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There are more ways than ever to start enjoying immediate benefits for being a Delta SkyMiles® Member, and more opportunities to unlock Delta’s coveted Medallion® Status.
As spring break vacations get underway and summer travel plans come into focus, SkyMiles Membership unlocks more ways to make the most of every trip. Whether joining SkyMiles for the first time or planning travel for the months ahead, there are even more opportunities to maximize your SkyMiles Membership and find more reasons to love Medallion Status.
Switch Loyalty to Delta with the SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge
As one of the most valuable elite status programs in the U.S., Medallion Status is designed to reward Members more than ever, and Delta’s Medallion Status Match program gives travelers with loyalty to another airline the opportunity to switch their elite status to Delta – for free.
LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred Members can enjoy a higher Medallion Status when they successfully enroll in the Medallion Status Match Challenge – only for a limited time through September 30, 2025.
That means A-List Members will be elevated to Delta’s Gold Medallion Status upon approval and A-List Preferred Members will be elevated to Delta’s Platinum Medallion Status upon approval.
Learn more and enroll on delta.com: Medallion Status Match Challenge.
Did you know: Delta also has a Reclaim My Status program that allows Members to re-earn Status when life happens.
Why Medallion Members Love SkyMiles
With Medallion Status, Members are rewarded for their loyalty with opportunities to fly more comfortably, move to the front of the line, enjoy waived fees and other benefits that elevate every step of their journey on one of the most admired and successful airlines in the world.
Some of the many industry-leading benefits for Medallion Members include:
- The industry’s most generous upgrade windows and Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades for Members and a travel companion
- Waived Baggage Fees
- Priority Check-In and Boarding
- Preferred Seats
- Exclusive and customizable Choice Benefits for Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members that offer flexibility and options based on what matters most to each Member
- …and so much more
With SkyMiles, miles don’t expire and can take Members to 1,000+ destinations around the world, and Members can use their miles to travel on any Delta Air Lines flight with no blackout dates. For more details, including terms and conditions, visit delta.com: Medallion Program Overview.
Unlocking personalized experiences in the air and on the ground with SkyMiles Membership
The SkyMiles Program is free to join, and Membership unlocks immediate perks like fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on most domestic flights and continuing to roll out internationally – industry-leading connectivity that remains unmatched at scale. Members earn exclusive offers, miles to use for flights and more.
Plus, SkyMiles is supercharged with leading brand partnerships – rewarding Members for things they do in their everyday lives and unlocking exclusive experiences customers won’t find anywhere else. Launching this Spring, Uber is the newest partner coming to SkyMiles, giving Members new ways to earn on U.S. rides to the airport and deliveries through Uber Eats and deepening the value of SkyMiles Membership even beyond day-of travel. Sign up for the waitlist for a chance to unlock surprises and be the first to hear about news and updates.
In case you missed it: Medallion Members can select and personalize new metal bag tags – the perfect accessory to show off their Status and love for SkyMiles as they travel the world. Learn more here.
Delta continues to invest in more personalized and connected experiences at every step of the Member journey. Join SkyMiles® for free and experience it today.
Experiencing the Delta Difference
With Delta, being a SkyMiles Member means even more – it means being part of an exceptional, trusted consumer brand that delivers a superior travel experience time and time again.
Operational Reliability: For the fourth year in a row, Delta earned Cirium’s Platinum Award for operational excellence by delivering the most reliable, on-time performance among airlines.
Delta People: Delta’s success and operational excellence is entirely fueled by the Delta People who set the airline apart. They take exceptional care of Members and customers, ensuring every journey, every day, is a step above the rest – complete with the welcoming, elevated and caring service that customers have come to know and expect from Delta. Having the top people in the industry in turn makes Delta a top employer, earning the airline Great Place to Work Certification for the sixth year.
World-Class Global Network: With more than 5,000 daily departures across 50 countries to more than 1,000 destinations, Delta’s global network is connecting travelers to the world.
Delta is continuing to position itself as the airline of choice for customers traveling to and from Austin with the introduction of five new routes from the Texas capital.
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