Delta Medallion: Can you earn MQM's and MQD's by booking travel for others?
I am getting close to qualifying for Delta's Silver Medallion status by accruing 25,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) and 3,000 Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs). If I book travel with my SkyMiles account number (i.e. via my Delta.com account), can I earn MQMs and MQDs if I am not the person traveling? In other words could I buy a ticket for a friend or family member (for domestic travel in the US) from my account if I am not travelling and get closer to qualifying, or must I be the one physically travelling?
Thanks you -- I apologize in advance if this has been answered elsewhere. I am having a terrible time searching for the answer to this.
Best Answer
What Doc said, but I'll add that Delta does have a SkyBonus program for small businesses where the purchaser of travel for others earns a different type of points that can be redeemed for free travel and other benefits, including SkyMiles Silver Medallion status.
But the rules for this program, and similar ones offered by other airlines, are very much intended to restrict its use to businesses that buy significant amounts of travel for 5+ employees, not a family or personal use, and the benefits mainly accrue to businesses spending tens, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars a year with Delta, so it's no help for your situation.
Delta does have some ways to get MQMs and MQD waivers through their credit card programs, though whether any of those make sense for you or whether it's worthwhile to get to silver is a different question depending on your situationa nd future plans.
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Can I get SkyMiles If I buy a ticket for someone else Delta?
Fly Delta Air Lines Only the person whose name and SkyMiles number are listed on the ticket can earn miles. That means you won't earn miles if you purchased a ticket for someone else, unless you did so with a Delta credit card.How do you get more MQDs on Delta?
To reach Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion Status, the MQD Waiver can be achieved by making $25,000 or more in Eligible Purchases during the calendar year with eligible Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards from American Express.How do I earn Delta MQDs without flying?
Outside of actually flying, there is only one other way to earn Delta MQMs: Delta co-branded credit cards. And even though Delta offers four different co-branded credit cards, only two of them will help you attain status through earning MQMs.How do I get Delta MQM and MQS?
MQMs are earned based on distance flown and your fare class, excluding Basic Economy. MQSs are earned based on the number of flights you take, excluding Basic Economy. Plus, get even closer to Medallion\xae Status with this special offer with eligible Delta SkyMiles\xae American Express Cards.How To Get Delta Medallion Status With MQM, MQS, \u0026 MQD
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