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Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« on: May 26, 2011, 09:18:00 AM »
I am wondering why nobody started a thread with this topic. Delta sent out yesterday to all of those who recently transfered MR points to Delta with the 50% bonus and 25,000 MQM as follows:
"Thank you for your recent points transfer. We hope you're enjoying your new Silver Medallion® status. We value your business and would like to help you get the most out of your Medallion benefits. That's why we're ready to help you bridge the gap to the next Medallion status level.

For a limited time, register, then fly just two paid round-trip domestic flights or one paid round-trip international flight, and we'll grant you Gold Medallion status. As an exclusive offer, this is just a small percentage of the standard Medallion Qualification Segments you would need to reach Gold Medallion status. It's a great opportunity to enjoy more benefits faster. And it's our way of thanking you for flying with us.

In addition to the benefits you already receive as a Silver Medallion member, you'll enjoy these benefits as a Gold Medallion member:
•   No direct ticketing charges
•   Unlimited Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs)
•   Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades for all tickets, including Award Tickets and Pay with Miles tickets
•   Delta Sky Priority® experience
•   SkyTeam Elite Plus status in our global network
•   100% mileage bonus"
although this is officially a targeted offer, it seems that most of the people that made that transfer got it.
Getting gold status by flying only one time is a awesome offer.
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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2011, 09:39:08 AM »
Its a targeted offer.
And doesn't silver also get rollover MQMs?

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 10:10:16 AM »
This sounds great. I was originally gonna go with Delta for my AMEX miles, then I was moving toward selling because the lowest medallion status seemed worthless. But this adds upgrades on award flights, which sounds like a great benefit. With an a benefit like this I would totally go visit my b-i-l in Florida for the weekend on the cheapest weekend.

Course no guaruntee I get the offer.

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2011, 05:30:42 PM »
it is only valid if you got the offer  :(

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2011, 05:39:18 PM »
I didnt post cause it targeted and only worthwhile if you are flying delta international anyhow....

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2011, 07:32:47 PM »
it is only valid if you got the offer  :(
all the people who I know that did the transfer got this offer. A friend of mine that did the transfer and didn't get this offer called to complain, they told him he's eligible to, they just didn't have his email on file.
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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2011, 11:17:37 PM »
For those that are looking to maximize their International luggage allowance - I believe Delta Silver gives you 2x 70 (a low tier benefit) and Continental Gold gives you 3x 70

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2011, 08:12:03 AM »
For those that are looking to maximize their International luggage allowance - I believe Delta Silver gives you 2x 70 (a low tier benefit) and Continental Gold gives you 3x 70

can i get upgraded to silver free?

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2011, 08:12:29 AM »
all the people who I know that did the transfer got this offer. A friend of mine that did the transfer and didn't get this offer called to complain, they told him he's eligible to, they just didn't have his email on file.
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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2011, 12:13:34 PM »
i got gold status and they offered me to go platinum and to gift silver to a friend. i need to fly 3 domestic or 2 international. if anyone wants to pay for those flights ill gift you my silver

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2011, 12:31:41 PM »
how do pple get targeted stuff? i NEVER do.. does that mean im a  bad customer ;) ?

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2011, 01:34:36 PM »
how do pple get targeted stuff? i NEVER do.. does that mean im a  bad customer ;) ?
Delta's targeted offers are only thru email. so make sure your email is registered at Delta's communications dep.
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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2011, 01:38:32 PM »
Was there a code on this email?

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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2011, 01:44:14 PM »
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Re: Getting Delta gold status with one international trip
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2011, 02:17:49 PM »
You don't actually have to get the email to be eligible. There are links that go to the registration page in the email, and using that link, all you have to do is enter your skymiles number, and if you are eligible, you'll be registered, and if not, you'll get an error message.

http://dmn.delta.com/ace_offers/earlygold

http://dmn.delta.com/ace_offers/earlyplatinum