Delta rollover status - better to not cross threshold?
I'm trying to understand the Delta SkyMiles Rollover policy.
It seems like it would be better to not get status in certain situations.
Delta has tiers at 25, 50, 75, and 125k miles.
If I know I'll fly 70,000 miles next year, then I think I'm incentivized to not fly too much this year.
For example, if I fly 49,000 miles this year, then I earn Tier 1 at 25k, and have 24k roll over. When I fly 70k next year, I reach their Tier 3 (75k) status.
On the other hand, if I fly 51,000 miles this year, then I earn Tier 2 at 50k, and have 1k roll over. When I fly 70k next year, I do not reach Tier 3 (75k) status.
Am I missing something about how the rollover works? This seems like a strange incentive structure, especially given the big step from 75k to 125k (most other airlines have their top tier at 100k).
Best Answer
You can play this game, but it's more complicated than that, and you have to decide whether it's worth the bother for the somewhat moderate benefits of the program.
Delta bases qualification not only on miles flown but also on dollars spent. For example currently you need to spent $15000/year with them to attain Diamond status. That's likely to go up after the pandemic.
So not only would you have to throttle your flying but also your spending accordingly.
At the moment, I believe you can roll over ALL miles from this year into next, regardless of which status you will reach (Covid benefit). So the most efficient way would be to fly as much as possible this year. Unless, of course, that pushes you under the spend target for next year.
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Does Delta roll over MQDs?
SkyMiles Program Updates MQMs can be earned on flights flown with Delta and our airline partners or through spend on your eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card. This roll over will happen with no action needed from you.How do rollover miles work Delta?
In a typical year, the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn above your Medallion Tier will roll over to the next qualification year to give you a jump start on earning Status again. Delta is the only airline to offer this benefit and it is only for Medallion Members.Do Delta MQMs roll over?
Delta Air Lines announced this summer it would roll over every SkyMiles member's MQM to 2022. But similar to last year, Delta is again not only rolling over all MQM, but extending the perk to everyone \u2014 not just elite status holders.How can I get Delta Gold status fast?
Thankfully, if you hold select Delta American Express credit cards, your path to elite status will be even quicker. In addition to earning bonus MQMs, you'll get an MQD waiver when you spend at least $25,000 in a calendar year.Delta Status without flying
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