Is Delta Platinum status worth it?

If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.



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The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is one of four personal Amex Delta credit cards in the Amex Delta family. Although it has a $250 annual fee, it's well worth it if you fly Delta frequently and can make use of the card's perks.

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Here's an example of how Rollover MQMs work: You reach Platinum Medallion Status by earning 100,000 MQMs and $20,000 MQDs during the 2023 calendar year - giving you Status from the day you earn it through January 31, 2025.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business Basic and Additional Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”) have access to the Delta Sky Club at a per-visit rate of $50 per person when traveling on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight.

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Enjoy Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, waived same-day confirmed change fees, and benefits like a customizable Choice Benefit, a preferred rate on a CLEAR® Plus membership, Rollover MQMs and more.

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Delta Platinum Amex comparison. As you can see, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card offers more (and better) benefits, and you can earn more SkyMiles per dollar spent with Delta and at hotels than with the Gold version of the card.

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Card Members are entitled to receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Benefit is limited to Basic Card Members (not Additional Card Members) with the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum or Reserve Cards. Reservation must include the Basic Card Member's SkyMiles number.

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Here's an example of how Rollover MQMs work: You reach Platinum Medallion Status by earning 100,000 MQMs and $20,000 MQDs during the 2023 calendar year - giving you Status from the day you earn it through January 31, 2025.

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Diamond Medallion is the highest frequent flyer tier in the Delta SkyMiles program, above Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Requiring the most amount of money spent and the most amount of miles flown for Delta elite status, the benefits are plentiful and very beneficial.

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The Delta SkyMiles Loyalty Program has four elite status tiers: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond — the latter is the highest. (There's also one secret tier above Diamond called Delta 360°, but membership is by invitation only.)

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Silver Medallion Members earn 2 additional miles per dollar (for a total of 7), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional 3 miles per dollar (for a total of 8), Platinum Medallion Members earn 4 additional miles per dollar (for a total of 9), and Diamond Medallion Members earn 6 additional miles per dollar (for a total ...

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Achieving Platinum Medallion will surely please frequent Delta flyers thanks to a higher number of bonus miles, upgrade opportunities and airport benefits. Here's what you can expect once you earn this high tier. 9x SkyMiles: For every eligible dollar spent on airfare, Platinum Medallions earn nine SkyMiles.

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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.

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If you've got the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in your wallet, you can buy one-time Sky Club access for $50 per entry. You can also bring in up to two guests for another $50 each. However, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, this benefit is going away completely.

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With the Amex Platinum Card or Amex Business Platinum Card, you have access to the following types of lounges:
  • American Express Centurion lounges.
  • Delta Sky Club lounges.
  • Priority Pass Select lounges.
  • Escape Lounges — The Centurion Studio Partner.
  • Plaza Premium lounges.
  • Lufthansa lounges.


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