Fall in love with SkyMiles®: How to get the most from your Membership today
Delta SkyMiles® is far from one-size-fits-all — and that’s one of the many reasons why Members love it. Designed around personalization, flexibility and real-world value, SkyMiles leads the industry and gives Members confidence that their loyalty rewards them when and where it matters most to them.
Travel is about so much more than getting from point A to B — it’s how people connect, explore and recharge. And as the world’s relationship with travel evolves, so has what people expect from a Membership experience.
“More and more, travelers are looking for a Membership experience that feels intuitive, removes friction from travel, and stays relevant between trips — Membership that fits into how they live, in addition to how they fly,” says Joe Kiely, Managing Director – SkyMiles Loyalty Program. “That’s exactly how SkyMiles is designed: to show up consistently for our Members and provide them value in the moments that matter most to them.”
Read on for a closer look at how SkyMiles is meeting modern loyalty expectations — and how Members can start discovering what makes them love SkyMiles today.
Earn and redeem miles with ease from day one
As Membership plays an increasingly central role in how people plan and experience travel, the experiences that resonate most are the ones that feel easy from the start and flexible over time.
What to love about SkyMiles: SkyMiles unlocks the best of Delta, providing value and elevated experiences in flight and beyond in a variety of ways. Miles don’t expire, giving Members the freedom to use them when the timing feels right. SkyMiles also regularly offers limited time Award Deals, giving Members access to some of the most desirable mileage redemption options in the industry — including Millions of Award Tickets below 25K miles + taxes and fees sold in 2025. There are no blackout dates for Award Travel on Delta Air Lines flights, which means every seat available for purchase can be booked with miles. Members can also combine Miles + Cash to help trips come together sooner, or use miles to upgrade their seat after booking through delta.com or the Delta app.
Members earn miles on ticket purchases based on ticket price, with no cap on how many miles can be earned per ticket. Members also can even earn toward Medallion® Status when flying Award Travel1, with even more ways to earn miles beyond the flight.
1Delta Basic experiences are excluded
Love your Membership beyond the flight
Travelers are looking for Membership experiences that remain relevant between travel — ones that show up not only on the day of travel, but in the everyday moments in between. Increasingly, loyalty and Membership is about unlocking access.
What to love about SkyMiles:
- Ways to turn miles into memories: SkyMiles gives Members opportunities to use miles for more than flights. Through SkyMiles Experiences, miles can be used for access to special events and cultural moments — expanding what travel rewards can mean beyond the trip itself.
- More value built into travel planning: Members can earn miles when booking hotels and resorts through Delta Stays. And with the new VIP Access benefit introduced last month, Members can receive added recognition and elevated touches at thousands of highly rated properties. SkyMiles also extends to how you get around — with miles earned on rental cars booked through Delta Cars and trusted partners like Hertz, Enterprise, SIXT and more
- Everyday opportunities to keep earning: SkyMiles fits naturally into daily life through programs like SkyMiles Dining and SkyMiles Shopping, allowing Members to earn miles through hundreds of their favorite restaurants and retailers. Terms apply.
- Partnerships that fit into everyday life: From the recently relaunched Airbnb partnership to favorites like Uber and Starbucks, SkyMiles connects Members with brands they know and love so they can continue earning as they move through their daily lives.
Feel confident and supported as you travel
Travel plans don’t always unfold predictably — and today’s travelers value when Membership can help reduce stress when things change. Delta’s industry leading reliability has long set expectations for a smoother travel experience, and SkyMiles is designed to extend that same sense of trust in the program to Members.
What to love about SkyMiles: Flexibility is built into the program. Members flying on Award tickets can make changes without redeposit or reissue fees for US or Canada origins, with changes allowed any time before departure. Same day standby fees are waived 2, providing more flexibility when timing shifts. Members can also use miles to cover select travel fees, including checked baggage at participating U.S. airports. For added peace of mind when plans change, Members can now also choose to protect their trip by redeeming miles or using cash for Allianz Travel Insurance*, which can reimburse you if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered illness, injury and more.
For Medallion Members, that flexibility goes even further — with enhanced same-day change options and dedicated support. And visible Status recognition — like Medallion Bag Tags — reinforces the pride that comes with Medallion Status.
Together, these benefits reinforce a loyalty experience built on reliability and care — giving Members the confidence that SkyMiles will support them along the way. Visit delta.com/skymiles to get to know even more of your SkyMiles benefits.
2Delta Basic experiences are excluded
*Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Mileage redemption option not available for all trips.
Delta SkyMiles American Express Credit Cards
Plus, with the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card, you can earn miles on every eligible purchase on the Card. With miles, you can go see the people and places you love. Each Card has everyday benefits you can enjoy, like Delta’s TakeOff 15 — an exciting benefit exclusively for Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members. Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel* with miles on Delta Flights when using delta.com or the Fly Delta app — anytime. Terms apply.
*Excluding taxes/fees/partner-operated flights
Feel the Delta Difference
At its core, SkyMiles reflects the Delta Difference — shaped by people who care deeply about the customer experience, and designed to show up with consistency, flexibility and real value when it matters.
“Travel is deeply personal — and who customers choose to trust with their loyalty is, too,” Kiely says. “That’s why SkyMiles is built to earn that trust every day — by showing our Members how much Delta appreciates them and giving them more reasons to love traveling with Delta and being a SkyMiles Member.”
SkyMiles is part of a broader commitment to continuously elevate the travel experience — from fast, free Wi-Fi and more seamless personalized experiences to thoughtfully designed lounges and onboard benefits. Whether in the air or on the ground, Delta is consistently finding new ways to make travel feel easier, more connected and more rewarding for Members.
All SkyMiles Program rules apply to SkyMiles Program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. SkyMiles Program and offers are void where prohibited by law, and terms are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions apply.
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