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Transferring Korean Air SkyPass miles directly into Delta SkyMiles isn’t possible, but you can still combine the two programs to get value from your points.
Using Delta SkyMiles to Book Korean Air Flights
- Korean Air is listed as a partner of Delta Skymiles, so you can redeem Delta miles for award seats on Korean Air flights, though you’ll be limited to business‑class cabins because Delta doesn’t allow international first‑class redemptions.
- To do this, search for Korean Air award space on Delta’s website or call Delta’s reservation center, as the online tool can be glitchy and may not show all available seats.
- If you find the award space on the Korean Air website but not on Delta’s, you’ll need to call Delta and ask an agent who knows the partnership to book the flight for you.
Transferring Points via a Credit‑Card Partner
- You can create Korean Air SkyPass miles instantly by transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points; this works with cards like Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Ink.
- After the transfer, the Korean Air miles sit in your SkyPass account and can be used to book Korean Air flights directly, or you can use them on Korean’s partner airlines (e.g., Air France, KLM, Delta) where they may be accepted for award travel.
- Keep in mind that Korean Air’s award pricing for transatlantic business class is typically around 80,000 miles round‑trip, and fuel surcharges may apply.
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