Delta Skymile Program
SkyMiles helps you go further. Earn miles for traveling, then use miles for rewards, from premium drinks to flights on Delta Private Jets. Get the most from the SkyMiles Medallion Program. All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. If you have another Delta SkyMiles Credit Card with the MQD Waiver benefit in addition to your Blue Delta SkyMiles.
Delta SkyMiles Logo SkyMiles is the of that offers points (or 'miles') to passengers traveling on most fare types, as well as to consumers who utilize Delta co-branded, which accumulate towards free awards such as airline tickets, business and first class upgrades, and luxury products. Created in 1981 as the 'Delta Air Lines Frequent Flyer Program'; its name was changed to SkyMiles in 1995. Delta claims that it is the only major U.S.
Airline without mileage expiration, so travelers can redeem awards at their leisure. The airline also has a separate SkyBonus program that provides small to mid-sized business owners with a way to earn points for trips taken by employees, good towards free flights, upgrades, Silver Medallion status and other travel awards.
SkyMiles allows both round-trip and one-way redemption but at full round-trip pricing, with economy awards starting at 15,000 miles. Contents. Partnerships In addition to its, and alliance partnerships, Delta offers frequent flyer partnerships with the following airlines. (SkyMiles Asia only). (SkyMiles Asia only).
(SkyMiles Japan only). (SkyMiles Asia only). (SkyMiles Asia only). Medallion status Delta offers four tiers of elite status within the SkyMiles program. These are known as Medallion statuses and can be achieved by flying a certain number of Medallion Qualification Miles (MQM) or Medallion Qualification Segments (MQS) between January 1 and December 31 each year. Beginning in 2014, a certain number of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) is required for the US members in addition to either the MQM or the MQS requirement. Tier name MQMs required MQSs required MQDs required Abbreviation Silver Medallion 25,000 30 $3000 FO Gold Medallion 50,000 60 $6000 GM Platinum Medallion 75,000 100 $9000 PM Diamond Medallion 125,000 140 $15000 DM Card holders receive Diamond Medallion tier status.
Medallion status entitles members to unlimited complimentary upgrades, subject to availability, on most published economy fares on Delta and certain Delta-designated codeshare flights in North America within or between the United States (excluding Hawaii) and Bermuda, Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. In addition, preferred coach seating such as in the Economy Comfort section is set aside for medallion members for when first and business class upgrades are not available. History When the frequent flyer program was first established in 1981, new members were awarded an enrollment bonus of 10,000 miles.
On May 1, 1995, Delta Air Lines modified its frequent flyer program. In addition to renaming it 'SkyMiles', mileage expiration policies were put in place. Miles from the old program would never expire but newly earned miles in the SkyMiles program would if there was no account activity for three years. Beginning January 1, 2007, expiration was triggered by two years of no activity. At the same time, the old Frequent Flyer Program miles were combined into SkyMiles, effectively negating their unlimited shelf-life. Delta's most frequent patrons still refer to 'Silver Medallion' status as 'FO' short for 'Flying Orchid' after an early Delta loyalty acknowledgement program.
This is ostensibly to avoid confusion between 'Silver Medallion' and 'SkyMiles.' On July 31, 2008, Delta adjusted the cost of award tickets by implementing a four-tiered pricing system. For example, a domestic coach ticket costs 25,000, 32,500, 40,000, or 60,000 miles depending on availability. On January 1, 2009, Delta changed the expiration date of its miles. Previously, the miles expired at the end of the calendar year following 24 months of inactivity. The new policy caused the miles to expire immediately after 24 months of inactivity. On July 27, 2009, Delta introduced 'Rollover' for Delta Medallion members.
Flyers who reach an elite tier in a program year are able to roll over any extra Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) above their earned tier to the next year. For example, a passenger who earned 65,000 MQM in 2010 will earn Gold Medallion status for reaching 50,000 MQMs and will begin 2011 with 15,000 MQMs rolled over from the previous year. On October 1, 2009, Northwest Airlines former frequent flyer program, WorldPerks, officially became SkyMiles. This remained until the reservation system and website became Delta on January 31, 2010. On January 1, 2011, Delta eliminated its mileage expiration policy, making it the only major U.S.
