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 11, 2019, 1:07 pm
#1261
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: delta skyteam
Posts: 3
canuck_traveler thank you so much!
Dec 11, 2019, 1:09 pm
#1262
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 3
DL status.
Departure Airport: Pensacola PNS
Miles needed: as many as possible.
Required spend/budget: $700-1000
Available travel days: anytime/ weekends
I want to try to get my first status with delta and will like to start doing some mile runs. Atlanta is not far from home and I can position there. If I could get some ideas of how can I accumulate a lot of miles within my budgeted amount. Appreciate your help and ideas.
Miles needed: as many as possible.
Required spend/budget: $700-1000
Available travel days: anytime/ weekends
I want to try to get my first status with delta and will like to start doing some mile runs. Atlanta is not far from home and I can position there. If I could get some ideas of how can I accumulate a lot of miles within my budgeted amount. Appreciate your help and ideas.
Dec 11, 2019, 1:20 pm
#1263
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 42
Thanks canuck_traveler for all your help. one question - if i go to other sites like KLM and other partner sites, I can find other trips/routes that look promising, but i don't see any fare class listed. So i can't really determine Delta MQMs as class (forget any bonus) seems to be part of the computation when i use the "unofficial skymiles calculator" - i see fares on google too, that sound appealing, but they direct to partner sites and i don't see the fare code - any suggestions? Simple KLM example no offered on Delta site: Is there a minimum fare class i can assume?
Dayton (DAY) — Johannesburg (JNB)
Thu 26 Dec 19
Class: Economy , selected fare: Economy- 13:53Dayton, James Cox Dayton, USA (DAY)
- 15:09Detroit, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, USA (DTW)
✈KL 5829, Canadair 100/200ER
Operated by: ENDEAVOR AIR DBA DELTA CONNECTION FOR DELTA AIR LINES
Transfer time: 3h14
Class: Main Cabin , selected fare: Economy- 18:23Detroit, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, USA (DTW)
- 08:00Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
✈KL 6119, Airbus 350-900
Operated by: Delta Air Lines
Transfer time: 2h15
Class: Economy Class , selected fare: Economy- 10:15Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
- 22:05Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa (JNB)
✈KL 0591, Boeing 777-300
Operated by: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Total travel time 25h12- 13:53Dayton, James Cox Dayton, USA (DAY)
Johannesburg (JNB) — Dayton (DAY)
Mon 30 Dec 19
Class: Economy Class , selected fare: Economy- 23:55Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa (JNB)
- 10:15Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
✈KL 0592, Boeing 777-300
Operated by: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Transfer time: 6h35
Class: Economy Class , selected fare: Economy- 16:50Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
- 20:25Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson, USA (ATL)
✈KL 0621, Boeing 787-9
Operated by: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Transfer time: 2h02
Class: Main Cabin , selected fare: Economy- 22:27Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson, USA (ATL)
- 23:59Dayton, James Cox Dayton, USA (DAY)
✈KL 8386, McDonnell Douglas MD-88
Operated by: Delta Air Lines
Total travel time 31h04
- 23:55Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa (JNB)
Dec 11, 2019, 1:52 pm
#1264
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,034
Departure Airport: Pensacola PNS
Miles needed: as many as possible.
Required spend/budget: $700-1000
Available travel days: anytime/ weekends
I want to try to get my first status with delta and will like to start doing some mile runs. Atlanta is not far from home and I can position there. If I could get some ideas of how can I accumulate a lot of miles within my budgeted amount. Appreciate your help and ideas.
Miles needed: as many as possible.
Required spend/budget: $700-1000
Available travel days: anytime/ weekends
I want to try to get my first status with delta and will like to start doing some mile runs. Atlanta is not far from home and I can position there. If I could get some ideas of how can I accumulate a lot of miles within my budgeted amount. Appreciate your help and ideas.
How far away from status are you now?
If starting from a low balance you may not get status.
Anyway will it be value for money? What benefit do you expect DL status to give you?
DL/Sky Team: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Dec 11, 2019, 2:19 pm
#1265
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Thanks canuck_traveler for all your help. one question - if i go to other sites like KLM and other partner sites, I can find other trips/routes that look promising, but i don't see any fare class listed. So i can't really determine Delta MQMs as class (forget any bonus) seems to be part of the computation when i use the "unofficial skymiles calculator" - i see fares on google too, that sound appealing, but they direct to partner sites and i don't see the fare code - any suggestions? Simple KLM example no offered on Delta site: Is there a minimum fare class i can assume?
