Is Silver Medallion SkyTeam Elite Plus?

SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus Benefits 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.



No, Delta Silver Medallion status is equivalent only to SkyTeam Elite, not Elite Plus. In the SkyTeam alliance hierarchy, the "Elite Plus" designation is reserved for higher tiers—specifically Delta's Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion members. As a SkyTeam Elite member, a Silver Medallion traveler in 2026 still receives several valuable international benefits when flying on partner airlines like Air France, KLM, or Virgin Atlantic, including priority check-in, priority boarding, and an extra baggage allowance. however, they do not receive the hallmark "Elite Plus" perks, most notably complimentary lounge access on international itineraries or "SkyPriority" status, which offers accelerated security and baggage handling. To achieve SkyTeam Elite Plus status and its associated luxury benefits, a traveler must reach Delta's Gold Medallion tier, which currently requires earning at least 10,000 MQDs (Medallion Qualifying Dollars) within a single calendar year, reflecting a significant jump in loyalty and spend compared to the Silver tier.

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Miles don't expire. MQMs reset each calendar year as you track toward a new year of Status. Delta follows the same policy as American for its “Medallion Year,” meaning that your status will be valid until January 31 two years after the calendar year in which you earned it.

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Delta Sky Priority is available to passengers who purchase first class and Delta One tickets and most Medallion members and SkyTeam Elite Plus travelers, no matter where they sit on the plane. Eligible travelers for Delta's Sky Priority service include: Delta One and first-class passengers.

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Most Delta elites — as well as those flying first class and Delta One fares — can access Sky Priority perks. Ramsey is a freelance travel journalist covering business travel, loyalty programs and luxury travel.

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