Delta Master Thread

[Darth1]

$17.07 lap infant charge BOS-TLV 65k award ticket.
Does that make sense?

What ended up happening?
I just got charged $25.80. TLV-WAS 70k award ticket (on LY.)
Will I have issues at the time of flight?

[thaber]

I enrolled qualified and did the spend for a platinum medallion status match.
I see that it reverted back to silver, and delta is telling me via email that
 "once you  became enrolled you had 3 months to meet the challenge.  The $3750 MQDs you would have to have been earned between those 3months which determined if you would keep the Platinum Medallion status till the following year. Please review this topic at Medallion Status Match Challenge | Delta Air Lines. No flights were purchased or flown during that 3month period from 09Feb-09May 2024. This would be the reason why you no longer have the Platinum Medallion status."

 Is that accurate? My understanding was that it can be via spend alone(of which I had plenty).

I think that's how@Dan understood as well here
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/delta/delta-improves-status-match-challenge/

[mendy from lakewood]

I enrolled qualified and did the spend for a platinum medallion status match.
I see that it reverted back to silver, and delta is telling me via email that
 "once you  became enrolled you had 3 months to meet the challenge.  The $3750 MQDs you would have to have been earned between those 3months which determined if you would keep the Platinum Medallion status till the following year. Please review this topic at Medallion Status Match Challenge | Delta Air Lines. No flights were purchased or flown during that 3month period from 09Feb-09May 2024. This would be the reason why you no longer have the Platinum Medallion status."

 Is that accurate? My understanding was that it can be via spend alone(of which I had plenty).

I think that's how@Dan understood as well here
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/delta/delta-improves-status-match-challenge/

are you including the head start that your received from your cc for your MQD calculation, because that doesn’t count

[bendor]

I enrolled qualified and did the spend for a platinum medallion status match.
I see that it reverted back to silver, and delta is telling me via email that
 "once you  became enrolled you had 3 months to meet the challenge.  The $3750 MQDs you would have to have been earned between those 3months which determined if you would keep the Platinum Medallion status till the following year. Please review this topic at Medallion Status Match Challenge | Delta Air Lines. No flights were purchased or flown during that 3month period from 09Feb-09May 2024. This would be the reason why you no longer have the Platinum Medallion status."

 Is that accurate? My understanding was that it can be via spend alone(of which I had plenty).

I think that's how@Dan understood as well here
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/delta/delta-improves-status-match-challenge/

What is the address on the account? IINM non-US accounts need one Delta-operated flight in addition to whatever the spend is.

[thaber]

What is the address on the account? IINM non-US accounts need one Delta-operated flight in addition to whatever the spend is.

US

are you including the head start that your received from your cc for your MQD calculation, because that doesn’t count

Not including that.

[Dan]

I enrolled qualified and did the spend for a platinum medallion status match.
I see that it reverted back to silver, and delta is telling me via email that
 "once you  became enrolled you had 3 months to meet the challenge.  The $3750 MQDs you would have to have been earned between those 3months which determined if you would keep the Platinum Medallion status till the following year. Please review this topic at Medallion Status Match Challenge | Delta Air Lines. No flights were purchased or flown during that 3month period from 09Feb-09May 2024. This would be the reason why you no longer have the Platinum Medallion status."

 Is that accurate? My understanding was that it can be via spend alone(of which I had plenty).

I think that's how@Dan understood as well here
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/delta/delta-improves-status-match-challenge/

Seems like they added or buried a term that you must take 1 non-basic DL flight during the challenge

[bendor]

Seems like they added or buried a term that you must take 1 non-basic DL flight during the challenge

Are they still allowing you to keep a lower status then the once you matched for, if you meet the spend? (i.e. matched to platinum, but only reached gold threshold)

[Ly18]

Seems like they added or buried a term that you must take 1 non-basic DL flight during the challenge

It was always there in the t&c. I was actually wondering why all the blogs missed it.

[thaber]

Seems like they added or buried a term that you must take 1 non-basic DL flight during the challenge

It was always there in the t&c. I was actually wondering why all the blogs missed it.

Nu, it's bashert. Did it because I thought it would help with El AL, I rarely fly delta.

[Ell Eee]

Not sure if in the right thread,
I'm a delta card holder and get discounted award deals, I'm looking to purchase now 8 rt nyc-phx tix at 9300 each flight  but I don't have the needed points and don't have a plan on accumulating it on my delta card, what are my options to be able to get it?

[Danlover111]

Not sure if in the right thread,
I'm a delta card holder and get discounted award deals, I'm looking to purchase now 8 rt nyc-phx tix at 9300 each flight  but I don't have the needed points and don't have a plan on accumulating it on my delta card, what are my options to be able to get it?

Transfer from MR?

[brooklyndan]

Are basic economy domestic tickets booked with sky miles fully refundable?
Does having Amex Delta gold make a difference?

[SHL]

Are basic economy domestic tickets booked with sky miles fully refundable?
Does having Amex Delta gold make a difference?

I believe there is a penalty in miles

[TzviR]

Are basic economy domestic tickets booked with sky miles fully refundable?
Does having Amex Delta gold make a difference?

In my personal experience, yes. I have not done it in a long time though.

[thaber]

Nu, it's bashert. Did it because I thought it would help with El AL, I rarely fly delta.

Their response on my last ditch effort

Please review the below website and look under "Frequently Asked Questions". The Status Match Challenge has 2 requirements. Earning the required amount of MQDs and flying on at least 1 Delta-marketed flight. You met the first requirement but not the second part of flying on at least 1 Delta-marketed flight.

Medallion Status Match Challenge | Delta Air Lines

 

We genuinely appreciate your support and trust.

 

[DealGuru]

@Dan
delta passengers can check up to 3 bags free from July 24-July 28
https://onemileatatime.com/news/delta-waiving-checked-bag-fees/

[MoMo22]

Am I able to use a Delta global certificate on an EL AL flight booked through Delta ?

[Ly18]

No

[YOSSI170]

What does El Al gold get on Delta domestic? Comfort+?

[YOSSI170]

What does El Al gold get on Delta domestic? Comfort+?

I see that I should get preferred seating but it's asking me for money? My elal number is added