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Delta SkyMiles Medallion status offers plenty of perks when flying, but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Thanks to a partnership between Delta and SIXT, Delta Medallion elite members can match their status to SIXT elite status for free — unlocking discounts, upgrades, and other benefits on rental cars.
And the best part? The match is easy, instant, and doesn’t even require proof of your Delta status (at least for now).
Here’s how Delta Medallion members can match up to SIXT Platinum status and what you can expect from your new SIXT elite status.
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Overview of Delta’s Partnership With SIXT
Delta partners with several rental car agencies — including SIXT. Through this partnership, you can earn up to 500 bonus miles on each eligible SIXT rental. Plus, Delta Medallion members can parlay their status into SIXT elite status, unlocking additional discounts and perks when booking with SIXT.
Related: Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options
How to Match Your Delta Medallion Status to SIXT
In addition to earning miles, SkyMiles members can also match their Medallion status to SIXT elite status. The best match is from Gold or Platinum Medallion status to SIXT Platinum (the highest tier in SIXT’s program). But even general SkyMiles members can qualify for a lower-tier elite status with SIXT.
- SkyMiles Base matches to Express SIXT status
- Silver Medallion matches to Gold SIXT status
- Gold and Platinum Medallion match to Platinum SIXT status
Step-by-step process to complete your status match
Status matching your Delta status to SIXT is incredibly straightforward. It only involves a few steps. First, head over to the SIXT–Delta SkyMiles partnership page, scroll down to the “We Match Your Status” section, and then select the tier you want to match to.
You will then be prompted to enter your email address.
Following that, enter your name and create a password for your SIXT account.
At this stage, you will be prompted to enter your credit card details to speed up future reservations. However, you can skip this for now and do it later. And that's it. You can now see your status and SIXT ID number.
At this point, check your email. You should have received an email from SIXT confirming your new status with the company.
SIXT Platinum Status: Perks and Benefits
While holding SIXT Platinum status doesn't always grant the best customer service, the status has a reasonable assortment of features and benefits, including:
- Up to a 15% discount on SIXT rentals
- Free car upgrade when available (double upgrade when available at U.S. locations).
- Exclusive counter and parking.
- Free additional driver in the US for US residents renting in the contiguous US.
A Note About Your Matched SIXT Status
One interesting thing about this status match is that I was never required to provide supporting documentation about my Delta Gold status. I received an email confirming my status with SIXT, and that was all. Several weeks have passed, and SIXT has never requested anything to prove my Delta elite status.
I have tried to make several reservations with SIXT and can navigate the entire process, showing my status with SIXT throughout the rental booking process. Only time will tell if this is an anomaly or how SIXT runs the status match program. If anything changes, we will update this post accordingly.
Related: The Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance
Our Take
Your Delta elite status doesn’t need to stop at the airport. If you’re a Delta Medallion member, you can easily extend your benefits to SIXT — one of the world’s more premium car rental brands. Even better, the process is free, fast, and surprisingly hands-off.
With benefits like free upgrades, extra drivers, and discounts up to 15%, this match is a no-brainer if you rent from SIXT even once or twice a year. Just don’t wait too long — while there’s no end date listed, these easy matches have a way of disappearing once word gets out.
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