Jan 2, 2022, 1:46 am
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
Need 4000+ MQDs?
If based in a city that is served by Virgin Atlantic such as IAD, JFK, BOS, MIA, LAS, LAX, SFO one of the best options is to fly to JNB or CPT via LHR. This can be done in a weekend and you can usually earn 4-5000 MQDs for under 1300-1600. You need to select Economy Delight which is similar to regular economy but with more legroom and the possibility of earning 20% of distance as MQDs. This is the most common way to earn large chunks at a cheap price.
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
Need 4000+ MQDs?
If based in a city that is served by Virgin Atlantic such as IAD, JFK, BOS, MIA, LAS, LAX, SFO one of the best options is to fly to JNB or CPT via LHR. This can be done in a weekend and you can usually earn 4-5000 MQDs for under 1300-1600. You need to select Economy Delight which is similar to regular economy but with more legroom and the possibility of earning 20% of distance as MQDs. This is the most common way to earn large chunks at a cheap price.
DL/Sky Team: 2022 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Oct 9, 2022, 4:46 pm
#526
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: RDU
Posts: 713
Oct 10, 2022, 3:13 pm
#527
Join Date: Sep 2022
Posts: 5
Thinking ahead for 23/24
Hey all! Just thinking in advanced for 23/24. I was able to hit platinum with a lot of work/planning.
I was wondering if anyone has tried to hit platinum in one week around the world? With cost less than $4000
From MCO but willing to reposition, this would mostly be for MQMS, cause I always hit my spending waiver on my AMEX.
Any week, give or take a few days, after April.
I was wondering if anyone has tried to hit platinum in one week around the world? With cost less than $4000
From MCO but willing to reposition, this would mostly be for MQMS, cause I always hit my spending waiver on my AMEX.
Any week, give or take a few days, after April.
Oct 11, 2022, 1:12 pm
#528
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 15
Guys, I am looking to hit about 2400MQDs to get qualified for Diamond for '2023. With the new MQD requirements for the next year, I figured it would be better if I can get the 2400 now instead of rolling over miles as platinum for next year. Any help is appreciated. I can do weekday travel, weekends, stayovers - very flexible as I have a remote work environment.
Departure Airport: ATL, can reposition around the East Coast
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 2400 MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Oct, Nov (first week) and all of Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Departure Airport: ATL, can reposition around the East Coast
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 2400 MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Oct, Nov (first week) and all of Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Oct 11, 2022, 2:28 pm
#529
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: South East England
Programs: BAEC Gold, AF-KL Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Silver
Posts: 316
[size=16px]Departure Airport: LHR
Miles Needed: 12500 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $1500 (unsure of this requirement as email states US based members only, I am based in the UK)
Available Travel Dates: Any dates before January 31 2023
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: DL and partners
Thank you all[/size]
Miles Needed: 12500 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $1500 (unsure of this requirement as email states US based members only, I am based in the UK)
Available Travel Dates: Any dates before January 31 2023
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: DL and partners
Thank you all[/size]
Oct 11, 2022, 4:29 pm
#530
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Guys, I am looking to hit about 2400MQDs to get qualified for Diamond for '2023. With the new MQD requirements for the next year, I figured it would be better if I can get the 2400 now instead of rolling over miles as platinum for next year. Any help is appreciated. I can do weekday travel, weekends, stayovers - very flexible as I have a remote work environment.