Dayton (DAY) — Johannesburg (JNB)
Thu 26 Dec 19- 13:53Dayton, James Cox Dayton, USA (DAY)
- 15:09Detroit, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, USA (DTW)
✈KL 5829, Canadair 100/200ER
Operated by: ENDEAVOR AIR DBA DELTA CONNECTION FOR DELTA AIR LINES
Class: Economy , selected fare: Economy
Transfer time: 3h14- 18:23Detroit, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, USA (DTW)
- 08:00Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
✈KL 6119, Airbus 350-900
Operated by: Delta Air Lines
Class: Main Cabin , selected fare: Economy
Transfer time: 2h15- 10:15Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
- 22:05Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa (JNB)
✈KL 0591, Boeing 777-300
Operated by: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Class: Economy Class , selected fare: Economy
Total travel time 25h12Johannesburg (JNB) — Dayton (DAY)
Mon 30 Dec 19- 23:55Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa (JNB)
- 10:15Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
✈KL 0592, Boeing 777-300
Operated by: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Class: Economy Class , selected fare: Economy
Transfer time: 6h35- 16:50Amsterdam, Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
- 20:25Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson, USA (ATL)
✈KL 0621, Boeing 787-9
Operated by: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Class: Economy Class , selected fare: Economy
Transfer time: 2h02- 22:27Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson, USA (ATL)
- 23:59Dayton, James Cox Dayton, USA (DAY)
✈KL 8386, McDonnell Douglas MD-88
Operated by: Delta Air Lines
Class: Main Cabin , selected fare: Economy
Total travel time 31h04
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Dec 11, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Dec 11, 2019, 2:42 pm
#1266
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 3
DL status
I have found a few trips to Miami and Chicago. Pensacola is a small airport and don't have many direct flights to major airports. I was looking to quickly start booking flights starting January to make status for 2021. The benefits I will like to enjoy with DL is mostly upgrades. Will appreciate your ideas.
Dec 11, 2019, 2:54 pm
#1267
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 3
Need help making diamond on delta
Departure Airport: SFO/SJC/OAK
Miles Needed: 10500
Required Spend or Budget: open
Available Travel Dates: ASAP
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Any
Miles Needed: 10500
Required Spend or Budget: open
Available Travel Dates: ASAP
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Any
Dec 11, 2019, 2:55 pm
#1268
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: DL Plat
Posts: 752
You'll have to decide for yourself if Silver (if that's what you're aiming for) is worth it. Your chances of getting upgraded to First as a Silver out of ATL are close to zero; you might get a seat in C+ 5-10% of the time. As an example, my flight tomorrow has 16 on the waitlist for C+ (3 seats available, middle seats only) and 41 on the waitlist for First (2 seats available).
Your $1000 might be better used to buy First/C+ seats outright, or upgrade for $ when offered. If you frequently check bags, look into the credit cards or just pay for the bags out of the $1000 you will save by not chasing status.
Your $1000 might be better used to buy First/C+ seats outright, or upgrade for $ when offered. If you frequently check bags, look into the credit cards or just pay for the bags out of the $1000 you will save by not chasing status.
Dec 11, 2019, 3:00 pm
#1269
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 3
I see your point. Thank you for your advice.
Dec 11, 2019, 3:07 pm
#1271
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 42
Thanks again - where did you find this chart? I appreciate all the help and I am hoping to continue hunting on something that fits me best without having to keep asking as others need help too.
Dec 11, 2019, 3:20 pm
#1272
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: delta skyteam
Posts: 3
If I depart on a flight on Dec 31st but it does not arrive until January 1st, would that flight get credited to 2019 or 2020 medallion qualifications?
Dec 11, 2019, 3:31 pm
#1273
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Dec 11, 2019, 3:40 pm
#1275
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Delta
Posts: 2
Need help with 3,800 MQM Delta (or partner) run
Departure Airport: ATL or Birmingham, AL
Miles Needed: 3,718
Segments Needed: 0
Required Spend or Budget: Open, prefer under $500 if possible. Have passport.
Available Travel Dates: most anytime before Dec 31, weekends preferred, except Dec 24/25.
Any help would be appreciated. TIA!
Miles Needed: 3,718
Segments Needed: 0
Required Spend or Budget: Open, prefer under $500 if possible. Have passport.
Available Travel Dates: most anytime before Dec 31, weekends preferred, except Dec 24/25.
Any help would be appreciated. TIA!