United Airlines to Delta Air Lines: status match (2026)
If you hold MileagePlus (Premier) elite status, SkyMiles (Medallion) will match it to Silver, Gold or Platinum (Diamond generally not a match target) for free. You'll upload proof of your existing status; processing is typically a few days to a few weeks.
What you need from MileagePlus (Premier)
Any qualifying United Airlines elite status generally works. United Airlines's upper tiers — Premier 1K and Premier Platinum — map most favorably. Requirement: Elite status earned through the other airline's published requirements (complimentary/promo excluded); SkyTeam partners excluded. See your United Airlines status details.
Your United Airlines elite tiers (higher generally maps to a higher Delta Air Lines tier): Premier Silver, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K. The exact mapping depends on your specific United Airlines tier and Delta Air Lines's current rules — confirm before applying.
What you get with SkyMiles (Medallion)
Platinum Medallion is the sweet spot — unlimited complimentary first-class upgrades plus an annual Choice Benefit (companion cert or Sky Club passes) without Diamond's $28,000 spend.
Match targets Silver, Gold or Platinum (Diamond generally not a match target). Explore each tier: Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion, Platinum Medallion, Diamond Medallion.
How to request the match
- Confirm your United Airlines status is current and visible in your account.
- Submit the online status match request form; up to 15 business days
- Fee: Free. No geographic restriction noted.
Combined 'Medallion Status Match Challenge.' Ineligible if you enrolled/matched/earned Medallion via match/promo/complimentary status during 2023-2026; requires a SkyMiles account 30+ days old and one non-Basic Delta flight in the last 3 years.
Official Delta Air Lines status match page →
Faster than a match? The card route
Grants MQDs toward all Medallion tiers instantly (annual fee $650) — useful if you don't want to wait on match processing.
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FAQ
- Can I match my MileagePlus (Premier) status to SkyMiles (Medallion)?
- Yes. SkyMiles (Medallion) accepts status matches from MileagePlus (Premier), targeting Silver, Gold or Platinum (Diamond generally not a match target). You'll need to prove your existing United Airlines status. Fee: Free. Verified 2026-08-15.
- How do I request the United Airlines → Delta Air Lines match?
- Submit the online status match request form; up to 15 business days
- What does SkyMiles (Medallion) Silver, Gold or Platinum (Diamond generally not a match target) get me?
- Platinum Medallion is the sweet spot — unlimited complimentary first-class upgrades plus an annual Choice Benefit (companion cert or Sky Club passes) without Diamond's $28,000 spend.
Sources
Verified 2026-08-15 at high confidence. Match availability and mappings change — confirm on the official Delta Air Lines page before applying.