Carrier to have a non-expiring mileage policy. The announcement was made on February 15, 2011. In January 2013, Delta announced that beginning in the 2014 program year qualifying for elite Medallion status will require meeting spending thresholds. Each tier of elite status will now require a certain amount of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs), in addition to the existing mileage or segment requirements. 1 MQD is earned for every dollar spent on most Delta issued airline tickets and on Delta marketed flights on other tickets. Only the base fare and carrier imposed fees earn MQDs. Government fees and taxes, as well as ancillary services such as baggage fees, change fees, etc., do not earn MQDs.
Medallion members who spend at least $25,000 on a cobranded Delta card annually are exempt from this new requirement. On September 26th 2017 Delta announced that the Credit Card waiver for Diamond Medallions only, was being increased to $250,000 which effectively eliminates it. In late February 2014 Delta announced significant changes to the SkyMiles program that shifts away from miles traveled to earning based on Medallion level and dollars spent, ceasing to be a frequent flyer program and becoming a spending program. Also announced was a new mileage redemption structure that will approve Award seat availability. The minimum number of miles earned per dollar is 5 and the maximum per dollar is 13.
SkyMiles members that use the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card by American Express will receive a bonus of 2 additional miles per dollar on Delta spent. Also announced was the maximum number of miles that can be earned on any ticket is 75,000. SkyMiles Program Status Miles per dollar Miles earned with Delta AmEx Total miles per dollar General SkyMiles member 5 +2 7 Silver Medallion 7 +2 9 Gold Medallion 8 +2 10 Platinum Medallion 9 +2 11 Diamond Medallion 11 +2 13 The updates to the 2015 SkyMiles program will not impact how one earns different Medallion levels from the 2014 MQD scheme.
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On January 8, SkyMiles partner, Hilton, announced changes to its Honors loyalty program that impact all airlines partners. Starting April 1, 2018, Hilton will remove their Double Dip ® Earning Style. This means that moving forward, SkyMiles Members will not be able to earn miles for stays at any hotel in the Hilton portfolio. Your miles earned to-date through the Hilton Honors program will not be affected, and you can continue to earn miles for qualifying Hilton stays completed through March 31, 2018.
Stays completed on or after April 1, 2018 will not be eligible to earn miles regardless of booking date or check-in date. We remain committed to ensuring that SkyMiles Members enjoy a rewarding loyalty program.
From earning miles with more than thirty non-air partners, including top-rated global travel brands and everyday activities, to twenty-six airline partners - we are constantly working to improve your SkyMiles experience and find new ways for you to earn miles. For a complete list of ways to earn miles, including opportunities to earn with our partners, visit. Beginning January 1 st, 2018, the will now include a spending requirement for U.S.-based Members to better mirror the flying and spending requirements to reach Medallion Status. In addition to the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) and Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) requirements that already exist for the Status Match Challenge, U.S.-based Members must also earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) or the MQD Waiver. Also beginning January 1 st, current earned Medallion Members or Medallion Members who received complimentary Medallion Status through their Million Miler Status can enroll in the Status Match Challenge, as long as they meet the other eligibility requirements. About the new flying and spending requirements for completing the Status Match Challenge, and who is eligible to participate. Effective December 20, 2017, SkyMiles Members can use miles to upgrade from a purchased ticket on Delta-marketed flights operated by Aeromexico for travel between the United States and Mexico through Mileage Upgrade Awards.
Members can upgrade from a purchased Delta-marketed/Aeromexico-operated Main Cabin ticket to Aeromexico Clase Premier. To check prices and availability or book an upgrade, contact a SkyMiles representative by calling 1-800-323-2323. If you are a Medallion Member, check the Contact Us section in the Fly Delta app for your dedicated phone line. Mileage Upgrade Awards are available on Delta’s published fares in Y, B, M, H, Q, K, L, U or T class. Upgrades are based on availability and must be completed at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. For more information, please visit. 1 How do I know if a flight is marketed, operated, or ticketed by Delta or a partner?.
