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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Discover Silver Medallion Benefits. When you reach Medallion Status, you unlock amazing benefits like Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, Priority Boarding and waived baggage fees. Plus, enjoy benefits like a preferred rate on a CLEAR® Plus membership, Rollover MQMs and more.
For First Class upgrades, Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members will clear beginning 120 hours (5 days) prior to departure, Gold Medallion Members will clear beginning 72 hours (3 days) prior to departure and Silver Medallion Members will clear beginning 24 hours (1 day) prior to departure, subject to upgrade ...
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.
Delta Silver Medallion members do not get lounge access.This perk is reserved for Gold-level members and above flying internationally. That said, elite status isn't the only way to gain Sky Club access. Anyone can buy an annual membership for $695.
Silver Medallion status does expire if you do not meet the required amount of flying and spend. That said, each year, you can roll over the EQMs earned beyond status to the next year so it can count for the next year's elite status.
Free Checked Bags ($100)As a Silver Medallion, you will get your first checked bag free “when traveling on a Delta or airline partner flight,” according to Delta. This is good for yourself and up to 8 travel companions, which can be significant savings depending on where you're traveling to.
Silver Medallion status is earned by flying 25,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles, or 30 Medallion Qualifying Segments, and either $3,000 Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQD) or spending $25,000 on an eligible co-branded credit card to receive an MQD waiver.
Silver Medallion Members who hold an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card will receive a second bag free (up to two free bags at 70 lbs. or 32kg each) for travel within the U.S. and Canada. Baggage size must not exceed a length + width + height for a total of 62 linear inches (157 cm).
Delta has four tiers of elite status: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. 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.
Medallion Members who choose to opt-in to Complimentary Upgrades prior to check-in will still receive top priority within their eligibility window. If you have requested an upgrade for multiple cabins, you will be upgraded to the most premium option available.
Does Silver Medallion status expire? Silver Medallion status does expire if you do not meet the required amount of flying and spend. That said, each year, you can roll over the EQMs earned beyond status to the next year so it can count for the next year's elite status.