New Delta Medallion Earning Program

[mickeyg]

I received this email from Delta...this is a game changer (for the worse):

Hello MickeyG,

As a valued Medallion® member, you've earned exclusive privileges with us, and we want you to be among the first to know about updates to the program.

Beginning January 1, 2014, you will earn Medallion status through a combination of miles or segments flown and your annual spending on Delta flights, which will be measured by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). Specifically, here's how you will qualify for Medallion status starting next year:



The MQDs requirement will be waived if you make at least $25,000 in Eligible Purchases in the qualification year with your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.

To Reach 2015
SILVER
Medallion Status      
YOU WILL NEED
   
25,000 MQMs
- OR -
30 MQSs

AND
$2,500 MQDs   


To Reach 2015
GOLD
Medallion Status      
YOU WILL NEED
   
50,000 MQMs
- OR -
60 MQSs
   
AND
$5,000 MQDs   

To Reach 2015
PLATINUM
Medallion Status      
YOU WILL NEED
   
75,000 MQMs
- OR -
100 MQSs
   
AND
$7,500 MQDs   
To Reach 2015

DIAMOND
Medallion Status      
YOU WILL NEED
   
125,000 MQMs
- OR -
140 MQSs
   
AND
$12,500 MQDs   

In addition, beginning March 1, 2013, we will adjust the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn on select fares when flying Delta and our partner airlines. To learn more about earning MQMs, visit delta.com.

These modifications will ensure that our most valued flyers have an even more exclusive and enjoyable travel experience.

As always, thank you for your business and stay tuned for more information about MQDs.

J.W. Robertson
Vice President - SkyMiles

[DrDanny]

It's pretty much impossible to reach the old qualification levels without spending this much IMHO

[bades]

@danny if that was true then they would not enforce that rule

[PlatinumGuy]

It's pretty much impossible to reach the old qualification levels without spending this much IMHO

Anything better than 10cpm would earn DM quicker.

[DrDanny]

Anything better than 10cpm would earn DM quicker.

My Bad

[PlatinumGuy]

It's seemingly a smart business decision except partner EQM - for someone who doesnt fly a lot of DL theres little incentive to be loyal to ST. They must find a way to count partner spend as well.

[Dan]

It's pretty much impossible to reach the old qualification levels without spending this much IMHO

-Rollover MQMs.
-Taxes don't count.

[freemymiles]

www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/skymiles/about-skymiles/news-and-updates.html#mqms?MkCpgn=EMTNUPAA002771011513151455-A01B-A

[Yaalili]

www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/skymiles/about-skymiles/news-and-updates.html#mqms?MkCpgn=EMTNUPAA002771011513151455-A01B-A

Not so new - http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=24433.0