Medallion Program Overview | Delta Air Lines
Each of our 4 Medallion Tiers — Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver — delivers an added level of service, exclusivity and rewards offered only by Delta that elevate your journey at every turn.
Delta SkyMiles vs MQDs: What's the Difference? - Thrifty Traveler
Aug 9, 2024 · Here's what it boils down to: You use Delta SkyMiles to redeem for free flights, while MQDs are the backbone to earning Delta Medallion Status. Read on for our full …
How To Get Delta Air Lines Elite Status (And Is It Worth It?)
Mar 21, 2025 · Status is earned through just 1 metric — Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). MQDs can be earned by flying on Delta and Delta partners, spending on Delta co-branded …
Delta SkyMiles Elite Status (MQDs) With Award Flights: How It …
Jan 2, 2025 · Delta SkyMiles awards Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) for award flights, at the rate of one MQD per 100 SkyMiles redeemed. This applies to both Delta flights and partner …
Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD): What They Are, How to …
Dec 10, 2024 · Learn what Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) are, how to earn them through flights, credit cards, and Delta Vacations, and their role in achieving elite status.
“I Need Delta MQD! How Can I Earn Them Right Now?”
Aug 19, 2025 · You can earn MQD by flying not only Delta Air Lines flights but also trips on Delta partner carriers. Remember, someone can earn at least Gold Medallion® status from taking …
Delta Airlines Medallion Qualification Dollars: Overview of …
May 3, 2025 · Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) represent the amount spent on Delta flights, excluding taxes and fees, which contributes to earning elite status. Delta uses this figure to …
MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: What You Need to Know
Jul 8, 2025 · Medallion Qualification Dollars, or MQDs, are the metric used by Delta when it comes to earning Medallion Status for the next Medallion Year. MQDs are calculated by how …
Plan your Delta SkyMiles Medallion qualification strategy for 2025 ...
Jun 26, 2024 · One of the biggest changes is that Delta is now determining status based solely on one metric: Medallion Qualification Dollars, or MQDs. These are essentially a measure of how …
How to Get Medallion Status - Delta Air Lines
We’ve streamlined how you can earn Medallion Status for the next year by only earning through Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs). We want to help you get there with different ways to …