Medallion for Business
Gold Medallion
The entry tier for frequent corporate travelers — real upgrade access starts here.
$10,000
MQD required
8×
miles per $
72hr
upgrade window
2
free bags
Gold benefits for business travelers
Where Sky Priority boarding, real upgrade odds, and international lounge access begin.
Sky Priority boarding
Board with Sky Priority — ahead of all Main Cabin passengers on every Delta-operated flight.
+60% SkyMiles bonus
Earn 8× miles per dollar on qualifying Delta flights. Meaningful accumulation on a normal travel schedule.
72-hour upgrade window
3 days of advance notice means upgrades clear before you even start packing.
2 free checked bags
Two bags fly free for the employee and up to 8 companions — no more bag fees on business trips.
Free same-day confirmed changes
Switch to an earlier flight at no charge on the day of travel — flexibility that matters when meetings run long.
International SkyTeam lounge access
Access to SkyTeam partner lounges internationally when traveling on qualifying Delta Plus tickets.
Business context
At $10K MQD, business travelers flying 15–20 round trips see consistent First Class upgrades. The 72-hour window means upgrades clear before departure day.
How to reach Gold
Three realistic paths to $10,000 MQD for your business travelers.
~20 flights
At ~$500 avg fare, 20 one-way trips reach $10K MQD — about 10 round trips per year.
~8 domestic trips
At ~$1,200 per round-trip business travel spend, 8 trips bring you to Gold.
Amex headstart
$2,500 MQD Reserve headstart reduces flight spend needed to $7,500 — a full year of savings.
Upgrade likelihood at Gold
Gold is queue position #3 — upgrades start becoming a regular part of the travel experience.
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Platinum adds Sky Club access, Choice Benefits, and a 120-hour upgrade window.