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Delta Air Lines and Hyatt are launching an exclusive loyalty partnership that lets SkyMiles and World of Hyatt points be earned on the same flight or hotel stay, with reciprocal elite benefits to be announced in coming months.
Delta and World of Hyatt unveiled a long-term loyalty partnership with dual accrual: Delta Medallion members can earn miles on Hyatt stays while Hyatt elites can earn points on qualifying Delta fares, plus access to exclusive experiences. Details are limited and the partnership is expected to launch in coming months, replacing Hyatt’s tie-up with American AAdvantage as Hyatt shifts toward a Delta-centric alliance.
Delta and American Express rolled out limited-time welcome offers across the Delta SkyMiles cards, including a top-end 200,000-mile bonus plus two flight certificates on the Reserve line and substantial mile/credit combos on the Gold and Platinum variants. Highlights include up to 80,000–90,000 miles with statement credits on Gold/Gold Business and Platinum/Platinum Business, plus two Delta Comfort flight certificates and up to 50,000 miles on the Reserve card, and a 200,000-mile offer on Reserve Business. Premium cards carry high annual fees, so value depends on your Delta usage; offers run through November 4, 2026. For many, the Gold cards offer the strongest overall value with meaningful perks and a $0 intro annual fee first year.
Starting June 4, 2026, all six Delta SkyMiles cards will offer up to two free checked bags on domestic Delta flights (one free bag on international flights) for the cardmember, with the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation also receiving a free bag. The Gold and Gold Business cards add up to $120 in annual rideshare credits, and six Delta cards are advertising elevated welcome offers through July 15, 2026. For frequent Delta travelers, these changes can offset annual fees, while non-Delta flyers may prefer transferable-points cards for broader redemption.
Amex is upgrading the Delta SkyMiles-branded cards with a free second checked bag on domestic Delta-operated flights, a new $120 annual rideshare credit for Gold and Gold Business cards (with up to $10 per month), and fresh card designs, all while keeping annual fees unchanged. The benefits apply to existing SkyMiles cardholders and are aimed at staying competitive with United’s recent card updates; there are enrollment steps and caveats (e.g., the bag benefit applies only to domestic flights and to eligible cardholders on the same reservation).
Robert De Niro and his former employee, Graham Chase Robinson, are engaged in a legal battle that has gone to civil trial in New York. De Niro's production company sued Robinson for embezzlement and unauthorized expenses, while Robinson countersued, alleging underpayment and discrimination. The trial has included testimonies from De Niro, Robinson, and De Niro's girlfriend, Tiffany Chen. Among the strange details that have emerged, De Niro is particularly focused on Robinson allegedly taking 5 million Delta SkyMiles from his account. The trial is ongoing.