Is Diamond much better than Platinum Delta?

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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As a Diamond Medallion Member, you have top priority for Complimentary Upgrades for yourself and a companion to Delta Comfort+ shortly after ticketing, to First Class beginning 120 hours (5 days) prior to departure, and to the domestic Delta One® experience on the day of departure.

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Is the Delta Platinum Amex worth it? This is a great card if you want Delta perks, like an annual companion certificate and a free checked bag. It's also good for earning bonus miles on your Delta flights and hotel, dining and supermarket purchases.

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U.S.-based members earn Platinum Medallion status by reaching certain thresholds of both MQDs and MQMs or MQSs. These are the requirements to earn Platinum Medallion: Earn 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs in a calendar year. Earn $12,000 worth of MQDs within a calendar year.

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Platinum Medallion: SkyMiles members who have earned 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs and 12,000 MQDs. Diamond Medallion: SkyMiles members who have earned 125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs and 20,000 MQDs.

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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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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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Delta 360° is the airline's highest elite status tier. It is invitation-only, resets annually, and only for the most loyal SkyMiles members.

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How long does Delta status last? Delta elite status lasts from the day you earn it through the next calendar year and until the following January 31. For example, if you earn Medallion status on October 3, 2023, you would have status through January 31, 2025.

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Regional Upgrade Certificates, available for Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members, offer upgrades on the same routes as Medallion Complimentary Upgrades, including all flights with First Class, the domestic Delta Premium Select experience and the domestic Delta One experience.

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How long does Delta status last? Delta elite status lasts from the day you earn it through the next calendar year and until the following January 31. For example, if you earn Medallion status on October 3, 2023, you would have status through January 31, 2025.

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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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In addition, Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members can select Upgrade Certificates as part of Delta-exclusive Choice Benefits. Here's everything you need to know about how these upgrades work so you can get the most out of your Status.

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Access to and use of Delta Sky Priority services are reserved for Delta One®, Delta Premium Select and First Class passengers, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion® Members, and SkyTeam® Elite Plus members on all Delta and Delta Connection® flights.

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Card type: Airline. Annual fee: $250. Welcome offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months. Terms Apply.

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