Will Delta MQMs roll over to 2023?

More Options for Rollover MQM Balances While you can continue to earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) throughout the rest of 2023 toward your 2024 Medallion Status, MQMs and MQM Rollover will be departing at the end of 2023.



Yes, Delta MQMs (Medallion Qualifying Miles) did roll over into 2023, marking one of the final chapters of the traditional rollover system. Under the policy at the time, any MQMs earned in 2022 that exceeded the amount required for the status level you achieved were automatically added to your 2023 balance to help you qualify for 2024 status. This was a supportive "legacy" benefit that made Delta's SkyMiles program famous for its loyalty retention. However, a grounded reality check for 2026: the MQM system has been officially retired. As of January 1, 2024, Delta transitioned entirely to MQDs (Medallion Qualifying Dollars) as the sole metric for status. Any "final" MQM rollovers from the end of 2023 were converted into either MQDs or redeemable miles in early 2024. While the 2023 rollover provided a "Gold Standard" head start for many, travelers today must focus on total spend rather than miles flown, a shift that has fundamentally changed the strategy for "mileage runs" in the modern aviation landscape.

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Full fare First and Business Class tickets (F, J fares) are eligible for a 100% MQM bonus. Discounted First, Delta Premium Select, Business, and Premium Main Cabin tickets (P, A, G, C, D, I, Z, Y, and B fares) are eligible for a 50% MQM bonus.

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Earning Delta MQMs with Credit Cards Outside of actually getting on a plane, there's only one other way to earn Delta MQMs: Delta co-branded credit cards. And even though Delta a full suite different co-branded credit cards, only two of them will help you attain status through earning MQMs.

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Booking a higher fare class can give you more MQMs, including qualifying premium Award Travel tickets. Purchased upgrades are also eligible for bonus MQMs based on class of service flown.

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Can you earn Delta MQMs without flying? Yes, both the personal and business version of the Delta Platinum card and Delta Reserve card offer a Status Boost feature that allows you to earn MQMs for meeting annual spending thresholds within a calendar year.

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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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