Nov 10, 2014, 2:08 am
Last edit by: bakrgby
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 MEDALLION® 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 Connection®, 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 MEDALLION® 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 Connection®, 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 SkyTeam® 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 23, 2020, 12:26 am
#2761
Join Date: May 2020
Programs: United 1k, American Express Platinum
Posts: 80
May 23, 2020, 5:25 am
#2762
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: LAX and LHR. UA lifetime Gold 1.9MM 1K , DL Gold Medallion, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis President's Club
Posts: 3,592
I status-matched from 1K to Plat on DL at the end of last year. You will have to fly a large number of miles within three months of being matched to retain that status, which may be difficult in the circumstances. I had to stop flying earlier in the year, missed the three-month deadline, and was later reduced to Gold as a result.
May 24, 2020, 6:00 am
#2763
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
Applied for match at the end of April (3+ weeks ago.) no response so far.
A couple of days ago I direct messaged Delta on Twitter. They said they were busy with Covid stuff, but would pass it on to the SkyMiles people (who would get to it when they weren't so busy.)
I did ask that they back-date it to May 1 as I had/have enough flights from then forward to qualify.
A couple of days ago I direct messaged Delta on Twitter. They said they were busy with Covid stuff, but would pass it on to the SkyMiles people (who would get to it when they weren't so busy.)
I did ask that they back-date it to May 1 as I had/have enough flights from then forward to qualify.
Last edited by nachosdelux; May 24, 2020 at 7:40 am
Jun 11, 2020, 9:25 am
#2764
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 5,655
Newbie here, so please be gentle! I'd be grateful if one of the experts here could validate my understanding?
Was considering getting a match from either my BA Gold / LH Senator cards, which I believe both match to Platinum. Again from my reading that's 18,750 MQM's required in 3 months. I'm UK based so I believe there is no MQD requirement too?
I'd be looking to book a Z fare which I understand credits 150% MQMs. From my reading, I can fly any of the four transatlantic joint business partners (AF/DL/KL/VS) with any combination of marketing flight number and underlying metal as they all credit 150% on a Z fare. As long as the total distance exceeds 12,500 miles (as it'll be multiplied by 1.5 for a Z fare) then I'm good? Thanks in advance!
Was considering getting a match from either my BA Gold / LH Senator cards, which I believe both match to Platinum. Again from my reading that's 18,750 MQM's required in 3 months. I'm UK based so I believe there is no MQD requirement too?
I'd be looking to book a Z fare which I understand credits 150% MQMs. From my reading, I can fly any of the four transatlantic joint business partners (AF/DL/KL/VS) with any combination of marketing flight number and underlying metal as they all credit 150% on a Z fare. As long as the total distance exceeds 12,500 miles (as it'll be multiplied by 1.5 for a Z fare) then I'm good? Thanks in advance!
Jun 14, 2020, 3:15 am
#2765
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Munich, Deutscheland
Programs: Try to be elite again... :)
Posts: 488
Did some quick research on the Delta website and did not find relevant info, so ask here:
1. For Germany based members, does Delta require minimum 4 flight segments in order to be qualified for any tier of status? For example, United requires so - even if you have 200K elite qualifying miles, but if you did not fly at least 4 United flights, you have no status with United
2. Does Delta waive EQD for overseas based members? For example, AA/ UA both do not waive EQD - for AA, a certain formular will be used to calculate partner flights EQD and you will have to meet minimum 15K EQD to be qualified to their highest tier...
Thanks!
1. For Germany based members, does Delta require minimum 4 flight segments in order to be qualified for any tier of status? For example, United requires so - even if you have 200K elite qualifying miles, but if you did not fly at least 4 United flights, you have no status with United
2. Does Delta waive EQD for overseas based members? For example, AA/ UA both do not waive EQD - for AA, a certain formular will be used to calculate partner flights EQD and you will have to meet minimum 15K EQD to be qualified to their highest tier...
Thanks!
Jul 14, 2020, 1:21 pm
#2767
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 2
Received this:
I want to apologize for the delay experienced in our review of your Status Match Challenge submission. I realize it’s taken much longer than expected, and while our specialists have been experiencing an extraordinary volume of requests, that’s not the level of service you should expect from Delta.
I also understand that your travel situation may have changed as a result of the pandemic, and invite you to re-enroll in the Status Match Challenge when you’re ready to start traveling again. By re-enrolling in the program, we’ll be able to prioritize your new request. The process will be the same as when you originally enrolled, and please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed. Your three-month Complimentary Status period will begin immediately upon receiving an email confirming your request has been approved.
For now, please know that we remain committed to providing you with the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your travel. Thank you for your continued loyalty, trust and support; and we look forward to serving you again whenever you are ready to fly.
Sincerely,
Sandeep Dube
Senior Vice President—Customer Engagement & Loyalty
I want to apologize for the delay experienced in our review of your Status Match Challenge submission. I realize it’s taken much longer than expected, and while our specialists have been experiencing an extraordinary volume of requests, that’s not the level of service you should expect from Delta.
I also understand that your travel situation may have changed as a result of the pandemic, and invite you to re-enroll in the Status Match Challenge when you’re ready to start traveling again. By re-enrolling in the program, we’ll be able to prioritize your new request. The process will be the same as when you originally enrolled, and please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed. Your three-month Complimentary Status period will begin immediately upon receiving an email confirming your request has been approved.
For now, please know that we remain committed to providing you with the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your travel. Thank you for your continued loyalty, trust and support; and we look forward to serving you again whenever you are ready to fly.
