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SIGNAL · DELTA-EARNS-MQDS-ON-HOTEL-VACATION-CAR-RENTALS-APRIL-6-SEPTEMBER-30-2026 · Apr 7

Delta Earns MQDs on Hotel, Vacation & Car Rentals April 6 – September 30, 2026

Delta SkyMiles members can earn MQDs and double miles on hotel, car, and vacation rentals booked through Delta's portal between April 6 and May 18, 2026, for travel through September 30, 2026

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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