Delta SkyMiles has launched a promotion whereby hotel stays, vacation rentals, and rental cars, can count toward elite status for a limited time. We saw a similar promotion from Delta three times in both 2024 and 2025, and we’re now seeing this return for a third time in 2026 (and if anything, you’d think this…
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As a traveler, the main thing these promotions accomplish is disincentivize me from using DL's hotel/car booking platform when they aren't running.
The pax in the cover-photo seat will wrench his back attempting to see out of the window .
Underutilized method of obtaining Medallion status. Between the card MQD headstarts, regular travel, and this travel promo, I’ve been able to hit Diamond for several years now.
Somebody is in need of attention in the SkyMiles world...Mr. Doesn't Wash His Hands After Using the Bathroom Becker
What it causes me to do is go reprice and rebook future rentals I had booked directly with Hertz. First one I just looked at my Hertz Direct rate was $73.30/day + tax, earning 0 MQD's. Going through Delta/Expedia, I can get now the same car class for $60+ tax and earn 60 MQD's and save money too.