Delta and Airbnb expand loyalty partnership with new SkyMiles earning options - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Delta Air Lines and Airbnb are broadening their existing loyalty partnership, giving Delta SkyMiles Members additional ways to collect miles throughout their journeys. In addition to Airbnb Homes, members can now also earn miles on qualifying Airbnb Experiences and Services, extending loyalty benefits beyond flights and accommodation.

The expanded cooperation reflects changing travel habits, with travelers increasingly prioritising experiences over material purchases. According to Delta, nearly two-thirds of U.S. travellers say they would rather spend money on memorable experiences than on physical goods.

More earning opportunities across the entire trip

Members who connect their Delta SkyMiles and Airbnb accounts via deltaairbnb.com can now earn one mile per US dollar spent on qualifying Airbnb Homes. For qualifying Airbnb Experiences and Services, the earning rate increases to three miles per US dollar.

Taxes, discounts, incentives and additional fees are excluded from mileage calculations. Bookings must be completed within ten days after activating the booking window through account linking.

“Delta and Airbnb both understand that travel doesn't start or end at the airport,” said Dwight James, Senior Vice President – Customer Engagement & Loyalty for Delta Air Lines and CEO of Delta Vacations. “By expanding how SkyMiles Members earn miles with Airbnb — from where they stay to what they do once they arrive — we continue to extend the value of SkyMiles beyond the flight and give Members more ways to turn memorable travel experiences into future trips.”

Improved booking flow and mileage visibility

Alongside the expanded earning structure, Delta and Airbnb have also updated the booking process to simplify travel planning and improve transparency for users.

Once accounts are connected, travellers can see an estimated number of miles directly within the Airbnb platform before completing a booking. According to the companies, this feature is designed to help members better evaluate and plan their trips.

The integration applies to qualifying Airbnb listings and remains active during a ten-day booking window. Users can reconnect their accounts later to reactivate eligibility for future bookings.

Focus on experience-driven travel

For Airbnb, the expanded partnership strengthens the platform’s positioning within experience-focused travel. The company sees loyalty integration as a way to create additional value for guests while encouraging repeat travel.

“At Airbnb, we’re focused on creating more value for our community. With Delta, the fit is clear. Now, every stay can go further — giving guests the ability to earn Delta miles toward their next trip,” said Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer at Airbnb. “By combining Delta's loyalty program with Airbnb’s global platform, we’re making travel more rewarding. Every trip can now help power the next one.”

Loyalty programmes remain important for travel decisions

The expanded cooperation between Delta and Airbnb highlights the growing importance of loyalty ecosystems within the travel industry. Airlines, accommodation providers and travel platforms are increasingly linking their services in order to keep travellers within connected booking environments and offer incentives throughout the entire travel experience.

For international travellers, including customers from Europe and Germany, integrated loyalty models are becoming an increasingly relevant factor when comparing travel offers, accommodation options and ancillary services.

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