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Welcome to Fly Delta, Delta’s award winning iOS app. With our dynamic Today screen which provides quick access to your boarding pass and other important day-of-travel information, Fly Delta makes travel easier than ever before. • Enroll in Delta's SkyMiles® program and earn miles every time you travel • Find, compare and book Domestic and International flights • Book SkyMiles award tickets • Purchase Delta Comfort+™ seats and Trip Extras, including in-flight Wi-Fi, Priority Boarding and more • Reserve Preferred Seats like bulkhead and aisle • Rebook cancelled flights or missed connections • Manage your trips, profile and customize your travel preferences • Check your SkyMiles account balance and current Medallion® status • Check in, view your boarding pass and add it to Apple Wallet • Pay for checked bags and track their location • Check the latest flight status and receive flight and gate change notifications • Save a photo to remember your parking spot • Check your status on the upgrade or standby list • View or change your seat • Locate Delta Sky Club® lounges • View interactive airport maps, public transportation details and weather information • Get detailed info about our fleet and partners • Map flights en route with an interactive flight tracker • “Today” gathers everything you need for your day of travel into one convenient place • “Notifications” ensures you always have the latest flight updates, gate changes and more • View countdown to departure and arrival along with gate and baggage carousel information on Apple Watch The Fly Delta app for iPhone and delta.com are always free to use on Delta’s Wi-Fi-enabled flights. Visit delta.com/app for more information. When downloading the Fly Delta app, you agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Delta’s Privacy Policy which can be accessed via the link below or on our website at delta.com.

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• Copying your SkyMiles and Confirmation number is easier than ever - just look for the copy icon. • Expanded support for pre-select menus to partner airlines. • Continued enhancements to streamline the check-in process. • Minor enhancements & bug fixes to keep things running smoothly.

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My original flight 3/9 was canceled from JAX to RIC via LGA and Delta rescheduled me on another flight via JFK. Then my departure from JAX to JFK was delayed so much so that my arrival into RIC was being further pushed back. I was given the option to change my flight at no cost which I opted to do but I was not able to see what seats were available. I thought at some point I would be given the option to see available seats prior to finalizing the change but that never occurred. After accepting the change I found I didn’t have a seat assignment on the departure and I was assigned a middle seat (which I despise) on the connection. A passenger should be given the option to see what seats are available before making a change. I can assure you had I known prior to accepting the change that I would have to wait to be assigned a seat at the airport and that I would only have a middle seat on the connection I would not have changed from the rescheduled flight. Then to add insult to injury I used points to sit in Delta comfort from JAX to LGA because of the length of the flight. I no longer want to use points on either leg of the flights via ATL and I sincerely hope my points will be deposited back into my account. I had aisle seats (which I prefer) on both my original flights and I’m very disappointed I don’t have them on either flight tomorrow. I apologize for such a lengthy message; I didn’t expect to have to deal with flight changes that would disrupt my trip.

Change of flight times

After several lights changes since the time I originally booked, my international layover went from 1 hour and 45 minutes to only 40 minutes. A 45 minute layover for an international connection is not enough time, especially as I am flying with a family of five, this forced asked to switch flights. In doing so, I lost the upgraded seats I initially used points for. This would not have been a big deal, but it is highly disappointing that delta would not reimburse you for the points lost due to a change on their end. This policy really needs changed. In addition, the four hour plus waiting to talk to a representative force me to try to utilize the chat function. Even though I know I was able to speak to somebody relatively quickly, I made it all the way to having new flights but the person I was talking to left the chat. Waited a while and then the screen turned out causing me to start over. OK I thought, disappointing but just a fluke, but what do you know it happened again. The second time, I am mediately typed “representative“ and then we can immediately going through the process with a third agent. At least this time all the previous chat information was still up for her to review instead of starting back from scratch. The system need some bugs worked out, it’s also very hard to read on an iPhone.

Disappointed!

In fairness, there are many things this app does right - however, the plethora of things that are broken and that have been for years now merits a strongly worded inditement. The app consistently crashes with airport WiFi. Delta blames this on the local airport’s WIfI- but for a Multi-year Diamond Medallion with multiple million miles who sees hundreds of airports each year - it can’t always be the airports wifi - sorry Delta, that Dog don’t hunt! Also, the app crashes consistently (usually while I’m in the TSA line). For me, it crashed 1/2 the time I tried to use it in the last year (I wrote it down each time it crashed). This is unacceptable! You can change the amount of information stored on each device vs what has to be downloaded (and which is the likely cause of these crashes). For example, once my boarding pass has been downloaded - why does it need to be redone loaded every time I log on?? A simple byte of info indicating a change vs no change could flag it and give me the option of downloading an updated boarding pass or not - this would prevent it from crashing at the most in-opportune time (at the TSA line). Yes - I can bypass by taking a screenshot or saving it to my wallet - but most of the time I am running. If I’ve already downloaded my boarding pass - don’t make me log on and connect to get it again! I know you can fix this. Please do!!

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Staying updated with the status of your Delta Airlines flight is crucial for a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Whether you are a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, knowing the current status of your flight can save you time, provide peace of mind, and help you plan your journey accordingly.

There are several methods available to access Delta Airlines flight status information. One of the most convenient ways is through flight status websites. These websites provide real-time updates on the departure and arrival times, gate information, and any delays or cancellations. Simply enter your flight number or departure and arrival airports on the website, and you will have access to the latest information about your flight.

Another popular method is using flight status apps. Many airlines, including Delta Airlines, have their own mobile apps that allow passengers to check the status of their flights. These apps often provide additional features such as mobile check-in, boarding pass access, and airport maps. By downloading the Delta Airlines app on your smartphone, you can easily stay updated on your flight status while on the go.

