@Delta to qualify for 2018 status - can I spend money in 2017 for travel in 2018? Trying to hit my MQDs by end of year.
@237700 Hi, there. Unfortunately, MQM and MQD credit is added to your account once the flights are completely flown. *CTR
@Delta Ok can I book for others?
@237700 Of course! However, with the tickets you book for others, you will not earn the MQDs or MQMs for their tickets when they fly. *TBW
@Delta So then not of course? I need to hit MQDs for 2017. The only way to do that is book and fly myself by 12/31/17?
@237700 You could purchase the tickets on your Platinum Delta SkyMiles American Express credit card to reach the MQD waiver. *TBW
@Delta I'm confused.Someone I spoke with on the phone gave me conflicting info. Can you  confirm to hit status I need to hit MQD threshold by (1/2) @Delta Spending and personally traveling by 12/31/17? Is that correct?
@237700 That is one way of hitting the status. The other way is to spend $25,000 on your Delta Amex within the calendar year. *TBW