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.