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What does the Delta frequent flyer programme offer?

What does the Delta frequent flyer programme offer?

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Based in Atlanta, Delta operates a wide domestic and international network that serves more than 160 million customers every year and covers over 350 destinations on six continents.

History of SkyMiles

A founding member of SkyTeam, Delta partakes in the industry's top trans-Atlantic joint venture with Alitalia and Air France - KLM and owns the world's largest airline loyalty program, SkyMiles. Launch
Delta's Frequent Flyer Program launched in 1981 changed its name to Skymiles in 1995.
Delta is the only US airline without mileage expiration.
Through its four-tier Medallion Program, Delta offers a number of benefits to reward Program's members. Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) can be earned through flight activity, SkyMiles partner activity or through the total number of segments flown. How to qualify
Basically, Medallion status is earned this way: - 25,000 MQMs or 30 Qualification Segments for Silver Medallion status.
- 50,000 MQMs or 60 Qualification Segments for Gold Medallion status.
- 75,000 MQMs or 100 Qualification Segments for Platinum Medallion status.
- 125,000 MQMs or 140 Qualification Segments for Diamond Medallion status. According to Medallion Choice Benefits, if you qualify for Platinum you can choose one gift, and if you qualify for Diamond, two gifts.
These can be Systemwide Upgrades, Bonus Miles or Travel Retail Gift Cards. SkyMiles include a variety of offers.
Some of them will be covered in the next section.

SkyMiles news and offers

Skymiles Insider
The SkyMyiles Insider is a newsletter that provides you with a bunch of tips on how to earn bonus miles for flights and accommodations.
It also gives a good overview of travel hints, whether you fly domestically or internationally.
The newsletter includes four versions: North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Europe Offers
Those who live in Europe and are Delta frequent flyers can easily book flights using the Award Travel Calendar and can also receive Mobile Flight Alerts to stay updated with flight changes, delays and cancellations. Final word
Frequent flyers are also given the option to choose between a range of time limited offers such as:
-Credit cards (Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard Capital One).
-Car rental (Hertz, Carmel Car and Limousine Service).
-Dining, retail and speciality (Visacenter.com, Vinesse Wine Club).
-Cruise and vacation partners (deltavacations.com). For more information on SkyMiles visit Delta.com.

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