The unexpected upgrades surfaced this month.

A look at the complex systems to attain qualifying status for both airlines.

Delta 360 is an invite-only program for the carrier's most loyal and elite frequent fliers. Achieving Delta 360 status requires significant spending on flights and via the airline's co-branded ...

The airline is reducing its AmEx credit card statement benefit, but boosting miles and status gifting ability.

If you often fly with Delta Air Lines, check this out. For frequent flyers, airline elite status can dramatically reshape the travel experience, and one of the most influential loyalty programs in the ...

Delta Air Lines upset many travelers last year when it announced new rules to reach elite frequent flyer status. Some even threatened to switch their allegiance to rival carriers. Now some shrewd ...

What would you change if you had a magic wand to neutralize the worst aspects of air travel? Near the top of the list would likely be long lines at the check-in desk, the irritating security ...

Delta Air Lines is touting that its requirements for earning Medallion status won’t change in 2026. Any new changes to the loyalty program certainly would have been striking, recalling its rocky ...

The 2025 Medallion Year kicked off Feb. 1, 2025 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026 – bringing with it opportunities for SkyMiles Medallion Members to maximize their Status. From customizable new bag tags ...

Delta has said Southwest customers are “up for grabs,” and other airlines are circling as well. Delta Air Lines is offering a status match to disaffected Southwest Airlines travelers after the ...

Delta Air Lines upset many travelers last year when it announced new rules to reach elite status. Now some shrewd SkyMiles members are finding workarounds. With Delta’s new policy, frequent flyers can ...