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Delta Air Lines and Starbucks are taking their partnership to new heights with The In-Air Coffeehouse, an exclusive experience for SkyMiles Members that turns a transcontinental flight into a coffee-themed journey at 30,000 feet.

From Dec. 16–18, a select group of members will travel from Atlanta to Costa Rica aboard a specially chartered aircraft designed to evoke the warmth and aroma of a neighborhood café. On board, passengers will enjoy an immersive tasting led by Starbucks baristas before landing at Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks’ coffee and innovation farm on the slopes of the Poás Volcano.

A Group Adventure, No Miles Needed

To celebrate the launch of Delta’s new Group Drop feature on SkyMiles Experiences, members can enter with a friend for a chance to win seats on this one-of-a-kind journey — no miles required. Entries are open from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3.

“SkyMiles Membership makes loyalty mean more — more access, more value and more connection to the things that matter most,” said Joshua Kaehler, Managing Director of Delta’s SkyMiles Loyalty Partnerships. “Together with iconic partners like Starbucks, we’re creating elevated experiences that inspire our members to keep choosing Delta — not just for where we take them, but for how we make them feel along the way.”

A Café Above the Clouds

Departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on Dec. 16, The In-Air Coffeehouse will invite passengers into a reimagined cabin that fuses Delta’s signature hospitality with Starbucks’ coffee heritage. Interactive moments — from aroma workshops to guided tastings — will unfold mid-flight, blending comfort, craftsmanship and storytelling.

“Coffee is at the heart of everything we do,” said Erin Silvoy, SVP, Global Marketing at Starbucks. “Partnering with Delta on this unforgettable experience allows us to celebrate the journey of Starbucks coffee — from bean to cup — beginning at our Hacienda Alsacia farm in Costa Rica.”

Immersed in Coffee and Culture

Upon arrival, guests will spend two nights in Belén, beginning with a relaxed evening and optional morning yoga session before a full day at Hacienda Alsacia. Surrounded by more than 800,000 coffee trees, participants will:

·         Explore the bean-to-cup process through guided farm tours and hands-on harvesting.

·         Enjoy exclusive coffee tastings and food pairings available only at Hacienda Alsacia.

·         Experience Costa Rican hospitality through local cuisine and live entertainment.

A Toast to Connection

“As Delta soars into our next 100 years of flight, we’re more passionate than ever about connecting customers to the people, places and experiences they love,” said Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer at Delta. “There’s no better duo for travelers and coffee lovers than Delta and Starbucks.”

To learn more or enter the drawing, visit skymilesexperiences.com.

And if your SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts aren’t yet linked — now’s the perfect time to earn both Miles and Stars with every cup.

Image Credit: © Delta Air Lines