If you prefer to get the information directly at the airport, you can rely on the Flight Information Display Systems (FIDs). These are the electronic screens located throughout the airport that display flight information for all departing and arriving flights. Look for the Delta Airlines section on the FIDs to find the status of your flight. Additionally, most airports have information desks where you can ask airport staff for assistance in finding your flight status.

By staying updated with the status of your Delta Airlines flight, you can avoid unnecessary stress and inconvenience. Whether it's a delay, cancellation, or gate change, knowing the latest information allows you to make alternative arrangements if needed. It also helps you plan your arrival at the airport accordingly, saving you from long waits or rushing to catch your flight.

Learn how to get the status of any Delta Airlines flight using iFly.com's Flight Status widget below.

How to Check Delta Airlines Flight Status:

If you have the flight number:.

  • Locate the "Flight Status" section on the website.
  • Enter your flight number into the "Flight #" box. For example, if your flight number is 236, type "236" in the box.
  • Ensure that "Delta Airlines" is selected in the Airline field.
  • Click the "Track" button to view your flight's current status.

If you don't know the flight number but know the departure and arrival airports:

  • Go to the "Flight Status" section.
  • Choose "By Route".
  • Enter the departure and arrival airports of the Delta Airlines flight you wish to check.
  • Note: If you select an airport Delta Airlines does not serve, you will see an error message.
  • Check that the date aligns with your flight's date considering your current time zone. Be aware that flights from Europe or Asia might be a day ahead or behind.
  • Press "Track" to display the current status of the selected flight.

If you only know the airport:

  • In the "Flight Status" section, select "By Airport".
  • Pick the appropriate timeframe at the chosen airport.
  • Select either "Arrivals" or "Departures".
  • Click "Track".
  • A list of all Delta Airlines flights arriving or departing at the selected airport will appear, each with its current status.

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Delta Airlines, with its IATA code DL, is one of the major airlines of the United States. It operates numerous flights daily on various routes. Some of the most popular routes flown by Delta Airlines include flights from Atlanta to New York, Los Angeles to Seattle, and Detroit to Chicago. The duration of these flights varies from approximately 2 hours to 5 hours. Delta Airlines operates multiple flights per day on these routes, providing passengers with flexibility in choosing their travel times.

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How to reach Delta Air Lines customer service

Understand what delta customer service can help with, change your itinerary online, know which flights qualify for cash refunds, the bottom line.

In this era of flight changes and cancellations, airline customer service representatives have their work cut out for them.

If you’re planning to travel with Delta Air Lines and need support, here are key tips for successfully contacting Delta customer service and getting the help you need.

» Learn more: The complete guide to Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

When you need help with your Delta flight, there are several ways to reach out.

Call Delta customer service on the phone

Want to speak with a live Delta agent about a reservation? Call the customer service number for Delta Air Lines at 800-221-1212. For SkyMiles-related questions, call 800-323-2323 and have your SkyMiles number handy.

Gold and Silver Medallion members get priority when calling either Delta customer service phone number. But Delta Platinum and Diamond Medallion members get top priority customer service. These top-tier elites can call the dedicated phone line found in the Contact Us section of the Fly Delta phone app or on the back of your membership card.

Tweet @Delta for help

If repetitive hold music isn’t your jam, then we recommend posting your question on Twitter and tagging Delta with the handle @Delta, or you can send a Twitter direct message to that account. You might reach the airline quicker by tweeting at it instead of calling it.

Chat live on an Apple or Android device

On the go? You can chat live with Delta on an Apple or Android device. Just go to the Need Help? page on delta.com and click on the “Message Us” button. A window will pop up inviting you to chat with a virtual assistant.

This can be helpful for addressing common problems like adding a SkyMiles number to a reservation or making other small changes. And it can be faster than waiting for a phone agent or social media representative.

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If you have to cancel your Delta flight or request a refund, a customer service rep can be a lifesaver. Can’t or don’t want to select your seat online? A Delta rep can help with that, too. Plus, you can rely on Delta customer service for any question not easily answered on their website — be it about baggage allowances or SkyMiles redemptions.

If you used SkyMiles to book a flight on a SkyTeam partner airline, you can call Delta to get the record locator for your ticket that will let you select your seat or manage your booking directly through the other airline.

However, calling isn’t the only way to get specific issues resolved.

Most changes and cancellations can be made online (see section below).

To file a baggage claim, use this online form .

To request miles from a trip or a partner activity, log in to your SkyMiles account and fill out a mileage credit request form.

To provide general feedback or to fill out a complaint, go to Feedback & Complaints .

Gone are the days when calling the airline was the only way to make changes to your itinerary. Delta supports most changes and cancellations through its website and app. Here’s how:

Locate the confirmation number in your reservation email and enter it at Delta.com to pull up the booking. Alternatively, you can navigate to the “My Trips” section in your Delta SkyMiles account and click on the trip you’d like to change.

Click on the red “Modify Flight” button in the top right corner.

Then, you’ll be given a choice of whether you would like to change the flight or cancel. Select the “Start Flight Change” option.

This change screen option shows all the flights included in the particular reservation; you’ll need to select the flight or flights you wish to change by checking the box next to the flight.

Click “Find New Flights” to advance to the next page.

At this step, all of your new flight options will appear and you'll select the flight you’d like to change it to and the amount you paid for the existing ticket will be applied to the cost of the new ticket price. You will either have to pay the balance as usual or you’ll receive a refund or an eCredit for the fare difference depending on the type of ticket originally booked.

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If you want to cancel a nonrefundable ticket after the 24-hour grace period, you won’t get a refund to your original form of payment, but you will get an eCredit you can apply toward a future flight . If your new flight costs more, you’ll have to pay the difference in ticket price.

If you want to change or cancel a flight originating in the U.S. that you booked with SkyMiles, you can do so without fees.

