Delta, AirTran announce new frequent flier program partners

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced it has added new partners to its SkyMiles frequent flier program and expanded other partnerships. The airline said its frequent fliers can earn Delta miles through purchases with FedEx, PGA Tour and PetCareRx, and it is expanding its frequent flier program partnerships with Hertz for rental cars and with 1800Flowers.com.

Separately, Orlando-based AirTran, which has its largest hub in Atlanta, is adding InterContinental Hotels Group as a frequent flier program partner, for its members to earn AirTran points by staying at IHG hotels.