James (Jamie) started The Forward Cabin blog to educate readers about points, miles, and loyalty programs. He’s spoken at Princeton University and The New York Times Travel Show and has been quoted in...
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Mark
September 21, 2022
If you live in Canada, you’re exempted from the MQD requirement and can earn any Delta status solely through accruing the required MQMs or MQS. I’ve gone from joining Skymiles to platinum in just over one year.
Mike Marshal
June 12, 2023
Diamond was downgraded again this year. Board with comfort economy. Check bags at sky priority which always has a queue rather at first desk. Try complaining, and you’re wasting your time. All complaints dealt with by a 3rd party out of us team who don’t even understand basic English. Companion vouchers, forget it. Over 5 years failed to cash in 1 of over 20. Upgrade vouchers also very hard to use on any popular route. I’m changing airlines to someone who appreciates my loyalty.
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