Qualifying for Diamond status, the top tier of the program, requires at least 15,000 MQDs each year.įor most folks like me who pay for their own tickets, that’s a lot of money. Thanks to an abundance of rollover Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), to maintain my Delta Diamond status for the next several years, I need only worry about hitting the MQD requirement.
MQDs are the cost of the ticket minus government taxes and fees. For Delta this requirement is called Medallion Qualification Miles (MQDs). To reach elite status in their frequent flyer programs, some major airlines, including Delta, now have spend requirements in addition to flying a certain number of miles. Why I Flew Business Class On China Eastern
