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re: Delta Changing SkyMiles Progra
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:46 am to CaptainJ47
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:46 am to CaptainJ47
This was announced a long time ago.
It's been in effect since Jan 1.
You just have to meet the minimum threshold for dollars spent along with the required miles/segments. And it's actually pretty low.
They'll also waive it when you spend $25k in the year on your DL Amex
It's been in effect since Jan 1.
You just have to meet the minimum threshold for dollars spent along with the required miles/segments. And it's actually pretty low.
They'll also waive it when you spend $25k in the year on your DL Amex
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:49 am to Golfer
quote:
This was announced a long time ago.
It's been in effect since Jan 1.
You just have to meet the minimum threshold for dollars spent along with the required miles/segments. And it's actually pretty low.
They'll also waive it when you spend $25k in the year on your DL Amex
That was for MQDs, this is for mileage accrual beginning in 2015
ETA - Medallion qualification remains unchanged, per flyertalk
This post was edited on 2/26/14 at 8:50 am
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:52 am to Golfer
You're right. Didn't realize it changed.
My last flight the other day:
MLU ATLMonroe, LA, US to Atlanta, GA,
MQMs
2,000 MQSs
4 MQDs*
$1,219 BASE MILES
2,000 BONUS MILES
1,000 +3,000
Total Miles
My last flight the other day:
MLU ATLMonroe, LA, US to Atlanta, GA,
MQMs
2,000 MQSs
4 MQDs*
$1,219 BASE MILES
2,000 BONUS MILES
1,000 +3,000
Total Miles
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:54 am to SM6
Yea I just read the link. Doesn't seem too bad and will actually help those who fly regionally on $500 tickets.
My BTR-ATL trips are $500 and I only get 2,000 miles earned. Based on this, even at the general member level I'll get 3,500 miles.
My BTR-ATL trips are $500 and I only get 2,000 miles earned. Based on this, even at the general member level I'll get 3,500 miles.
This post was edited on 2/26/14 at 8:54 am
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:05 am to Golfer
Yea, the people it will hurt most are the Diamonds flying with the 125% bonus on longer distance flights. If I don't get enough MQDs (which is looking possible since my int'l taxes and fees on my travel wont count toward them) I'll status match at UA the end of this year when I know I'll be flying a good bit.
I've liked Delta, but the SkyPesos aren't cutting it, neither is the fact that I live in a city with three hub carriers not named Delta.
I've liked Delta, but the SkyPesos aren't cutting it, neither is the fact that I live in a city with three hub carriers not named Delta.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:13 am to SM6
Yea, the one way redemptions will be nice, though.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 2:10 pm to Golfer
Once you reach gold or diamond status. Do you automatically get first class? How does that work?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 2:14 pm to CP3LSU25
You get complimentary upgrades once you hit Silver status.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 2:15 pm to CP3LSU25
Based on availability yes.
If there's 12 empty first seats in the upgrade fare class, the 5 diamonds will clear at the 7 day window, followed by the 5 plats.
At the three day window, the two highest fare class bookings by golds will clear.
Tie breaker goes to time of booking and Amex reserve card holder.
If there's 12 empty first seats in the upgrade fare class, the 5 diamonds will clear at the 7 day window, followed by the 5 plats.
At the three day window, the two highest fare class bookings by golds will clear.
Tie breaker goes to time of booking and Amex reserve card holder.
Posted on 3/1/14 at 9:24 am to Golfer
My tickets have actually changed this year. The price has stayed the same but I now get a Y fare on 2 of my 4 segments 
This will help me but I think the travelers that are attracted to Delta will hurt me in the end
This will help me but I think the travelers that are attracted to Delta will hurt me in the end
Posted on 3/1/14 at 12:46 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
The one thing that does worry me is that they have not released their new award charts 
American did tell me that if I was willing to switch to them this year they would make me platinum for the year
American did tell me that if I was willing to switch to them this year they would make me platinum for the year
Posted on 3/1/14 at 12:54 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Yea. Idk what I'm going to do. 
May just get the Barclays card and stop shooting for status.
May just get the Barclays card and stop shooting for status.
This post was edited on 3/1/14 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 3/1/14 at 2:36 pm to Golfer
Golfer what does the Barclay's card do?
Also for standard miles so far this year I would have earned about 23% more based on my calculations. My ticket prices have been pretty high all year.
Also for standard miles so far this year I would have earned about 23% more based on my calculations. My ticket prices have been pretty high all year.
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