You're interested in buying miles as a gift? Giving the gift of travel with miles is pretty generous. Here are the questions other generous people like you tend to ask. If your question or comment has not been addressed, feel free to email us.
Gift Miles is an online program that allows SkyMiles members to purchase miles for any other SkyMiles member's account. Simply complete the Gift Miles Recipient Information to begin a transaction. When prompted, enter the SkyMiles number and name of the individual(s) to whom you wish to gift miles.
Your Gift Miles order can be charged to a valid American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB or UATP credit card.
You are able to give up to 60,000 miles to a SkyMiles member per calendar year.
You may give the gift of miles to a maximum of four people in a single transaction. While you can complete as many transactions as desired, you are only able to give up to 60,000 miles to each individual SkyMiles member per calendar year.
You will need the recipient's SkyMiles number and name. Once you provide the recipient's information, the miles will instantly post to the recipient's SkyMiles account for the majority of transactions although please allow up to 24 hours for the miles to post.
When you enter the recipient's name and SkyMiles account number, the miles will be instantly deposited into the member's account for the majority of transactions although please allow up to 24 hours for the miles to post. If you supplied the recipient's email address they will receive an email notification of your generous gift of miles. If you do not provide the recipient's email address, you will need to advise them of your gift.
Standard transaction terms are documented on the Gift Miles landing page. Once a mileage purchase is requested and the credit card is charged, the fees and the Gift Mile amounts are not refundable.
Standard transaction terms are documented on the Gift Miles landing page.
No. You will need to know the recipient's SkyMiles number to purchase miles for their account.
Your recipient can enroll in the SkyMiles program online at delta.com and immediately receive a SkyMiles account number. It's free to join.
Miles can quickly add up to Award Travel. Roundtrip Award Tickets within the United States are available for as few as 25,000 miles. With over 100 SkyMiles partners, you have so many ways to get to your next Award Ticket. Visit delta.com/skymiles for a complete list of mileage-earning opportunities.
No. Gifted miles do not count toward Medallion ® status qualification.
Yes, the Gift Miles Program is a worldwide program that is available to Canadian residents. The transaction will be subject to applicable taxes.
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Award Travel is dynamic and always changing. Delta cannot guarantee availability. Travel to prime destinations during peak periods may require unrestricted inventory which requires additional miles to secure those seats. Award Travel availability depends on the flight, the date of travel, the expected demand for the flight, the season, the destination, and various other factors.
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All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Taxes and fees for award travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Award travel seats and complimentary upgrades are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Delta is not responsible for goods or services offered by any companies participating in miles promotions. Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. See individual offers for details. Partners, benefits, and offers subject to change. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply.