Delta announced on May 13 that it will allow members of its SkyMiles program to transfer miles during the month of May (this month) without paying the $30 processing fee.

The offer applies to miles transferred between May 1 and May 31. While the $30 processing fee is waived, customers will pay $0.01 per mile transferred, plus any applicable taxes.

Up to 30,000 miles can be transferred in increments of 1,000 miles at a cost of $0.01 per mile. A maximum of 300,000 miles can be transferred into any individual SkyMiles account per calendar year.

Up to 150,000 miles can be transferred from your account per calendar year. Transfer Miles may only be donated and received by SkyMiles accounts that have been established for at least 60 days and have a Total Lifetime Balance greater than zero.

Transferred miles do not count towards Medallion® or Million Miler™ status. Mileage transfer transactions are nonrefundable and may take up to 7 days to post to the recipient’s account. Taxes and fees for award travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked.

Award travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. All SkyMiles program rules apply.The sale or barter of miles is prohibited. Offers subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

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