Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy December 11, 2024 50 Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and not worry too much about mileage expiration.
The Ultimate Delta SkyMiles Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Miles, Achieve Elite Status, and More by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 With a strong elite program, great industry reputation, and excellent global network of partner airlines, Delta SkyMiles is a popular U.S. airline loyalty program. Here, we provide a complete guide to Delta SkyMiles, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of Medallion status, and the best redemption opportunities.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Review: High Fee, Declining Headline Perks by Tyler Glatt June 5, 2025 0 Carrying a $650 annual fee, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is a premium card. Sure, it offers some top-tier perks for frequent Delta fliers, but poor earning rates on non-Delta spending and headline benefits that'll come with limitations in the coming months to years make the card a hard sell for small businesses that truly value elite perks.
Still Available: Get 10,000 Bonus Delta SkyMiles for Switching to T-Mobile by Skye Class and JT Genter December 6, 2024 0 If you're not already a T-Mobile user, Delta is offering a compelling reason to give T-Mobile a closer look. SkyMiles members can currently earn 10,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles when they switch their current provider to T-Mobile. Interestingly, this switch will get you Wi-Fi benefits on four major airline carriers, including Delta. Here are the details.
Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs to SkyMiles, Status, or MQDs Before December 31 by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 2 For the last time ever, you can take advantage of Delta's Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) rollover conversion. Before December 31, 2024, you'll need to decide whether to convert your MQMs into SkyMiles, MQDs, or use them to extend your elite status. Here's a breakdown of your options.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Review: Premium Benefits and a Path to Medallion Status by Ian Snyder June 5, 2025 0 The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card commands a high annual fee. In return, it provides a suite of benefits that could be well worth it for the frequent Delta traveler. Here's what you need to know about Delta's premium consumer credit card to help you decide if it's right for you.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Review: Lots of Perks for a Modest Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook and Ian Snyder June 5, 2025 2 With a reasonable annual fee, a free checked bag when flying Delta, 15% discount on Delta awards, and priority boarding, travelers have a lot to like about the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. Here's our review of a card that arguably deserves a place in every Delta traveler's wallet.
Best-Ever 80,000-Mile Offer Returns for Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card by Jess Farley June 10, 2025 0 The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is offering 80,000 miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Whether you're a casual Delta flyer or looking to build your miles for future international travel, this card provides an affordable and effective entry to the SkyMiles ecosystem. If you want to earn SkyMiles while enjoying valuable travel perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding, this card is an easy choice.
Points of Interest: Centurion Lounge Closes Spa, New Delta Partner Earnings Chart, and More by Tyler Glatt October 6, 2024 0 The world of points and miles moves incredibly fast. All too often, banks and programs make minor changes, many of which go unnoticed. In this post, we recap 9 unreported stories from the past few weeks, from a spa closing at a Centurion Lounge and new Delta partner award earning chart to a hotel program shortening its elite status year and one less IHG redemption option.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Review: Good Delta Perks That Offset the Fee by Ryan Smith and Ian Snyder May 27, 2025 30 The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is one of four personal co-brand Delta cards offered by American Express and presents substantial value for cardmembers who can take advantage of the perks and benefits the card offers. However, the annual fee is a turn-off to some, and you'll need to regularly use the card's benefits to justify it. Our Platinum Delta Amex review can help you decide if this is the right card for you.
How To Get Hertz Elite Status and Other Free Perks With the Delta Business Traveler Program by Sam Helmy October 5, 2024 0 Delta recently announced the launch of a unique program: Delta Business Traveler. This new travel program is designed for individual business travelers, regardless of their organization's size and, more importantly, their employer's relationship with Delta Airlines. So, how does the Delta Business Traveler Program stack up? Let's take a look.
How To Redeem Miles for Cape Air Flights via Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines by Tyler Glatt September 22, 2024 0 Cape Air flights are bookable with American Airlines AAdvantage miles, Delta SkyMiles, and JetBlue TrueBlue points. And depending on where your travels take you, you can potentially get great value from redeeming miles on these short-hop flights. Here's all you need to know about mileage redemptions on Cape Air.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class March 26, 2025 3 Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the current opportunities.
Delta Adds SAS Mileage Redemptions — But Only On Certain Routes by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2024 1 Earlier this week, Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) changed jerseys, leaving Star Alliance to become a member of SkyTeam. One of the implications of a shift in alliance is new mileage redemption opportunities, which are now rolling out. Effective immediately, you can redeem Delta SkyMiles for intra-European SAS itineraries. Here's what we know about this brand-new SkyMiles redemption option.
Washington Residents: Earn Delta SkyMiles for Each Seahawks Passing Yard Through 12Status by Skye Class August 29, 2024 26 Washington state residents who are Delta SkyMiles members will be happy to learn that the 12Status promotion is returning once again. Like previous years, you will earn SkyMiles for every passing yard the Seattle Seahawks throw for during the 2024-2025 season. This promotion is one of the easiest ways to earn Delta SkyMiles with minimal effort and time.
Delta Free Wi-Fi Now on 90% of Domestic Fleet. Here’s the Timeline for International Flights. by Tyler Glatt August 25, 2024 0 Delta has taken on a bold project to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire global fleet by the end of 2025. Where is the airline in the process? Will regional jets also get Wi-Fi? Here's what we know so far and the timeline for completion.