The marketing carrier is determined by the two letter airline code in the flight number. For example, DL2368 is marketed by Delta and AM18 is marketed by Aeromexico. A Delta-ticketed flight features a ticket number that begins with “006”. Any flight purchased through delta.com is ticketed by Delta. Other airlines have their own unique ticket numbers – for example, Aeromexico-ticked flights feature ticket numbers that begin 139. The operating carrier for a flight indicates which airline owns the plane. For example, an Aeromexico-operated flight means the flight will be on an Aeromexico aircraft.
Eligible Members can reach Diamond, Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion Status for the 2018 Medallion year by participating in the Elevate Your Status program. To give Members more time to participate, this program has been extended until February 28 th, 2018 instead of ending on February 15 th as originally planned. Elevate Your Status allows Members to purchase a bundle of Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs – U.S.-based Members only) in order to achieve the next Tier of Medallion Status. All Tiers of Medallion Status include:. – a Delta exclusive., including baggage fees.
And more. Learn about all How Elevate Your Status works:. Members should know their 2017 MQM, MQS and MQD balance before purchasing a bundle.
If you need to check your balance, go to. Then click 'View Prior Year Details' to see your 2017 earn towards 2018 Status. Take note of how many MQMs, MQSs and MQDs you need to reach the next Tier of 2018 Medallion Status. Eligible Members can visit and log in to participate.
Click “Purchase Now” to go through the easy steps to complete your transaction. Once you’ve completed your transaction, the MQMs, MQSs and MQDs will be added to your 2017 balance and apply towards your 2018 Medallion Status within 24 hours. Please be sure to select a bundle that gives you enough MQMs, MQSs and MQDs to reach the next Tier of Status. Members can purchase a minimum of 1,000 MQMs and 3 MQSs or up to a maximum of 10,000 MQMs and 15 MQSs. The dollar amount spent on MQMs and MQSs will be credited to your MQDs balance. Who is eligible:.
All Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion Members are eligible for Elevate Your Status, unless they received complimentary Status for a Tier above the Tier they earned Status for. For example, if a Member is given complimentary Gold Medallion Status, but earned Silver Medallion Status through the published requirements, he or she is ineligible for Elevate Your Status. General SkyMiles Members must be within range to reach Silver Medallion Status by purchasing the maximum bundle of MQMs, MQSs and MQDs, in order to be eligible to participate.
For example, if a Member only has 14,000 MQMs, he or she will not be eligible because the maximum amount of MQMs that can be earned through Elevate Your Status is 10,000 and the MQMs requirement for Silver Medallion Status is 25,000. As a reminder, Diamond Medallion Members are ineligible for Elevate Your Status because Diamond Medallion Members have already reached the highest Tier of Medallion Status.
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Traveling with our partner airlines is becoming even more rewarding next year. Here’s how: Members can earn toward Medallion Status on more partner airlines. Starting with flights flown on 1/1/18, Members will earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs), and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs – U.S.- based Members only) on 3 new partners: Great Lakes, Hawaiian, and WestJet, giving you even more ways to reach Medallion Status. The way you earn miles on partner flights will be simpler.
Starting on 1/1/18, you’ll only need to know your flight number to determine how you earn miles on partner flights. Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on distance flown.
Delta-marketed flights will earn miles based on dollars spent. Simplified earn structures across two main groups of partners instead of four. How to know if a flight is Delta-marketed or partner-marketed? Driver san francisco more cars mod. Delta and American Express have partnered to introduce a brand new, Delta SkyMiles Credit Card with no annual fee† that offers SkyMiles Members the ability to earn even more miles, whether running everyday errands or enjoying the local food scene. Effective July 13, 2017, SkyMiles Members can use miles to upgrade from a purchased ticket on Delta-marketed, Virgin Atlantic-operated 1 flights through Mileage Upgrade Awards.
