Elevate Your Status
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Reach a higher 2026 Medallion Status through Elevate Your Status. Now, through December 31, eligible U.S.-based SkyMiles and Medallion Members can make a one-time purchase of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) to help them reach the next Medallion tier. 100% of proceeds (excluding processing fees*) will be used to support Delta’s . Members must have the MQD balances below (not including “pending” MQDs) as of the Elevate Your Status transaction date to participate:
*Administrative and transactional fees collected by our vendor partner.
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SKYMILES MEMBER TO SILVER
$4,500 AND < $4,999 MQDs
SILVER TO GOLD
$9,000 AND < $9,999 MQDs
GOLD TO PLATINUM
$13,500 AND < $14,999 MQDs
PLATINUM TO DIAMOND
$25,500 AND < $27,999 MQDs
Members who participated in a , or Fast Track Promotion in 2025 are not eligible to participate.
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How Elevate Your Status works:
- Members should verify their current MQD balance (including any eligible pending MQDs) and ensure they have completed traveling for the year before opting to participate. If you need to check your balance, go to or the SkyMiles section of the app.
- Eligible Members can visit and log in to participate and complete their purchase.
- Once the transaction is complete, the MQDs will be added to the Member’s 2025 Medallion Qualification Year balance within 24-48 hours, counting toward their 2026 Medallion Status.
- 100% of proceeds (excluding processing fees*) will be used to contribute to Delta’s SAF program. The total amount collected through this promotion may be used by Delta over the next 12 months towards various aspects of SAF, including covering the additional costs of SAF relative to the cost of traditional jet fuel, and investing in SAF innovation and technology.
Purchase MQDs and elevate your status here
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Earn more with your card
As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Member, you can earn 2x miles on Delta Purchases.
Delta’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Delta aims to connect people to a more sustainable future of travel. Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for Delta’s airline operations is the ultimate goal. But the global aviation industry is a hard-to-abate sector. Delta’s multi-pronged approach to make progress toward this goal focuses on improving the efficiency of our fleet, innovating aircraft operations, and increasing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce our emissions. In the short term, Delta is working to transition to a more fuel-efficient fleet and enhancing operational efficiency to reduce jet fuel burn. Longer-term efforts include replacing a growing proportion of traditional jet fuel with SAF and collaborating with innovators to revolutionize aviation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Elevate Your Status Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elevate Your Status?
Elevate Your Status allows eligible U.S.-based SkyMiles and Medallion Members to make a one-time purchase of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that will count toward their 2026 Medallion Status. Please note that MQD purchases are non-refundable.
How do I Elevate My Status?
Visit the homepage and login. When prompted, select the amount of MQDs you would like to purchase for your SkyMiles account and complete the purchase information to finish your transaction. Your MQDs will be posted to your account within 24-48 hours.
Who is eligible to participate in the Elevate Your Status promotion?
Members who have earned 2026 Platinum, Gold, Silver Medallion Status and SkyMiles Members within the below MQD thresholds and who meet the additional eligibility criteria outlined in the Terms and Conditions are eligible for Elevate Your Status, unless they participated in a , , or Fast Track Promotion.
• SkyMiles Members who have earned $4,500 MQDs or more
• 2026 Silver Medallion Members who have earned $9,000 MQDs or more
• 2026 Gold Medallion Members who have earned $13,500 MQDs or more
• 2026 Platinum Medallion Members who have earned $25,500 MQDs or more
As a reminder, Members who have earned 2026 Diamond Medallion Status are not eligible for Elevate Your Status, as Diamond is the highest Tier of Medallion Status.
What is the maximum number of MQDs I can purchase to elevate my status?
The maximum number of MQDs you can purchase is dependent on your earned 2026 Status:
• SkyMiles Members can purchase up to $500 MQDs
• 2026 Silver Medallion Members can purchase up to $1,000 MQDs
• 2026 Gold Medallion Members can purchase up to $1,500 MQDs
• 2026 Platinum Medallion Members can purchase up to $2,500 MQDs
How much do MQDs cost?
The pricing for MQDs is $3 USD for 1 MQD.
Chooose is based in Norway, so your MQD purchase may incur a foreign transaction fee. Please check with your card issuer if you're unsure whether a foreign transaction fee applies.
Can I Elevate My Status if I live outside the United States?
No, the Elevate Your Status offer is available to U.S.-based SkyMiles and Medallion Members.
Will my personal information be kept confidential?
Your order is protected, and personal information is treated confidentially in accordance with Chooose’s & .
SAF Frequently Asked Questions
What is sustainable aviation fuel?
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a certified alternate jet fuel that is produced using renewable feedstocks like agricultural biomass, woody biomass, hydrogen, cover crops, and used cooking oil.
SAF can . SAF is also a drop-in replacement for regular jet fuel, known as Jet A, and current certification standards allow up to 50% neat SAF to be blended with Jet A. Because SAF is compatible with existing aircraft and fueling infrastructure, increasing SAF usage can play a role in decarbonizing aviation short and medium-term – while revolutionary technologies continue to mature to the point of commercial use.
However, there isn’t enough SAF being produced today to fuel the word’s commercial airlines for even one week, so Delta is taking a leading role in supporting the scale-up of the industry. Learn how in the .
How will my purchase help Delta Air Lines’ sustainability journey?
100% of proceeds (excluding administrative and transactional fees) will support Delta’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel program.
Delta’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel program is actively working to scale SAF production through partnerships across the SAF ecosystem – from farmers and fuel producers to buyers and policymakers. Recent progress:
- Delta collaborated through the Minnesota SAF Hub to produce the first-ever batch of Minnesota crop-based SAF and announced the launch of a SAF blending facility to serve MSP airport.
- In 2024, Delta more than tripled SAF deliveries compared to 2023, for a total of over 13 million gallons.
About Chooose™
This service is hosted by Chooose™. Chooose builds software to enable the lower carbon fuel value chain. Leading companies in aviation and freight use the Chooose platform to operate and scale their SAF programs, and to advance voluntary and compliance carbon initiatives. Learn more at .
This service is hosted by Chooose™
