Delta Fare Class W

A comprehensive explanation of Delta fare class W including SkyMiles medallion earnings and upgrade eligibility information.

Fare class W is a revenue fare/booking class that is marketed as Delta Comfort+ on Delta Air Lines mainline and code share flights. A ticket booked in the W fare class will be supported by a main cabin fare basis code to provide upgrade rankings for the ticket. This fare class is eligible for complimentary upgrades.

Also referred to as: Booking Class W, Booking Code W, Fare Class W, Ticket Code W, Class W, W Fare or Comfort (W)

Information about Delta Air Lines Fare Class W

Fare Class W booking information

Important information about Fare Class W on Delta Air Lines.

SkyMiles earnings on Delta Air Lines Fare Class W

SkyMiles frequent flyer earnings

Explore what you'll earn as a SkyMiles member flying on Delta Air Lines with a ticket in Fare Class W.

  • Medallion Bonus: yes
  • Minimum MQMs earned: 500

SkyMiles Member

100% MQM

Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


1:1 MQS

Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


MQD earnings based on Ticket Price

Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


5 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD

SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.

Silver Medallion

100% MQM

Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


1:1 MQS

Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


MQD earnings based on Ticket Price

Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


7 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD

SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.

Gold Medallion

100% MQM

Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


1:1 MQS

Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


MQD earnings based on Ticket Price

Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


8 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD

SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.

Platinum Medallion

100% MQM

Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


1:1 MQS

Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


MQD earnings based on Ticket Price

Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


9 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD

SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.

Diamond Medallion

100% MQM

Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


1:1 MQS

Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


MQD earnings based on Ticket Price

Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.


11 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD

SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.

1 Distance calculations are at the sole discretion of Delta Air Lines; however, calculations generally follow the great circle distance between airports.

Delta Fare Class W Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Evelyn M Figueroa says:

    I still have no clue how to put my name in the pool for the complementary upgrade.

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