Nov 10, 2014, 2:08 am
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All,
A wikipost seemed to be useful for this thread to help FTers find the most current infomation regarding DL's Status Match Challenge.
SKYMILES MEDALLIONŽ STATUS MATCH CHALLENGE
Official Delta Site and Sign-Up
Status Match Period:
90 Days
MQM/MQS Qualifying Flights must be flown on Delta, Delta Connection or Partner Flights:
In order to extend your Medallion status after the 90 days, you'll need to earn a specific number of Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) within the 90 days of enrolling by flying Delta or Delta ConnectionŽ, and partner airlines.
Comparable Status:
MQM / MQS Requirement:
Criteria for Participation:
Other Notes from dl.com:
When to request:
Corporate accounts:
Depending on your company's agreement with Delta, you may have different qualification requirements and/or an alternate method of requesting a status match or challenge. Check your company's intranet or travel manager.
Current Processing Time:
4-5 days as of July 31st 2022
A wikipost seemed to be useful for this thread to help FTers find the most current infomation regarding DL's Status Match Challenge.
SKYMILES MEDALLIONŽ STATUS MATCH CHALLENGE
Official Delta Site and Sign-Up
Status Match Period:
90 Days
MQM/MQS Qualifying Flights must be flown on Delta, Delta Connection or Partner Flights:
In order to extend your Medallion status after the 90 days, you'll need to earn a specific number of Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) within the 90 days of enrolling by flying Delta or Delta ConnectionŽ, and partner airlines.
Comparable Status:
- DL Silver Medallion (FO) - AA Gold; UA Premier Silver; AS MVP
- DL Gold Medallion (GM) - AA Platinum; UA Premier Gold; AS MVP Gold
- DL Platinum Medallion (PM) - AA Executive Platinum; UA 1K; AS MVP Gold 75K
- DL Diamond Medallion (DM) - DL does not typically match to DM.
From dl.com: If you have status with another airline not listed above, you may still be eligible for this challenge. Please submit your information below to confirm eligibility.
MQM / MQS Requirement:
- FO: 6,250 MQMs or 8 MQSs and $750MQD or MQD waiver
- GM: 12,500 MQMs or 15 MQSs and $1500MQD or MQD waiver
- PM: 18,750 MQMs or 25 MQSs and $2250MQD or MQD waiver
Criteria for Participation:
- Member has not received a status match or complimentary Medallion status in the past three years
- Is currently a non-Medallion member
- Must present valid and current elite credential or statement showing elite status from another airline
- Status being matched must be earned and not complementary.
Other Notes from dl.com:
- A physical Medallion membership card will not be issued for the 90-day qualification period. You may enjoy Medallion benefits on Delta or Delta Connection by providing your SkyMiles number when making reservations or at check-in. You can also access your Membership Card through the Fly Delta app.
During the 90-day period, you will not have access to all reciprocal Medallion benefits with Delta's partner airlines, including access to SkyTeamŽ lounges. - Members who are matched to Platinum Medallion status will not be eligible for Choice Benefits until the flight requirement to maintain Platinum Medallion status is met.
- Through this offer, you may maintain the same or lower Medallion status level as your matched status. If you are matched to Silver Medallion status, you will not be able to earn Gold Medallion status through this offer, even if you will fly more than 12,500 MQMs or 15 MQSs during the offer period. But if you have been matched to Gold Medallion status and you only fly 6,250 MQMs or 8 MQSs, you will earn Silver Medallion status. Your Medallion status will be returned to non-Medallion status if you are unable to complete the minimum flight requirement before the end of the 90-day period.
- Medallion status match is only offered for Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion levels.
When to request:
- Requests from 1/1 - 6/30 will receive status through 1/31 of the following year.
- Requests from 7/1 - 12/31 will receive status through 1/31 of the second year.
Corporate accounts:
Depending on your company's agreement with Delta, you may have different qualification requirements and/or an alternate method of requesting a status match or challenge. Check your company's intranet or travel manager.
Current Processing Time:
4-5 days as of July 31st 2022
Delta Air Lines Elite Status Match Challenge : The Definitive Thread
May 31, 2015, 9:20 am
#1666
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat (former 1K)
Posts: 296
lounge access?
