[SkyMiles](/category/skymiles) # First and 10: 12Status program kicks off a decade of awarding Seattle Seahawks fans A decade after Delta built a SkyMiles benefit around the Seahawks' fanbase, 12Status returns for residents of Washington State with a celebration on the Seattle waterfront. Staff Writer Aug 28, 2026 3:00pm Fall in Seattle means the city's best season is back at Lumen Field. As the Seahawks return in 2026 to defend their Championship title, every yard the Seahawks throw for will send Delta miles to the fans cheering them on. Delta, the Official Airline of the Seattle Seahawks, is reopening enrollment in 12Status, the Washington-based SkyMiles program named for the Seahawks' fanbase, with members earning one mile for every Seahawks passing yard at home and on the road throughout the 2026–27 season. ### Celebrating 10 years at the pier To mark the milestone, Delta will bring 12Status to one of Seattle's most high-energy fan moments of the year. On Saturday, Sept. 5, Delta will host a 10-Year Anniversary Hub at Pier 62 as part of the Seahawks Party at the Pier, an event that draws thousands of 12s to the waterfront to ring in the official start of the season. This event will be free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry. Learn more at [Seahawks.com/KickoffWeek](https://www.seahawks.com/game-day/countdown-to-kickoff/kickoff-week/). Guests will be able to test their knowledge of Delta's network, the Seahawks and Seattle in a Delta-branded trivia game for a chance to win prizes, including an autographed item from Seahawks tight end AJ Barner and two $500 Delta travel credits. \* Fans who enroll in 12Status at the pier will also receive a commemorative 10-year luggage tag, and everyone who stops by the hub can pick up a Delta x Seahawks rally towel and other specialty items, while supplies last. > "Seahawks fans are one of the greatest fanbases in all of sports, showing up for their team beyond just the game, and of course throughout last season’s epic championship journey," said Emmakate Young, managing director of sponsorships and partnership management for Delta. "We're proud to have spent 10 years showing up for them the same way with miles, access and experiences that stay with them long after the season ends." ### Member benefits In addition to earning miles, 12Status members have exclusive access through the program to benefits, including: - Priority boarding for 12Status members in Zone 5 during the season when departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). - 12% off purchases on the 12th of each month during the 2026-2027 season at the team's official Seahawks Pro Shop stores in Renton, Washington and at Lumen Field. And miles for every yard is just the opening drive. This season, [SkyMiles Experiences](https://www.skymilesexperiences.com/iSynApp/showHomePage.action?sid=1101601) is offering Seahawks fans a chance to score big with exciting gameday experiences which will include gameday hospitality, unparalleled VIP access at home and away games, chances to meet Seahawks Legends and more. Don’t fumble the opportunity: these member experiences will kick off on the platform in September, with experiences in October and November. ### A decade of miles In its 10th season, Seahawks fans are no strangers to the benefits of 12Status. Since the program launched in 2016, members have been taking to the skies to enjoy Delta's vast network from SEA. Highlights include: - More than 129K enrollments in 12Status for the 2025-2026 season - More than 535M miles awarded during the 2025-2026 season - 2.4B miles awarded since 12Status began **Sports in the Sky** Fandom doesn't stop at the jet bridge. With live TV on 85% of Delta's fleet, fans can cheer on their favorite football teams with Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football — or stream can’t-miss moments on FOX One through Delta Sync Wi-Fi (available on most flights). Beyond live games and streaming partners, Members can also follow expert analysis from The Athletic, and play SkyPicks™, Delta's free-to-play contest with DraftKings, featuring football matchups for eligible Members this fall.+\* *+ \*Contest only available to customers 21+, on U.S. domestic routes. Customers under the age of 21 will not see the DraftKings experience within the Delta Sync Wi-Fi portal. Terms apply.* [*Read more on Delta Sync partners.*](https://www.delta.com/us/en/about-delta/sync) ### Delta in Seattle Delta is Seattle's largest global carrier, offering access to more than 60 destinations across Asia, Europe and the Americas, making it easier than ever for customers to explore the world from the Pacific Northwest. In summer 2026, Delta introduced nonstop flights to Barcelona and Rome, and, in March 2027, the airline will launch nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo-Narita International Airport. Operating daily on the Airbus A330-900neo, the route will complement Delta's existing nonstop service to Tokyo-Haneda, giving customers even more ways to visit the destination. In addition to the Seahawks, Delta is the Official Airline of the Seattle Sounders FC and contributes meaningfully to the Emerald City through community engagement, annual giving programs and leadership commitments to several organizations. With deep ties to the community and a leading global network, Delta continues to make Seattle a launchpad for adventure, connection and discovery. ### Delta SkyMiles Program SkyMiles Membership makes loyalty mean more, giving Members more ways to earn, redeem and enjoy unforgettable experiences, all with the signature service and care that put Delta in a league of its own. Through programs like 12Status, Delta extends the value of Membership beyond the journey itself, connecting Members with the teams, brands and experiences they’re passionate about while creating opportunities to earn miles along the way. Joining the [SkyMiles Program](https://www.delta.com/joinskymiles/) is free and required to enroll in 12Status. ### 12Status details 12Status is exclusive to Washington state residents 18 or older, who can sign up for or re-enroll at [12Status.com](https://www.12Status.com) starting today. Members must be registered to begin earning miles and are encouraged to sign up or renew before the first regular-season game on Wednesday, Sept. 9. See additional terms and details at [www.12Status.com](https://www.12Status.com). *\* No purchase required. A purchase does not increase your odds of winning. The Delta Air Lines Prize Drawing is open to all legal residents of Washington State, who are 18 years of age or older on the date of entry, are SkyMiles Members, and are enrolled in the 12Status program.* © 2026 Delta Air Lines, Inc.