How do you get from gold to platinum on Delta?


How do you get from gold to platinum on Delta? Gold Medallion: SkyMiles members who have earned 50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs and 8,000 MQDs. Platinum Medallion: SkyMiles members who have earned 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs and 12,000 MQDs.


Does Delta Gold ever get upgraded?

As a Gold Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+?, beginning 72 hours (3 days) prior to departure and to the domestic Delta One? experience on the day of departure.


Does Delta Gold get lounge access?

Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion Status permits entry to the Club when flying in Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (or the equivalent cabin on a Delta partner operated flight).


Will Delta extend status again 2024?

Beginning in early 2024, we will offer a one-time conversion of your Rollover MQMs or a Medallion Status extension for Members with a significant Rollover MQM balance.


How can I get Delta Gold status fast?

How to earn Gold Medallion Delta status
  1. Earn 50,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or 60 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs).
  2. Spend $8,000 MQDs Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) or $25,000 on an eligible Delta credit card.


Is Delta Platinum better than gold?

Since the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card has a lower fee, it might make the most sense for you, especially if you don't plan to take advantage of some of the added perks that come with the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card.


Does anyone match Delta status?

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.


How hard is it to get Delta Platinum?

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.


Is Delta Gold worth it?

The Delta Gold has the potential to be a low-maintenance card. There are no foreign transaction fees when you fly or make purchases abroad, and the card offers an introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year. Even after that, the rewards and benefits can easily compensate for the $99 fee.


Is the Delta Platinum card worth it over the gold?

The Delta Gold and Delta Platinum have identical earning rates, except the Platinum earns an additional mile per dollar on Delta purchases (3 miles per dollar as opposed to 2) and also earns 3 miles per dollar on purchases made directly with hotels (as opposed to the standard 1 mile per dollar with the Delta Gold).


How to earn Delta MQMs without flying?

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.


How long does Delta Platinum status last?

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.


Can Delta Platinum get lounge access?

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.


How do I get Delta Sky Priority?

How to get Sky Priority. 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.


Does Amex Platinum give you Delta Gold status?

No, the Amex Platinum card does not offer elite status with Delta or any other airlines. It does, however, offer complimentary Delta Sky Club access when you are traveling with Delta.


What is the highest membership with Delta?

A Delta 360° Membership offers Delta's most premium suite of benefits and services exclusive to our top SkyMiles Members. For 2024, entry into Delta 360° will be extended to a very small percentage of Diamond Medallion Members.