Delta Air Lines is committed to providing SkyMiles members with numerous opportunities to earn miles and accelerate their journey to Medallion Status. A key aspect of this commitment is forging strategic partnerships with other airlines, expanding the reach and rewards for loyal Delta flyers. One such valuable partnership is with Cape Air, a regional airline connecting travelers to unique destinations. This collaboration allows SkyMiles members to earn miles and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on select Cape Air flights, just as they do on Delta-marketed flights, enhancing the value of the SkyMiles program for travelers across a broader network.
Unlock SkyMiles Benefits with Delta’s Cape Air Partnership
This partnership focuses on select Cape Air routes operating to and from key airports including Boston Logan International (BOS), San Juan, PR (SJU), St. Thomas, USVI (STT), St. Croix, USVI (STX), and Billings, MT (BIL). The crucial element to ensure you earn miles and MQDs on these flights is to purchase them through Delta channels. This means booking your Cape Air flights via delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel. When you book through Delta, even though your flight is operated and marketed by Cape Air, and ticketed by Delta, it becomes eligible for SkyMiles earning, effectively integrating Cape Air into the Delta Frequent Flyer Partners network for these specific routes.
Earning SkyMiles on Cape Air Flights
For SkyMiles members, earning miles on eligible Cape Air flights is straightforward and mirrors the earning structure on Delta-marketed flights. Specifically, for Cape Air-marketed flights (identified by flight numbers including the “9K” airline code) that are ticketed by Delta (with a ticket number starting with “006”), you’ll earn miles based on the ticket price. The earning rate is set at 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, encompassing the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees.
Moreover, your Medallion Status elevates your earning potential. Silver Medallion members receive a bonus of two additional miles per dollar, bringing their total to seven. Gold Medallion members earn an extra three miles per dollar (totaling eight), Platinum Medallion members gain four additional miles per dollar (totaling nine), and Diamond Medallion members enjoy a significant bonus of six additional miles per dollar, accumulating eleven miles for every dollar spent. This tiered bonus system ensures that your loyalty to Delta SkyMiles is consistently rewarded, even when flying with delta frequent flyer partners like Cape Air.
Accelerate Medallion Status with MQDs on Cape Air
Beyond earning miles, these eligible Cape Air flights also contribute to your Medallion Status qualification. SkyMiles members accrue Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on these Delta-ticketed Cape Air flights, just as they would on Delta-marketed flights. MQDs are calculated based on your spending on Delta-marketed flights, including the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government taxes and fees. This means that choosing Cape Air flights booked through Delta not only boosts your SkyMiles balance but also propels you closer to achieving or maintaining your desired Medallion Status.
Ensuring Your Miles are Credited
To guarantee automatic crediting of your earned miles, it’s essential to add your SkyMiles number to your reservation before traveling. This can be done during the booking process on delta.com or through a Delta authorized sales channel. By including your SkyMiles number in your Delta reservation record locator, the system automatically recognizes your SkyMiles account and ensures that your miles are credited post-travel.
In the event that you forgot to add your SkyMiles number prior to your flight, don’t worry. Delta provides a retroactive credit option. You can request mileage credit within 9 months of completing your flight. This flexibility ensures that you can still claim your earned miles even if you missed adding your SkyMiles number initially.
Important Eligibility Notes
It’s important to be aware of certain ticket exclusions. Bulk fares, consolidator vacation or tour package fares, Award Tickets, and Pay with Miles tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on Cape Air flights. Always ensure your ticket falls under eligible fare types to maximize your SkyMiles earning.
Delta Air Lines retains the final authority in interpreting the rules and guidelines of the SkyMiles program and this partnership with Cape Air. For a comprehensive understanding of the program rules, members are encouraged to review the Membership Guide & Program Rules available on the Delta Air Lines website.
In conclusion, the partnership between Delta SkyMiles and Cape Air offers a valuable opportunity for SkyMiles members to expand their earning potential and accelerate their path to Medallion Status. By booking eligible Cape Air flights through Delta channels, members can seamlessly earn miles and MQDs, enjoying the benefits of the SkyMiles program across an extended network of delta frequent flyer partners. Remember to always add your SkyMiles number to your reservation to ensure automatic credit and take full advantage of this rewarding partnership.
