Earn Miles with Special Fares
Tickets purchased directly through Delta are considered “published fares” and receive full mileage credit based on the SkyMiles program rules.
Effective September 1, 2012, a small number of special fares (often referred to as “unpublished fares”) now earn miles at a reduced rate. Unpublished fares are normally purchased through a specialized agent, third party or to a group.
Examples of Unpublished fares include:
- Student fares
- Consolidator fares
- Flights included as part of a cruise package
- Discounted tour packages
- Group fares
Effective for unpublished fares purchased on or after September 1, 2012, mileage accrual will be calculated as follows:
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Unpublished Fare Mileage Earn Table |
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*500 minimum mileage does not apply.
(1) Miles and MQMs earned only for Z class revenue tickets purchased on or after March 2, 2013 for travel on or after March 6, 2013. S class is no longer a Business Class fare as of March 6, 2013. Miles and MQMs earned only for G class revenue tickets purchased on or after March 19, 2013 for travel on or after March 20, 2013. (2) W class available only on flights operated by Air France and Virgin Australia. (3) Miles and MQMs earned for Economy Class S fares purchased on or after March 19, 2013 for travel on or after March 20, 2013. (4) Miles and MQMs earned for X and V class revenue tickets purchased on or after March 19, 2013 for travel on or after March 20, 2013.
Special / unpublished Fares purchased in the Asia Pacific Region are excluded and will continue to earn full mileage based on SkyMiles program rules. See terms and conditions for the definition of the Asia Pacific Region.
Other exceptions may apply, please be sure to contact your ticketing agent for details. |
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Unpublished Fare Class of Service |
Miles* |
MQMs* |
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First/Business - J, C, D, I, Z, F, A, P, G (1) |
150% |
100% |
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Premium Economy - Y, B, M, W (2) |
100% |
100% |
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Economy - S, H (3) |
75% |
75% |
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Discounted Economy - Q, K, L |
50% |
50% |
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Deeply Discounted Economy - U, T, X, V, E (4) |
25% |
25% |
Terms and Conditions
Corporate Sales, Military and Government fares, Nikkei program and tickets purchased with Delta Vacations will continue to earn full mileage based on SkyMiles program rules for published fares. Certain special and unpublished fare tickets may not be eligible for Medallion Tier Bonus and Class of Service Bonus. Certain special and unpublished fare tickets will not be eligible for bonus miles or MQM promotions. Unpublished fare tickets purchased in Asia Pacific region will continue to earn full mileage based on SkyMiles program rules and will also be eligible for Medallion Tier bonus and Class of Service Bonus and may be eligible for bonus miles or MQM promotions.
Special and unpublished fare tickets purchased in the Asia Pacific region will continue to earn full mileage credit based on the current SkyMiles program rules. Countries and territories of the Asia Pacific region are defined as:
American Samoa, Australia, Belau, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Caroline Island, China, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Cozcos (Keeling) Islands, East Timor, Ebeye, Fiji, French Polynesia, Futuna Islands, Gilbert Island, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kampuchea, Kiribati, Laos, Macau, Majuro, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Island, Pacific Island Trust, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn, Rota, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Wallis.
All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules (PDF). These rules are subject to change at any time. Unless otherwise stated, the current rules in effect at the time of your travel, request for a benefit, or other transaction will govern that transaction.