To cancel or change a Delta flight, log in to your SkyMiles account, go to My Trips, select a flight you wish to cancel and click on “Modify Flights” at any point before your flight. In some cases, you’ll have to call (with basic economy tickets, for example). But in most cases, you should be able to change or cancel your flight online or in the Fly Delta app.

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No matter the question, you should be able to find answers if you search online or call the airline for help.

Thanks to a no-fee change policy, even flight changes and cancellations can be done on the website without having to speak to anyone, and e-credits are issued automatically.

Still, Delta reps are just a phone call or text message away in case of more complicated requests. For less urgent questions, head to Twitter.

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Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status

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One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines . TPG currently values SkyMiles at 1.2 cents apiece, and you can redeem them for flights, upgrades, hotels and more.

After you earn enough SkyMiles, there are many ways to redeem them for your dream vacation. And, you'll typically get the most value from your miles if you snag one of Delta's frequent flash sales , which offer discounted award flights domestically and abroad.

Whether flying or using a Delta cobranded credit card , earning SkyMiles is easy. Plus, the program also lets you earn elite status on award tickets. Keep reading to find out more about the Delta SkyMiles program.

What is the Delta SkyMiles program?

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Delta SkyMiles is the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines. Joining the program is free, and your miles never expire.

You can earn Delta SkyMiles through a variety of methods. Some popular ones include flying, spending on Delta's credit cards, transferring points from American Express Membership Rewards , shopping through the Delta SkyMiles shopping portal , dining out through the SkyMiles Dining program and partaking in various other promotions offered by the airline.

Delta SkyMiles program partners

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Delta is a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance , which includes over a dozen airlines worldwide. You can earn and redeem miles when you travel with a SkyTeam airline. SkyTeam serves 1,000 destinations and touches virtually every part of the globe, with flights landing on six continents.

The members are:

  • Aerolinas Argentinas
  • Aeromexico (the partnership with Delta will reportedly end in October 2024)
  • China Airlines
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • Czech Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Garuda Indonesia
  • ITA Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • Middle East Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • Virgin Atlantic

Related: Delta Air Lines unveils 4 new routes, expanded service to Latin America

Other partners

Delta has several other partnerships beyond SkyTeam members, giving you numerous options for earning miles even when you aren't flying on Delta or a SkyTeam airline.

Non-alliance partners include:

  • China Southern Airlines

Just note that each partnership has specific restrictions and requirements .

Related: The best websites for searching SkyTeam award availability

Delta SkyMiles elite status

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The program offers four elite status tiers for frequent Delta flyers: Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion, Platinum Medallion and Diamond Medallion.

Earning Delta Medallion status

As of Jan. 1, 2024, Delta only uses Medallion Qualification Dollars as criteria for qualification — and the requirement thresholds are increasing significantly for 2025 requirements. Remember, status is earned based on activity during the previous calendar year.

According to Delta's website , "Beginning February 2024, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card members will receive an MQD Headstart of $2,500 MQDs per card type for the current Medallion Qualification Year."

Additionally, Delta introduced an "MQD Boost" benefit, which allows cardmembers to earn additional MQDs when spending a certain amount on their Delta cards. Unfortunately, you'll no longer have access to the MQD waiver on your Delta credit card, enacted on Jan. 1.

You can earn MQDs in the following ways:

  • Delta and partner flights: Earn 1 MQD per dollar spent on a Delta-marketed flight operated by Delta or by a partner airline.
  • Credit cards: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card members earn 1 MQD for every $10 spent. Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card members earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent. (Terms apply.)
  • Delta Vacations: Earn 1 MQD per dollar spent on the entire vacation experience (in addition to what you earn for your flight) when booking directly with Delta Vacations. You will earn MQDs on parts of the package, including stays, cars, rides and activities.

Related: Is Delta Air Lines status worth it? What this disappointed soon-to-be-Diamond thinks

Here are some key benefits of each of Delta's status tiers.

SkyMiles Silver Medallion

The entry tier in Delta's program is Silver Medallion status. As a Silver Medallion, you'll receive:

  • Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights from 24 hours before departure
  • Upgrades to Comfort+ within 24 hours of departure
  • Priority boarding and check-in
  • One complimentary checked bag
  • 7 miles per dollar spent

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SkyMiles Gold Medallion

Next up is Gold Medallion. Here's what you'll get as a Gold elite:

  • Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights from three days before departure
  • SkyPriority status
  • Upgrades to Comfort+ within three days of departure
  • Waived same-day confirmed changes
  • Two complimentary checked bags (within the U.S. and Canada)
  • 8 miles per dollar spent

SkyMiles Platinum Medallion

The third tier in the SkyMiles program is Platinum Medallion status. In addition to the previously mentioned Silver Medallion and Gold Medallion perks, you'll get the following:

  • Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic flights and short-haul international flights from five days before departure
  • Upgrades to Comfort+ at the time of booking
  • Three complimentary checked bags (within the U.S. and Canada)
  • Your pick of a Choice Benefit
  • 9 miles per dollar spent

SkyMiles Diamond Medallion

Finally, the highest public elite tier in the SkyMiles program is Diamond Medallion. You'll get everything detailed above, plus some even better perks:

  • Additional Choice Benefit options
  • Complimentary Clear Plus membership
  • Higher upgrade priority
  • 11 miles per dollar spent

Note that Delta does have an invitation-only tier of status: Delta 360. However, there are no published qualification criteria to earn it.

Related: The inside scoop on invite-only Delta 360 status

How to earn SkyMiles

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There are several ways to earn Delta SkyMiles. The easiest ways are flying Delta-operated flights, traveling with a SkyTeam partner and opening a Delta cobranded credit card. You can also earn miles through everyday activities like shopping and dining.

Earn SkyMiles by flying

When you fly Delta on a Delta-issued ticket, you earn SkyMiles based on the base price of your ticket. Since Delta miles never expire, there's no reason to avoid becoming a member.

