Delta Skymiles

[db23]

If it's going for 280k just book through CSR or business platinum.

thanks!

[AYHG]

I noticed this summer that WestJet flights seem to be the best use for SkyMiles. JFK-YYC direct for around 12K on many dates, which is way less than UA or AC from EWR.

I assume there'd be other useful WestJet redemptions.

[Planet]

Changes to the SkyMiles program:

Starting January 1, 2024, all you will need are Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) to achieve Status. No need to keep track of miles (MQMs) or segments (MQSs) flown.

You will earn MQDs on Delta flights. Additionally, starting January 1, 2024, we are introducing more ways to earn from purchases on an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card, car rentals and hotel stays booked on delta.com and with Delta Vacations.

New Medallion Status Thresholds 

 • Silver Medallion: $6,000 MQDs 
 • Gold Medallion: $12,000 MQDs 
 • Platinum Medallion: $18,000 MQDs 
 • Diamond Medallion: $35,000 MQDs

[Dan]

Changes to the SkyMiles program:

Starting January 1, 2024, all you will need are Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) to achieve Status. No need to keep track of miles (MQMs) or segments (MQSs) flown.

You will earn MQDs on Delta flights. Additionally, starting January 1, 2024, we are introducing more ways to earn from purchases on an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card, car rentals and hotel stays booked on delta.com and with Delta Vacations.

New Medallion Status Thresholds 

 • Silver Medallion: $6,000 MQDs 
 • Gold Medallion: $12,000 MQDs 
 • Platinum Medallion: $18,000 MQDs 
 • Diamond Medallion: $35,000 MQDs

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/delta/ouch-deltas-massive-2024-skymiles-program-sky-club-access-devaluations-elites-amex-cardholders-basic-economy/

[SHL]

Skymiles update is out
https://news.delta.com/note-ed-thank-you-your-feedback-skymiles-program

[SHL]

Skymiles update is out
https://news.delta.com/note-ed-thank-you-your-feedback-skymiles-program

Making Medallion Status More Accessible:
We will reduce the proposed number of Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) needed to earn 2025 Medallion Status. 
Requirements for this year
  Silver Medallion Status: from 6,000 to 5,000 MQDs 
  Gold Medallion Status: from 12,000 to 10,000 MQDs
  Platinum Medallion Status: from 18,000 to 15,000 MQDs
  Diamond Medallion Status: from 35,000 to 28,000 MQDs
Rollover MQM
   We have heard from many Members who had long-term plans for their Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM)
   Rollover
   balances. Customers with high balances will receive special multi-year options to extend their Status, including
   the ability to choose complimentary Medallion Status at your current tier for one year per every 100,000 MQMs
Skyclub visits
  Card Members will now receive 15 days per year (up from 10 visits); all visits made in a 24-hour period will count
  as one day.
  Card Members will also be able to purchase Club access for $50 per day after using all allotted days.
  Card Members can earn unlimited Delta Sky Club access after spending $75,000 on an eligible card in a calendar
  year.
  Medallion Members also have the option of purchasing an annual individual Delta Sky Club membership for $695
Million miler
  6M+ from Diamond Medallion to Delta 360o™
 5M from Platinum Medallion to Delta 360o™
 4M from Platinum Medallion to Diamond Medallion
 3M from Gold Medallion to Diamond Medallion
 2M from Gold Medallion to Platinum Medallion
 1M from Silver Medallion to Gold Medallion

[SHL]

Updated Choice Benefits
https://news.delta.com/delta-shares-modifications-new-benefits-skymiles-loyalty-program
New Choice Benefits
Delta will debut several enhanced Choice Benefits options for Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members for the 2025 Medallion Year, including: · An MQD Accelerator for the next Medallion Qualification Year: $2,000 for Diamond Medallion Members and $1,000 for Platinum Medallion Members

Re-introducing the Delta Sky Club Individual Membership for Diamond Medallion Members, in exchange for two Choice Benefit selections
Increased amount of bonus miles: 35,000 for Diamond Medallion Members and 30,000 for Platinum Medallion Members
Increasing Delta travel voucher to $350 for Diamond Medallion Members and $300 for Platinum Medallion Members
A new Wheels Up statement flight credit
Qualifying Medallion Members may select among these new Choice Benefits upon earning Diamond or Platinum Medallion Status for the 2025 Medallion Year.