The following upgrade options are available for Members:. Upgrade from a purchased Virgin Atlantic Economy ticket to Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy or Virgin Atlantic Upper Class. Upgrade from a purchased Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy ticket to Virgin Atlantic Upper Class To check prices and availability or book an upgrade, contact a SkyMiles representative by calling 1-800-323-2323.
If you are a Medallion Member, check the Contact Us section in the Fly Delta app for your dedicated phone line. Upgrades are available from purchased Economy tickets in Y, B, M, H, Q, or K class, and purchased Premium Economy tickets in P, A, or G class. Upgrades are based on availability and must be completed at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. Delta-marketed flights operated by Virgin Atlantic are only available between the United States and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit 1 How do I know if a flight is marketed, operated, or ticketed by Delta or a partner?. The marketing carrier is determined by the two letter airline code in the flight number. For example, DL2368 is marketed by Delta and VS18 is marketed by Virgin Atlantic.
A Delta-ticketed flight features a ticket number that begins with “006”. Any flight purchased through delta.com is ticketed by Delta.
Other airlines have their own unique ticket numbers – for example, Virgin Atlantic-ticked flights feature ticket numbers that begin 932. The operating carrier for a flight indicates which airline owns the plane. For example, a Virgin Atlantic-operated flight means the flight will be on Virgin Atlantic aircraft. Starting June 20th, 2017, SkyMiles Members can use their miles instead of money for even more products and services when calling Delta Reservations, giving Members more flexibility and options than ever before. Members can now use their miles for:.
Upgrading to Delta Comfort+ ®, First Class or Delta One ®. Selecting Preferred Seats. Award Ticket redeposit fees (waived for Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members as part of their ). (waived for Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members as part of their ). (applies to all tickets issued in the United States or Canada by someone other than Delta) To take advantage of these options, contact Delta Reservations at 1-800-323-2323. Mileage amounts for upgrading to Delta Comfort+, First Class or Delta One are limited to the first $1,000 in fees.
All mileage redemptions are nonrefundable. Upgrading to Delta Comfort+, First Class or Delta One, and using the Same-Day Confirmed option, are subject to availability and all product terms. Additional terms may apply.
Pre-departure beverages, built in leg rests, upgraded pillows and blankets, and larger entertainment screens. Delta is redefining the standard for privacy and comfort for international travel with, a new class of service on select long-haul international flights, beginning with flights between Detroit (DTW) and Narita (NRT) on October 30, 2017. Here's what SkyMiles Members can expect for Delta Premium Select:. Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates: These Upgrade Certificates are available to Diamond and Platinum Medallion ® Members as selections. Diamond Medallion Members may select Global or Regional Upgrade Certificates and Platinum Medallion Members may only select Regional Upgrade Certificates. Global Upgrade Certificates can be used to upgrade into Delta Premium Select from Main Cabin. On Delta Premium Select-equipped aircraft, Members can also upgrade from Delta Premium Select to Delta One ® using a Global Upgrade Certificate.
Global Upgrade Certificates can still be used to upgrade all the way from Main Cabin to Delta One. Regional Upgrade Certificates cannot be used to upgrade to Delta Premium Select. Medallion Complimentary Upgrades: Medallion Members will not be eligible for Medallion Complimentary Upgrades to Delta Premium Select.
Medallion Qualification: Members traveling in Delta Premium Select are eligible to earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs - U.S.based Members only) and Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs). SkyMiles Members will receive a 50% MQM bonus when booking Delta Premium Select. Mileage Upgrade Awards: Any SkyMiles Member can use their miles to upgrade to Delta Premium Select after purchasing a Main Cabin ticket. Delta Premium Select will be available for purchase at delta.com beginning June 19, 2017. SkyMiles Members enjoy more flexibility when booking Award Travel, with the option to book different cabins on the outbound and return flights of the same round-trip ticket. This means you can relax in Delta Comfort+ ® on your way to your destination and enjoy our premium Delta One ® cabin to return home refreshed and rested. Starting June 6, 2017, Members who purchase tickets using Miles + Cash through delta.com or the Fly Delta app will have the option to book different cabins on the outbound and return flights of the same round-trip ticket.
