Delta Air Lines plans to expand benefits for top-tier Elite members of its SkyMiles for Business SME program, the carrier announced.

Delta announced major updates to Medallion elite status and Sky Club access in September. Now, the airline is tweaking many of these changes for the better. Here’s what you need to know.

Delta is modifying its harsh changes to requirements for elite frequent flier membership.

Ask a Travel Nerd: Why Delta’s Elite Status Changes Matter Delta is adopting requirements that raise the bar to earn elite status, leaving loyalists annoyed — and for good reason.

Delta Air Lines is addressing concerns from loyalty customers by making it easier to reach Medallion status and making its clubs more accessible to certain customers.

Delta SkyMiles members can now only earn the elite Medallion status through cash spent rather than miles traveled. The airline is also restricting access to its Sky Clubs.

Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can gain entry into its Sky Club and earn elite frequent flyer status with the Atlanta-based airline in 2025.

Delta announced the changes in mid-September, saying they were needed to address overcrowding at the lounges and a surge in elite-status customers that was making it harder to score upgrades.

Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can gain access into their lounges and earn frequent flyer status.

Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can earn elite frequent flyer status and is making it harder for many American Express cardholders to get into the carrier’s airport lounges, the latest ...

Changes to the programme were announced in mid-September, with Delta saying they were needed to address overcrowding at the lounges and a surge in elite-status customers that was making it harder ...

By the way, Delta also said it’s expanding the benefits it offers its top-tier elite members, though I suspect that is a minor consolation for the people who are most likely to be angry.