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Delta and Starbucks have announced a new loyalty partnership. The new program lets you earn SkyMiles on purchases at Starbucks. You will also earn double Starbucks stars on days you make a purchase and have a scheduled Delta flight. The partnership offers more than earnings, with a few new benefits and an exciting welcome bonus.
How It Works
- You must already be a member of both Starbucks and Delta SkyMiles to participate.
- You need to link your accounts on the partnership page.
- Once linked, earn 1 SkyMiles per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.
- When you have a scheduled Delta flight, earn double stars on eligible purchases.
Additional Bonuses
Delta and Starbucks are providing a great signup bonus to celebrate the new partnership if you link your accounts before December 31, 2022. Link your account before the deadline, and you will receive 500 bonus SkyMiles and 150 bonus Starbucks stars.
While 500 miles will not get you an award flight, it still adds to your balance. However, when you consider that a free coffee, bakery item, or tea costs 50 stars, the stars bonus is enough for 3 items. Alternatively, you can redeem your 150 stars for hot breakfast items or a customized drink.
An additional element to the depth of the new partnership is that from 2024 Delta is adding a Starbucks option to its Choice Benefits. Flyers achieving elite status with Delta will be able to select a Choice Benefit of 4,000 Starbucks Stars. While this is a nice perk, you have a better option to choose from Delta’s Choice Benefits.
Our Take
While one SkyMiles per dollar spent on coffee will (hopefully) not earn you free flights on its own, it is still a nice bonus. Any travel rewards strategy involves maximizing your returns from every mile you travel and dollar you spend. If you collect Delta SkyMiles and use Starbucks frequently, signing up for this partnership is a no-brainer.
Remember that Starbucks purchases will generally code as dining on your credit card. So not only do you want to register for the promotion. But you also want to use a credit card optimized for dining to make your Starbucks purchases.
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