Starbucks Customers Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles Through New Loyalty Program

Delta Air Lines has teamed up with Starbucks to reward customers in a cool way.

The airline has partnered with the coffee chain to offer members of both Delta’s SkyMiles program and Starbucks’ Rewards program the chance to earn perks at both companies. Travelers and coffee fans can link their accounts online and earn both miles and star reward benefits. 

“We’re continuing to evolve Delta’s SkyMiles program to give our customers valuable, premium experiences not just on the days they travel but in their everyday lives as well,” Prashant Sharma, the vice president of loyalty at Delta, said in a statement to the outlet. “Through this new partnership with Starbucks, we can deliver more moments and interactions that matter, both in the air and on the ground.”

Under the partnership, the carrier’s loyal members can earn one mile for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at the giant coffee chain, while Starbucks loyalty members can receive double stars on eligible purchases at participating Starbucks on days when enrolled members have a scheduled flight with the airline.

Customers who link their accounts and make a qualifying purchase through Dec. 31 will earn a bonus of 500 miles on Delta and 150 stars with Starbucks.

Starbucks also will allow customers to earn 50 stars for a free brewed hot coffee, bakery item, or hot tea and allow them to redeem 150 stars for a handcrafted drink, hot breakfast, or parfait, the company confirmed.

Delta will also allow its Diamond and Platinum SkyMiles Members to select 4,000 stars as one of their annual Choice Benefits in 2024.

Delta customers can also earn SkyMiles through other non-airline-related purchases, like Turo, Instacart, and more.