Can you lose Delta medallion status?

You can earn status by flying and spending enough within a single calendar year, and once earned you'll keep it through the following calendar year. So if you earn Gold status in February 2023, you'll keep it through the end of 2024.



Yes, Delta Medallion status is typically earned on an annual basis, and you can lose it if you do not meet the required Status Tracker thresholds within a calendar year. Specifically, status is determined by Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) earned between January 1 and December 31. If your travel significantly decreases, your status will expire on January 31 of the following year. However, Delta offers a "Reclaim My Status" program for those who lost their tier due to major life events like becoming a new parent, changing jobs, or experiencing medical issues. If approved, you receive 90 days of complimentary status and can extend it by meeting specific MQD targets during that window. For 2026, those enrolled in the program who meet the thresholds will keep their status until January 31, 2028. Without such an exception, failing to fly or spend enough with Delta and its partners will result in a "soft landing" to a lower tier or a total loss of benefits.

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