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How to Reach Medallion Status at Delta

As one of the world's largest airline companies, Delta rewards its frequent fliers with benefits and free airfare in its SkyMiles program. To reach the first tier of Delta Medallion Status, you must earn 25,000 qualifying Medallion Qualification Miles (MQM) in one year. The only way to reach Medallion Status is by flying often, traveling long distances and choosing an eligible fare class.

Instructions

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  Sign up for a Delta SkyMiles account (see Resources).
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  Book flights through the Delta website. Make sure to use your SkyMiles account number each time you book a flight so that the miles will be credited to your SkyMiles account. Visit the MQM Calculation website (see References) to figure out whether your flight qualifies.
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  Sign up for the "SkyMiles Insider" newsletter (see Resources) to receive additional specials and bonuses that generate MQM miles to help you reach the 25,000-mile mark.