Sincerely,
Sandeep Dube
Senior Vice President—Customer Engagement & Loyalty
Jul 15, 2020, 11:12 am
#2768
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,621
Received this:
I want to apologize for the delay experienced in our review of your Status Match Challenge submission. I realize it’s taken much longer than expected, and while our specialists have been experiencing an extraordinary volume of requests, that’s not the level of service you should expect from Delta.
I also understand that your travel situation may have changed as a result of the pandemic, and invite you to re-enroll in the Status Match Challenge when you’re ready to start traveling again. By re-enrolling in the program, we’ll be able to prioritize your new request. The process will be the same as when you originally enrolled, and please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed. Your three-month Complimentary Status period will begin immediately upon receiving an email confirming your request has been approved.
For now, please know that we remain committed to providing you with the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your travel. Thank you for your continued loyalty, trust and support; and we look forward to serving you again whenever you are ready to fly.
Sincerely,
Sandeep Dube
Senior Vice President—Customer Engagement & Loyalty
I want to apologize for the delay experienced in our review of your Status Match Challenge submission. I realize it’s taken much longer than expected, and while our specialists have been experiencing an extraordinary volume of requests, that’s not the level of service you should expect from Delta.
I also understand that your travel situation may have changed as a result of the pandemic, and invite you to re-enroll in the Status Match Challenge when you’re ready to start traveling again. By re-enrolling in the program, we’ll be able to prioritize your new request. The process will be the same as when you originally enrolled, and please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed. Your three-month Complimentary Status period will begin immediately upon receiving an email confirming your request has been approved.
For now, please know that we remain committed to providing you with the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your travel. Thank you for your continued loyalty, trust and support; and we look forward to serving you again whenever you are ready to fly.
Sincerely,
Sandeep Dube
Senior Vice President—Customer Engagement & Loyalty
Jul 15, 2020, 11:46 am
#2769
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 2
I sent my request in months ago right before March but since I was put I didnt bother.
This is just a generic email sent to respond to a failed response.
I believe the point of the email is to re-apply. So I would suggest you re-apply right away.. you should be able to get a response in a matter of (business) days.
Aug 3, 2020, 6:42 am
#2770
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 258
Has anyone restarted their status match challenge yet? Did you have to reapply through the usual process, and provide evidence again? What if your other airline's status has expired in the mean time - does that mean you couldn't restart the status match challenge?
Aug 10, 2020, 2:02 pm
#2771
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Five Star, Avis First
Posts: 902
Dear All,
Need your help. I am an EXPLAT in AA. Sent in the screenshot of my account to Delta for documentation (as I have no idea where my physical card is). They just emailed me back and said, "Thank you for sending a copy of your statement, however we also require a card that has your name, status, and expiration date on it. A physical or digital card will work. "
Where do I print a digital card like this on AA.com or on the AA app?
Many thanks in advance!
Panjabi
Need your help. I am an EXPLAT in AA. Sent in the screenshot of my account to Delta for documentation (as I have no idea where my physical card is). They just emailed me back and said, "Thank you for sending a copy of your statement, however we also require a card that has your name, status, and expiration date on it. A physical or digital card will work. "
Where do I print a digital card like this on AA.com or on the AA app?
Many thanks in advance!
Panjabi
Aug 10, 2020, 2:17 pm
#2772
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,788
Dear All,
Need your help. I am an EXPLAT in AA. Sent in the screenshot of my account to Delta for documentation (as I have no idea where my physical card is). They just emailed me back and said, "Thank you for sending a copy of your statement, however we also require a card that has your name, status, and expiration date on it. A physical or digital card will work. "
Where do I print a digital card like this on AA.com or on the AA app?
Many thanks in advance!
Panjabi
Need your help. I am an EXPLAT in AA. Sent in the screenshot of my account to Delta for documentation (as I have no idea where my physical card is). They just emailed me back and said, "Thank you for sending a copy of your statement, however we also require a card that has your name, status, and expiration date on it. A physical or digital card will work. "
Where do I print a digital card like this on AA.com or on the AA app?
Many thanks in advance!
Panjabi
- Click on the box with your name, status, and mileage balance towards the top of the screen.
- Swipe up from the menu at the bottom that shows Promotions and Wallet.
- The last menu option is View AAdvantage card. Click that to generate the digital card. You can also add it to your Apple Wallet.
Aug 10, 2020, 6:11 pm
#2773
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Five Star, Avis First
Posts: 902
For the iPhone app,
- Click on the box with your name, status, and mileage balance towards the top of the screen.
- Swipe up from the menu at the bottom that shows Promotions and Wallet.
- The last menu option is View AAdvantage card. Click that to generate the digital card. You can also add it to your Apple Wallet.
That worked!! Had to borrow an iPhone to do it, as the Android App does not show the digital card with the expiry date.
You rock!
Warm Regards,
Panjabi
Sep 29, 2020, 8:25 pm
#2775
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,561
Trying to figure out whether a status match is worth it and whether I'll really get anything out of it. Currently WN A-List Preferred (former UA flyer). Do a lot of flying within CA so WN fits me. I have two transcons coming up. The only two airlines I'm considering are DL and WN due to their middle seat blocking policy. WN really doesn't have options to get me where I'm going due to reduced schedules, so DL seems like the winner. My question is whether I should go for the status match for those 2 flights? I'd be Gold for 3 months, but would that get me anything? Maybe some Comfort+ upgrades? Maybe an upgrade to F? Free baggage doesn't really matter since it'll be on the company. Might have a third transcon in December (but it might push to January). How are Gold's faring right now for upgrades?