Delta Vacations review

Delta Vacations makes the most sense for SkyMiles members, because the whole package works toward status, not just the flight. Delta says members earn one Medallion Qualification Dollar per $1 of the Total Package Price on completed packages, which covers eligible flights, the base hotel rate, car rental, transfers and activities, but not taxes, fees or insurance. On top of flight miles, flight + hotel bookings earn 1,000 bonus miles up to $4,999, 5,000 from $5,000 to $9,999 and 10,000 at $10,000 or more. You can also use miles to pay for a vacation, and Affirm and a Travel Protection Plan are listed among the booking options. Delta describes a support team that helps with changes and on-trip problems. The limits are that flights must be on Delta or eligible partners, bonus miles cap at 10,000 per customer, and the site publishes no general bundle savings figure, so compare the total against Expedia before you book.

Who it is for

Delta SkyMiles members chasing miles and Medallion Status

Price

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Key features

• Packages that pair Delta flights with hotels, rides and activities in one booking
• One Medallion Qualification Dollar per $1 of the Total Package Price on completed packages
• Bonus miles of 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 on flight + hotel bookings by package size
• Miles can be used to pay for a vacation
• Affirm payment and a Travel Protection Plan listed under Travel With Confidence

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Hotel and car spend counts toward Medallion Status through MQDs
• Strength: Flight miles are at least what the Delta flight would normally earn
• Strength: A support team for changes and help during the trip
• Weakness: MQDs exclude taxes, fees and insurance
• Weakness: Bonus miles are capped at 10,000 per customer
• Weakness: Limited to Delta and partner flights

Key facts

• Status earning: 1 MQD per $1 of Total Package Price
• Bonus miles: 1,000 to 10,000 by booking size
• Pay with miles: Yes
• Payment options: Affirm listed
• Support: Team for planning, changes and on-trip help

Where it ranks

Delta Vacations is No. 5 in our Best Vacation Package Sites verdict.