Those with Delta Medallion elite status earn more miles on paid tickets.

  • General member : 5 miles
  • Silver Medallion : 7 miles
  • Gold Medallion : 8 miles
  • Platinum Medallion : 9 miles
  • Diamond Medallion : 11 miles

In practice, this means that if you buy a one-way flight from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for $253 before taxes on delta.com , you will earn 1,265 SkyMiles as a general member. However, you'll earn 2,783 miles if you're a Diamond Medallion.

Earn SkyMiles through credit cards

There's a Delta credit card for everyone — the loyalist, the business traveler and even the infrequent flyer. All of them — except the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card — offer the following perks:

  • First checked bag free and priority boarding on Delta flights
  • 20% discount on inflight purchases
  • 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights

However, each one offers some additional perks for travelers.

Here's a look at some of the best Delta SkyMiles credit cards from American Express. (Terms apply.)

Earn SkyMiles through partners

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Another way to earn miles is by flying Delta's partner airlines, but how you earn those miles depends entirely on how you booked the ticket. For example, when you book partner airline tickets — like KLM — on delta.com, you'll earn miles the same way as a regular Delta flight, even if another airline operates the flight.

Meanwhile, if you book a partner flight on the carrier's website (for example, Air France) and add your Delta SkyMiles number, you'll earn miles based on a percentage of the distance flown. However, the exact amount of SkyMiles you'll receive varies based on the partner , booking class and whether you have elite status. Additionally, Delta slashed partner earning rates when it announced elite status changes in Sept. 2023.

Related: When you will (and won't) earn miles on your flight

Earn SkyMiles through shopping portals

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One of the easiest ways to earn Delta miles is through its online shopping portal . You can earn miles for purchases you ordinarily make with thousands of merchants online.

If you don't already have an account, you must register using your SkyMiles number so the bonus miles will be credited to your frequent flyer account. Then, you can use the search box to find your favorite stores or a product. You can also compare prices and mileage rates. Remember to look for stores offering bonus miles (more on that later), featured deals and special bonus offers.

After selecting your merchant, click on the store, product or offer, and you'll be taken to the store's website to shop and check out. The store will alert the portal when you've made a purchase, and the miles you earned will be added to your SkyMiles account. You'll receive an email to confirm when your miles have been posted, typically within three to five days. However, depending on the store, the miles can take up to 15 days to post to SkyMiles Shopping.

Almost every major airline has a shopping portal, so use a shopping portal aggregator to ensure you get the best deal when you shop online.

Transfer Amex points to Delta

Finally, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points directly to Delta at a 1:1 ratio. We don't usually recommend this because we value Membership Rewards points higher than SkyMiles. Currently, we value SkyMiles at 1.2 cents apiece — 0.8 cents per point lower than Amex's valuation. It's often difficult to get a higher value from Delta, thanks to dynamic pricing. You'll also have to pay an excise tax offset fee when transferring Amex points to Delta (and other domestic frequent flyer programs).

Related: 5 things you need to know about Delta SkyMiles

How to redeem SkyMiles

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Delta removed published award charts in 2015, becoming the first major U.S. airline to shift to dynamic pricing for award tickets. As a result, you will need to search on delta.com (or in the Fly Delta app) to determine how many SkyMiles you need for an award ticket. Delta's site is pretty easy to navigate, and you can see how many miles you need for a redemption through a handy calendar feature.

Generally, we've found the best redemptions on domestic flights. Paired with a Delta cobranded credit card (which offers a 15% discount on Delta-operated award tickets), you can sometimes book short-haul flights for under 4,000 SkyMiles one-way. That said, prices will vary by day, route and cabin class.

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Note that Delta award tickets are fully refundable (excluding basic economy fares), so if your plans change, you can redeposit the miles (and get a refund of the taxes and fees). This also allows you to rebook an award ticket when the mileage price drops, securing a partial refund of the difference in miles.

Additionally, you can use your miles to book partner tickets on most of Delta's SkyTeam and non-alliance partners. Unfortunately, these have now largely been aligned with prices on Delta's own flights, minimizing the opportunity to get maximum value from your SkyMiles , especially in premium cabins.

Sweet spots

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With Delta using full dynamic pricing across its route network, there aren't many sweet spots to maximize the value of your SkyMiles. Nevertheless, there are a few good options out there.

Delta flash sales

Delta frequently runs SkyMiles flash sales to short- and long-haul U.S. destinations and cities in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. We've seen some terrific deals for Main Cabin, Comfort+ and first class. Past deals include round-trip flights to Europe for just 33,000 miles and round-trip flights for New Yorkers for as little as 5,000 SkyMiles .

Of course, these cheap tickets aren't always published. Delta often prices short- and mid-haul award tickets for well under what other airlines would charge for similar flights. You'll often find the best deals when booking in advance and traveling on off-peak dates.

Delta and LATAM economy flights to South America

Regardless of the class of service, cash flights to South America are rarely cheap, especially to Brazil. Delta SkyMiles members can book LATAM award tickets at reasonable prices, and it's one of the better ways to use miles.

When you search for flights to South America, you might find reasonable award rates. For example, 66,000 SkyMiles can generally get you a round-trip itinerary from JFK to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), and many of these flights are nonstop.

Bottom line

With its operational performance, numerous flight options and many ways to qualify for status, some say Delta is the best domestic airline. In fact, the carrier has taken the top spot in TPG's own analysis of the best airlines in the U.S. for the last five years. Despite its lack of award charts and unannounced program devaluations, there's still plenty to like about the Delta SkyMiles program.

However, this may not be the case for some travelers over the next year or two, as massive changes now impact how you earn Medallion status and how you access the Delta Sky Club.

