Do you have to fly to get MQMs?


Do you have to fly to get MQMs? 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® Status with this special offer with eligible Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards.


Can you earn MQMs with Delta Amex?

It's also possible to earn MQMs if you hold one of the premium Delta SkyMiles American Express cards through the card's status boost benefit: Delta SkyMiles? Reserve American Express Card: Earn 15,000 MQMs after making $30,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, up to four times per year.


How do I get more MQMs on Delta?

Booking a higher fare class can give you more MQMs, including qualifying premium Award Travel tickets. Purchased upgrades are also eligible for bonus MQMs based on class of service flown.


How do I get Delta MQMs without flying?

You might even be able to use a Delta SkyMiles credit card to earn Silver Medallion status without ever flying if you're a big enough spender. For example, with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, you can earn 15,000 MQMs for every $30,000 you spend — up to four times annually through Dec. 31, 2023.


Do my MQMs roll over?

To give you a jump start on earning Status again, the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn above your Medallion Tier will roll over to the next qualification year. Plus, at each Tier, you earn more miles from your flights to help you get to your next vacation faster.


Do you get MQMs on basic economy?

Basic Economy tickets purchased on or after December 9, 2021 for flights departing on or after January 1, 2022, are not eligible to earn miles in the SkyMiles Program or earn credit towards Medallion Status (meaning not eligible for MQM, MQS or MQD earn).


How many MQMs do you get per flight?

MQMs are Medallion Qualifying Miles. You earn these based on how far you fly and the fare class of your ticket. With regular economy class tickets, you earn 1 MQM per mile flown. For higher classes, it may be 1.5 or 2 MQMs per mile flown.


Is Delta Diamond worth it?

Diamond Medallion is the highest level of Delta Air Lines status available and therefore grants the most generous benefits. Diamond Medallions receive the highest complimentary upgrade priority, with upgrades clearing up to five days before departure and complimentary Clear membership.


Do you earn MQMs on flights booked with miles?

Yes, you earn Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) and Medallion Qualifying Segments (MQSs) for tickets booked through Pay With Miles just as you usually would. This is one of the reasons the program is so popular, especially among elite members.


Are MQMs and SkyMiles the same?

In short, Delta SkyMiles is the rewards currency you earn and spend to book award flights on Delta and its partners, while MQMs help you earn elite status with Delta but cannot be redeemed for flights.


Do you lose MQMs Delta?

You'll only roll over additional MQMs if you earned at least Silver Medallion status last year for 2023. If not, you reset back to zero. Trying to figure out how many Delta MQMs you'll roll over? Subtract the number of MQMs required to earn your current level of status from how many MQMs you earned in 2022.


How to get 10,000 MQM Delta?

With either the Delta Platinum card or Delta Platinum Business card, you can earn 10,000 MQMs for every $25,000 spent on your credit card, up to 2 times per year.


Will MQM roll over to 2023?

Only MQMs roll over, not Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs). That means you'll need to spend the full amount with Delta in 2023 to earn status again – and after a recent increase, those spending requirements are even higher for all but Silver status.