Starting May 17, 2017, Delta and Lyft are teaming up to offer SkyMiles Members more ways to earn miles. Now SkyMiles Members can earn miles on every Lyft ride, and bonus offers during their travels for rides to and from the airport, everywhere Lyft operates. Lyft, the nation’s fastest-growing rideshare company, offers its customers fast, reliable rides in more than 300 cities across the U.S. SkyMiles is the only airline loyalty program to let Members earn unlimited miles on every Lyft ride. It’s as simple as linking your SkyMiles and Lyft accounts at, and requesting a ride. Through the partnership, SkyMiles Member benefits offered with Lyft include:.
Unlimited miles earned with one mile per $1. spent on all rides.
Airport ride launch offer of three miles per $1. spent on Lyft rides to or from a Delta airport location.
New Lyft user $20 credit (broken down into two $10 Lyft ride credits). All Lyft ride types are eligible to earn miles Together, SkyMiles and Lyft provide Members more ways to ride rewarded. SkyMiles Members can expect more choices and more miles whether it’s for rides, stays and more with our SkyMiles partners like Lyft, Airbnb, and many more. Excludes taxes, tolls, tips and fees.
Apply and are available at delta.com/lyft. Effective May 1, 2017, Delta and Alaska Airlines are no longer partners. Here is what Members can expect: FOR SKYMILES MEMBERS TRAVELING ON AS Accrual:.
Only Members who booked an AS flight before December 19, 2016, that flies on or after May 1, 2017 will still be eligible to earn miles, MQMs, MQSs, or MQDs.Miles, MQMs, MQSs, and MQDs will be credited automatically for Members that included their SkyMiles number in their AS flight reservation. Members who didn’t provide their SkyMiles number in their reservation may request mileage credit after travel is complete. Members with a non-Delta issued ticket will be required to provide a copy of their boarding pass/E-Ticket receipt showing date of issuance. Redemption:. Award Tickets booked on AS prior to May 1, 2017 will still be valid for up to 1 year from date of issuance. As of May 1, 2017, Members may no longer use miles to book a new Award Ticket on AS. Elite Benefits:.
Medallion Members will no longer receive the following elite benefits when traveling on AS:. Priority Check-In. Priority Boarding. Preferred Seats. Priority Baggage Handling. Complimentary Upgrades FOR AS PASSENGERS TRAVELING ON DELTA Elite Benefits:.
AS Elite Members will no longer receive the following elite benefits when traveling on Delta:. Priority Check-In. Priority Boarding. Preferred Seats.
Priority Baggage Handling. Complimentary Upgrades. For travel beginning March 28, 2017 and beyond, SkyMiles Members can now redeem miles on WestJet-operated flights across WestJet’s network. All SkyMiles Award Tickets will be booked into WestJet’s Economy class, and Members may purchase upgrades into WestJet’s Plus (premium economy) class at check-in. SkyMiles Members can continue to earn miles on WestJet-operated flights.
WestJet offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. The airline has hubs in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver. Delta and WestJet have been codeshare partners since 2012. Starting February 2017, the Transportation Security Administration will limit access to its expedited physical screening lanes. Only those customers who have paid for and enrolled in a Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler program, such as TSA Precheck will have the most frequent and consistent access to expedited screening lanes. This change means that travelers, including SkyMiles Members, who have been receiving TSA Precheck for free will see the TSA Precheck logo on their boarding pass much less often and will be directed to standard security lanes.
SkyMiles Members looking to move through security more quickly have several options:. Membership to the TSA Precheck Application Program, which costs $85 for five years and enables applicants to apply online, submit to a background check and visit one of more than across the country.
Global Entry, which comes with the benefit of TSA Precheck access as well as expedited clearance for travelers reentering the U.S. And costs $100 for a five year membership with a similar application process. Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members can select Global Entry application vouchers through, a loyalty program feature that only Delta provides its elite Members. Travelers with questions about TSA Precheck eligibility or for those who believe they’re not receiving TSA Precheck in error are encouraged to direct their questions to on Twitter or or contact TSA at (866) 289-9673. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, visit.
