Delta may be the easiest major airline to get elite status if you don’t mind getting a few credit cards. We’ll talk about some of the shortcuts available to you in today’s podcast episode.
Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026
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(00:16) – Shortcuts to Delta elite status (read more here)
(01:16) – Elite status requirements
(02:07) – $2500 Headstarts from specific Delta credit cards
Learn more about the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card here
Learn more about the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card here
Learn more about the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card here
Learn more about the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card here
(04:00) – MQDs from spend
(06:16) – Status Match
Read more about Delta’s excellent status match here
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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads
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What does tier status with Delta even mean? (Humor intended.)