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

_Apr 7 04:49_

Tags: Delta Air Lines, Medallion Qualifying Dollars, SkyMiles, US, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

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

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 214 days ago, on April 7, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

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:**
- **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)

## Why it matters

Affects Delta Air Lines loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/07/delta-earn-mqds-on-hotel-vacation-car-rentals-april-6-september-30-2026-book-april-6-may-18?omhide=true) — Delta Earn MQDs On Hotel, Vacation & Car Rentals April 6 – September 30, 2026 (Book April 6 – May 18)

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