From February 1st through July 31st, Diamond Medallion Members can receive select complimentary spa services at the Asanda Spa Lounges in the Atlanta E, JFK T4 and Seattle A Delta Sky Club® locations. This benefit is in recognition of Diamond Medallion Members’ loyalty. Complimentary services for Diamond Medallion Members include Dream Weaver, a light and sound experience designed to help achieve the benefits of meditation instantly, or Audio Guided Relaxation Experiences, where you can listen to noise cancelling headphones while being reclined in a Living Earth Zero Gravity Chair or Wave Lounger. Both experiences are designed by Deepak Chopra MD, world renowned wellness expert and mind body health pioneer, so you can relax during your travels.
Asanda Spa Lounges also offer massages, facials, and popular hair, skin and body products. Members must show their Diamond Medallion credentials to the Asanda representative to enjoy the complimentary services. Appointments are recommended and can be made through or by calling 844-588-2448. As a reminder, Diamond Medallion Members can select Delta Sky Club access as one of their 2018. Starting January 22, 2018, Upgrade Certificates, which are available exclusively for Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members as a Choice Benefit, may now be used to upgrade on tickets and in addition to regular retail tickets.
Additionally, Certificate owners can now use an Upgrade Certificate on a companion without having to use one for themselves. So when two SkyMiles Members (one of which has Upgrade Certificates in their account) are traveling together on the same flight—whether in the same reservation or a linked reservation—an Upgrade Certificate can now be used for just one Member. For example:. Previously, if a Member was flying to Europe for business in Delta One, and had a companion traveling on the same flight, he/she would not have been able to use an Upgrade Certificate to upgrade the companion to Delta One.
Now, in the same scenario, the Member will be able to use one Upgrade Certificate to upgrade his/her companion to Delta One as long as the companion is a SkyMiles Member. Visit to learn more. When upgrading on SkyMiles Companion Certificates, two Upgrade Certificates will be required to upgrade as the primary ticket holder and the companion must always travel in the same cabin. 2017 Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members must select their 2017 Choice Benefits by January 31, 2018. Choice Benefits allow our most loyal Members to customize their benefits to best fit their travel needs.
Benefits include:. Delta Sky Club ® Membership options (Diamond Medallion Members only). Gifting Medallion Status.
Bonus miles for yourself, another SkyMiles Member, or a SkyWish charity of your choice. $200 Delta travel voucher or $200 Tiffany & Co. Gift card. Global Entry application voucher As a reminder, 2018 Diamond Medallion Members now have three Choice Benefits instead of two, and complimentary Delta Sky Club Membership must be selected via Choice Benefits.
Additionally, Diamond Medallion Members who have complimentary Delta Sky Club access via an eligible credit card have the new option to select a Delta Sky Club Guest Pass to receive unlimited Delta Sky Club access for up to two guests per visit when traveling with the Card Member. Members can now use Miles to purchase Delta Gift Cards through the. Delta Gift Cards are available starting at 7,150 miles, and are just one of the many products that Medallion Members and Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Members can use their miles to shop for in the SkyMiles Marketplace. SkyMiles Marketplace is available exclusively for Medallion Members and Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Members.
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Merchandise and gift cards only available to residents in the United States and Puerto Rico. All SkyMiles Marketplace terms apply. We know that as a Medallion Member, you look forward to getting Complimentary Upgrades – which is why we are making our upgrade policies even more rewarding. Starting April 1, 2018, Medallion Members will be eligible for day-of-departure Complimentary Upgrades to Delta One on all flights within the U.S. 50 – including flights to Hawaii.
This means that effective April 1, Medallion Members will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades to:. Delta One within the U.S. 50 – clearing on the day of departure following the same as First Class Upgrades, subject to availability. First Class – clearing based on the, subject to availability. Delta Comfort+ – clearing based on the, subject to availability Additionally, starting April 1, 2018, (a Choice Benefit option available to Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members) may be used on any flight that is eligible for Complimentary Upgrades – including all flights with First Class and the domestic Delta One experience. Visit to learn more.
