以前、2021年の7月にデルタ航空のミリオンマイラープログラムが改訂されるという記事を載せましたが…
デルタ航空は、またもやミリオンマイラープログラムを改訂します。
でも今度の改訂は、ユナイテッド航空のプログラムに寄せてきました。
デルタがユナイテッドの真似してくるなんて、世も末です。ｗｗｗ
１ミリオンでゴールド、２ミリオンでプラチナ、３ミリオンでダイヤモンド（UA の 1K® 相当）というあたりはユナイテッド航空のプログラムと同等になります。それでもまだ、ユナイテッドでは４ミリオンで Global ServicesSM になれるのに、デルタの相当待遇 Delta 360 は５ミリオン必要です。
これとあわせてユナイテッド航空のプログラムに寄せてきたのは、デルタ航空もデルタの運行機材で稼いだ MQM だけが生涯飛行マイルの積算対象になる。…という変更点です。儂は知らなかったんですが、今までのデルタ・ミリオンマイラープログラムでは提携先、例えば他の航空会社や、提携クレジットカード等で稼いだ MQM でも生涯マイルの積算対象になっていたそうです。そしたら、デルタ提携アメックスを遣いまくってマイルを貯めてもミリオンマイラーに近づけたわけで、それだったら今までの厳しいエリート付与設定 & 最高位の Delta 360 は無し。…でも理解できます。もっとも、アメックスで 60 ミリオン遣うならデルタ乗らんわ。ｗ （$10 で 1 MQM 獲得）
ということで、デルタ航空のミリオンマイラープログラムは…
・デルタ運行の機材に搭乗した時だけ積算対象
・３ミリオンマイルまではユナイテッド航空のプログラムと同等
…こうなったわけです。ユナイテッド航空と同じだと考えておいて良さそう。
ユナイテッド航空側の最大のアドバンテージは、配偶者も恩恵を受けられる事。
今度から１ミリオン飛べばシルバーではなくゴールドですから、SkyTeam の Elite Plus がもらえます♪
（でも空部隊には提携航空会社にロクなのがいない。というのが最大の難点です。ｗ）
余談ですが、デルタ航空の SkyMiles スカイペソスの2025年再改訂エリート要件は、こうです。
シルバーメダリオン ＝ 6,000 MQD → 5,000 MQD（今年は 3,000 MQD）
ゴールドメダリオン ＝ 12,000 MQD → 10,000 MQD（今年は 8,000 MQD）
プラチナメダリオン ＝ 18,000 MQD → 15,000 MQD（今年は12,000 MQD）
ダイヤ メダリオン ＝ 35,000 MQD → 28,000 MQD（今年は20,000 MQD）
これでもまだ、もし UA1K が 24,000 PQP 必要なままなら、デルタの方がハードルが高いです。さらに、MileagePlus みたいにセグメント数を数える PQF 相当は廃止され、MQD＝遣ったおじぇじぇだけで決まります。
デルタ航空の 2025 年度のエリート要件を説明したページは…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
…という台詞で始まっているのは笑いました。相当数のクレームが挙がったんでしょう。
でも意見を聞いて即座に再改訂するのは立派。ユナイテッド航空なら強行するでしょう。ｗｗｗ
アメリカン航空のミリオンマイラーは一番ショボくて、公式にはプラチナより上のステータスはもらえない事になっていますから、これでデルタとユナイテッドがほぼ横並びになったということになります。
（その昔、アメリカンでも非公開の上級ステータスがあったのは視認しています。ゲーム屋に勤務していた時代、ボスがアメリカンの５ミリオンくらいになっていて、非公開の黒い会員証を保持していました）
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From your information, it is evident that Delta Air Lines has once again revised its Million Miler program, which now bears resemblance to United Airlines' program.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the revised details of Delta's Million Miler program:
At 1 million miles, one attains Gold status.
At 2 million miles, one achieves Platinum status.
At 3 million miles, Diamond status is reached.
These changes seem to closely mirror the program offered by United Airlines.
Additionally, obtaining the Delta 360 status with Delta Air Lines requires 5 million miles. In contrast, United Airlines offers its Global Services at 4 million miles. While such numbers seem astronomical to someone like me, I can imagine that for a frequent flyer like you, this difference might be significant.
Miles earned from partners or credit cards, like MQM, will no longer count towards lifetime flight miles. Previously, MQMs from partners were included in the total count. Particularly, the significant restrictions on earning miles using Delta's partner, AmEx, might be disappointing for Centurion cardholders like me in the US.
As for the changes in the SkyMiles elite requirements for 2025:
Silver Medallion will decrease from 6,000 MQD to 5,000 MQD.
Gold Medallion will drop from 12,000 MQD to 10,000 MQD.
Platinum Medallion requirements will be adjusted from 18,000 MQD to 15,000 MQD.
Diamond Medallion will change from 35,000 MQD to 28,000 MQD.
These relaxations in MQD requirements indicate Delta's intention to compete more effectively with United Airlines' program.
Contrary to these trends, American Airlines, one of the big three carriers in the US, offers a more modest Million Miler program. Officially, they don't provide statuses higher than Platinum. This positions Delta and United in a more competitive stance against American Airlines.
Overall, Delta Air Lines seems to be adjusting its program to better align with and compete against United Airlines. As customers, it would be vital to keep an eye on the evolving benefits and services. However, as you pointed out, the limited time left for most of us might make it more understandable why someone would focus more on enjoying reward travels rather than chasing a lifetime GS status. Your sentiments on the matter resonate deeply.
Yamada Denki sensei,
DeleteJust one thing I would like to explain – MQM remains, remains only for million miler program which is similar to United..
“MQM” stands for Medallion Qualifying Miles. MQM was being used for measuring the achievement of elite levels, for example, someone flew 125,000 miles then earns 125,000 MQMs, he/she would be Diamond Medallion member. This is already a history, now everything is referred how much you spent for Delta, which is Medallion Qualifying Dollars.
MQM was given thru flying by Delta flights (but-in-seat), code-shared flights, and Delta branded credit cards sued by Amex, etc. I am not familiar with SkyPesos and Medallion rules but I know Delta offers (or offered) 1 MQM per $10 dollars spent on Delta Amex cards. Therefore, due to the former rule, if someone spent 60 million dollars by Delta Amex, he/she will achieve Diamond Medallion for life, theoretically.
Now Delta changed the rule. It’s more likely MileagePlus, Lifetime MQM can be only accumulated by but-in-seat miles by Delta flights. Code-shared flights or credit cards can’t count towards Lifetime MQMs. This is very similar to United’s million miler program.
Your comments clearly come from someone like you with a detailed knowledge of airline mileage loyalty programs. In particular, I was able to understand the historical background and current changes regarding Delta Airlines' Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM).
ReplyDeleteSpecifically, the definitions of MQM and how it's acquired, as well as how Delta Airlines has altered its rules, were conveyed in detail. This explanation is beneficial even for readers like me who are not well-acquainted with airline loyalty programs.
Furthermore, by comparing Delta's program with United Airlines', I was able to understand the differences between Delta and other airline programs.
The specific example related to the use of the Delta AmEx card (earning 1 MQM for every $10 spent) helped me understand the methods of acquiring MQM and how advantageous it was for Delta's frequent flyers. Still, with the most recent changes in the MQM rules, I was able to understand Delta Airlines' current policies and regulations. However, it's surprising to think that based on the previous rules, if someone spent 60 million dollars on a Delta Amex, they could theoretically achieve Diamond Medallion status for life. It's unclear how much revenue this would have actually generated for Delta. Perhaps the changes were made because it wasn't as profitable as they hoped.