Nevertheless, if you're a frequent Delta flyer (or even a more casual customer), a mix of flying, shopping portals and credit cards can increase your SkyMiles balance for your next redemption.

For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card, click here .

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Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it

I f you're a regular traveler, holding elite status with a major airline like Delta Air Lines can make your journeys more comfortable and rewarding.

However, deciding which airline loyalty program makes the most sense for you can be difficult, given the variations between the carriers regarding complimentary upgrades, bonus points or miles, and other valuable perks.

Also, is it even worth pursuing elite status at all?

This guide will dive into one of the major legacy programs and explain how its status tiers work, how to earn them through both travel and non-travel expenses, and ultimately if striving for elite status in it is even worth the effort.

Here is everything you need to know about elite status in the Delta SkyMiles program.

Earning Medallion status in 2024

Before getting into the details, it's important to highlight the recent major news related to Delta status.

Earlier this fall, Delta announced that it was making it significantly harder to earn Medallion status in 2024. Rather than use a combination of spending and flying, your qualification progress next year will be entirely based on how many Medallion Qualification Dollars you earn. Gone are Medallion Qualification Miles and Medallion Qualification Segments.

The public reaction was so immediately negative that Delta has softened some of the changes (for 2024, at least), though it will still be harder to earn Medallion status in 2024 than it was in 2023.

What is Delta Medallion status?

Delta gives the most loyal of its more than 100 million SkyMiles members elite status each year, rewarding them with various benefits to make their travel more comfortable and easier.

There are four published tiers of elite status:

  • Silver Medallion
  • Gold Medallion
  • Platinum Medallion
  • Diamond Medallion

Delta also has an invite-only status tier called Delta 360 , though the exact qualification criteria for it are not public. However, you can receive complimentary annual Delta 360 status by reaching 5 million lifetime miles flown.

Related: Your guide to Delta Air Lines lifetime elite status

In 2023, Medallion status is earned through a combination of two metrics:

  • How far SkyMiles members fly on Delta or its partner airlines each calendar year (MQMs) or how many individual flights they take (MQSs)
  • How much SkyMiles members spend each calendar year (MQDs)

Through Dec. 31, 2023, cardmembers of select Delta American Express cards (discussed below) are exempt from the MQD requirements when they reach certain spending thresholds on those cards.

However, starting Jan. 1, 2024, this perk will disappear, as will MQMs and MQSs. Medallion status will only be measured by MQDs.

You earn the status as soon as you reach the above requirements and hold it for that calendar year through January after the end of the following calendar year. So, if you reach the status requirements in June 2024, you will hold the status through Jan. 31, 2026.

Status levels reset every year in January, so you must keep earning the requirements every year to maintain your status.

How to qualify for Delta Medallion status

Until Dec 31. 2023, SkyMiles status is earned as follows:

  • Silver Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 25,000 MQMs or 30 MQSs and 3,000 MQDs
  • Gold Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs and 8,000 MQDs
  • Platinum Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs and 12,000 MQDs
  • Diamond Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs and 20,000 MQDs

In order to waive the MQD requirements for Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion and Platinum Medallion status, travelers could spend $25,000 in the 2023 calendar year on the following Delta cards:

  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
  • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
  • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card

However, earning a waiver for the Diamond Medallion MQD requirements means spending a whopping $250,000 in a calendar year.

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the waiver will no longer be in effect. Instead, Delta will only use MQDs as criteria for qualification — and the thresholds are increasing significantly from the 2023 levels.

  • Silver Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 5,000 MQDs
  • Gold Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 10,000 MQDs
  • Platinum Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 15,000 MQDs
  • Diamond Medallion : SkyMiles members who have earned 28,000 MQDs

Read more: Is Delta Air Lines status worth it? What this disappointed soon-to-be-Diamond Medallion thinks

Delta Medallion status levels and benefits

Here are some key benefits of each of Delta's status tiers.

SkyMiles Silver Medallion

This is the entry tier in Delta's program, and you'll receive benefits like:

  • Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights from 24 hours before departure
  • Upgrades to Comfort+ within 24 hours of departure
  • Priority boarding and check-in
  • One complimentary checked bag
  • 7 miles per dollar spent

SkyMiles Gold Medallion

Delta's mid-tier status includes some higher priority and enhanced perks, including:

  • Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights from three days before departure
  • Upgrades to Comfort+ within three days of departure
  • Waived same-day confirmed changes
  • Two complimentary checked bags
  • 8 miles per dollar spent

SkyMiles Platinum Medallion

In addition to the previously mentioned Silver Medallion and Gold Medallion perks, you'll get the following:

  • Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic flights and short-haul international flights from five days before departure
  • Upgrades to Comfort+ at the time of booking
  • Three complimentary checked bags
  • Your pick of a Choice Benefit
  • 9 miles per dollar spent

SkyMiles Diamond Medallion

You'll get everything detailed above, plus some even better perks (discussed in more detail below):

  • Three additional Choice Benefit options
  • Complimentary Clear membership
  • Higher upgrade priority
  • 11 miles per dollar spent

Can a credit card help earn Delta status?

Until Jan. 1, 2024, SkyMiles members can earn bonus MQMs on the following cards:

  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card : Earn 15,000 MQMs for every $30,000 you spend on the card (up to a total of 60,000 MQMs after spending $120,000) through Dec. 31, 2023.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card : Earn 15,000 MQMs for every $30,000 you spend on the card (up to a total of 60,000 MQMs after spending $120,000) through Dec. 31, 2023.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card : Earn 10,000 MQMs when you spend $25,000 on the card in a calendar year, and earn another 10,000 MQMs when you spend $50,000 in a calendar year through Dec. 31, 2023.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card : Earn 10,000 MQMs when you spend $25,000 on the card in a calendar year, and earn another 10,000 MQMs when you spend $50,000 in a calendar year through Dec. 31, 2023.