Effective September 28, 2017, Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members can use their for access to on any Delta-marketed, Aeromexico-operated 1 flight. With Clase Premier, Medallion Members will receive:. Complimentary pre-flight access to Aeromexico Salon Premier clubs. An elevated in-flight experience, including flat-bed seats, culinary delights from world famous Mexican chef Enrique Olvera, and more Global Upgrade Certificates can be used on Delta-marketed, Aeromexico-operated flights when the Diamond Medallion Member also has an international Delta flight included in the same itinerary. Regional Upgrade Certificates can be used on Aeromexico flights traveling between the United States and Mexico, or for any Delta-marketed, Aeromexico-operated short-haul 2 flight.
Upgrade Certificates are eligible for all fare classes, except for Basic Economy (E-class). Medallion Members must contact Delta reservations directly to apply Upgrade Certificates, and upgrades will be subject to availability on Aeromexico. Based on the price of the original ticket before an upgrade is applied. Delta and Aeromexico share the largest combined network between the United States and Mexico, with more than 1,000 weekly trans-border non-stops. 1How do I know if a flight is marketed, operated, or ticketed by Delta or a partner?.
The marketing carrier is determined by the two letter airline code in the flight number. For example, DL2368 is marketed by Delta and AM18 is marketed by Aeromexico. Delta-ticketed flights feature ticket numbers that begin with 006. Any flight purchased through delta.com is ticketed by Delta. Other airlines have their own unique ticket numbers.
For example, Aeromexico-ticketed flights feature ticket numbers that begin with 139. The operating carrier for a flight indicates which airline flies the plane. For example, an Aeromexico-operated flight means the flight will be on Aeromexico aircraft. 2Short-haul flights operated by Aeromexico include intra-Mexico flights, and flights between Mexico and the United States, Canada, Central America, Caribbean, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. We are always looking for ways to improve the Medallion experience by listening to your feedback. Because we want to ensure our most well-traveled Members can take full advantage of all the benefits of Diamond Medallion Status, a change is being made to how Members qualify for 2019 Diamond Medallion Status.
Starting January 1, 2018, the Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status is increasing. The MQD Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status is currently earned by spending $25,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year on a SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express. It is being adjusted to $250,000 in a calendar year. This qualification change will allow us to deliver on expectations for Diamond Medallion Status so Members can maximize elite benefits like Complimentary Upgrades and Delta Sky Club ® access. This update will not change how Members earn 2018 Diamond Medallion Status. We understand this is a significant increase, but keep in mind that the MQD Waiver to qualify for will remain at $25,000 and you can still reach Diamond Medallion Status by earning 125,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or 140 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) and $15,000 MQDs. To learn more about how to earn Medallion Status, visit. Today, the MQDs requirement for the qualification year is waived if you make $25,000 or more in eligible purchases during the calendar year with Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.
This benefit is for Basic Card Members only (additional Card Members are not eligible). The qualification year is from January 1 to December 31 of a given year. The close of the qualification year is December 31, without regard to the time of the year that the credit card account is opened. This means that for the first year of Card Membership, the Card Member's Eligible Purchase period may be less than twelve months. Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles, Delta Reserve Credit Card, Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card, Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card, Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card from American Express, Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card (through December 31, 2017.).Effective January 1, 2018, the Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card will no longer be eligible for the MQD Waiver.
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However, if you have another Delta SkyMiles Credit Card with the MQD Waiver benefit in addition to your Delta Blue SkyMiles Credit Card, Eligible Purchases made on the Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card will continue to count towards the MQD Waiver. Eligible Purchases are purchases for goods and services minus returns and other credits. Eligible Purchases do NOT include fees, interest charges, balance transfers, cash advances, purchases of travelers' checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.
Eligible Purchases made by Additional Card Members on the Basic Card Member's Eligible Card will count toward the Eligible Purchase threshold. Eligible Purchases will be combined across multiple Eligible Cards of the Basic Card Member if those Card accounts are linked to the same SkyMiles number. 2018 Medallion Status is earned through flight and spending activity from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. From now until December 31, 2017, you have the opportunity to reach Diamond Medallion Status for 2018 through the current $25,000 MQD Waiver.
