For solo business travelers — earn without an employer.
Freelancers, consultants, founders, and employees whose company doesn't have a corporate program. Open a SkyMiles account in 90 seconds, earn personal miles on every Delta flight, and keep the business partner perks — Hertz, CLEAR, LinkedIn — that the company tiers also unlock.
$0
Cost to enroll
90s
Time to sign up
8
Member benefits included
Solo
No team or employer
What you get as an individual traveler
All the loyalty earning of a corporate plan, sized for one person.
Hertz Five Star status (free)
Complimentary Hertz Five Star — guaranteed car-class upgrades when available, expedited returns, and accelerated Gold Plus Rewards earning. No spend threshold required.
CLEAR Plus discount (~30% off $189/yr)
Skip the line with CLEAR Plus at 50+ U.S. airports — Delta-for-Business members save approximately 30% off the $189/year retail price.
Industrious coworking at $99/month
Access Industrious coworking spaces nationwide at a flat $99/month — useful for solo travelers, consultants, and remote workdays between flights.
LinkedIn Premium discount
Targeted Premium Career or Business offer for SkyMiles for Business members — built for the way solo travelers actually win business.
Targeted bonus mile offers
Personalized bonus-mile promotions on routes and dates that match your travel pattern — pushed only to enrolled members.
Personal SkyMiles earned normally
Standard SkyMiles + MQDs on every Delta flight, fully credited to your personal account — independent of the program.
Promotions for Comfort+
Member-only fares and upgrade promotions on Comfort+ — the cabin where business travelers typically get the best value-to-comfort ratio.
Occasional lounge / day passes
Periodic Sky Club day-pass offers and lounge access promotions — surfaced through your member account when available.
Delta Business Tool — limited access
View your personal SkyMiles balance, MQDs, eCredits and member offers from the Delta Business Tool. Roster, traveler management, spend reporting and corporate dashboards stay locked to corporate plans.
What's not included
Individual is purpose-built for solo travelers. If you need any of the below, jump to the Gold business plan (still free) or a corporate plan.
No company mile account
Individual is personal-only — there is no company-side SkyMiles pool. If you want pooled company miles, upgrade to the Gold business plan (still free) or a corporate program.
No Corporate Priority benefits
Preferred seating, priority boarding, upgrade certificates and service-recovery priority require the Platinum or Diamond business plan — not part of Individual.
No Medallion acceleration
You earn MQDs at the standard rate. Negotiated MQD bonuses and corporate-status matching are reserved for the Platinum and Diamond business plans.
Individual vs Gold business plan — what changes?
Both are free. The Gold business plan adds a company-side layer; Individual keeps everything personal.
| Feature | Individual | Gold business plan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Personal SkyMiles | ||
| MQDs toward Medallion | ||
| Company SkyMiles pool | — | Up to 10 / $ |
| Traveler roster + dashboard | — | |
| Hertz / CLEAR / LinkedIn perks | ||
| Best for | Solo traveler | $5K–$50K spend · 2–49 travelers (typical) |
FAQ
How is this different from the Gold business plan?
Individual is for one person — you, no team. There is no company SkyMiles pool, no traveler roster, no company miles. The Gold business plan adds a company-side rewards pool that earns alongside your personal miles, and a dashboard to manage other travelers if you have a team.
Do I need a business email?
No. Any email works — personal Gmail, your own domain, or work email. Delta does not verify employer status for the Individual path.
What if I get hired by a company with the Platinum business plan?
Your personal SkyMiles account follows you. When the new employer adds you to their Platinum business plan, you'll start earning company miles for them on the same flights — without losing personal earnings.
Is there any cost?
No. SkyMiles enrollment is free. The partner perks (Hertz, CLEAR, LinkedIn) follow each provider's terms — most are free or discounted with SkyMiles status.
Can I open a company SkyMiles pool later?
Yes. From your account dashboard you can open a company pool (the "SkyMiles for Business only" plan) or upgrade to the Gold / Platinum / Diamond business plan at any time.
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You can switch to the Gold, Platinum or Diamond business plan any time.