Your Complete Guide to Achieving Delta Diamond Status
Unlock Delta Diamond status with essential tips on earning MQMs, MQDs, and leveraging SkyMiles.
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To achieve Delta Diamond status, you need to earn 125,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or 140 Medallion Qualification segments (MQSs), along with $15,000 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) in a calendar year. Enroll in the Delta SkyMiles program and focus on frequent high-mileage flights, particularly international or premium class travel. Utilize Delta co-branded credit cards to accumulate additional MQMs, and leverage partnership airlines to further boost your mileage and dollar accrual.
FAQs & Answers
- What are Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs)? MQMs are a measure of the distance you fly with Delta and its partners, used to determine your elite status.
- How many flights do I need to achieve Delta Diamond status? You need to fly either 140 Medallion Qualification segments (MQSs) or earn 125,000 MQMs in a calendar year.
- What are Delta co-branded credit cards? These are credit cards issued in partnership with Delta that help you earn additional MQMs and benefits for your travel.
- Can I earn MQMs with partner airlines? Yes, flying with partner airlines also allows you to earn MQMs towards your Delta Diamond status.