Source: Delta Air Lines
- The 2025 Medallion Year kicked off earlier this month and runs through Jan. 31, 2026 – bringing with it opportunities for SkyMiles Medallion Members to maximize their Status. From customizable new bag tags to exclusive rewards and experiences, Delta’s loyalty program continues to deliver value to Members.
For Delta’s most loyal customers, the 2025 Medallion Year means new adventures, new memories and new ways to make the most of your Medallion Status.
As one of the most valuable elite status programs in the U.S., Medallion Status is designed to reward you more than ever. Whether a Silver Medallion checking off that bucket-list trip or a Diamond Medallion road warrior simply looking for ways to make everyday travel even more enjoyable, here are five resolutions to help Members make the most of their loyalty this year.
1. Show off Status with luxury, personalized metal bag tags
Medallion Members can now select and personalize new, enhanced metal bag tags – the perfect elite accessory to show off as they travel the world. Current Medallion Members can visit www.deltamedalliontags.com and log in with their SkyMiles account to personalize theirs.
2. Use the enhanced Fly Delta app to select coveted Choice Benefits
Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members can now select the Choice Benefits that matter most to them seamlessly through the Fly Delta app. This year, Members will continue to enjoy increased values on most exclusive Choice Benefits – including bonus miles, Travel Vouchers, Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) Accelerators, gifting Status, Delta Vacations experiences and more.
Did you know? More than 97% of Medallion Members use the Fly Delta app during their day of travel, and customers who use the app report higher satisfaction with their overall travel experience.
Learn more in the Fly Delta app or by visiting Choice Benefits
3. Earn miles with world-class partners like Starbucks and newcomer Uber
With access to nearly 70 different partners across credit cards, airlines, lifestyle brands and more, SkyMiles Members can earn and redeem miles easier than ever before. That means car rentals, hotel stays, cruises, and so much more can earn miles. Plus, Members can earn toward Medallion Status and receive up to 10K bonus miles on every Delta Vacations getaway. Terms apply.
In case you missed it: Uber is the newest partner coming to SkyMiles this spring. Members will have new ways to earn on U.S. rides to the airport and deliveries through Uber Eats. Sign up for the waitlist for a chance to unlock surprises and be the first to hear about news and updates.
Learn more: How to Earn Miles
4. Take advantage of regular Member-only Award Deals
Members can let their miles go the extra mile with early access to exclusive Award Deals – limited-time flash sales with some of the industry’s steepest discounts to favorite cities or new destinations just waiting to be explored. Last year, customers purchased millions of award tickets for less than 25K miles. To ensure Members have the latest on upcoming sales, they should update their SkyMiles account and opt in to receive emails, or visit SkyMiles Award Deals on delta.com.
Pro tip: Delta’s TakeOff 15 is an exciting benefit exclusively for Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members. Card Members save an extra 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta Flights when using delta.com or the Fly Delta app – anytime. Terms Apply.
5. Enjoy more from your SkyMiles Membership
2025 is the year SkyMiles Members will get even more from their loyalty – whether already enjoying Medallion Status or earning their way there.
Discover the power of your long-term loyalty
With Delta continuing to invest in more premium experiences than ever, Medallion Members can continue to enjoy more ways to earn MQDs with limited-time offers, enhanced Choice Benefit offerings, among the most generous upgrade clearance windows in the industry and more. Plus, starting later this year, Members who achieve Diamond Medallion status for the 2026 Medallion Year will have the opportunity to earn Beyond Diamond Choice Benefits. More details will be shared soon with customers who earn Diamond Medallion Status for the 2026 Medallion Year.
Not a Medallion Member yet?
Make 2025 the year you earn Status. To track your MQDs and climb to Status, visit the SkyMiles section of the Fly Delta app. Plus, Delta’s Medallion Status Matchprogram gives travelers with loyalty to another airline the opportunity to switch their elite status to Delta – for free. And Delta’s Reclaim My Status program allows Members to re-earn Status when life happens.
No Status? No problem – all SkyMiles Members are immediately rewarded for their loyalty.
SkyMiles Members don’t need to earn Status to start enjoying immediate benefits for their loyalty, and Membership is free. Experience industry-leading perks like fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi, a smarter, personalized entertainment experience on Delta Sync seatback, and access to exclusive partner offers from brands that resonate, including YouTube coming this year. Plus, SkyMiles Experiences is back – bringing Members new and exclusive once-in-a-lifetime moments that money can’t buy, with fresh opportunities added every two weeks.
This year, Delta is working hard to deliver value to SkyMiles Members – don’t leave benefits on the table.