1074
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: NYC. Can reposition if cheap.
Miles Needed to Platinum: 19,386
Required Spend or Budget: $2395 MQD, Prefer to keep costs below $1k. Not sure if that's possible at this point.
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until Dec. 23.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Partner airline is clearly the only way to do this.
Trying to decide whether it's worth shooting for Platinum. I have an award ticket on Dec. 29 that I cannot use, so getting Platinum would initially be helpful to redeposit that.
Miles Needed to Platinum: 19,386
Required Spend or Budget: $2395 MQD, Prefer to keep costs below $1k. Not sure if that's possible at this point.
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until Dec. 23.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Partner airline is clearly the only way to do this.
Trying to decide whether it's worth shooting for Platinum. I have an award ticket on Dec. 29 that I cannot use, so getting Platinum would initially be helpful to redeposit that.
Dec 9 - 11, China Eastern, JFK-SIN, $1263, about 21,500 MQMs, about $2400 MQDs, book on Expedia
Dec 6 - 9, China Eastern, JFK-MLE, $1460, about 25,000 MQMs, $3000 MQD, book on Expedia
Dec 6 - 8, Virgin Atlantic, JFK-JNB, $1736 (Economy Delight), about 22,000 MQMs, about $4500 MQD, book on Virgin Atlantic
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 2, 2019 at 10:28 am
Dec 2, 2019, 1:01 pm
#1075
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MGM
Posts: 36
Departure Airport: MGM or BHM
Miles Needed: 4000
Required Spend or Budget: Under $500 or $1000 max
Available Travel Dates: Pretty open within December
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
Miles Needed: 4000
Required Spend or Budget: Under $500 or $1000 max
Available Travel Dates: Pretty open within December
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes
Dec 2, 2019, 1:37 pm
#1076
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Delta
Posts: 2
Need 9K miles
Hi, I am trying to get 9,000 MQMs to qualify for Diamond next year.
Home airport would be DTW unless I need to do it in the last 10 days, then it would be SAN.
I am trying to do this for under $1,000 and the lower the better - I am also not trying to spend any more time away from the family than required to take the flights, so I am very open to just jumping right back onto the next flight and making the overall trip as quick as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Home airport would be DTW unless I need to do it in the last 10 days, then it would be SAN.
I am trying to do this for under $1,000 and the lower the better - I am also not trying to spend any more time away from the family than required to take the flights, so I am very open to just jumping right back onto the next flight and making the overall trip as quick as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dec 2, 2019, 1:52 pm
#1077
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
For the week of Dec. 16, tickets to LAS are in the $300+ range. It should get you over 4000 MQMs. Use Delta flexible date search, trip duration of one day
Dec 2, 2019, 2:03 pm
#1078
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Hi, I am trying to get 9,000 MQMs to qualify for Diamond next year.
Home airport would be DTW unless I need to do it in the last 10 days, then it would be SAN.
I am trying to do this for under $1,000 and the lower the better - I am also not trying to spend any more time away from the family than required to take the flights, so I am very open to just jumping right back onto the next flight and making the overall trip as quick as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Home airport would be DTW unless I need to do it in the last 10 days, then it would be SAN.
I am trying to do this for under $1,000 and the lower the better - I am also not trying to spend any more time away from the family than required to take the flights, so I am very open to just jumping right back onto the next flight and making the overall trip as quick as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dec. 10, DFW-OGG, $597 (BE), about 10700 MQMs (routing: DFW-ATL-LAX-OGG-SEA-DTW-DFW), get back to DFW afternoon of Dec. 10
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 2, 2019 at 2:46 pm Reason: wrong departure airport - repositioning required
Dec 2, 2019, 5:59 pm
#1079
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Delta
Posts: 2
Many thanks, really appreciate it!
Dec 2, 2019, 6:32 pm
#1080
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 7
Hello there,
My name is Jay and hoping you can help me achieve Diamond status for the first time. I have been traveling for work the last 3 years as platinum and starting to find I can easily be hitting Diamond by using tips on this site for my domestic travel.
Based in San Diego, but can easily fly from LAX or TIJ.
That said, I am currently 16,419 MQMs and $3128 MQDs short of diamond! I have read that many partner airline premium seats (airfrance / virgin / korean earn 60% MQD conversion)
I have one last work trip to Charlotte Dec 16-18 i can use to maximize, then otherwise was hoping to purchase 1 international flight to net the rest of needed MQM/MQDs.
Need help on locating a discounted flight! Not sure how the pros do this quite yet! (can use Chase or Amex pts to purchase)
Thanks!!!
(last work trip Dec 16 to 18)
Departure Airport: SAN to CLT
Miles Needed: 16419
MQD Needed: $3128
Required Spend or Budget: $800
Available Travel Dates: Dec 16-18
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes
Departure Airport: SAN or LAX or TIJ
Miles Needed: 16419 (minus above CLT trip)
MQD Needed: $3128 (minus above CLT trip)
Required Spend or Budget: $1000 or less if possible.
Available Travel Dates: Dec 2-6 or Dec 9-14 (prefer turnaround flights, no need to stay anywhere)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes
My name is Jay and hoping you can help me achieve Diamond status for the first time. I have been traveling for work the last 3 years as platinum and starting to find I can easily be hitting Diamond by using tips on this site for my domestic travel.
Based in San Diego, but can easily fly from LAX or TIJ.
That said, I am currently 16,419 MQMs and $3128 MQDs short of diamond! I have read that many partner airline premium seats (airfrance / virgin / korean earn 60% MQD conversion)
I have one last work trip to Charlotte Dec 16-18 i can use to maximize, then otherwise was hoping to purchase 1 international flight to net the rest of needed MQM/MQDs.
Need help on locating a discounted flight! Not sure how the pros do this quite yet! (can use Chase or Amex pts to purchase)
Thanks!!!
(last work trip Dec 16 to 18)
Departure Airport: SAN to CLT
Miles Needed: 16419
MQD Needed: $3128
Required Spend or Budget: $800
Available Travel Dates: Dec 16-18
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes
Departure Airport: SAN or LAX or TIJ
Miles Needed: 16419 (minus above CLT trip)
MQD Needed: $3128 (minus above CLT trip)
Required Spend or Budget: $1000 or less if possible.
Available Travel Dates: Dec 2-6 or Dec 9-14 (prefer turnaround flights, no need to stay anywhere)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: yes