Delta SkyMiles Loyalty Program: How Fliers Can Maximize their Miles [Video]

Delta Air Lines, a major global airline based in Atlanta, Georgia, offers the SkyMiles® loyalty program. Through SkyMiles, members accumulate points with each flight and co-branded credit card purchases, which are redeemable for travel, in-flight amenities, seat upgrades and more.

According to the airline’s website, Delta operates hubs at eight U.S. airports and 10 international airports, making it likely that frequent fliers will fly Delta at some point and benefit from the rewards program.

How do Delta SkyMiles work?

SkyMiles, the name of the loyalty program from Delta Air Lines as well as the currency, allows fliers to earn and redeem miles for flights with Delta or partnering airlines. According to Nerd Wallet, the free-to-join program values a SkyMile at 1.2 cents. 

As part of the SkyTeam alliance, Delta facilitates earning and redeeming SkyMiles on its many global partner airlines. Travelers booking with any SkyTeam alliance member can benefit from Delta’s SkyMiles program.

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