On the heels of severely limiting access to its SkyClub lounges, Delta Air Lines has streamlined its SkyMiles rewards program.
Loyalty members will now only be able to earn Medallion Status through the airline’s “Medallion Qualification Dollars.”
That means loyalty members will no longer be able to use the amount of miles they’ve earned to qualify for higher rewards and membership levels.
Customers also will no longer need to track Medallion Qualification Miles or Medallion Qualification Segments.
The new rules have been met with frustration on social media, where many people see the changes as less appealing.
What Are Medallion Qualification Dollars?
Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) are the sum total of the SkyMiles members’ earnings from buying Delta-marketed flights and products, according to the airline.
MQDs can be earned by buying Delta airfare or a flight from a partner airline. They also can be earned from booking hotels, car rentals, or Delta Vacations on Delta.com.
How Many Dollars Equal An MQD?
According to Delta, you can earn one MQD for every dollar spent.
An MQD will also be the only qualification for Medallion Status, the airline says.
The Atlanta-based carrier recently announced the changes on its news website, which details when the new rules go into effect.
When Do The New Delta SkyMiles Policies Start?
The new SkyMiles policy goes into effect starting January 1, 2024.
Final Flight
Delta’s SkyMiles Program will use MQDs as the single qualifier toward Medallion Status. But the airline is giving you more ways to earn reward points.
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