You Can Now Reclaim Your Lost Delta Elite Status — Here’s How

Updated: February 4, 2026, 3:58pm CST

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How To Reclaim Your Delta Elite Status
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Lost your hard-earned Delta Medallion status this year? No worries: Delta is giving select Medallion members the chance to get back their elite status.

Successful applicants will enjoy 3 months complimentary status with the possibility of extending until January 31, 2028.

Here’s how you’ll be able to get your Delta Medallion status back without having to fly and spend a ton of money!

How To Reclaim Your Delta Elite Status

Delta’s “Reclaim My Status” program is now live for new applicants from now until December 31, 2026.

Before applying, make sure you’re ready to begin traveling (and spending with Delta) soon, since your 90-day Reclaim My Status period starts on the date your application is approved.

If you meet the required MQD (Medallion Qualification Dollars) threshold during that 90-day window, you’ll earn 2027 Medallion Status — and you’ll keep that status through January 31, 2028.

MQD requirements by tier are:

Silver Medallion: $1,250 MQDs
Gold Medallion: $2,500 MQDs
Platinum Medallion: $3,750 MQDs
Diamond Medallion: $7,000 MQDs

Screenshot — Image Credit: Delta Air Lines

That means a few months of dedicated Delta travel and spending could secure elite perks for nearly 2 full years.

Hot Tip:

Getting elite status with Delta has become more difficult as the airline made sweeping changes to its status requirements. As a reminder, there are 4 levels of elite status in Delta’s Medallion program: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

Who is Delta’s Reclaim My Status For?

Sometimes life throws curveballs our way and we have to give up the things we love, like travel.

Delta recognizes this and promises to restore the lost status of certain Medallion members who have experienced life events that impacted their ability to travel and keep their status.

Delta baggage check — Getting a free checked bag is just one of the many perks you could enjoy if your status is restored. Image Credit: Delta

Each application to reclaim status will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, life events such as becoming a parent, getting a new job, going back to school, experiencing medical issues, or taking care of a friend or family member will be considered valid reasons for Delta to restore your status.

If any of the above applies to you, there are a few requirements to know before applying:

Medallion Status must have been earned in the previous Medallion year but lost or downgraded to a lower tier
Documentation to verify that a travel-reducing life event occurred
You can only participate in the program once every 3 years

Final Thoughts

A fresh New Year means a fresh slate for some Delta SkyMiles elite members who might have lost their status due to travel-limiting life events. Delta’s newest application cycle of Reclaim My Status is now live, so now’s the time to get your Medallion status back!