After your purchase, your status upgrade will begin processing within one business day. We'll send you an email confirmation when processing begins.

Your account will be upgraded within 5-10 business days of purchase.

Your status is valid until February 1, 2027.

Yes. Your Gold Medallion status can be renewed on your existing account after it expires.

That depends! For perks that rely on space being available on the plane, like first class upgrades, you’ll receive the upgrade if complimentary upgrade seats are available to status-holders.

You’ll always receive other perks, like free checked bags and lounge access, as long as you hold status.

No. Your password is not required to process your Gold Medallion status.

Please see our frequently asked questions page for more information.

After submitting your account information, you're done! Your purchase includes a direct upgrade to Gold Medallion status on your Delta SkyMiles account.

You'll have complimentary access to all Delta Sky Club lounges for you and one guest when flying internationally in Delta Premium Select or Delta One, and when flying to Mexico, Canada, or Central America in First Class. The same benefits apply when flying with a Delta partner in the equivalent cabin.

When you fly internationally on a SkyTeam member airline, you'll receive complimentary access to SkyTeam lounges (lounges operated by SkyTeam member airlines and SkyTeam-branded lounges) for you and one guest, traveling in any cabin, as part of your SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits.