Delta Extends SkyMiles FFP Benefits and Status

Delta has extended the status and other benefits of SkyMiles, the airline's frequent flyer programme, for between six months and one year.

Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members will be able to enjoy the same loyalty benefits throughout 2021 as they have in 2020.

The 12-month status extension is part of Delta’s work to offer greater flexibility as the COVID19 coronavirus impacts travel plans.

“On behalf of all of us at Delta, I want to thank our customers for your continued loyalty during these unprecedented times. While our focus is on keeping customers and employees safe and healthy today and always, you are a part of the Delta family and we know how important these benefits are to you,” said Sandeep Dube, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Customer Engagement and Loyalty, and CEO of Delta Vacations. “That’s why as coronavirus continues to dramatically impact travel across the globe, you don’t have to worry about your benefits – they’ll be extended so you can enjoy them when you are ready to travel again.”

The following updates will happen automatically over the coming weeks, with no action needed from customers.

Medallion Members:

- All Medallion Status for 2020 will be automatically extended for the 2021 Medallion Year.

- All Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) from 2020 are being rolled over to 2021 to qualify for 2022 Medallion Status.

- Delta Sky Club Individual and Executive memberships with an expiration of 1 March 2020, or later, will receive six additional months of Delta Sky Club access beyond their expiration date.

Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members

If you have one of the following in your SkyMiles profile “My Wallet” that is valid now or has expired since 1 March 2020, Delta is extending the expiration dates:

- Delta SkyMiles Gold Card Members with a $100 Delta flight credit will get a six-month extension beyond their current expiration date.

- Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card Members with Companion Certificates with an original expiration date between 1 March and 30 June 2020, can use them when they book and fly by 31 December 2020, and those that expire between 1 July 2020, and 1 April 2021, will receive an additional six months beyond the current expiration date.

- Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members with Companion Certificates with an original expiration date between 1 March and 30 June 2020, can use them when they book and fly by 31 December 2020, and those that expire between 1 July 2020, and 1 April 2021, will receive an additional six months beyond the current expiration date.

- Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members will also get a six-month extension to use their Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes beyond their current expiration date.

SkyMiles Members

If you have one of the following in your SkyMiles profile “My Wallet” that is valid now or has expired since 1 March 2020, Delta is extending the expiration dates:

- Upgrade Certificates or $200 Travel Vouchers with an original expiration date between 1 March and 30 June 2020, are extended – now, they can be booked and flown by 31 December 2020. And, SkyMiles Members with Upgrade Certificates or $200 Travel Vouchers that expire after 30 June 2020, will receive an additional six months beyond the current expiration date.

- SkyMiles Select members will receive a six-month extension to the Priority Boarding benefit and any unused drink vouchers.

“We are continuously monitoring how coronavirus impacts travel and will make additional adjustments to support our customers’ needs as the pandemic evolves,” said Dube.

SkyMiles Members enrolled in a challenge or promotion to earn Medallion Status, such as the Status Match Challenge, Reclaim My Status or a promotion offered through their employer, can restart that promotion when they are ready to travel again. Delta is expected to announce more on this in the coming weeks.

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