Overview
- Delta confirmed to The Points Guy that Medallion qualification requirements will not change for 2026.
- The MQD thresholds remain 5,000 for Silver, 10,000 for Gold, 15,000 for Platinum, and 28,000 for Diamond for those seeking 2027 status.
- SkyMiles members earn 1 MQD per $1 spent on the ticket price for Delta‑marketed flights, including eligible partner-operated flights.
- Select Delta American Express cards provide a 2,500 MQD annual head start, with Platinum cards earning 1 MQD per $20 in purchases and Reserve cards earning 1 MQD per $10.
- Delta’s Sky Club access limits introduced this year remain in effect, and competitors such as United and Alaska have recently tightened their own status requirements.