I did a quick calculation. If I spent $50,000 on my Delta Platinum, including $10,000 on Delta tickets I would end up as Gold. Give me a break.

As a Delta lover, I'm definitely not going to be chasing a status with them now because as someone who only takes about two vacations a year, it's completely unattainable. I considered getting one of their cards too, but now that's off the table. Real shame.

$4k on Delta travel, $40k in spend just to make Silver. Garbage.

I agree. Feels like a slap in the face.

There's no loyalty, and it can go both ways. After 20+ years of having a Delta AmEx, I'm canceling next year. I'll get a card thar gives me cash back, use the miles I have on Delta, and call it a day!

Its MQD, is 18k for platinum meaning basically 18k in plane tickets and hotels. This is going to send DELTA into bankruptcy AGAIN!!!!! I have both AMEXA AND PLATINUM STATUS. And this aint worth it. My mqds were under 2k.

Everyone hates big corporations for many good reasons.

And the Delta first class is absolutely rubbish. Old seats, old planes, inconsistent service. Good luck with this Delta.

@funny2thag

9 ай бұрын

I agree but the Airbus A321Neo they’re rolling out is excellent, probably the best guest class seats by far.

@eleazarmerriweather9774

9 ай бұрын

40 years of 100% loyalty to Delta … but now it has slapped me in tge face ,… Good bye … I will fly American

@johensville

9 ай бұрын

@@funny2thagif you fly Emirates or Singapore you will start calling Delta First class Economy Plus

@funny2thag

9 ай бұрын

@@johensville I’m sure it’s better but I don’t fly international as often as I fly domestic. I’ve only booked delta for international flights but operated by Virgin Atlantic.

As a Delta Skymilage member with a Delta credit card and a person that's constantly flying; I think one of the reasons they are doing this is because the lounges have become so overcrowded! It became too easy to enter the lounge that those that really deserve it can't even enjoy it... Multiple times I was either denied entry because it was too full or being inside to "relax" was worst than just being outside the lounge. The lounge experience isn't the same anymore as when it first started.

@johensville

9 ай бұрын

You can change those policies without destroying the entire loyalty program not even Diamond gets in nowadays.. you know what’s funny? My delta diamond status has way more value with its skyteam and core alliance partners. If I show my diamond status in a LATAM or KLM lounge they are like pls sir of course come on in..

@therichtershow

9 ай бұрын

yup @@johensville

I approve this message!

Those numbers are way off, please check for yourself!

@Evergreengiantt

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, idk where he got those numbers from. $28k in MQDS equals Diamond. What was he talking about???

I was Platinum and now I'm Silver.......and I fly 6-8 times a month. All I care about is Boarding first. I don't really care about the SkyClub and Comfort+ upgrades, literally, put you next to the Toilets. Oh, BTW, I have 1.6M Skymiles.....I definitely care about that, especially this close to retirement.

If I want a guarantee to get to my destination ( vacation) I will continue to book one way. Coming home, Im gonna go cheap.

I agree and disagree the club is to busy

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Only 75k spend to get Gold status. That’s less than it currently is. Sounds better to me.

@SunnyinSeattle

9 ай бұрын

75K spend is 7500 MQDs only , but the 2025 gold status needs 12000 MQDs.

@darrencovar6329

9 ай бұрын

@@SunnyinSeattlebut at 3:04 in the video the other guy said it was $75,000. Was that a mistake?

Delta is now marketing for the rich.

They devalued the sky miles similar to countries and currencies

This is the dumbest change and is gonna make delta loyalist quit flying with delta

Makes sense smart move on deltas part. The club is out of control and too many people with status

@theplatinumtakeoff6215

9 ай бұрын

Losing loyal customers is a smart move? 😂😂😂

Delta bye

Delta is a premium airline .. now you got to pay up for luxury

I fly(not Delta)and I've never cared about lounges from any airline,idgaf. I need to get through pre-check,find my gate,find a seat,something to while away the time and be on time for the flight. People worried about their status too much,just get your privileged-to-even-afford-to-fly-in-any-class butts to the gate on time so we all can go.😂

@bryansparkman4833

9 ай бұрын

I kinda AGREE wholeheartedly! Honestly, I've never used the Amex lounge or considered it, (and I have an AMEX). For me, I don't enjoy airports, so I've never thought about "how to make it more enjoyable." I do fly first class sometimes, but I'd rather relax and enjoy while flying, so I'll pay for that perk. The lounges, I don't care. Perhaps if I was stuck in a city maybe I'd care, but then I'd book a hotel lol.

@jl453

9 ай бұрын

@@bryansparkman4833 While flying that's the comfort you need.

@bryansparkman4833

9 ай бұрын

I'll think I'll have to check it out for myself....lol@@jl453

Am I the only one who actually likes this change? I’m a new business owner and I personally would really like being able to purchase about 1 or 2 fully refundable business class tickets to get top tier status and not have to worry about it for the rest of the year, maybe for at least a year to a year and a half.

No need to analyze too much. They fucked us up. There’s no way I retain my Diamond status beyond 2025. They basically went from everyone having status (this was actually a problem with sky priority lanes and sky clubs just as crowded as main) to no one being able to make it beyond silver unless you’re flying only Delta One and internationally several times a year. Come on.. and it’s the best US airline but it’s a low cost compared to Emirates or Singapore. They made so much money this year that they liked it too much

Well...I'm sure glad they killed off Northwest Airlines!😄👍

I'm looking forward to being able to upgrade because I don't have a job that flies me all over the world every week, giving me (at no cost) super status and priority over all other people. Plus fewer entitled people in the lounges constantly complaining that they need more vodka in their drinks. Thank you Delta.

@suzieferguson1065

9 ай бұрын

You won’t be upgraded without Delta status- you get status by spending lots of $$

USA only rich and poor soon 😂

This guy bashes Delta, but i bet he okay with Bud Light & Target

I can only imagine what a diva jason is while traveling... So rude to every airline and employee 😢