Departure Airport: ATL, can reposition around the East Coast
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 2400 MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Oct, Nov (first week) and all of Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Departure Airport: ATL, can reposition around the East Coast
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 2400 MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: $1000
Available Travel Dates: Oct, Nov (first week) and all of Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Google flight link
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Oct 11, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Oct 11, 2022, 4:47 pm
#531
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
[size=16px]Departure Airport: LHR
Miles Needed: 12500 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $1500 (unsure of this requirement as email states US based members only, I am based in the UK)
Available Travel Dates: Any dates before January 31 2023
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: DL and partners
Thank you all[/size]
Miles Needed: 12500 MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $1500 (unsure of this requirement as email states US based members only, I am based in the UK)
Available Travel Dates: Any dates before January 31 2023
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: DL and partners
Thank you all[/size]
e.g. Google Flight link
Another option is South America
e.g. Google Flights link. This MR to Lima will earn about 16,000 MQMs
Oct 11, 2022, 5:36 pm
#532
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: South East England
Programs: BAEC Gold, AF-KL Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Silver
Posts: 316
Oct 11, 2022, 5:36 pm
#533
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL DM, SPG Gold
Posts: 832
Departure Airport: SEA, can reposition around the west coast to PDX, LAX, SLC, etc.
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 8k-10k MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: <$4000
Available Travel Dates: Nov/Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Probably a long shot but... anyone have any ideas for a big MQD run before EOY? Based on the requirements I've been looking at long distance biz fares that earn 40% MQDs on AF/KL. I was seeing some fares to NBO or DXB a few months ago that were <4k but they seem to be gone.
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 8k-10k MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: <$4000
Available Travel Dates: Nov/Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Probably a long shot but... anyone have any ideas for a big MQD run before EOY? Based on the requirements I've been looking at long distance biz fares that earn 40% MQDs on AF/KL. I was seeing some fares to NBO or DXB a few months ago that were <4k but they seem to be gone.
Oct 11, 2022, 6:29 pm
#534
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Glob, EX-AS 75k
Posts: 104
Same as Matthew above. SEA-based. Bajillion MQMs but need to close 12.5K MQDs OR put about 200K on my DL Reserve Amex (presume that costs $4K). So if I can get 12.5K MQDs for $4K then I come out ahead some fun travels :-)
Oct 11, 2022, 6:44 pm
#535
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 15
This is a great find!! Thank you very much! Booked!!
Oct 11, 2022, 7:45 pm
#536
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 1
Need $300 MQD for Silver
Newbie trying to earn Silver Medallion before end of year. $300 MQD away. Looking for best bang for buck.
Thanks!
Departure Airport: WAS, CLT (anywhere in between)
Miles Needed: NA
Required Spend or Budget: $300 MQD
Available Travel Dates: First half Nov, first half Dec
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: No
Thanks!
Departure Airport: WAS, CLT (anywhere in between)
Miles Needed: NA
Required Spend or Budget: $300 MQD
Available Travel Dates: First half Nov, first half Dec
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: No
Oct 11, 2022, 11:55 pm
#537
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 1
Looking to help a friend make Diamond. Any advice would be helpful!
Departure Airport: NYC, YYZ, or anywhere on the east coast
Miles Needed: 0
MQD: $3500
Required Spend or Budget: <$2500
Available Travel Dates: Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Departure Airport: NYC, YYZ, or anywhere on the east coast
Miles Needed: 0
MQD: $3500
Required Spend or Budget: <$2500
Available Travel Dates: Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Oct 12, 2022, 4:39 am
#539
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Departure Airport: SEA, can reposition around the west coast to PDX, LAX, SLC, etc.
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 8k-10k MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: <$4000
Available Travel Dates: Nov/Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Probably a long shot but... anyone have any ideas for a big MQD run before EOY? Based on the requirements I've been looking at long distance biz fares that earn 40% MQDs on AF/KL. I was seeing some fares to NBO or DXB a few months ago that were <4k but they seem to be gone.
Miles Needed: 0 MQMs, 8k-10k MQDs
Required Spend or Budget: <$4000
Available Travel Dates: Nov/Dec
Required Metal: Any Skyteam
Probably a long shot but... anyone have any ideas for a big MQD run before EOY? Based on the requirements I've been looking at long distance biz fares that earn 40% MQDs on AF/KL. I was seeing some fares to NBO or DXB a few months ago that were <4k but they seem to be gone.
Oct 12, 2022, 4:51 am
#540
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Oct 12, 2022 at 4:58 am