Diamond status is the highest elite tier Delta offers, requiring 125,000 miles flown each year, and $15,000 dollars spent. Included, is complimentary upgrades, free award redeposits, choice benefits, international upgrade vouchers and more.
Interestingly, it’s possible to earn Diamond status by having a Delta Private Jets Membership, something that, to be quite frank, isn’t cheap.
Starting at “just” $100,000 a year, you’ll receive:
- Locked-in rates for up to two years
- No fuel surcharges (on private jets)
- No interchange fees (on private jets)
- Your choice of jet size on every flight
- Guaranteed jet availability
- Four private jet categories to choose from
You’ll also receive the following benefits on Delta airlines, too:
- SkyMiles® Diamond Medallion® Status*
- Complimentary upgrades, subject to availability
- Delta Sky Priority® Services
- Waived baggage fees and more
- 20% off select full-fare, Delta
For the average consumer, and even a 125,000 mile a year frequent flyer, a Private Jet Card isn’t worth it – let’s be honest.
However, for a heavy business traveler with urgent corporate needs, someone that has an unlimited budget, or one where private, fast and efficient travel is a must, the Jet Card could make sense. Considering you’re getting $100,000 worth of private jet value, and Diamond status, there may be value for you, though I know for most of you – hell, probably 99.9% of you, this makes no sense.
Oh, by the way… if you thought that $100K was it, you’re wrong. There’s also a per hour charge as well.
Jamie Larounis is an avid traveler, blogger and miles/points educator. Traveling well over 100,000 miles a year and staying in hotels for over 100 nights, he leverages miles, points and other deals to fly in first class cabins, and stay in 5-star hotels. The Forward Cabin shares his experiences, musings, reviews, tips, tricks, resources and industry news with you, the fellow traveler.
The $100,000 is a deposit that can be used for the hourly rates so it is not an extra purchase for the hours.
Oh, interesting to know! Thanks! So, I guess this lessens the pain a bit… 😉
what a rewards points whore you are. honestly, do you have nothing better to do?
will the flight attendant on the private jet be allowed to eat any of the leftover meals? after all, flight attendants are people too. i do think, however, working as a corporate f/a has it’s perks………..such as being fed. not like working commercial. management could care less.
I believe, if I’m not mistaken, these flights are catered to the clients request, and are charged per service, so, in this case, I’m not sure how many leftover meals there really would be. Interesting thought, though.
I would be curious to see, besides the Diamond status, how Delta Private Jets compares to other jet programs. I assume even wealthy people want to get the best deal they can.