Elevate Your Status
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.
Members who participated in a , or Fast Track Promotion in 2025 are not eligible to participate.
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.
- Proceeds 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
Earn more with your card
As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Member, you can earn 2x miles on Delta Purchases, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel donations.

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)
- 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.

Earn more with your card
As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Member, you can earn 2x miles on Delta Purchases, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel donations.
Delta’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Delta is dedicated to advancing initiatives that enhance the sustainability of travel experiences. By investing in innovative technologies, green practices, and partnerships, Delta aims to significantly reduce its environmental impact. The company’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 underscores its commitment to addressing climate change and promoting eco-friendly travel options, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the benefits of aviation while preserving the planet.




