Delta SkyMiles Experience Platform: Use miles to bid on activities, concerts, dining and more
Attention Delta SkyMiles enthusiasts: The US-based loyalty program is giving members more ways to use their hard-earned miles. The network announced the launch of a completely new service SkyMiles experience platformthis will allow Delta members redeem their SkyMiles for epic activities. The upgraded booking platform will not only allow members to bid on experiences, but they will now also be able to purchase some experiences outright using miles.
SkyMiles members can choose from a variety of experiences across the following spaces: food, music and movies, health and adventure, sports, fashion and art.
From dinner at “The Bachelor” mansion to premium tickets to Broadway’s “Wicked” — plus post-show meet-and-greets — there are plenty of ways members can use their SkyMiles besides just traveling.
So how does Delta’s SkyMiles Experience booking platform work? And is it worth redeeming your miles?
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How to use Delta’s SkyMiles Experience booking platform
Officially launching on November 18, SkyMiles members will have the opportunity to directly purchase or bid on the experience. SkyMiles members can choose from a long list of activities, including:
- Tinashe’s private performance during her world tour: Delta is offering the opportunity for you and a friend to enjoy a VIP experience at a Tinashe concert. In addition to the concert, you’ll get access to a pre-show soundcheck, a special memorabilia, exclusive merchandise, and signed tour posters.
- Cocktails and styling with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe: Get a personalized shopping experience with A-list stylist Rachel Zoe. Not only will you get the chance to upgrade your wardrobe with a shopping spree, including a $1,000 gift card, but you’ll also get the chance to chat about trends and ask for fashion tips during the hour. promotion organized by Zoe.
- Dinner at “The Bachelor” mansion: Diehard Bachelor Nation fans can visit the iconic mansion where you and your guests will enjoy an intimate dinner with Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt from Season 7 of “Bachelor in Paradise”.
Other activities include a tour of the Minnesota Vikings training facility for a “Chalk Chat” with an NFL player, a dining experience at the former Versace mansion in Miami Beach, and a horse-sleigh ride pull through the winter woods of Utah’s Deer Valley Resort – dinner included and a luxurious king room at Stein Eriksen Lodge.
Note that while some experiences will only be auctioned as one package, others will have multiple packages for members to bid on or purchase directly.
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Is it worth redeeming Delta SkyMiles for the experience?
Delta had not yet officially launched its improved booking platform at the time of publication. The updated platform will go live on Monday, November 18. As a result, we don’t know how Delta will price the experiences you can purchase outright with your SkyMiles.
If you are bidding on an experience, you must bid in 1,000-mile increments. According to TPG November 2024 valuationSkyMiles are worth 1.2 cents per mile. So if you can get a great redemption rate or have a stash of Delta SkyMiles on hand, bidding for the VIP experience might be worth it.
For example, the SkyMiles Experience platform auctioned off two premium orchestra-level seats to see “The Outsiders” on Broadway in New York City on January 30, 2025. This package also comes with with two playsets signed by the actors, a post-show meet and greet and two designer tote bags. At the time of writing, the bid was 35,001 SkyMiles, worth $420.
On Broadway.com, if I buy a premium orchestra ticket for that particular performance time, it will cost me at least $388. Therefore, redeeming your SkyMiles for auction is not one but two tickets will help you save money. You’ll also receive valuable gifts like a signed flyer and two tote bags, and get to meet some of the cast. Not a bad deal!
However, if this experience comes up to 100,000 SkyMiles, which we value at $1,200, you may feel it’s more worthwhile to save your SkyMiles to book flights and buy Broadway tickets with cash. As always, we recommend comparing the cash rate with the value of the miles. That said, if there’s an ultra-exclusive or VIP experience that really catches your attention, bidding or buying the activity with your SkyMiles might be worth it, no matter the cost. much.
Also, before purchasing or bidding on a package, make sure to read the terms and conditions associated with that package. All bids and purchases for SkyMiles Experience packages are final; therefore, you will not be reimbursed for mileage.
How to earn Delta SkyMiles
There are several ways to earn Delta SkyMiles, including flying with Delta and its partners, shopping, dining, etc. Check out our complete guide to Earn Delta SkyMiles here.
If you want to earn big miles at once, consider opening one Delta co-branded credit card. Here are some of our favorite personalized cards:
If opening a Delta co-branded card is not of interest, American Express membership rewards points transfer to Delta with a ratio of 1:1. Note that you will be charged a fee of $0.0006 per mile (up to $99) to offset the fee federal excise tax. However, Earn transferable credit card points giving you flexibility with your rewards.
These American Express cards are currently offering attractive welcome offers:
Related: Delta Medal Status: What it is and how to earn it
Bottom line:
While many people use their SkyMiles to book flights, redeeming your miles for an exclusive experience package can be worthwhile. Delta’s upgraded Experiences platform allows members to bid on or purchase unique activities — and who doesn’t love choices in how we use our rewards?
