They won’t give you points for the miles you fly starting next year, but they will give you points just for joining.

Now that Delta has become frenemies with Alaska Airlines, they’re trying to build up their membership base in Seattle instead of just borrowing Mileage Plan members to support their flights.

This offer is apparently being promoted to Hertz customers in Seattle, and the welcome text on the promotions page makes it available to Hertz customers (which can be anyone), the terms and conditions of the offer do not limit it in any way to people that have rented from Hertz or people with a Washington state address.

Of course it’s only 1000 miles, and only for people who do not already have Delta accounts, but frequent flyer program signup bonuses from the major US programs are rare these days and something is better than nothing at all for sure.

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility: Offer valid only for new SkyMiles members joining the SkyMiles program for the first time. A “new” member is someone who has not been a member of the SkyMiles program in the 6 months prior to enrollment.

Bonus offer: To qualify for this offer, member must provide a valid email address at enrollment. Members will be opted-in to receive (via email) Travel & SkyMiles Info, a monthly SkyMiles Statement and Special Offers and Promotions. Email preferences may be updated by going to delta.com/profile. To receive credit for flight miles, customer must provide their SkyMiles number at Delta’s online check-in, a Delta kiosk, a Delta ticket counter or request retroactive mileage credit at delta.com/mileagecredit.

General: All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. Offers and benefits are subject to change at any time without notice. To review the rules, please visit SkyMiles Membership Guide and Program Rules. Bonus miles do not count toward Medallion® status or Million Miler™ status. This offer cannot be combined with other Delta/SkyTeam® offers. Partner offers are subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply.

Promotional Reference Code: Please refer Delta customer service representative to 970646.

Promotional Fulfillment: Please allow 4-6 weeks after qualification for bonus miles to appear in your SkyMiles account.

(HT: Points, Miles, and Martinis)

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