You can earn Delta Air Lines miles with your Starbucks order

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY
·2 min read

Your morning latte might just help you save money on your next flight.

Delta Air Lines and Starbucks are announcing a new partnership on Wednesday for their U.S. customers to earn rewards at both companies if they’re enrolled in their loyalty programs, Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards, according to a news release.

"Delta and Starbucks are like-minded companies that strive to create moments of connection and give their members more of what they love, and this new partnership gives members of both loyalty programs exactly that – new experiences, valuable new benefits and more ways to earn," Starbucks spokesperson Megan Adams said.

Travelers wait to place an order at a Starbucks at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Travelers wait to place an order at a Starbucks at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

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People can link up their accounts to earn one mile per dollar spent on eligible Starbucks purchases. On days when people have a scheduled flight with the airline and decide to snag a pumpkin spice latte or another item, they will earn double Stars at participating locations. (For what it's worth, 150 Stars will get you a "handcrafted drink, hot breakfast or parfait.")

The partnership is part of a larger Starbucks program called Starbucks Reward Together, where the coffee company is teaming up with "the world's leading brands' loyalty programs." The aim is "to increase awareness and drive growth of Starbucks Rewards as well as attract new members by offering valuable benefits and making it easier for customers to join," the release said.

Last week, Delta also announced some SkyMiles Program changes as "a necessary step toward both preserving and improving the customer experience for our most loyal and engaged Members,"  Dwight James, S.V.P. of Customer Engagement and Loyalty and CEO of Delta Vacations, said in a news release.

The airline increased next year's requirements to achieve 2024 Medallion Status for Diamond, Platinum and Gold Members as well as added new benefits coming Feb. 1, such as expanding the ability to gift status to someone else.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Delta Air Lines and Starbucks' partnership: Earn extra Stars, SkyMiles