SkyMiles® Medallion Status Match Challenge
Why Switch to SkyMiles?
With SkyMiles:
- Your miles don’t expire and can take you to 1.000+ destinations around the world.
- You can use your miles to travel on any Delta Air Lines flight with no blackout dates.
- Watch your miles add up faster when you dine, shop, book a stay, rent cars, request rides and more with your Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card.
And as a Medallion Member, you’ll receive industry–leading benefits such as:
- Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades for you and a travel companion
- Vrijgestelde bagagekosten
- Priority Boarding
- Voorkeursstoelen
- A Choice Benefit* Selection — for Platinum Medallion Members**
*Beginning februari 1, 2025, enjoy a more seamless experience by selecting your Choice Benefits through the Fly Delta app.
Review all of the Medallion Benefits
**Members receiving complimentary Platinum Medallion Status pursuant to a Status Match will only be eligible for their Choice Benefit selection once they have successfully met the requirements to extend to a full year or more of Platinum Medallion Status pursuant to the terms of their challenge.
How to Request Status Match
1. Determine if you are eligible
You are eligible to participate in our Status Match Challenge if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You have not received a Status Match, promotional Medallion Status or complimentary Medallion Status in the past 3 years, unless the complimentary Medallion Status was through your Million Miler Status.
- You currently have elite status with a qualifying airline, Go to footer note, that was earned through that airline’s published requirements (complimentary status or status earned through a promotion does not qualify).
- You are able to present both 1) a valid, current elite physical or digital membership card or credential with your name on it and 2) a statement showing your earned elite status with an airline and the corresponding activity with that airline that made you achieve that Status, with your name on it (for both materials, you may upload a photo, screenshot of your app or computer screen or other file format as long as it clearly shows the required information, your elite status level and your name).
- You are a SkyMiles Member who 1) has been enrolled in the SkyMiles Program for at least 30 days prior to enrolling for the Status Match offer and 2) solely for non-U.S. based members, within the last 3 years as a SkyMiles Member have flown on at least 1 Delta-marketed flight on a fare class higher than Basic Economy.
Unfortunately, if you do not meet the above requirements, you are not eligible for our Status Match Challenge.
2. Submit your request
Make sure that you’re ready to begin the challenge before you submit your request, as your three-month complimentary status period will begin within 24 hours after you receive your enrollment confirmation email.
3. Enjoy Medallion Status
Complimentary Status for 3 months
Once your request is approved, you will be automatically enrolled in the challenge and matched to Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion Status based on your current elite status with another airline. Your complimentary Status Match will last for 3 months beginning within 24 hours after you receive your enrollment confirmation email. If your request is not approved, you’ll receive an email notifying you of Delta’s decision.
Use the Status Comparison chart, Go to footer note to see what Medallion Tier you qualify for.
*Reviews of requests may take up to 15 business days, but please know we are doing everything we can to get back to you as soon as possible.
Extend your Status
Enjoying your complimentary Medallion Status? Extend it by earning the required amount of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) during the 3-month complimentary period, from Delta flights.
MQDs needed to extend Status past 3 months.
Status Comparison Chart
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum
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Air Canada Aeroplan Status
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25K and 35K
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50K
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75K and Super Elite
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Air New Zealand Airpoints Status
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Airpoints Silver
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Airpoints Gold
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Airpoints Elite
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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Status
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MVP
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MVP Gold
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MVP Gold 75K and 100K
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All Nippon Airways Mileage Club Status
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Bronze
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Platinum
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Diamond
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American Airlines AAdvantage Status
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Gold
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Platinum
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Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Concierge Key
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Asiana Airlines Asiana Club Status
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Gold
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Diamond
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Diamond Plus, Platinum
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British Airways Executive Club Status |
Bronze
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Silver
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Gold
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Copa Airlines ConnectMiles Status |
Silver |
Gold
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Platinum, Presidential Platinum
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Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Fly On Status |
Crystal
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Sapphire
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Premier, Diamond
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JetBlue TrueBlue Status
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n.v.t.
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Mosaic 1
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Mosaic 2, 3 & 4
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Lufthansa Miles & More Status |
Frequent Traveler
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n.v.t.
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Senator, HON Circle Members
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Qantas
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum & Platinum One
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South African Airways Voyager Status
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum, Lifetime Platinum
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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards
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A-List
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A-List Preferred
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n.v.t.
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United Airlines Mileage Plus Status |
Premier Silver
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Premier Gold
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Premier Platinum, Premier 1K, Global Services
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Virgin Australia Velocity Status
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum
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If you have status with an airline (excluding Delta airline partners) that is not listed above but meet the participation criteria, you can still submit your request to participate in the Status Match Challenge.
Veelgestelde vragen
To be eligible for the Delta Status Match offer, a SkyMiles Member must (a) be enrolled in the SkyMiles Program for at least 30 days prior to enrolling for the Status Match offer and (b) solely for non-U.S. based members, within the last 3 years as a SkyMiles Member, have flown on at least 1 Delta-marketed flight on a fare class higher than Basic Economy. If your Status Match Challenge request is accepted, you may only enroll in this offer once every three (3) years. A SkyMiles Member is eligible to extend the complimentary Medallion Status received through Status Match by (1) earning the required amount of MQDs during the Match Period (defined below), and (2) flying on at least one Delta-marketed flight during the Match Period (excluding Basic Economy). Offer to extend complimentary Medallion Status earned through Status Match is only valid for MQDs earned within 3 months from time of account upgrade (“Match Period”) and will not include MQDs earned prior to enrollment or after the Match Period. Participation does not guarantee Medallion Status. Promotional, temporary, and complimentary elite status (including earned status through any promotional or status match program) on other airlines will not be eligible for this Status Match promotion. Matched Status will expire after 3 months, unless that level or a higher level of Medallion Status is awarded prior to that date. During the complimentary period, you will not have access to Choice Benefits unless you earn Medallion Status through the published requirements at delta.com. Medallion Status must be earned in subsequent years by earning the required MQDs.
MQDs earned on travel during the Match Period on Delta, Delta Connection, and SkyMiles Partner Airlines on qualifying flights will count towards the challenge. MQDs earned through other sources during offer period, including but not limited to Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards, will count towards the challenge. MQDs earned from MQD Headstart using an eligible Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card will not apply towards required MQDs for the Status Match offer, even if the eligible card is acquired during the Match Period. Visit 2024 SkyMiles® Program Changes to learn more about how to earn MQDs.
If required MQDs are earned during “Offer Period”, Medallion Status earned will be awarded through januari 31, 2026.
- This offer is not transferable and eligibility/qualification for the offer is at the sole discretion of Delta Air Lines. Valid documentation and proof of other airline status is required and subject to approval.
Andere beperkingen kunnen van toepassing zijn. Offer subject to change without notice. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules. Offers void where prohibited by law. Andere beperkingen kunnen van toepassing zijn. Offers, rules and benefits subject to change. Verwijs de klantenservicemedewerker van Delta naar 245001.
Members who earn Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion Status beyond the 3-month period through this promotion will be updated in the system within fifteen (15) business days of completing the requirements.
Last Updated: januari 24, 2024