 | |
| Type | Frequent-flyer program |
|---|---|
| Owner | Delta Air Lines |
| Introduced | 1981 |
| Website | SkyMiles |
SkyMiles is the frequent-flyer program of Delta Air Lines that offers points (or "miles") to passengers traveling on most fare types, as well as to consumers who utilize Delta co-branded credit cards, which accumulate towards free awards such as airline tickets, business and first-class upgrades, and luxury products.[1] Created in 1981[2][3] as the "Delta Air Lines Frequent Flyer Program", its name was changed to SkyMiles in 1995.[4] Originally all airlines including Delta, only gave miles for airline travel and not credit card expenditures.[5] Delta claims to have been the first major U.S. airline without mileage expiration, so travelers can redeem awards at their leisure, but others have since followed.[6] The airline also has a separate SkyBonus program that provides small to mid-sized business owners with a way to earn points for trips taken by employees, good towards free flights, upgrades, Medallion status and other travel awards.[7] It has been ranked fairly high according to some independent news outlets.[8]
- ^ Kartashova, Anya (2019-12-11). "Delta SkyMiles Platinum Credit Card 2020 Review". Forbes Advisor. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Airline Frequent Flyer Miles, 30 Years Later". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "The First Frequent Flyer Programs". InsideFlyer.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2009-03-01.
- ^ "Delta SkyMiles: Everything You Need to Know About the Frequent-flier Program". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ Tribune, Charles Lockwood, Special to the (27 January 2002). "Frequent-flier plans after 9/11". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "About SkyMiles". Delta.com. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
- ^ "Learn more about the benefits of SkyBonus®". skybonus.delta.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- ^ "Travel USNews Rankings". Travel.