Why You’ll Want To Add Your Virgin Atlantic Booking to Your Delta Account by Brie Bash August 7, 2024 1 Did you know that once you book a Delta flight via Virgin Atlantic, you can add the booking number to your Delta account? This simple trick has several benefits. Here's how to do it and why it's a good idea.
What Is a Medallion Qualification Dollar and How Do You Earn It? by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt August 6, 2024 54 If you want to earn Delta Air Lines elite status, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Medallion Qualification Dollars — MQDs for short. MQDs are Delta's only status-earning metric, so you won't find yourself among the airline's elite ranks unless you earn a lot of them. Here's everything you need to know about Medallion Qualification Dollars and how to earn them.
When Does It Make Sense to Buy Delta SkyMiles? by Andrew George Bradshaw August 5, 2024 0 If you're an avid AwardWallet reader, you know we keep tabs on all the airline and hotel programs selling their points at a discount. Unfortunately, Delta has yet to offer any promotion to buy miles with a bonus or discount. That begs the question: Can you buy Delta SkyMiles, and if so, is it worth it? In this post, we will break down how to buy Delta SkyMiles and a few other options you have for earning SkyMiles.
How Can I Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards? by Kennedy Miller February 6, 2025 83 With so many Delta co-branded credit cards available, one of the most common questions we field on the blog and in our Award Travel 101 Facebook community is, "Can I hold multiple Delta Amex cards?" In the past, the answer was a resounding "yes!" However, that answer has changed to a muddy "maybe." Here's what you need to know about earning welcome bonuses on multiple SkyMiles cards — and why it's worth carrying more than one Delta Amex card.
How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate by Ross Denkin June 18, 2024 3 Not all companion certificates are created equal. Some require considerable credit card spending to earn, and others only reduce the ticket cost to $99 rather than $0. Thankfully, Delta's companion certificates involve neither of those stipulations, making them much easier for travelers to use and enjoy. Plus, Delta makes using these certificates incredibly easy, giving travelers endless redemption possibilities. Here's how to earn, use, and maximize them.
Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway by Brie Bash June 7, 2024 0 You've found the perfect Delta flight you'd love to book but don't quite have enough miles to cover the award... yet. If you are an eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles cardholder, you're in luck! American Express and Delta will allow you to get an advance on the miles you need, thanks to Miles Headstart. This can be a convenient way to book travel now when the deal is available and earn the miles later.
Earn 2,000 Bonus SkyMiles From the Delta and Turo Partnership by Skye Class June 7, 2024 1 In 2022, Delta added Turo as another car rental partner. Since then, new members have been able to receive bonus miles when linking accounts and completing one Turo rental. If you've never rented from Turo, you can join now, link your accounts, and get 2,000 SkyMiles, plus 500 bonus miles on subsequent rentals. Here are the details.
Earn Delta SkyMiles at Starbucks, Plus Increased Earning Rates on Reloads by Sam Helmy and Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 1 Delta and Starbucks have a loyalty partnership that 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. Plus, new changes incentivize reloading your Starbucks card with higher amounts by providing extra Delta SkyMiles as the balance increases.
Delta Boarding Order Explained: How New Boarding Zones Work by Mark Jackson June 6, 2024 0 On May 1, 2024, Delta is changing how its boarding process works. Now, flyers will board by "zones," and most of the changes affect flyers boarding the plane first. See how the changes affect your next flight in this post.
Delta Rewards Existing Reserve Cardholders With a $100 eCredit by Ian Snyder April 11, 2024 0 Delta is providing $100 eCredits to existing customers with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, but it may not be enough to justify the increased annual fee on the cards. Here's how to find your voucher if you're an eligible cardholder.
The Top 7 Reasons Why It’s Worth Remaining Loyal to Delta Air Lines by Ajay Jain and Jess Farley April 8, 2025 88 Over the years, we’ve spent plenty of time on our soapbox grumbling about Delta SkyMiles — most of it warranted. But SkyMiles still has much to offer as a frequent flyer program, especially for members based around Delta hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis (MSP), and Seattle (SEA). Here's a look at some of the top reasons why it's still worth remaining loyal to Delta.
Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Delta Cruises by Skye Class April 2, 2024 3 Delta Cruises (formerly SkyMiles Cruises) is a great way to earn SkyMiles. On all bookings, you'll earn a flat 2X SkyMiles per dollar spent and can occasionally leverage lucrative promotions. Depending on how much you're spending on a cruise, this new earning rate can be far more rewarding than the previous program — which was a flat rate based on the length of your cruise. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about earning Delta SkyMiles on cruises.
Delta Promotion: 500 Bonus SkyMiles From Starbucks Purchases by Skye Class March 26, 2024 0 For a limited time, a targeted promotion offers Delta SkyMiles members 500 bonus SkyMiles after completing a few Starbucks orders. How many? That varies by what offer you receive. However, this stacks on the long-running benefit of earning 1 mile per dollar spent at Starbucks with linked accounts. Here are the details.
462 Delta Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 7,500 Points by JT Genter March 24, 2024 0 Delta SkyMiles can be a frustrating program. Sure, some domestic Delta economy awards can only cost a few thousand SkyMiles. Other times flights can climb astronomically high. Thankfully travelers have a way to get predictable pricing on Delta award flights: Booking through partner airlines. One of the best sweet spots for booking Delta awards is Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Here are the 462 Delta routes that you can book using just 7,500 Virgin points — and the many ways you can accumulate Virgin points.
