How is Delta's MQM minimum per leg affected by fare class?
Under Delta's SkyMiles program (both the old one and the new one that began in 2015,) Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) are earned per mile flown, but earn a minimum of 500 per leg. Additionally, the MQMs earned for a given leg are multiplied by 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 depending on the fare class. However, I'm not sure if the multiplier is applied before or after applying the 500 mile minimum. Their website seemed ambiguous on this point.
So, my question is: Is the fare class multiplier or the minimum applied first?
For instance, if you fly 200 miles on a discount fare in business class (which has a 1.5x multiplier,) are the MQMs computed as:
maximum (500, 200 * 1.5) = 500
or as:
maximum (500, 200) * 1.5 = 750
Could, perhaps, someone who's flown Delta Business or First class since the beginning of 2015 on a leg of < 500 miles check their SkyMiles statement to see how much mileage they were credited for the leg?
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Do you get more MQMs when you fly first class?
Full fare First and Business Class tickets (F, J fares) are eligible for a 100% MQM bonus. Discounted First, Delta Premium Select, Business, and Premium Main Cabin tickets (P, A, G, C, D, I, Z, Y, and B fares) are eligible for a 50% MQM bonus.How are Delta MQMs earned?
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 do you maximize MQMs?
Buy a premium class fare, if the value is good. The vast majority of first class or business class fares on Delta and its partners earn 150% MQMs based on mileage flown. If you see a \u201cfare war\u201d business class fare on a SkyTeam carrier \u2014 we saw plenty of those types of fares last fall \u2014 jump on it.Do I get MQDs If I pay with miles?
Pay with Miles tickets are eligible for MQMs and MQSs. In addition, Pay with Miles tickets will earn mileage and MQDs for the portion of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges remaining that is paid in currency after miles are applied to the ticket total.Formation of Delta | Our Changing Earth | Class 7 Geography
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