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Delta SkyMiles Medallion

Delta uses MQDs (spend) as primary requirement post-2024 reset. Sky Club requires separate Reserve card — Medallion alone no longer gets you in. Choice Benefits at Platinum+ (regional upgrades, miles, MQM).

Verified 2026-05-04 · Source ↗

Tiers

Tier 1 of 5

Member

Earn via

$0 spend

Base member tier — no elite benefits beyond program participation.

Tier 2 of 5

Silver Medallion

Earn via

$5,000 spend · 0 segments

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1 free checked bag
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Priority boarding
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Complimentary domestic upgrades
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+7% bonus miles on flights
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Seat selection
Preferred
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SkyTeam Elite alliance status

Plan path to Silver Medallion

Tier 3 of 5

Gold Medallion

Earn via

$10,000 spend

luggage
2 free checked bags
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Priority boarding
upgrade
Complimentary domestic upgrades
weekend
Lounge access
SkyTeam lounges (international)
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+8% bonus miles on flights
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Seat selection
Preferred + Comfort+
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Same-day flight change
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SkyTeam Elite Plus alliance status

Plan path to Gold Medallion

Tier 4 of 5

Platinum Medallion

Earn via

$15,000 spend

luggage
3 free checked bags
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Priority boarding
upgrade
Complimentary domestic upgrades
weekend
Lounge access
SkyTeam lounges (international)
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+9% bonus miles on flights
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Seat selection
All including Comfort+ at booking
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Same-day flight change
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SkyTeam Elite Plus alliance status
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Annual Choice Benefit
20K MQM rollover / $200 travel cert / Regional upgrade certs / Miles boost

Plan path to Platinum Medallion

Tier 5 of 5

Diamond Medallion

Earn via

$28,000 spend

luggage
3 free checked bags
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Priority boarding
upgrade
Complimentary domestic upgrades
weekend
Lounge access
Sky Club via separate card; SkyTeam lounges international
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+11% bonus miles on flights
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Seat selection
All including Delta One at booking
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Same-day flight change
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SkyTeam Elite Plus alliance status
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Annual Choice Benefit
Choice Benefits — multiple selections
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Diamond Concierge

Plan path to Diamond Medallion

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