As mentioned earlier, the above cardholders will be exempt from the MQD requirements for Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion and Platinum Medallion status when they spend $25,000 on the card in a calendar year — though you must spend $250,000 to enjoy the MQD waiver for Diamond Medallion status.

Both the MQD waiver and the bonus MQMs will no longer be available starting Jan. 1, 2024. Instead, to make it easier to earn elite status in 2024, Delta will give eligible frequent flyers who are also cobranded credit card holders a head start on the 2024 MQD metrics, with a boost of 2,500 MQDs toward status qualification at the start of the 2024 year.

The MQD head start is awarded per card, so you'll enjoy more than one 2,500 MQD boost if you have multiple primary eligible cards. Additionally, you'll be able to enjoy bonus MQDs based on everyday spending on these cards.

Specifically, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex and the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Amex will accrue 1 MQD for every $10 spent. Meanwhile, both the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex and the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Amex will accrue 1 MQD for every $20 spent.

There is no limit to how many MQDs you can earn from credit card spending, so you could potentially earn elite status just from credit card spending. However, that's a ton of money to spend, especially when there are better options for your everyday purchases.

It's also a major step back from the current requirements. Depending on which card you use, that $25,000 in spend that previously granted an MQD waiver will only turn into either 1,250 or 2,500 MQDs in 2024 — not even enough to put you halfway to entry-level Silver Medallion status. Even if you're a big spender who used to hit the $250,000 MQD waiver, that spending will now translate into 12,500 or 25,000 MQDs.

Is Delta Medallion status worth it?

If you earned Delta elite status in 2023, it's valid through Jan. 31, 2025. If you qualify in 2024, your status will last until Jan. 31, 2026.

It's critical to think about how much you'll be traveling in the future to decide if Medallion status is worth it. If you push hard to reach Diamond Medallion, for example, the valuable perks outlined above apply only when traveling. With the higher MDQ requirements in 2024, you would need to spend a significant amount of money with the airline or on a cobranded credit card to earn this top-tier status, so you must also ensure you are traveling enough to enjoy it.

That said, many of you may wind up within striking distance of the next tier, so consider whether the benefits are worth pushing for. There's no sense in going out of your way for perks that don't matter to you. Pursuing elite status with an airline you can't feasibly fly regularly is a fool's errand. Consider Delta's service from your home airport(s) and how easy it is to reach your desired destination.

This hobby has many trade-offs, and one of the most common is deciding whether to use your preferred airline or hotel chain when it's not the most convenient or cheapest. Would you book a one-stop Delta flight if Southwest had a cheaper nonstop option? If the answer is no, it may not be worth going out of your way to earn Delta elite status (or any elite status, for that matter).

The final consideration involves travel rewards credit cards . Many airline cobranded cards offer perks that mirror what you'd enjoy as an elite member. For example, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card includes a free checked bag, priority boarding and a 20% inflight discount. The card has an introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $99 (see rates and fees ).

Meanwhile, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card provides complimentary Sky Club access when flying Delta along with complimentary upgrades (behind all Medallion members) and an annual companion certificate (valid for round-trip domestic flights in economy, Comfort+ or first class). If you can pay a flat annual fee for one of these cards and gain access to perks that matter to you without going out of your way to earn elite status, that may be a good plan.

Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2025, Reserve cardmembers will receive 15 visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of visits each year starting on Feb. 1, 2025, the total eligible purchases on the card must equal $75,000 or more between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, and each calendar year thereafter.

Bottom line

Earning airline elite status carries an array of perks that can make your entire travel experience more comfortable.

However, not all levels with all carriers are created equally, so analyzing which elite status program best aligns with your typical travel patterns and what you value most as a traveler is critical. Given the recent negative SkyMiles changes, it is harder than ever to earn elite status unless you are spending considerable amounts of money, either with the airline, on cobranded credit cards or a combination of the two.

If you're considering switching your loyalty in 2024, we hope this detailed look at Delta's elite status program has helped your decision.

For rates and fees of the Delta Gold Card, click here .

Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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Want to Switch Your Airline Loyalty? Here's What You Need to Know About Frequent Flier Status Matches

Here's what you need to know about airline status matches and challenges.

Harrison Pierce is a freelance writer and digital nomad passionate about personal finance and travel. He is traveling full-time with the help of points and miles and enjoys connecting with people on the ground. His work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today Blueprint, Matador Network, and other publications. 

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If you have earned elite status with an airline but are considering switching your loyalty, it's time to look for airline status match opportunities. These are often branded as a “challenge” which allows travelers to get an equivalent or lower status tier with a new airline. Status matching can make a lot of sense for many frequent fliers, but it might not be for everyone — here's what you need to know before making the switch.

Meet the Expert

To understand precisely what airline status matching is and how it can benefit travelers, I spoke with air travel experts Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor , and Daniel Green, co-founder and CTO at Faye Travel Insurance .

What is status matching? 

In short, status matching allows you to try out a rival airline’s elite status program for a brief period in the hopes that you are pleased with the offering and switch your loyalty. Airlines are incentivized to offer status matching programs because they can capture new loyal frequent fliers and take them away from their competitors.

“A match usually takes one of two formats,” says Green. “1. They give you matching status for a year, sometimes without upgrade certificates, in hopes you’ll like the status and stick with the airline. Or 2. They’ll give you the status for 3-6 months and ask you to meet a challenge — such as a certain amount of flights to take within that time period or an amount of spend.”

There are some airlines, like Frontier, JetBlue, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and Spirit, that have had status matching programs in the past but do not currently have a program available, so it is worth checking in from time to time if you are interested to see if the program has re-opened. 

