Wheels Up launches flight credits, Delta Air Lines SkyMiles promotion

Wheels Up is offering up to $25,000 in private air flight credits or 600,000 SkyMiles, plus Diamond-level status for up to four people in Delta Air Lines’ loyalty program.

New members and prospects can also get a rate lock of up to 24 months via the promotion, valid through Nov. 30, 2023.

The offer was made via an email to existing members and prospects.

It comes as Delta has increased the annual spending it requires for customers to gain its top-tier Diamond status.

Diamond status perks include upgrades, options for lounge access, complimentary Clear Plus membership to ease through airport security, VIP assistance, plus SkyTeam Elite status on partner airlines, including Air France, KLM, Korean Air, and Aeromexico, among others.

For the Wheels Up promotion, there are six different levels:

Make a $100,000 deposit

– 12-month rate lock
– 1 Diamond Medallion (standard is 1 Platinum Medallion)
– $1,000 Wheels Up flight credits, or
– 50,000 Delta SkyMiles

Make $200,000 deposit

– 18-month rate lock
– 1 Diamond Medallion
– $4,000 Wheels Up flight credits, or
– 200,000 SkyMiles

Make a $250,000 deposit

– 18-month rate lock
– 2 Diamond Medallions (standard is 1 Diamond Medallion and 1 Gold Medallion)
– $5,000 Wheels Up flight credits, or
– 250,000 SkyMiles

Make a $400,000 deposit

– 24-month rate lock
– 2 Diamond Medallions
– $9,000 Wheels Up flight credits, or
– 400,000 SkyMiles

Make a $500,000 deposit (new offer level)

– 24-month rate lock
– 3 Diamond Medallions
– $12,500 Wheels Up flight credits, or
– 500,000 SkyMiles

Make a $1,000,000 deposit (new offer level)

– 24-month rate lock
– 4 Diamond Medallions
– $25,000 Wheels Up flight credits, or
– 600,000 SkyMiles

Wheels Up members can use their deposits with the private jet company to buy tickets on Delta.

An investor group led by Delta recently acquired 95% control of the private flight provider.