Medallion Qualification Miles vs. regular miles
I'm considering applying for a Delta SkyMiles credit card. The Platinum card says you can get 5,000 MQMs (Medallion Qualification Miles) and up to 30,000 bonus miles. Based on the wording I think there a difference between MQMs and 'bonus miles'. Google has not helped me. 5,000 miles towards raising my status is not a big deal (looking at the card fee) but 30,000 miles towards my status is a big deal (understanding I would have to make purchases). But 30,000 miles that don't raise my status would just make me angry.
Is there a difference, on the SkyMiles Platinum card, between MQMs and 'bonus miles'?
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What are Medallion Qualification miles?
Medallion Qualification Dollars: Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) are the sum total of the SkyMiles Member's spend on Delta-marketed flights in Main Cabin or above (flight numbers that include the \u201cDL\u201d airline code), inclusive of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but exclusive of government-imposed ...What is the difference between Medallion and SkyMiles?
Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) Instead, they're all about building Delta status. Unlike SkyMiles, you earn MQMs based on the actual distance flown. You generally earn 1 MQM for every mile you fly with Delta, but first-class flyers earn up to 2 MQMs per actual mile flown.Do Medallion Qualification miles roll over?
Medallion Status & Benefits Also, all Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) in your account at the end of 2021 will roll over to 2022 giving you an even bigger jumpstart on earning towards 2023 Status.How many miles do you need for silver medallion?
Silver Medallion status is earned by flying 25,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles, or 30 Medallion Qualifying Segments, and either $3,000 Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQD) or spending $25,000 on an eligible co-branded credit card to receive an MQD waiver.How To Get Delta Medallion Status With MQM, MQS, \u0026 MQD
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