The Points Mom

Earning and Accumulating Delta SkyMiles

Below, I outline the main ways in which to earn and accumulate Delta SkyMiles. 1. Fly Delta or Delta Partner You can earn SkyMiles with flights you take based on ticket price (base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees) for Delta-marketed or Delta-ticketed flights, instead of distance flown. So when you pay a […]

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About Delta SkyMiles

              As a member of the Delta SkyMiles program, you can EARN Delta miles. You can then USE these miles for free travel.  As a member of the program, you also have the opportunity to gain Delta SkyMiles Medallion Status by frequently flying Delta, or select partners.  Medallion status offers […]

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Ways To Use Delta SkyMiles To Book Free Travel

              Now that you have accumulated all of these Delta SkyMiles, how can you use these miles for free travel? The options are listed below.  Also, click here to read about how The Points Mom used Delta SkyMiles for free flights to Hawaii, Denver 2X, Vancouver, Portland, Italy, Tampa, DC and Maui.  1. Use […]

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Negative Changes to the Delta SkyMiles Program

  NOTE AS OF 12/12/15–DELTA HAS INDICATED THAT THIS CHANGE IS NOT GOING TO TAKE EFFECT!!   Beginning January 1, 2015, Delta is making a program-wide change limiting the number of points that can be transferred into a SkyMiles account from American Express Membership Rewards. (Delta is a transfer partner). As a result of this […]

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