In hopes of boosting ridership, lots of airlines have been doubling up on frequent-flyer miles on key routes. The latest case-in-point, with a twist, is Delta Air Lines. The airline is offering double Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) on Delta Shuttle flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Reagan Washington National (DCA), and from LGA up the coast to Boston Logan (BOS).
MQMs are the way Delta’s SkyMiles members move toward elite levels in the carrier’s frequent-flyer program. Among frequent flyers, elite status is the stuff of which upgrades are fashioned – the invitation to sit up front beyond the curtain, in First Class. The shiny plastic is more than status, it allows you to relax and stretch out en route.
SkyMiles members need 25,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles for elite status. That lands you Silver. Other levels follow with more MQMs.
Delta’s promotion ends on December 15, just before the onset of the holidays. To get double Medallion Qualifying Miles you first have to be a SkyMiles member. Then, you have to register online for this specific promotion. Do that by going to the Web site (www.delta.com/shuttlebonus.
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