How hard is it to get silver medallion Delta?

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.



People Also Ask

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.

MORE DETAILS

Further, you can spend $25,000 on either the Delta Platinum or Delta Reserve cards to earn an MQD waiver for Silver, Gold and Platinum status. Or, you can spend $250,000 for a Diamond MQD waiver. This completely waives the MQD requirement, meaning you only need to meet the MQS or MQM requirement to earn status.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

When traveling on any SkyTeam airline, all Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members receive “SkyTeam Elite Plus” status, and Silver Medallion Members receive “SkyTeam Elite” status, which offer an expansive suite of benefits available when traveling on all SkyTeam airlines.

MORE DETAILS

Here's how Delta will determine your spot on the upgrade list: Medallion status. Fare class groupings. Higher-priced fares are ranked above lower-priced fares per the following order: B, M, H, Q, K, L, U, T, X and V, then SkyMiles award tickets, then Pay with Miles.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades. 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.

MORE DETAILS

Silver Medallion holders get SkyTeam Elite status, which offers a few limited benefits on most partners. Gold, Platinum and Diamond holders get SkyTeam Elite Plus status, which offers more robust benefits like lounge access. All Medallion holders get one extra free piece of luggage on partner flights.

MORE DETAILS

Silver Medallion travelers can check one bag of up to 70 pounds for free on flights within the U.S. and Canada, and can add a second for free if they also hold a Delta American Express card. Gold Medallion ...

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Even the lowest tier of Delta Medallion status, Silver Medallion, can offer hundreds of dollars in value by saving you on Delta checked bag fees, netting you Delta priority boarding and more.

MORE DETAILS

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Cardholders gain complimentary access to Sky Club Lounges when traveling on a Delta-marketed or operated flight. Cardholders also get two one-time guest passes each year.

MORE DETAILS

**Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion Members with a valid Delta SkyMiles American Express Gold Card issued in Japan, and are traveling on an international itinerary, have access to the Delta Sky Club regardless of cabin. One complimentary guest is permitted.

MORE DETAILS

Alaska Airlines is matching status of disgruntled Delta Air Lines frequent fliers as the airline recently changed its loyalty program. Alaska Airlines will now match a traveler's status on Delta — and even raise some frequent fliers to the next status level — through 2024, according to the airline.

MORE DETAILS

Delta 360° is an annual, invitation-only membership for our most loyal SkyMiles Members. A Delta 360° Membership offers Delta's most premium suite of benefits and services exclusive to our top SkyMiles Members.

MORE DETAILS

Diamond Medallion is the highest level of Delta Air Lines status available and therefore grants the most generous benefits. Diamond Medallions receive the highest complimentary upgrade priority, with upgrades clearing up to five days before departure and complimentary Clear membership.

MORE DETAILS