# SkyMiles

15 signals tagged SkyMiles (program).

## American and Hyatt end enhanced partnership; link by Nov 15

Sep 21 · 6 sources · American Airlines, World of Hyatt, Delta Air Lines, Hyatt, AAdvantage, SkyMiles, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel

American Airlines and World of Hyatt members who link accounts by November 15, 2026 will keep remaining cross program awards through each program year.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-aadvantage-and-world-of-hyatt-end-enhanced-partnership)

## Delta adds 50% on SkyMiles purchases through September 30, 2026

Sep 13 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

SkyMiles members in eligible points of sale can buy miles at 2.51 cents each through September 30, 2026, with a yearly cap of 60,000 miles before bonus.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-sells-skymiles-with-up-to-50-bonus-through-september-30-2026)

## Delta raises SkyMiles earning on Aeromexico, Aerolíneas and LATAM

Sep 11 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, LATAM, SkyMiles, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

SkyMiles members generally earn more on Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM flights from September 10, 2026, but Aerolíneas T-class MQDs fall to 5%.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-changes-partner-earning-rates-on-aeromexico-aerolineas-argentinas)

## Delta and Hyatt start exclusive dual-earn partnership

Sep 10 · 3 sources · Delta Air Lines, World of Hyatt, American Airlines, American, Delta, Hyatt, AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, SkyMiles, loyalty program

Members who link AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by November 15, 2026 can keep existing earn rates for a few more months.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-and-world-of-hyatt-launch-partnership-replacing-american-aadvanta)

## Delta starts Atlanta to Riyadh on Oct 23 with 30,000 SkyMiles awards

Aug 14 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, Atlanta, Saudi Arabia, route network, airline, loyalty program, new route

Round trip economy awards cost 30,000 SkyMiles plus $77 in taxes on Delta's Atlanta to Riyadh flights that begin October 23, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-launches-nonstop-atlanta-riyadh-service-oct-23)

## Delta Launches SkyPicks Sports Prediction Contest with DraftKings for SkyMiles Members

Jul 29 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, SkyPicks, promotion, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, promo

Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, a free-to-play sports prediction contest for SkyMiles members. Users can win Delta gift cards by predicting outcomes of MLB and NFL games while onboard

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-partners-with-draftkings-for-inflight-sports-game-skypicks)

## Delta SkyMiles Returns to 1 Mile Per Dollar at Starbucks Starting Aug. 5

Jul 27 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, Delta SkyMiles, SkyMiles, Starbucks Rewards, US, loyalty program, policy change, airline, partnership, program change

Delta SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all Starbucks purchases starting Aug. 5, 2026, replacing the previous tiered reload structure

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-returns-to-1-mile-per-dollar-at-starbucks-starting-aug-5)

## Delta Unadvertised Award Sale: Australia Roundtrip From 25,000 Miles

Jul 18 · 1 source · Delta, Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, Chase, Australia, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card, promo

Delta is offering an unadvertised award sale for roundtrip flights to Australia starting at 25,000 SkyMiles, discovered by Thrifty Traveler Premium

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-unadvertised-award-sale-australia-roundtrip-from-25-000-miles)

## Delta to Add New Leisure Routes and Expand Austin Capacity

Jul 9 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, Austin, Fort Myers, Glacier Park, route network, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, new route

Delta is adding new nonstop leisure service to Fort Myers and Glacier Park from its Austin focus city, alongside a 85% increase in departures over three years and a new terminal Sky Club

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-to-add-new-leisure-routes-and-expand-austin-capacity)

## Delta Unbundles All Fares, And Basic Business Class Isn’t Called Delta One

Jul 8 · 2 sources · Delta, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Delta One, Delta SkyMiles, Premium Select, SkyMiles, Domestic, International, Latin America

Delta has formally introduced 'basic' fare bundles across all classes of service, including business and first class, effective July 8, 2026. These unbundled fares exclude perks like advance seat selection, lounge access, and free changes

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-launches-basic-business-premium-and-first-class-fares)

## Delta Earns MQDs on Hotel, Car & Vacation Bookings Through December 15

Jun 24 · 1 source · Delta, Delta Air Lines, Medallion Qualifying Dollars, SkyMiles, US, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

Delta SkyMiles members earn MQDs and double miles on hotel, car, and vacation rentals booked June 15–July 20 for travel through December 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-earns-mqds-on-hotel-car-vacation-bookings-through-december-15)

## Delta Air Lines to Launch Nonstop SLC–STS Service Oct. 6

May 26 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Southwest, SkyMiles, California, Salt Lake City, Sonoma County, route network, airline

Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Sonoma County Airport (STS) on October 6, 2026, operating daily with an Embraer 175 regional jet

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-air-lines-to-launch-nonstop-slcsts-service-oct-6)

## Buy $300+ Delta Gift Card, Get $20 Starbucks Gift Card

May 4 · 1 source · Delta, Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption, safety & operations, promo

Delta is offering a $20 Starbucks gift card with the purchase of a $300+ Delta gift card. The offer is valid through May 11, 2026, or while supplies last

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/buy-300-delta-gift-card-get-20-starbucks-gift-card)

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

Apr 7 · 1 source · 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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-earns-mqds-on-hotel-vacation-car-rentals-april-6-september-30-2026)

## Delta Shortens 20-Minute Baggage Guarantee Claim Window to 2 Hours

Mar 17 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, US, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Delta Air Lines has updated its 20-minute baggage guarantee policy, reducing the time travelers have to submit a claim for 2,500 SkyMiles from 72 hours to just 2 hours after flight arrival

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-shortens-baggage-guarantee-claim-window-to-2-hours)

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