"During the 90-day period, you will not have access to all reciprocal Medallion benefits with Delta's partner airlines, including access to SkyTeamŽ lounges."
Does this mean I would have access to Delta Sky Club lounges, just not partner/contract lounges?
Or no lounge access at all?
Also, does that mean I don't get the free baggage on other skyteam airlines during that period?
[edited to add another Q]
Is there a list of Delta metal destinations (not codeshares) somewhere, since only DL metal applies to the re-qualification under the status match?
Does this mean I would have access to Delta Sky Club lounges, just not partner/contract lounges?
Or no lounge access at all?
Also, does that mean I don't get the free baggage on other skyteam airlines during that period?
[edited to add another Q]
Is there a list of Delta metal destinations (not codeshares) somewhere, since only DL metal applies to the re-qualification under the status match?
Last edited by poverty.jet.set; Jun 1, 2015 at 8:18 am
Jun 2, 2015, 3:46 pm
#1667
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 183
Hi all, couple questions about this status match program. I'm AA Platinum and considering trying the match for upcoming flights.
First and most important - must the flights be on actual Delta planes (not partner with a DL flight #) to qualify past the 90 days? In July we will be flying AUS-DTW-AMS-NBO and return NBO-AMS-JFK-AUS - some of the legs are operated by KLM.
If by chance the KLM flights are OK, what is best time to apply? I would prefer to wait until July 1 since that would extend my Gold Medallion to Jan 2017 - but from a quick read here, I am guessing they would not process the match before we leave for our trip (July 11). So better to apply sooner even though it means membership would expire Jan 2016?
The flights for July were "purchased" with Citi TY points so I'm not really sure what perks the 90 day Gold membership would get but if it gets me a free soda or something, that's better than nothing!
First and most important - must the flights be on actual Delta planes (not partner with a DL flight #) to qualify past the 90 days? In July we will be flying AUS-DTW-AMS-NBO and return NBO-AMS-JFK-AUS - some of the legs are operated by KLM.
If by chance the KLM flights are OK, what is best time to apply? I would prefer to wait until July 1 since that would extend my Gold Medallion to Jan 2017 - but from a quick read here, I am guessing they would not process the match before we leave for our trip (July 11). So better to apply sooner even though it means membership would expire Jan 2016?
The flights for July were "purchased" with Citi TY points so I'm not really sure what perks the 90 day Gold membership would get but if it gets me a free soda or something, that's better than nothing!
Last edited by bswiz; Jun 2, 2015 at 3:54 pm
Jun 3, 2015, 2:20 am
#1668
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Avis Pres Club
Posts: 403
Yes, they must be on Delta (or Delta Connection/Shuttle) metal unfortunately.
Flights "purchased" with Citi TY points really are just simply purchased - it's just like a paid with cash revenue ticket (because it is - you pay Citi in points, Citi pays Delta with $$). So, you'll be eligible for an upgrade on your AUS-DTW and JFK-AUS legs, SkyPriority, and free Comfort+ seating 72 hours prior to departure.
Other than that, drinks are free on international flights anyway, so it won't help you there. Domestically, if you get put in Comfort+, you'll get free booze, but otherwise, status alone won't.
Flights "purchased" with Citi TY points really are just simply purchased - it's just like a paid with cash revenue ticket (because it is - you pay Citi in points, Citi pays Delta with $$). So, you'll be eligible for an upgrade on your AUS-DTW and JFK-AUS legs, SkyPriority, and free Comfort+ seating 72 hours prior to departure.
Other than that, drinks are free on international flights anyway, so it won't help you there. Domestically, if you get put in Comfort+, you'll get free booze, but otherwise, status alone won't.
Jun 3, 2015, 8:01 am
#1669
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 183
Yes, they must be on Delta (or Delta Connection/Shuttle) metal unfortunately.
Flights "purchased" with Citi TY points really are just simply purchased - it's just like a paid with cash revenue ticket (because it is - you pay Citi in points, Citi pays Delta with $$). So, you'll be eligible for an upgrade on your AUS-DTW and JFK-AUS legs, SkyPriority, and free Comfort+ seating 72 hours prior to departure.
