Is Delta doing a status match?

Now through September 30, 2023, Delta is offering business travelers who are elite members of another airline's (excluding Delta airline partners) frequent flyer program a Corporate Status Match to complimentary Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion® Status for up to 6 months, based on current status.



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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.

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Southwest matches from a variety of airlines Elite status from all U.S. airlines can be used for the match, including: Alaska Airlines. American Airlines. Delta Air Lines.

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Earning status. Things get a bit more interesting here because it's much easier to earn status with American and its Loyalty Points system than with Delta and its Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs).

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The Amex Platinum card does not give you automatic Delta Air Lines status, nor does it give you a pathway to earn status with Delta. There are really only 2 Delta-related benefits on the Amex Platinum card. The first is access to Delta Sky Clubs while traveling on a Delta Air Lines flight.

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Delta SkyMiles® credit cards don't come with complimentary Medallion status. You still have to earn it. But a Delta SkyMiles credit card could make it easier for you to get there. You might be able to earn MQMs or even qualify for a MQD waiver based on how much money you spend on your Delta SkyMiles card.

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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.

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To earn Diamond status, you'll need to bank 125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs. You'll also need to spend $20,000 in MQDs or qualify for an MQD waiver by spending at least $250,000 on eligible purchases with your Delta co-branded American Express card.

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Discover Gold Medallion Benefits. It's good to be Gold. Receive Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, access to the full Sky Priority® suite of services, waived same-day confirmed change fees and benefits like a preferred rate on a CLEAR® Plus membership, Rollover MQMs and more.

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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.

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Not only does the Amex Platinum card offer you access to Delta Sky Clubs when you're flying on a Delta-operated flight, but you also receive access to Amex Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass Select lounges (upon enrollment), Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, select Virgin Clubhouses, ...

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Complimentary Upgrades are not permitted to Delta Premium Select or Delta One® flights outside of the U.S. 50. Delta Premium Select is available on select international flights.

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