Delta is always looking for ways to improve the Medallion experience by listening to customer 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 all of the best-in-class benefits of Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion Status will remain at $25,000 and you can still reach Diamond Medallion Status by earning 125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs and $15,000 MQDs.

FAQs

Does this qualification change have an impact to my Card benefits?

• The MQD Waiver increase to $250,000 in a calendar year to qualify for Diamond Medallion Status has no impact on any of your other card benefits.  

If I’m a Platinum Medallion Member, and halfway through 2018 I have earned enough MQMs/MQSs for Diamond Medallion Status, but have not earned enough MQDs for Diamond Medallion Status and have not reached the $250,000 MQD Waiver for Diamond Medallion Status, what happens?

• In this instance, you would remain a Platinum Medallion Member through January 31, 2020 by reaching the Platinum Medallion requirements for 2019 Status. In order to get to Diamond Medallion Status, you would have to earn $15,000 MQDs or reach the $250,000 Diamond MQD Waiver by December 31, 2018 to reach Diamond Medallion Status for 2019 and keep Diamond Medallion Status through January 31, 2020.

If I’m a new SkyMiles Member who has no previous Medallion Status, can I earn Diamond Medallion Status in 2018 through the current $25,000 MQD Waiver?

• 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.

How to Reach Medallion Status

Here's how to reach Medallion Status through a combination of miles or segments flown and your annual spending.

Learn more about how you can earn Medallion Status on delta.com.