Other airlines, like Hawaiian and Turkish Airlines, have been known to offer status matches on a case-by-case basis, but you would have to contact them to understand what the requirements are and if you qualify. Points and miles enthusiasts have said they were successful with these airlines, but information is not publicly available to verify the program. “Most airlines have some sort of status match program even if they don't explicitly talk about it publicly — and if you don’t ask about it, you usually won’t know about it,” explains Green.

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There are several major benefits to status matching. First, you can test out a new loyalty program before fully committing. Suppose you have Platinum Medallion status with Delta but are interested in switching to a different airline. In that case, you can match with American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro and experience the program for a couple of months before you decide to fly exclusively with American from now on. 

More general benefits of having elite status with an airline can include complimentary upgrades, priority services when checking in, boarding, or getting baggage, waived fees, bonus miles per dollar spent, access to airport lounges, and more. The exact benefits will depend on the program and your level of status. 

For airlines publicly offering status matching, the application process is quite simple. In general, you need to visit the website of the airline you wish to match to and review eligibility requirements. (The exact requirements will depend on the airline, as outlined below.) Generally, to qualify, you should hold elite status with an airline and be able to provide any required documentation to prove your status. Some status match programs will require you to have status with specific airlines or have a particular status level, while others are more lax and will allow you to match even a basic elite status with any airline.

Matched status typically only lasts for a couple of months, with the opportunity to extend based on the amount you fly. You should be strategic when applying for status matching, as you’ll want to ensure you can complete the requirements to extend your status within the allotted time frame. For example, if you have to take a certain number of flights during the promotional period to extend your status from 90 days to 12 months, apply during a time when you know you'll be flying a lot. 

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Airlines Offering Status Match Programs 

Alaska airlines.

Alaska Airlines offers a status match for 90 days with the possibility of extending by flying with Alaska and earning miles. To start, you must upload a screenshot of your elite status with another airline. Ensure the screenshot includes your first and last name, current status, and the amount of miles flown to earn status. To keep your matched status, continue flying on Alaska during your 90-day promotional period. You need the following miles to keep your status: 

  • MVP status: 5,000 base miles
  • MVP Gold status: 10,000 base miles 
  • MVP Gold 75K status: 20,000 base miles 

If you start your status match by the end of June and fly the required number of miles, you will keep your status through the end of the year. If you start the status match between July and December, you can keep it through the end of the following calendar year. Note that you can only apply for a status match once, so be sure to strategize when you submit. 

Below is a table outlining which status programs Alaska Airlines will match and their corresponding status levels.

American Airlines

American Airlines is slightly more strict than Alaska. The status match program with AAdvantage only applies to status earned with Delta Air Lines or United Airlines. Green explains, “A rival alliance is more likely to match your status.” You must submit proof of earned status with either Delta SkyMiles or United MileagePlus. 

If your loyalty was to Delta Air Lines, you can match your Platinum Medallion or Diamond Medallion status to AAdvantage Platinum Pro or AAdvantage Executive Platinum, respectively. Similarly, you can match United Airlines Premier Platinum and Premier 1K to AAdvantage Platinum Pro and AAdvantage Executive Platinum. 

To switch from Delta, you will need to submit screenshots from your SkyMiles account with the following information:

  • Your first and last name
  • SkyMiles overview, including current status and status tracker wheels
  • 2023 account activity with MQMs, MQSs, and MQDs earned
  • Your current membership card with an expiration date of January 31, 2025 or January 31, 2026

For United MileagePlus accounts, the screenshots should include:

  • 2023 year-end snapshot
  • 2024 Premier progress
  • Your current membership card with an expiration date of January 31, 2025, or January 31, 2026

Once you receive your approval and enrollment information for an Instant Status Pass, you can use your matched status for four months. To keep your status longer, you have to meet the Loyalty Point goals every four months. You can qualify for status for the rest of the year if you meet all three goals. The requirements needed to keep your status for each four-month period are as follows:

  • AAdvantage Gold: 13,000 Loyalty Points
  • AAdvantage Platinum: 25,000 Loyalty Points
  • AAdvantage Platinum Pro: 42,000 Loyalty Points
  • AAdvantage Executive Platinum: 67,000 Loyalty Points

Delta Air Lines

Last year, Delta received some blowback over major changes to the SkyMiles frequent flier program . Even so, they offer a three-month status match challenge . To apply for the challenge, you need to submit a membership card with your name on it, a statement showing your earned elite status, and proof of account activity. You must be enrolled in the SkyMiles program for at least 30 days before applying for the status match offer. You will not be eligible to enroll if you have received a status match or promotional Medallion status in the past three years. 

The three-month complimentary status period will begin within 24 hours after you are enrolled in the program. You will be matched to Silver, Gold, or Platinum Medallion status based on your current status with another airline. You cannot match to Diamond Medallion status. To extend your status past three months, you must earn the following Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) during the promotional period:

  • Silver Medallion: $1,250
  • Gold Medallion: $2,500
  • Platinum Medallion: $3,750

Note that some benefits of your Medallion status are not granted during the promotional period and will only be unlocked if you extend your status past the three-month window. The following are the airline status tiers that are eligible for Delta's status match program:

Southwest Airlines

Southwest is very lenient regarding elite status matching — you can match for A-List status from any U.S. airline. All you need to do is register for the promotion and email proof of your current airline elite status, name, and Rapid Rewards account number. Once approved, you will receive A-List status for 90 days. If you want to extend your status, you can fly three round-trip flights or six one-way flights within 90 days of enrollment, and your status is extended for an additional 12 months. Note that you need to book and complete the flight requirements after qualifying for the status match promotion. Reservations made before enrollment but completed during the promotional period will not count. 

