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
Jul 26, 2019, 5:09 pm
#181
Join Date: Jul 2019
Programs: Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 3
I already mentioned I can't go between 11th and 29th. This is because I will be traveling then with family and I can't abandon them to do a MR.
I'm starting to think of something like ATL-KOA or ATL-FAI on Aug 30, I see I can get First class to FAI or Comfort+ to KOA for this amount.
Sorry I wasn't clear about Aug 30 - it is included in the dates I can start my trip. From now to Aug 10 (incl) and from 5-6pm Aug 29 to 11:59 pm on Aug 30.
What do you think about ATL-BKK for $1613? Start 12:31am Aug 30, arrive 1:15pm Aug 31, return 11:30pm Aug 31 - 2:14pm Sept 1
I'm starting to think of something like ATL-KOA or ATL-FAI on Aug 30, I see I can get First class to FAI or Comfort+ to KOA for this amount.
Sorry I wasn't clear about Aug 30 - it is included in the dates I can start my trip. From now to Aug 10 (incl) and from 5-6pm Aug 29 to 11:59 pm on Aug 30.
What do you think about ATL-BKK for $1613? Start 12:31am Aug 30, arrive 1:15pm Aug 31, return 11:30pm Aug 31 - 2:14pm Sept 1
Last edited by b_smith; Jul 26, 2019 at 7:57 pm Reason: Clarification about Aug 30, added ATL-BKK option
Jul 29, 2019, 8:36 am
#183
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
I already mentioned I can't go between 11th and 29th. This is because I will be traveling then with family and I can't abandon them to do a MR.
I'm starting to think of something like ATL-KOA or ATL-FAI on Aug 30, I see I can get First class to FAI or Comfort+ to KOA for this amount.
Sorry I wasn't clear about Aug 30 - it is included in the dates I can start my trip. From now to Aug 10 (incl) and from 5-6pm Aug 29 to 11:59 pm on Aug 30.
What do you think about ATL-BKK for $1613? Start 12:31am Aug 30, arrive 1:15pm Aug 31, return 11:30pm Aug 31 - 2:14pm Sept 1
I'm starting to think of something like ATL-KOA or ATL-FAI on Aug 30, I see I can get First class to FAI or Comfort+ to KOA for this amount.
Sorry I wasn't clear about Aug 30 - it is included in the dates I can start my trip. From now to Aug 10 (incl) and from 5-6pm Aug 29 to 11:59 pm on Aug 30.
What do you think about ATL-BKK for $1613? Start 12:31am Aug 30, arrive 1:15pm Aug 31, return 11:30pm Aug 31 - 2:14pm Sept 1
The Bangkok option sounds great.
Jul 30, 2019, 5:05 pm
#184
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver Premier, IHG Platinum
Posts: 125
Departure Airport: PDX or West Coast
Miles Needed: $4,000 MQD
Required Spend or Budget: $1,000
Available Travel Dates: September - December
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares preferably to maximize MQD.
Miles Needed: $4,000 MQD
Required Spend or Budget: $1,000
Available Travel Dates: September - December
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshares preferably to maximize MQD.
Jul 30, 2019, 5:29 pm
#185
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
You are probably looking at a Virgin Atlantic mileage run to JNB from LAX or SFO in Economy Delight. Some weekend departures in November at $1028 from LAX. 26,000+ MQMs and $5000+ MQD. Slightly cheaper at $1008 from SFO with earning just a little bit less than from LAX. Purchase on Virgin Atlantic website; flexible date search; trip duration of 3 days for immediate turn (a little over 12 hours in JNB)
Jul 30, 2019, 6:58 pm
#186
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, Delta Skymiles PM, AA ExPlat, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 362
Departure Airport: CHS (CAE or SAV if cheaper enough)
Miles Needed: All of them (seriously, as many as possible)
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Anytime after the first week of August
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Preferrably Delta metal where I can use RUCs
I have a couple of days of vacation that I HAVE to use in August, and would love a fairly lucrative mileage run out of CHS. I love some of the international ones I have seen on here, and will consider one of those later in the year, but if I can get 6k or more with a 2 or 3 day mileage run, that would be ideal!
Miles Needed: All of them (seriously, as many as possible)
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Anytime after the first week of August
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Preferrably Delta metal where I can use RUCs
I have a couple of days of vacation that I HAVE to use in August, and would love a fairly lucrative mileage run out of CHS. I love some of the international ones I have seen on here, and will consider one of those later in the year, but if I can get 6k or more with a 2 or 3 day mileage run, that would be ideal!
Jul 30, 2019, 8:03 pm
#187
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: CHS (CAE or SAV if cheaper enough)
Miles Needed: All of them (seriously, as many as possible)
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Anytime after the first week of August
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Preferrably Delta metal where I can use RUCs
I have a couple of days of vacation that I HAVE to use in August, and would love a fairly lucrative mileage run out of CHS. I love some of the international ones I have seen on here, and will consider one of those later in the year, but if I can get 6k or more with a 2 or 3 day mileage run, that would be ideal!
Miles Needed: All of them (seriously, as many as possible)
Required Spend or Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: Anytime after the first week of August
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Preferrably Delta metal where I can use RUCs
I have a couple of days of vacation that I HAVE to use in August, and would love a fairly lucrative mileage run out of CHS. I love some of the international ones I have seen on here, and will consider one of those later in the year, but if I can get 6k or more with a 2 or 3 day mileage run, that would be ideal!
CHS-ANC, various dates in August in the $440 - $550 range (basic economy), about 8,200 MQMs
Jul 31, 2019, 8:58 am
#190
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 7
longhauls from DTW
I am looking for deals on longhauls out-and-backs for mileage pick up to meet diamond status from DTW. Have good flexibility in Q4. Last year did a couple of Kona flights for $550 that were great. open to anything under $1000. Need 20k miles
Jul 31, 2019, 9:05 am
#191
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 890
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals-372/ and the various sub-forums are where you want to look.
Jul 31, 2019, 9:18 am
#192
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,185
Stay at home and sign up for the DL AMEX Reserve card and the DL AMEX Platinum card and pay some federal taxes and get 20,000+ MQMs between signup bonuses and thresholds.
Jul 31, 2019, 9:22 am
#194
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,413
Look at ANC after the end of summer and also the PS routes since a PS ticket gets 150% MQMs, although you won't find RT fares as low as a thousand dollars.
Do you already have the MQD requirement or have you spent $250,000 on DL AmEx cards?
Do you already have the MQD requirement or have you spent $250,000 on DL AmEx cards?
Jul 31, 2019, 9:23 am
#195
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,413