Does silver medallion status expire?

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.



Yes, Delta Air Lines Silver Medallion status expires annually. Under the 2026 SkyMiles rules, status is earned during one calendar year (the "Qualification Year") and is valid for the remainder of that year plus the entire following calendar year, officially expiring on January 31st of the year after that. For example, if you earned enough Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) in 2025 to reach Silver, your status would be valid through January 31, 2027. If you do not meet the MQD threshold again during 2026, you will lose your status on February 1, 2027. Delta does not currently offer a "lifetime" Silver status, though they do have Million Miler milestones; if you reach 1 million lifetime flight miles, you are granted "Annual Silver Medallion" status that does not expire as long as the program exists. For standard members, you must continuously "re-qualify" every year to keep your benefits like free checked bags and priority boarding.

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The Rollover MQMs benefit is exclusive to Delta, and only for our Medallion Members. Here's an example of how Rollover MQMs work: You reach Silver Medallion Status by earning 45,000 MQMs and $8,000 MQDs during the 2023 calendar year – giving you Status from the day you earn it through January 31, 2025.

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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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The fastest way to do so is to fly Delta and its partners, apply for a premium co-branded credit card and spend, spend, spend. With Diamond Medallion status, you'll enjoy several premium benefits such as automatic upgrades, bonus miles on flights, a free Delta Sky Club membership and more.

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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.

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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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You might even be able to use a Delta SkyMiles credit card to earn Silver Medallion status without ever flying if you're a big enough spender. For example, with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, you can earn 15,000 MQMs for every $30,000 you spend — up to four times annually through Dec. 31, 2023.

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Achieve Million Miler status Passengers who have flown a million miles with the airline reach status tiers that last a lifetime. Here's how many miles you need to fly to reach each tier's lifetime status: One million miles: Silver Medallion. Two to three million miles: Gold Medallion.

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Travelers will now have to earn: 5,000 MQDs for Silver Medallion status, down from 6,000 MQDs. 10,000 MQDs for Gold status, down from 12,000 MQDs. 15,000 MQDs for Platinum status, down from 18,000 MQDs.

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Those who achieve two million miler status in the Delta SkyMiles program will receive Platinum Medallion status for life (through 2023, this only gets you Gold Medallion status for life). On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold.

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Lifetime Delta Platinum Medallion status (four million miler) Those who cumulatively earn four million MQMs in the Delta SkyMiles program receive Platinum Medallion status for life. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold, which is typically a Delta gift card.

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As Delta officially states, getting an invitation to Delta 360 is for the “most loyal SkyMiles members.” Generally speaking: You have the best odds if you book a lot of full fare tickets, as well as first and business class tickets.

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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.

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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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Earning Delta MQMs with Credit Cards Outside of actually getting on a plane, there's only one other way to earn Delta MQMs: Delta co-branded credit cards. And even though Delta a full suite different co-branded credit cards, only two of them will help you attain status through earning MQMs.

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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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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.

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Save with Basic Economy, but please remember refunds and upgrades are not available at any time. Basic Economy is best for those traveling by themselves with firm travel plans.

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