United Airlines 

United Airlines offers a solid airline status match opportunity. If you are approved to participate in the status match promotion, your account will be upgraded to Premier Silver, Gold, or Platinum —based on the level you hold in your current program — for 120 days. You can not apply for the MileagePlus Status Match program if you have participated within the last five years. The following frequent flier programs and status levels are eligible for status matching with United MileagePlus:

If you wish to keep your matched status for the rest of the year, you will need to earn both Premier Qualifying Flights (PQFs) and Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) on flights operated by United or United Express within the 120-day offer period. The requirement is based on the level of status you match to in MileagePlus, as follows: 

  • Premier Silver: Fly 4 PQFs and earn 1,300 PQPs 
  • Premier Gold: Fly 8 PQFs and earn 2,600 PQPs 
  • Premier Platinum: Fly 12 PQFs and earn 4,000 PQPs 

To submit your request, you just need to fill out a form with the following information:

  • MileagePlus account number
  • Valid email address connected to your MileagePlus account
  • A digital copy of your 2024 membership card for the frequent flier program you are matching from, which should identify your first and last name, current elite status details, and expiration date or validity period (must be valid through the duration of the current year)

To illustrate the type of traveler this would be best for, let’s use an example. Traveler A has Platinum Medallion status with Delta, but they want to explore other options. They're also relocating from Atlanta, a Delta hub, to Dallas, an American hub. In that case, they could qualify for the following programs and status levels:

  • Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K
  • American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro
  • Southwest Airlines A-List
  • United Airlines Premier Platinum

They might choose to apply for a status match with American Airlines, as they will have access to more flights through their new home airport. It wouldn’t make much sense to apply for the Southwest Airlines program, as the perks of being A-List are not comparable to Platinum Medallion. Alaska Airlines has flights throughout the U.S. but has relatively limited international offerings compared to American and United. To decide between American and United, they would need to determine which airline they prefer and which elite benefits will be most useful. They'll also want to make sure that they can meet the flight requirements to obtain long-term elite status after the initial match.

“Just before COVID, I did a status match with United and they gave me a challenge of taking a certain number of flights in 6 months,” says Green. “Because of the pandemic, I was unable to accomplish the terms, but due to the circumstances, they were fine with resetting the timer.” Airlines can be flexible when unforeseen circumstances arise, but don’t count on it. 

If you want to apply for status matching, you should read the terms and conditions to determine the best time of year to apply. Some programs have a cutoff date of July 1 to determine how long you can extend your status. For example, if you apply for status matching prior to July 1 and meet the requirements to extend status, you will receive status for the rest of the year. If you apply after July 1 and meet the requirements, you can get status for the entire next year. 

Radchenko advises, “If you don’t have any trips on the books, wait until you do. Some programs only allow you to do this once every few years or once in a lifetime.” He continues, “So, be a strategist and only accept a challenge when you know you’ll be able to meet the requirements.”

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Delta will resume daily nonstop service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK this summer, operating the route on an Airbus A330-900neo that will provide customers with nearly 2,000 weekly seats from New York to Israel.

The decision to resume the route on June 7, 2024, which was temporarily suspended in October 2023, follows an extensive security risk assessment by the airline. Delta continues to closely monitor the situation in Israel in conjunction with government and private-sector partners.

In recent months, Delta has strengthened its presence in Israel through a codeshare arrangement with EL AL Israel Airlines. Delta customers have access to EL AL’s direct services to Tel Aviv from major U.S. cities like New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. With the upcoming reinstatement of Delta’s New York-JFK service this summer, customers have additional travel choices connecting North America and Israel.

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A 26-year-old Texas man took pictures of Delta passengers' tickets to sneak onto a flight, prosecutors say

  • A man was arrested after boarding a Delta flight in Utah using a photo of another passenger's ticket.
  • This is at least the third instance this year of passengers boarding planes without valid tickets.
  • The Texas man faces one felony charge of stowaways on vessels or aircraft.

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A man was arrested in Salt Lake City on Sunday after boarding a Delta Air Lines flight without his own ticket. He got on the plane by using a photo of another passenger's boarding pass, prosecutors say.

Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, a 26-year-old from Texas, is facing one felony charge of stowaways on vessels or aircraft, according to a complaint filed in US District Court in Utah on Monday. If found guilty, Fleurizard could be fined and imprisoned for up to five years, according to US sentencing guidelines.

Surveillance footage shows Fleurizard "taking photos of multiple passenger's phones and/or boarding passes while they were not looking," including of a minor girl's ticket. He got on the flight "using his phone as a boarding pass," court documents said.

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US gate agents typically do not check identification at boarding for domestic flights.

Fleurizard is at least the third known passenger to board a flight in the US and UK without a valid ticket this year.

Last month, a woman ducked security and took an American Airlines flight from Nashville to Los Angeles without a ticket. She was detained by the FBI for questioning but no charges were filed. Earlier in February, a man boarded a plane to Copenhagen without a ticket at London's Gatwick airport, the second such incident in under two months at London airports. He was removed from the plane before takeoff.

In the recent Salt Lake City incident, Fleurizard boarded the plane and went to the lavatory at the front, where he stayed until the flight doors were secured for takeoff, per the federal complaint. He then made his way to the lavatory at the back of the plane. When he exited the bathroom, a flight attendant noticed that there were no seats available on the plane.

He was caught after giving the attendant a false seat number. Since Fleurizard was not authorized to be on board, the aircraft returned to the boarding gate. He was escorted off the plane and met by law enforcement, per court records.

Fleurizard told officers he was visiting Utah for a snowboarding trip and he needed to get home to see his family. He said he had a Southwest Airlines "buddy pass," a free or heavily discounted ticket employees can share with friends and family. Fleurizard told the police he had tried to get on two earlier Southwest flights, which were both full.

Fleurizard "admitted he had made a mistake and was only trying to get home," the complaint said.

Fleurizard did not respond to requests for comment, and his defense attorney has not yet been listed in court documents.

Delta Air Lines told USA Today that it is "cooperating with law enforcement and relevant federal agencies."

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