Other than that, drinks are free on international flights anyway, so it won't help you there. Domestically, if you get put in Comfort+, you'll get free booze, but otherwise, status alone won't.
Flights "purchased" with Citi TY points really are just simply purchased - it's just like a paid with cash revenue ticket (because it is - you pay Citi in points, Citi pays Delta with $$). So, you'll be eligible for an upgrade on your AUS-DTW and JFK-AUS legs, SkyPriority, and free Comfort+ seating 72 hours prior to departure.
Other than that, drinks are free on international flights anyway, so it won't help you there. Domestically, if you get put in Comfort+, you'll get free booze, but otherwise, status alone won't.
My wife is on the same itinerary - is DL like US was where she will get upgraded also if there is availability?
Would we get any lounge access? I read somewhere that you can't use partner lounges during the 90 day period, but what about DL lounges?
Jun 4, 2015, 3:27 am
#1670
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Avis Pres Club
Posts: 403
Yes there are companion upgrades, but you will be at the bottom of the barrel together if on the same reservation. If on separate reservations, you will clear first, then her if available.
Yes, you will have access to DL lounges during this time, on eligible international flights. In my experience, that third party rule isn't always enforced either - it'll print on your BP as usual so you might still get into partner lounges. You won't have a status card to show for it though if they ask. I was able to use the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Hong Kong during my trial period.
Yes, you will have access to DL lounges during this time, on eligible international flights. In my experience, that third party rule isn't always enforced either - it'll print on your BP as usual so you might still get into partner lounges. You won't have a status card to show for it though if they ask. I was able to use the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Hong Kong during my trial period.
Jun 4, 2015, 3:33 am
#1671
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Avis Pres Club
Posts: 403
I should also add - since you booked these before you earned status and through a third party, make sure the booking reflects Medallion Upgrade Requested once you get it. You may need to call in to request the upgrade.
Jun 4, 2015, 1:28 pm
#1672
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 183
Just found out I have to go to Taiwan in August, hoping to fly Delta for that one too, so I should have no issues meeting the flight requirement to get Gold.
Jun 5, 2015, 5:50 pm
#1674
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern California
Programs: DL DM Charter, 2.9MM; 2019 PM and falling; Kettle everywhere else
Posts: 243
You will need to earn the full 75k in order to reach platinum plus you will need to meet the MQD requirement or the Amex waiver.
Jun 8, 2015, 10:24 am
#1675
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 183
Well, I've never been so bummed to have something approved. I already got my email from Delta enrolling me in the challenge (only 4 days since I emailed proof of AA status). But they completely ignored my request to not have it take effect until July so I could get the status until Jan 2017 instead of 2016. So I'll have status for 5 months, big deal.
Oh well. Not sure it's even worth trying to explain this to customer service or if they can even do anything. If I'd known they would approve it so fast, I would have just waited until July 1 to apply.
Oh well. Not sure it's even worth trying to explain this to customer service or if they can even do anything. If I'd known they would approve it so fast, I would have just waited until July 1 to apply.
Jun 9, 2015, 9:10 pm
#1676
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 183
Well, just to follow up on my previous post... I contacted @DeltaAssist to see if there's anything they could do and the answer was no. I hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, so I guess I'll just shut up and enjoy my Gold status through 2015.
Side note: I created a Twitter account just for this purpose - how people communicate in less than 140 characters, I'll never understand. It's not for me.
Side note: I created a Twitter account just for this purpose - how people communicate in less than 140 characters, I'll never understand. It's not for me.
Jun 16, 2015, 11:34 am
#1677
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: BKK/SFO
Programs: UA 1K, TG Platinum, SPG Gold, Hyatt GP Platinum, Priority Club Platinum, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 283
Jun 17, 2015, 1:39 pm
#1680
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NY, NY
Programs: UA Plat, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat
Posts: 65
What happens if someone meets the challenge (PM/GM) and is granted status through 1/2016? Starting 2/2016, are they back to general member or is there a step-down in membership?