“Our investment in your experience will always be at the heart of everything we do,” said Ed. “Our goal is to do our best to ensure we deliver the service and benefits your loyalty deserves.”

More information will be available on delta.com and shared directly with customers via email in the days ahead

[bmw]

delta jfk  to lhr even on delta metal it is only applying the 15% cardmember discount to basic economy fares and comfort fares and not on main cabin premium and select fares !

[bmw]

interesting ,, once you select the return leg it applies the discount for the whole trip...

[theyankel]

heard Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian and Virgin Atlantic Airways CEO Shai Weiss on Bloomberg today
they are getting some industry award
wasnt listening so closely to the interview but Bastain might have said that they are going to be changing the name of the program from skymiles. might actually be changing to skypesos
 

[chilipalmer]

Making Medallion Status More Accessible:
We will reduce the proposed number of Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) needed to earn 2025 Medallion Status. 
Requirements for this year
  Silver Medallion Status: from 6,000 to 5,000 MQDs 
  Gold Medallion Status: from 12,000 to 10,000 MQDs
  Platinum Medallion Status: from 18,000 to 15,000 MQDs
  Diamond Medallion Status: from 35,000 to 28,000 MQDs
Rollover MQM
   We have heard from many Members who had long-term plans for their Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM)
   Rollover
   balances. Customers with high balances will receive special multi-year options to extend their Status, including
   the ability to choose complimentary Medallion Status at your current tier for one year per every 100,000 MQMs
Skyclub visits
  Card Members will now receive 15 days per year (up from 10 visits); all visits made in a 24-hour period will count
  as one day.
  Card Members will also be able to purchase Club access for $50 per day after using all allotted days.
  Card Members can earn unlimited Delta Sky Club access after spending $75,000 on an eligible card in a calendar
  year.
  Medallion Members also have the option of purchasing an annual individual Delta Sky Club membership for $695
Million miler
  6M+ from Diamond Medallion to Delta 360o™
 5M from Platinum Medallion to Delta 360o™
 4M from Platinum Medallion to Diamond Medallion
 3M from Gold Medallion to Diamond Medallion
 2M from Gold Medallion to Platinum Medallion
 1M from Silver Medallion to Gold Medallion

Anyone know if we'll really get Choice Benefits if we use the 100K rollover miles to get an extra year of status?

Dan hasn't posted anything on that subject that I've seen. Unless I missed it, I take this as a bad sign.

[SHL]

Anyone know if we'll really get Choice Benefits if we use the 100K rollover miles to get an extra year of status?

Dan hasn't posted anything on that subject that I've seen. Unless I missed it, I take this as a bad sign.

Dan would wonder why you have that much tied up with Delta (unless you are hub bound)

In answer to your question
Based on the fact that covid rollovers didn't get choice benefits the second year (although those that went from gold to platinum due to rollovers did) I would put the chances at slim

[abekatsman]

Advice?  I live in Israel, and reach Gold or Platinum Medallion status pretty much every year through MQM/actual miles flown on 3-4 flights per year to the US (primarily Seattle, also NYC).  The new system to achieve elite status ($$$) will ruin that for me.  Anyone know of alternative programs that will still let me achieve status according to miles flown?  Or, would it help if I switch to, say, Flying Blue (KLM) or Virgin, and earn SkyMiles/equivalent through them?  Will I do better switching to United or American programs?  Or even Alaska?  Thanks!

[UKinNYS]

Skypesos just got got a little value back with use on ITA
https://awardwallet.com/blog/book-ita-airways-awards-delta-skymiles/