Airlines
Delta Air Lines To Offer Bizjet Upgrades to Elite Fliers
Under the new upgrade program, Delta SkyMiles members could be offered a flight on a chartered business jet operated by subsidiary Delta Private Jets.
Delta Air Lines is set to start a new business jet upgrade program for its “Medallion” frequent fliers. Depending on aircraft availability, under this program elite Delta SkyMiles members could be offered a flight on a chartered business jet operated by subsidiary Delta Private Jets. (Photo: Delta Private Jets)
Delta Air Lines is set to start a new business jet upgrade program for its “Medallion” frequent fliers. Depending on aircraft availability, under this program elite Delta SkyMiles members could be offered a flight on a chartered business jet operated by subsidiary Delta Private Jets. (Photo: Delta Private Jets)

An airline is about to do what the business aviation industry has attempted to do for decades with only limited success: introduce elite airline fliers to the convenience and privacy of business jets. This week, Delta Air Lines is set to start a new business jet upgrade program for its “Medallion” frequent fliers, meaning those who fly more than 25,000 miles annually on the airline.