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Medallion® qualification is determined by the type of fare purchased. Customers traveling on higher fares receive more Medallion Qualifications Miles (MQM), and therefore qualify for Medallion status sooner. MQM are based on distance traveled and fare class purchased.

Delta offers three fare levels in the Coach cabin (Lowest fares, Discounted and Flexible) to help you find fares that best match your travel needs.

   
Cabin Overview MQM & SkyMiles Earned
Coach
(Lowest fares)
L, U, T, H, Q, K
  • Lowest published fares
  • Limited availability
  • Limited upgrade opportunity
  • Most restrictive
 100% of mileage
Coach
(Discounted)
B, M
  • More availability
  • More upgrade opportunities
  • Some restrictions
 150% of mileage
Coach
(Flexible)
Y
  • Highest fare category in the Coach cabin
  • Most likely to be available
  • Most upgrade opportunities
  • Minimal restrictions
 150% of mileage
First, BusinessElite®/
Business
P, F, A, C, D, J, I
  • Least restrictions
  • Priority Check-in
  • Priority boarding
  • Delta BusinessElite customers have same day access to BusinessElite Lounges
  • SkyTeam Elite Plus customers have same day access to partner lounges
 150% of mileage