Medallion for Business
Platinum Medallion
High-volume road warriors get Sky Club access, Choice Benefits, and top upgrade priority.
$15,000
MQD required
9×
miles per $
120hr
upgrade window
3
free bags
Platinum benefits for business travelers
Sky Club access, 5-day upgrade windows, and the first Choice Benefit — the high-volume traveler's tier.
Sky Priority boarding (top 2 priority)
Board among the first passengers — position #2 in the Sky Priority queue, ahead of Gold.
+80% SkyMiles bonus
Earn 9× miles per dollar. An employee spending $15K on Delta generates far more personal SkyMiles than at lower tiers.
120-hour upgrade window
5 full days of advance notice — upgrades routinely clear before the day of departure for domestic routes.
3 free checked bags
Three bags fly free for the traveler and up to 8 companions — ideal for longer international business trips.
Sky Club access at $50/visit
Pay-per-visit Sky Club access at every domestic and international Delta terminal location.
Choice Benefits (1 per year)
Choose one annual benefit: a companion certificate, upgrade certificates, or a bonus SkyMiles deposit.
Business context
Travelers spending $15K+ on Delta qualify for Choice Benefits — redeem for a companion certificate, Global Upgrade Certificates, or a bonus SkyMiles deposit. 120-hour upgrade window.
How to reach Platinum
Three realistic paths to $15,000 MQD for your business travelers.
~30 flights
At ~$500 avg fare, 30 one-way trips reach $15K MQD — typical for weekly domestic fliers.
Regular road warrior
An employee flying 2–3 times per month on Delta domestically reaches Platinum naturally.
6 transatlantic biz
6 transatlantic business class tickets at ~$2,500 each cover the full $15K threshold.
Upgrade likelihood at Platinum
Platinum is queue position #2 — upgrades are a reliable part of most domestic trips.
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Diamond adds unlimited Sky Club, a second Choice Benefit, and top upgrade queue position.