Here's our first mileage run and mini-vacation post of 2024: a SkyTeam trip from San Francisco to Dubai and back for $4,519 Delta MQD! The post San Francisco to Dubai Mileage Run-Mini-Vacation for $4,519 Delta MQD (Estimated) appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

I’m not exactly patting myself on the back for finding this Atlanta (ATL) to Kahului, Maui (OGG) Delta mileage run. It’s very soon (this Sunday and returns late Monday) and the cost per MQM isn’t exactly overwhelming — especially for a Main Cabin run (7.1). But consider that it’s a trip from Delta fortress hub […] The post Atlanta to Maui Delta Mileage Run: 10,164 MQM appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

Here we are: our first official mileage-status run for the new Delta 2025 SkyMiles program. Because it’s all about the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) for Delta SkyMiles Medallion status in 2025 (with the earning period starting January 1, 2024), the name of the game is earning MQD for the lowest possible prices. That’s easier said […] The post Los Angeles to Dubai: $4,466 Delta MQD for ~$2000! (SkyMiles 2025 Status Run/Mini-Vacation) appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

If you need some Delta SkyMiles MQM and are looking for an excuse to spend Christmas in Hawaii, your Santa present has arrived early. The post Delta MQM Status Run: Christmas in Hawaii — New York JFK to Honolulu! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

If you’re scrambling to meet Delta SkyMiles 2024 status, need some MQD or MQM, and/or a reason to spend a long weekend (this upcoming one) in Italy, you might be in luck. We found an itinerary that leaves Las Vegas (LAS) this Thursday morning, December 7, and arrives in Rome (FCO) on Friday. You depart […] The post HURRY: Premium Economy Status Run/Mini-Vacation to Rome for Delta MQD and MQM! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

I spent some time this afternoon trying to find mileage runs for our hub-captive friends at airports such as ATL, DTW, MSP, and SLC. The only luck I had was something okay-ish for folks in Atlanta. This overnight Delta mileage run to Kona travels ATL-Detroit-Los Angeles-KOA-Seattle-Cincinnatti-ATL. Yes, it’s in Main Cabin. As always, Platinums and […] The post Atlanta to Hawaii Delta Mileage-Status Run: 10,235 MQM at 6.3 CPM appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

Are you looking for Delta MQD and MQM, want to visit Tokyo for a few days, and really enjoy flying? If the answer is “yes,” then are you in luck, my friend. We found this trip from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). But here’s the thing. It connects in Paris (CDG) on the […] The post $6118 Delta MQD and 30,500 MQM: Premium Economy Mini-Vacation to Tokyo — Taking the Long Way There appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

If you want to spend a night in Honolulu, get there the long way, and earn a bunch of MQM in the process, check out this Delta mileage run from Chicago to Honolulu! Chicago to Honolulu Delta Mileage Run We found a Delta mileage-status run from Chicago to Honolulu — and you even have a […] The post Delta Mileage Run to Hawaii: 10,827 MQM at 5 CPM (From Chicago, One-Night Stay) appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

Hot on the heels of our LAX to Barcelona Delta mileage-status run, we found another trip — going in the opposite direction! This is an LAX to Auckland (AKL) trip departing on Christmas Night, Monday, December 25. You leave at 10:55 PM. That gives you plenty of time to celebrate with your family and pull […] The post Delta Mini-Vacation Mileage-Status Run to New Zealand! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more

We found a Delta mileage-status run for people looking to boost their MQM earnings during a quick weekend trip to Spain. The trip travels from Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL) to Barcelona (BCN). On the return, you fly BCN to Paris (CDG) to LAX. Each leg except the two-hour BCN to CDG hop is […] The post Delta Weekend Mileage-Status Run to Barcelona: 12,733 MQM at 5.5 CPM appeared first on Eye of the Flyer ..read more