Delta SkyMiles status challenge (October 2026) Verified
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- Type: challenge (Airline)
- Accepts: Earned elite status at Air Canada, Air NZ, Alaska Atmos, ANA, American, Asiana, British Airways, Copa, JAL, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Qantas, SAA, Southwest, United, Virgin Australia (others considered); no complimentary/promo status
- Grants: Silver, Gold or Platinum Medallion for 90 days (no Diamond)
- To keep it: Earn $1,250 / $2,500 / $3,750 MQDs (Silver/Gold/Platinum) within 90 days plus 1 Delta flight; status then runs to 2028-01-31. Must be SkyMiles member 30+ days and have flown 1 non-Basic Delta flight in last 3 years; no Delta match/promo status since 2023
- Fee: Free (none published)
- Deadline: 2026-12-31
- Regions: Not restricted on page
Verified on official page. Official source: https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/status-match-challenge. Last checked 2026-10-20.