Delta Keeps Elite Status Requirements Unchanged for 2027

Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it will not raise its elite status requirements in 2027, leaving its Medallion qualification thresholds unchanged for the third straight year. SkyMiles members will still need to earn 5,000, 10,000, 15,000, or 28,000 Medallion Qualifying Dollars to reach Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond status, respectively. This decision comes as a welcome relief to Delta flyers, who have seen two of the largest US airlines, United and Southwest, announce significant shakeups to their status requirements in recent weeks. Delta's decision to keep its status requirements intact may be seen as a move to maintain its competitive edge in the airline loyalty market, particularly in light of United's recent status match offer to Medallion elites.