What is the difference between Delta Diamond and Platinum?


What is the difference between Delta Diamond and Platinum? 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.


What status gets you into Delta lounge?

You can access Delta lounges with a paid Delta Sky Club? membership, with Delta elite status or if you're flying in a premium cabin with Delta or an eligible partner airline (in certain situations).


Can I use my Amex for Delta lounge?

Customers with select Platinum Cards and Centurion Cards from American Express may access Delta Sky Club locations when traveling on a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number).


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 Delta still do free upgrades?

Here's a rundown of how earning Delta Medallion status still works in 2023: Delta rewards its most loyal members with special airline perks through its Medallion status program. Benefits include free checked bags, waived fees, bonus SkyMiles, complimentary upgrades and more.


Do you tip at the Delta Sky Club?

Tipping is not required in airport lounges In the United States, for example, tipping most members of a wait staff and professionals who provide a service is customary. Despite this convention, tipping in a U.S. airport lounge is not required.


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 get free upgrade in international flight?

7 ways to get upgraded on a flight
  1. Earn airline elite status. ...
  2. Fly with someone who has airline elite status. ...
  3. Ask an elite member for their unused upgrades. ...
  4. Volunteer for an oversold flight. ...
  5. Purchase upgrades with the right credit card. ...
  6. Use miles to upgrade. ...
  7. Pay for a last-minute upgrade.


How hard is it to get Delta Diamond?

Diamond status is Delta's highest status in the SkyMiles frequent flyer Medallion program. Diamond requires $20,000 spent every year, in addition to 125,000 miles flown or 140 segments.


Does Delta Diamond 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).


Is Delta Platinum status worth it?

If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.


Is Delta Diamond worth it?

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.


Do Delta Diamond get international upgrades?

Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates: Global Upgrade Certificates, available exclusively for Diamond Medallion Members, offer upgrades on both international and domestic flights with Delta and select partner airlines.