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Can gold medallion get upgraded to Delta One?

Medallion Members are eligible for and rewarded with Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to Delta Comfort+ and First Class on all routes where the products are available. They are also eligible for day of departure Complimentary Upgrades to Delta One® on all U.S. 50 flights – including flights to Hawaii.



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As a Gold Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+?, beginning 72 hours (3 days) prior to departure and to the domestic Delta One? experience on the day of departure.

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As of Feb. 2, 2023, travelers with Delta's Gold or Platinum Medallion status flying internationally in Delta Premium Select or Delta One can use the Sky Club before their flight. You can also bring one guest with you for free.

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As a Silver Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, beginning 24 hours (1 day) prior to departure, and to the domestic Delta One® experience on the day of departure.

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At airports which do not have a dedicated Silver Medallion check-in lane, Silver Medallion Members are permitted to use the Sky Priority check-in lane.

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Access to and use of Delta Sky Priority services are reserved for Delta One®, Delta Premium Select and First Class passengers, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion® Members, and SkyTeam® Elite Plus members on all Delta and Delta Connection® flights.

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To qualify for Delta Gold Medallion status, you must fly 50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs. Miles earned are a combination of the total miles flown and your fare class. Segments represent the number of flights flown.

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Delta's Premium Select is a seat offering that falls somewhere between economy and business (Delta One) in terms of services, amenities, and price. It includes perks like fine dining, additional recline and legroom beyond that of Comfort+, footrests, and SkyPriority access for check-in, boarding, and baggage.

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Luxury at a Higher Altitude. As one of the most exclusive cabins in the sky, Delta One® offers spacious lie-flat seats, complimentary access to Delta Sky Club and use of Sky Priority services — all perfected by luxurious details that truly make a difference in how you spend your time in the air.

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As a Gold Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, beginning 72 hours (3 days) prior to departure and to the domestic Delta One® experience on the day of departure.

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What Is Delta 360° Status? Delta 360° status is a tier above and beyond the Diamond Medallion tier, which is Delta's traditionally highest Medallion level. By comparison, both United and American, the 2 biggest other legacy carriers in the U.S., have invitation-only programs, too.

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Hold a Delta co-branded credit card If you carry a co-branded Delta SkyMiles credit card, you'll automatically be assigned the Main Cabin 1 zone (unless you already are in the premium cabin or elite status). Since you will probably board before most of the main cabin, there should be plenty of overhead bin space.

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So Delta's highest public loyalty tier is in the neighborhood of only . 02% of their flyers. But by flying at least an order of magnitude more than everybody else, we use up 2-3% of their seat miles. So on any given plane you'd expect an average of 0-9 Diamonds, to a first approximation.

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Enjoy an upgraded experience with more of the perks you love in Delta Comfort+. Take advantage of your time in the air with access to Sky Priority® boarding, dedicated overhead bin space, extra legroom, superior snacks on longer flights, free drinks, and complimentary premium entertainment.

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It's important to note that Delta One is not the same as Delta's official first class. The airline's first class is only available on shorter and domestic flights, while Delta One is usually available on international flights with a few exceptions, like the one I took to San Francisco.

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