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
Jul 10, 2019, 8:58 pm
#2449
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: DL DM, IHG Spire, Marriott Platinum, National EE
Posts: 318
Also, got the follow up e-mail with the challenge terms; confirms that a request made prior to 7/1, but enrollment confirmation after 7/1 gets status thru 1/31/2021:
You Are Now Enrolled In The SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge.
Thank you for enrolling in the SkyMiles Medallion® Status Match Challenge.
Your elite Status Match request has been approved, and we would like to welcome you to the SkyMiles Medallion Program. Medallion Status offers a host of benefits, including Priority Boarding, Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, waived baggage fees, Preferred Seats and more.
Your Gold Medallion Status is valid for the next 3 months and will print on your future boarding passes. Plus, your digital Medallion card will be available in the Fly Delta app for iPhone® and Android™.
To keep your Medallion Status through January 31, 2021, you will need to complete both of the following requirements during the 3 month complimentary period:
Earn 12,500 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs)
OR
Fly 15 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs)
AND
Earn $1,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) (U.S.-based Members only)
OR
Qualify for the MQD Waiver* (U.S.-based Members only)
Thank you again for participating in the Status Match Challenge and for your interest in the Medallion Program.
You Are Now Enrolled In The SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge.
Thank you for enrolling in the SkyMiles Medallion® Status Match Challenge.
Your elite Status Match request has been approved, and we would like to welcome you to the SkyMiles Medallion Program. Medallion Status offers a host of benefits, including Priority Boarding, Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, waived baggage fees, Preferred Seats and more.
Your Gold Medallion Status is valid for the next 3 months and will print on your future boarding passes. Plus, your digital Medallion card will be available in the Fly Delta app for iPhone® and Android™.
To keep your Medallion Status through January 31, 2021, you will need to complete both of the following requirements during the 3 month complimentary period:
Earn 12,500 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs)
OR
Fly 15 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs)
AND
Earn $1,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) (U.S.-based Members only)
OR
Qualify for the MQD Waiver* (U.S.-based Members only)
Thank you again for participating in the Status Match Challenge and for your interest in the Medallion Program.
Jul 10, 2019, 11:27 pm
#2451
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: DL DM, IHG Spire, Marriott Platinum, National EE
Posts: 318
Jul 11, 2019, 1:07 am
#2452
Join Date: May 2012
Location: BOS, YYZ, HKG, TPE
Programs: OZ Diamond, DL Gold, QF Gold, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, WoH Explorist, Shangri-la Jade
Posts: 304
Jul 14, 2019, 7:59 pm
#2453
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: OR,ID, NV
Programs: AS 75K, DL PM
Posts: 282
Today was not satisfying. I sent off a twitter dm to find out if they could prod the SkyMiles desk on the review time. Here’s the response. “Hi there. We normally advise our passengers to allow at least 6 to 8 weeks for everything to be processed. We appreciate your continued patience.”
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
Last edited by Idaho Territory; Jul 14, 2019 at 9:03 pm Reason: missed the not
Jul 14, 2019, 8:02 pm
#2454
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: AA
Posts: 190
Today was satisfying. I sent off a twitter dm to find out if they could prod the SkyMiles desk on the review time. Here’s the response. “Hi there. We normally advise our passengers to allow at least 6 to 8 weeks for everything to be processed. We appreciate your continued patience.”
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
Jul 14, 2019, 8:23 pm
#2455
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: 4éme
Posts: 12,038
Today was satisfying. I sent off a twitter dm to find out if they could prod the SkyMiles desk on the review time. Here’s the response. “Hi there. We normally advise our passengers to allow at least 6 to 8 weeks for everything to be processed. We appreciate your continued patience.”
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
Jul 14, 2019, 9:04 pm
#2456
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: OR,ID, NV
Programs: AS 75K, DL PM
Posts: 282
That’s totally me there. I forgot the “not” from mobile.
Waiting in line is fine. The range that was provided in the email was “Status Match Challenge requests are usually reviewed within 5 business days, but please allow up to 2 weeks.” Hence the reason for the inquiry. Being that I am at 2 weeks, I inquired. The 6 to 8 week part I am not happy about.
If I was okay with waiting that long, I would just earn the status and not participate in the match.
The match program is to allow me to compare apples to apples. It’s one thing to compare posted benefits of medallion status, it’s another when they are put in play. All airlines aren’t going to be everything to everyone. I submitted for the match to see if Delta is worth being loyal to.
Waiting in line is fine. The range that was provided in the email was “Status Match Challenge requests are usually reviewed within 5 business days, but please allow up to 2 weeks.” Hence the reason for the inquiry. Being that I am at 2 weeks, I inquired. The 6 to 8 week part I am not happy about.
If I was okay with waiting that long, I would just earn the status and not participate in the match.
The match program is to allow me to compare apples to apples. It’s one thing to compare posted benefits of medallion status, it’s another when they are put in play. All airlines aren’t going to be everything to everyone. I submitted for the match to see if Delta is worth being loyal to.
Last edited by Idaho Territory; Jul 14, 2019 at 9:15 pm
Jul 14, 2019, 9:23 pm
#2457
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: SLC
Programs: Delta
Posts: 5
So I did the status challenge for Platinum on 7/1 and got accepted a few days ago.
I have some miles already logged on my skymiles account, but now that I'm in the status challenge -- how do I track my progress?
I know I have to get 18k or so to keep Platinum, but how do I know that I got enough in 90 days? Plus the MQM's too?
Thanks in advance!
I have some miles already logged on my skymiles account, but now that I'm in the status challenge -- how do I track my progress?
I know I have to get 18k or so to keep Platinum, but how do I know that I got enough in 90 days? Plus the MQM's too?
Thanks in advance!
Jul 15, 2019, 2:26 am
#2458
Join Date: May 2012
Location: BOS, YYZ, HKG, TPE
Programs: OZ Diamond, DL Gold, QF Gold, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, WoH Explorist, Shangri-la Jade
Posts: 304
Today was not satisfying. I sent off a twitter dm to find out if they could prod the SkyMiles desk on the review time. Here’s the response. “Hi there. We normally advise our passengers to allow at least 6 to 8 weeks for everything to be processed. We appreciate your continued patience.”
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
I’m hoping that this was just to make it so I don’t ask again. With that kind of response alone, I’m not sure if I’m going to complete the challenge. I have enough segments and money booked as of now for the next 80 days. I’m not feeling the love to continue booking flights till status is matched and I can evaluate from there.
Jul 15, 2019, 5:33 am
#2459
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: ATL
Posts: 1,920
So I did the status challenge for Platinum on 7/1 and got accepted a few days ago.
I have some miles already logged on my skymiles account, but now that I'm in the status challenge -- how do I track my progress?
I know I have to get 18k or so to keep Platinum, but how do I know that I got enough in 90 days? Plus the MQM's too?
Thanks in advance!
I have some miles already logged on my skymiles account, but now that I'm in the status challenge -- how do I track my progress?
I know I have to get 18k or so to keep Platinum, but how do I know that I got enough in 90 days? Plus the MQM's too?
Thanks in advance!
Jul 15, 2019, 8:12 am
#2460
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,410
DP: Applied June 30, approval email July 10 with confirmation on July 12. Account was updated on July 11 with the status and 90-day window.
I am reaching out to see if they will move it back to July 7 to include my flight, but if not oh well - will probably still make it.
I am reaching out to see if they will move it back to July 7 to include my flight, but if not oh well - will probably still make it.