Why it matters
Affects 2 airline programs (Delta, Delta Air Lines).
What happened
- **Hotels & Vacation Rentals:** Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on the base rate. Earn 1 MQD per $1 spent on the base rate.
- **Car Rentals:** Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on the base rate. Earn 1 MQD per $1 spent on the base rate. **Key Details:**
- MQDs are earned on the base rate before taxes and fees.
- Taxes, fees, gratuities, room service, and charges paid with miles/vouchers are excluded from MQD credit.
- If any portion of the booking is paid with miles, no MQDs are earned for that booking.
- Excludes Delta Vacations, Delta Cruises, and specific discounted rates (wholesale, corporate, government, etc.).
- Bookings are managed via carsandstays.delta.com (hotels/vacations) and delta.com/cars (cars)
Delta has launched a limited-time promotion allowing SkyMiles members to earn Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) and bonus miles on travel booked through its Expedia-powered portal. **Booking Window:** April 6, 2026 – May 18, 2026 **Travel Window:** April 6, 2026 – September 30, 2026 **Earning Structure:**
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