For SkyMiles members looking to boost their rewards, understanding Delta’s travel partners is key. Delta Air Lines collaborates with various airlines to expand your earning and redemption opportunities. Among these valuable partners is Cape Air, offering SkyMiles members the chance to earn miles and Medallion Status on select flights. This partnership provides a seamless way to enhance your travel benefits while flying with Cape Air on specific routes when booked through Delta channels.
SkyMiles members can accumulate valuable miles and progress towards Medallion Status when flying on eligible Cape Air flights. To qualify for these benefits, flights must arrive at or depart from key locations including Boston Logan International (BOS), San Juan, PR (SJU), St. Thomas, USVI (STT), St. Croix, USVI (STX), and Billings, MT (BIL). It’s crucial to ensure that these Cape Air flights are purchased through Delta channels. This means the flights are both operated and marketed by Cape Air but ticketed directly by Delta Air Lines.
Earning miles on Cape Air flights booked via Delta is straightforward and mirrors the standard mileage accrual for Delta-marketed flights. This consistent earning structure allows SkyMiles members to easily calculate and anticipate the miles they’ll earn.
Similarly, earning Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) towards coveted Medallion Status on these eligible Cape Air flights also follows the same rules as Delta-marketed flights. This ensures that every flight mile counts towards reaching higher SkyMiles tiers and unlocking enhanced travel perks.
To ensure your miles are automatically credited, always remember to add your SkyMiles number to your reservation before you travel. This simple step guarantees a smooth and effortless earning process.
Key Details for Earning Miles and MQDs with Cape Air:
- Booking Channel is Essential: Travel must be booked directly through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel to qualify for SkyMiles credit on Cape Air flights.
- Delta Ticket Stock (006): The electronic ticket for eligible Cape Air flights must be issued on Delta (006) ticket stock. This is a critical factor in ensuring mileage accrual.
- SkyMiles Number at Booking: Provide your SkyMiles account number when booking through Delta channels. This links your flight to your account for automatic mileage credit.
- Retroactive Credit: If you forget to add your SkyMiles number before traveling, you can request retroactive credit within 9 months of completing your flight.
- Individual Mileage Credit: Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the individual traveler, regardless of who purchased the ticket. Miles cannot be pooled or combined between accounts.
Mileage Accrual Rates for Cape Air Flights:
For Cape Air-marketed flights (flight numbers including the “9K” airline code) and Delta-ticketed flights (ticket number starting with “006”), SkyMiles earning is based on the ticket price. Members earn miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees.
Here’s a breakdown of the earning rates, including Medallion bonuses:
- General SkyMiles Member: 5 miles per USD
- Silver Medallion Member: 7 miles per USD (2 bonus miles)
- Gold Medallion Member: 8 miles per USD (3 bonus miles)
- Platinum Medallion Member: 9 miles per USD (4 bonus miles)
- Diamond Medallion Member: 11 miles per USD (6 bonus miles)
Medallion mileage bonuses are determined by your earned Medallion status at the time of travel.
Tickets Not Eligible for Mileage Accrual:
Certain ticket types are excluded from mileage accrual on Cape Air flights. These include:
- Bulk fares
- Consolidator vacation or tour package fares
- Award Tickets
- Pay with Miles tickets
Delta Air Lines holds the final authority in interpreting these rules and guidelines. It’s always recommended to review the full SkyMiles program rules for comprehensive details regarding membership, mileage earning, redemption, and travel benefits, as these are subject to change.
By understanding the partnership between Delta and Cape Air, SkyMiles members can strategically maximize their mileage earnings and Medallion status progression, making every journey more rewarding. Remember to book your Cape Air flights through Delta channels and add your SkyMiles number to take full advantage of this valuable travel partner benefit.
