Here's a look at Delta's current partnerships and how you can use them to your advantage.<\/p>\n
Page Contents<\/p>
- Overview of Delta's Partner Airlines<\/a>
- Delta SkyTeam Alliance partners<\/a><\/li>
- Delta non-SkyTeam partners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Earning Delta SkyMiles and Elite Status Credits With Partner Airlines<\/a>
- Earning SkyMiles and MQDs on flights with Delta's core global airline partners<\/a><\/li>
- Earning SkyMiles and MQDs on flights with Delta's non-core global airline partners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Earning Delta SkyMiles Through Credit Card and Point Transfer Partners<\/a>
- Co-branded American Express credit cards<\/a><\/li>
- Delta transfer partners<\/a><\/li>
- Delta hotel partners<\/a><\/li>
- Delta rental car partners<\/a><\/li>
- Other Delta partners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Redeeming Delta SkyMiles With Partner Airlines<\/a>
- Flights originating outside the U.S.<\/a><\/li>
- Long-haul flights to Europe and Asia from Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
Overview of Delta's Partner Airlines<\/span><\/h2>\n
Delta's roster of airline partners is extensive, which is a huge benefit for travelers who want to earn and redeem SkyMiles.<\/a><\/p>\n
Delta SkyTeam Alliance partners<\/span><\/h3>\n
Delta belongs to the SkyTeam alliance<\/a>, which is also home to 18 other airlines (excluding the currently suspended Aeroflot). The number of member airlines makes SkyTeam the second-largest airline alliance after Star Alliance. So, no matter where you need to go in the world, you can likely get there on one of these SkyTeam airlines:<\/p>\n
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- Aerol\u00edneas Argentinas<\/li>\n
- Aeromexico<\/li>\n
- Air Europa<\/li>\n
- Air France<\/li>\n
- China Airlines<\/li>\n
- China Eastern<\/li>\n
- Garuda Indonesia<\/li>\n
- ITA Airways<\/li>\n
- Kenya Airways<\/li>\n
- KLM<\/li>\n
- Korean Air<\/li>\n
- Middle East Airlines<\/li>\n
- Saudia Airlines<\/li>\n
- Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tarom<\/li>\n
- Vietnam Airlines<\/li>\n
- Virgin Atlantic<\/a><\/li>\n
- Xiamen Airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Delta non-SkyTeam partners<\/span><\/h3>\n
Delta also partners with a handful of airlines that aren't SkyTeam members:<\/p>\n
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- AirBaltic<\/li>\n
- Cape Air<\/a><\/li>\n
- China Southern Airlines<\/li>\n
- El Al Israel Airlines<\/a><\/li>\n
- Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n
- LATAM<\/li>\n
- WestJet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Credit: Justin Hu\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Related: The Ultimate Guide to Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Earning Delta SkyMiles and Elite Status Credits With Partner Airlines<\/span><\/h2>\n
One of the most straightforward ways to earn Delta SkyMiles and Medallion elite status credits is to fly on Delta or a partner airline. Delta divides its roster of partner airlines into two groups: core and non-core.<\/p>\n
You'll earn SkyMiles and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs)<\/a> at better rates on Delta's core airline partners than on non-core partner flights. Irrespective of their core or non-core designation, most of Delta's partners award SkyMiles and MQDs based on the distance flown instead of the price paid for the ticket.<\/p>\n
The only exception to this rule are partner flights booked through Delta.com<\/a>. If you book this way, you'll earn SkyMiles and MQDs based on the price of your itinerary, just as you would a Delta flight. This opens the door to strategically purchasing your airline tickets — buying expensive tickets via Delta and cheap tickets via partner airlines.<\/p>\n
Credit: Lukas Souza\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n It's also worth noting that not every distance-based chart is identical. For example, what you'll earn on Aeromexico flights differs from what you'll earn on SAS flights. Consult Delta's partner earning charts<\/a> for the airline you plan to fly with before you book to avoid unnecessary surprises when you see the mileage credit in your SkyMiles account.<\/p>\n
Related: How To Credit Airline Miles to Partner Frequent Flyer Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Earning SkyMiles and MQDs on flights with Delta's core global airline partners<\/span><\/h3>\n
Generally, you'll enjoy the best SkyMiles and MQD earning rates on flights operated by Delta's seven core partners. As mentioned, each airline offers marginally different earning rates, depending on your flight class. These core partners are:<\/p>\n
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- Aeromexico<\/li>\n
- Air France<\/li>\n
- China Eastern<\/li>\n
- KLM<\/li>\n
- Korean Air<\/li>\n
- LATAM<\/li>\n
- Virgin Atlantic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Earning SkyMiles and MQDs on flights with Delta's non-core global airline partners<\/span><\/h3>\n
Delta has an extensive list of non-core partner airlines. Generally, the earning rates for flights operated by non-core partners are significantly lower than core partner-operated flights. You can view earn rates for these partners on Delta's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Delta's non-core partners include:<\/p>\n
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- AirBaltic<\/li>\n
- El Al Israel Airlines<\/li>\n
- Aerol\u00edneas Argentinas<\/li>\n
- Air Europa<\/li>\n
- Cape Air<\/li>\n
- China Airlines<\/li>\n
- Garuda Indonesia<\/li>\n
- Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n
- ITA Airways<\/li>\n
- Kenya Airways<\/li>\n
- Middle East Airlines<\/li>\n
- Saudia Airlines<\/li>\n
- Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)<\/li>\n
- TAROM<\/li>\n
- Vietnam Airlines<\/li>\n
- WestJet<\/li>\n
- Xiamen Air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Earning Delta SkyMiles Through Credit Card and Point Transfer Partners<\/span><\/h2>\n
Outside of flying on Delta or a partner airline, you can earn SkyMiles by spending on a Delta credit card, converting transferable points to SkyMiles, or swapping your hotel points for SkyMiles. Delta also has a handful of non-airline partners you can earn points with.<\/p>\n
Co-branded American Express credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
Delta has seven co-branded credit cards issued by American Express. For consumers and small businesses, a wide variety of credit card offerings with arrays of perks means there's something for everyone, from the most casual Delta flyer to the ultimate road warrior.<\/p>\n
You can earn Delta SkyMiles on your daily spending across four personal credit cards:<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Blue American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
- 2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t
- 2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n
- 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n
- 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$350Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n
- 3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n
- 2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n
- 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$650Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t
- 1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Or, if you run a small business, you have three additional options for Delta credit cards that reward your business purchases with Delta SkyMiles:<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 after spending $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. <\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
- Long-haul flights to Europe and Asia from Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Delta transfer partners<\/a><\/li>
- Earning SkyMiles and MQDs on flights with Delta's non-core global airline partners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Delta non-SkyTeam partners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Delta SkyTeam Alliance partners<\/a><\/li>
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