In order to reach Diamond Medallion Status for 2019, which is earned through flight and spending activity from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, you will need to meet the MQMs/MQSs requirement, and earn the required MQDs or reach the $250,000 Diamond MQD Waiver. Summer is here, and traveling as a Medallion Member is more valuable than ever before with recent program improvements we’ve made based on your feedback. We know as a Medallion Member, you look forward to Complimentary Upgrades when you travel.
That is why we have improved our policy for clearing upgrades at the gate prior to each flight’s departure to ensure that more Medallion Members are getting the upgrades they deserve. We’ll start clearing upgrades at the gate ten minutes earlier than before, to allow more opportunity to secure an upgraded seat before you board. Plus, through the coordination of our gate agents and flight attendants, if the next Medallion Member on the list has already boarded when an upgrade becomes available, we will do our very best to upgrade them before takeoff, when possible. To learn more about the upgrade clearance process, visit.
In addition to taking more control of your Complimentary Upgrades through the seat map, starting June 15, 2017, Medallion Members who are not opted in to receive automatic Delta Comfort+ upgrades will now have the ability to request an upgrade with seat type preferences when checking in for a flight. Upon check-in, Medallion Members can request a Delta Comfort+ upgrade to any available seat or only a window/aisle seat, giving you more options and control for your trip. How it works:.
You will only be able to select your Delta Comfort+ upgrade seat preference at check-in if you are traveling alone AND have to opt-out of automatic Complimentary Delta Comfort+ Upgrades. Once you have selected your seat preference at check-in, your upgrade request will be added to the Airport Standby list. Upgrades will clear based on availability and. Medallion Members who chose to opt-in to Complimentary Upgrades prior to check-in will still receive top priority within their eligibility window. To learn more about your options, visit. Starting June 1, 2017, Platinum Medallion Members plus one guest who are traveling in Delta Main Cabin, Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy or Virgin Atlantic Economy cabin are able to access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse located in Terminal 3 in London-Heathrow.
As a reminder, Diamond Medallion Members began receiving the same level of Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse access on February 16, 2017. The full suite of London-Heathrow lounge benefits for SkyMiles Medallion Members and Delta One ® customers are as follows:.
Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members traveling in Delta Main Cabin, Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy or Virgin Atlantic Economy cabin and passengers traveling in Delta One or Virgin Atlantic Upper Class are all eligible to access both the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and No1 Lounges, Heathrow, both located in Terminal 3. Gold Medallion Members traveling in Delta Main Cabin, Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy, or Virgin Atlantic Economy cabin are eligible to access No1 Lounges, Heathrow. All Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members receive complimentary access to the Virgin Atlantic upon arrival at London-Heathrow Airport regardless of cabin of travel.
The Revivals Lounge is also complimentary for Delta One and Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers. Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members also enjoy access to the SkyTeam lounge located in Terminal 4. Learn more about the amenities featured at, and. Starting May 24, 2017, Medallion Complimentary Upgrades will begin clearing on an hourly basis instead of a daily basis. This means that upgrade clearances prior to day of departure will now align closely with the hour of flight departure time. This does not change your Medallion clearance window for your Medallion Tier.
Starting May 24, 2017, Medallion Members will enjoy more flexibility around Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+ ® with two new ways to manage upgrades through the seat map. And get your upgrades automatically:. Medallion Members who have already received a Complimentary Upgrade will now have the ability to select an available. seat in a different class of service through the seat map. at delta.com.
So, for example, if you receive an upgrade to a Delta Comfort+ window seat, but you prefer an exit row aisle, you can revert back to Main Cabin via the seat map, if available. And select your upgrades yourself:. Medallion Members who opt out of Complimentary Upgrades will now be able to self-select an available. First Class or Delta Comfort+ seat through the seat map by using the Fly Delta app or going to delta.com, if within their upgrade eligibility window.