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Booking more than a flight can speed your way to elite status. Delta now lets members earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on vacation packages, participating hotel stays, and rental car bookings made through Delta channels. Understanding what counts, how credits post, and simple strategies to boost MQDs can help travelers move up the Medallion ladder faster.
How vacation packages through Delta generate MQDs
When you book a Delta Vacation package, the purchase may qualify for MQDs. These packages bundle airfare with hotels, car rentals, or activities. Delta often applies MQDs based on the flight and eligible package components.
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- Book on DeltaVacations.com or through Delta agents to ensure MQD eligibility.
- Enter your SkyMiles number before payment. Missing it can delay or void MQD credit.
- MQDs are typically credited for the portion of the package that is tied to air fare and eligible services.
Earn MQDs for hotel bookings made via Delta
Delta partners with specific hotels and platforms to award MQDs on qualifying stays.
- Book hotels directly through the Delta Vacations portal or linked partner pages.
- Only eligible rates and partners earn MQDs. Third-party or offline bookings may not count.
- Taxes and certain fees are usually excluded from MQD calculations.
What to check before you book a hotel
- Confirm the property is a Delta partner.
- Review rate rules for MQD eligibility.
- Keep the reservation confirmation and folio until MQDs appear.
Rental cars: how to secure MQDs with car bookings
Car rental bookings made through Delta’s channels can also trigger MQD earnings. These bookings must follow partner terms to qualify.
- Reserve through Delta Vacations or the rental partner links provided by Delta.
- Provide your SkyMiles number when you reserve and when you pick up the car.
- MQDs apply to eligible charges. Optional extras may not be counted.
Practical tips to maximize MQD accrual
Simple habits can increase the MQDs you earn across vacations, hotels, and cars.
- Always add your SkyMiles number at booking and check-in.
- Choose bundled Delta Vacation offers when possible.
- Retain receipts, confirmations, and rental folios for disputes.
- Use Delta-affiliated payment options to stack benefits responsibly.
What usually does and doesn’t count toward MQDs
Not every dollar you spend will be recognized for MQD purposes. Knowing exclusions can prevent surprises.
- Typically counted: Eligible airfare components and partner services sold through Delta.
- Typically excluded: Government taxes, passenger facility charges, and some third-party fees.
- Promotional or deeply discounted rates may have reduced or no MQD value.
How to track MQDs after booking
Monitoring your account helps you confirm the credits posted correctly.
- Log in to your SkyMiles account to view MQD activity.
- Allow up to several weeks for partner charges to post.
- If MQDs are missing, file a claim with Delta and include confirmations.
Common scenarios and quick answers
Frequent questions arise around refunds, changes and combining bookings.
- If you cancel, MQDs for that booking are usually reversed.
- Changing a package may alter the MQD amount. Reconfirm after updates.
- Separate bookings can earn MQDs independently if each meets partner rules.
