Is Platinum Medallion SkyTeam Elite Plus?


Is Platinum Medallion SkyTeam Elite Plus? 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.


How many platinum medallion members are there?

The vast majority, roughly 80% of medallions (or about 2% of all accounts) are silvers. About 12% of medallions (or about 0.3% of all accounts) are golds. About 6% of medallions (or about 0.15% of all accounts) are platinums, and as noted about 2% of medallions (or about 0.05% of all accounts) are diamonds.


Does platinum medallion get sky priority?

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.


Can you earn medallion status without flying?

While it's still possible to earn Delta Medallion Status without flying, you have to be a big spender to do so.


What is SkyTeam Elite Plus?

The Elite Plus-status level receives the above, as well as: Guaranteed full-fare Y-class reservation on sold-out long-haul flights, at least 24 hours prior to departure. Access to airport lounges worldwide, whatever the class of travel, for members in possession of a boarding pass, accompanied by a guest.


What is Delta Elite Plus?

Once you reach 50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs and $8,000 MQDs, you will earn Delta Gold Medallion status. Gold Medallions receive SkyTeam Elite Plus status, which grants you and one guest access to airport lounges when traveling internationally and an additional baggage allowance on SkyTeam carriers.


Is Silver Medallion SkyTeam Elite?

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.


Does Delta Platinum get international upgrades?

Plus, all Medallion® Members are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, with Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members also having access to Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates through exclusive Choice Benefits.


What are the SkyTeam status levels?

Two tiers. SkyTeam offers two frequent flyer statuses, accurately named Elite and Elite Plus. However, unlike Star Alliance, each tier comes with plenty of guaranteed perks, ensuring you get access to priority status no matter which member airline you are flying with.


Is Sky Club free for Delta Platinum?

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.


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.


Is Delta Platinum worth it?

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.