October 3, 2026 — Delta Air Lines (DL) will let SkyMiles members check one case of wine for free from five Northern California airports, starting Tuesday, October 6.
What happened
Delta announced the program, called SkyMiles Wine Takes Flight, on October 2. A SkyMiles member flying to a US destination can check one qualifying case of wine at no charge when departing from one of the five airports below. A case is up to 12 standard 750 ml bottles.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start date | October 6, 2026 |
| End date | None stated |
| Who qualifies | SkyMiles members aged 21 or over, on paid or award tickets; Medallion status not required |
| Airports | San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC), Sacramento (SMF), Sonoma County (STS) |
| Flights | Departures from those airports to any of the 50 states |
| Packing | Unopened, labeled bottles in a sturdy, leak-resistant container; maximum 50 pounds and 62 linear inches |
| At the airport | Present the case for inspection at the Delta ticket counter; wine travels at the customer’s risk |
Alaska Airlines has run a similar program since 2007 from 34 West Coast airports, Live and Let’s Fly notes. Delta says it plans to add more airports; which ones and when: TBA.
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What it means for non-revs
- Whether pass riders qualify is not stated. The published terms cover paid and award tickets. They do not mention non-revenue or buddy-pass travel. Check Delta’s employee travel site, or ask at the counter, before you count on it.
- Allow counter time. The case has to be inspected at the ticket counter. That rules out a kiosk-and-go bag drop, so arrive earlier if you are checking wine.
- A checked case and standby do not mix well. If you do not clear, your wine may travel without you or need to be pulled. Consider checking it only on a flight you are confident of getting on.
Sources
- AirlineGeeks — Delta Introduces Wine Country Perk for SkyMiles Members
- Live and Let’s Fly — Delta Air Lines Will Let You Check 12 Bottles Of Wine Free From Five California Airports
