name: delta
description: Book flights, manage SkyMiles, check flight status, and access Delta Air Lines services
category: travel

Delta Air Lines Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to search and book Delta flights, manage SkyMiles account, track Medallion status, check flight status, and access Delta's premium travel services.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/delta/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/delta ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set DELTA_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set DELTA_SKYMILES "your-skymiles-number"

Privacy & Authentication

Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password

Option 2: Environment Variables

If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.

Capabilities

• Search and book Delta and partner airline flights
• Manage reservations, seats, and upgrades
• Track SkyMiles balance and Medallion status
• Check real-time flight status and connections
• Access digital boarding passes
• Book Delta Vacations packages

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search Flights

User: "Find Delta flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles this weekend"
Claude: I'll search Delta for weekend flights.
- Opens delta.com via Playwright MCP
- Enters ATL to LAX, this Saturday-Sunday
- Shows available flights:
  - DL 123 7:00am Sat: $278, Main Cabin
  - DL 456 11:30am Sat: $312, Comfort+ available
  - DL 789 3:45pm Sat: $298, Delta One upgrade $450
- Notes: 2,456 miles earning, Medallion bonus applies

Example 2: Check Medallion Status

User: "What's my Delta status and MQM progress?"
Claude: I'll check your SkyMiles account.
- Logs into Delta account
- Navigates to SkyMiles dashboard
- Returns: Platinum Medallion status
- MQMs: 68,432 of 75,000 for Diamond
- MQDs: $12,450 of $15,000 for Diamond
- Miles balance: 124,567 available
- Choice Benefits: Selected Global Entry, 4 remaining

Example 3: Upgrade with Miles

User: "Can I upgrade my LAX flight to first class?"
Claude: I'll check upgrade availability.
- Navigates to My Trips
- Locates LAX reservation
- Checks upgrade options:
  - Comfort+: 8,500 miles + $75
  - First Class: 25,000 miles + $150
  - Delta One: Not available (international only)
- Confirms desired upgrade
- Processes upgrade: Now in First Class, Seat 2A

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to delta.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Log In" and enter SkyMiles number
3. Enter password
4. Handle 2FA via Delta app push or SMS
5. Verify Medallion status displayed
6. Maintain session for account operations

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry, check for account lock
• Flight Full: Show waitlist option, alternatives
• Upgrade Unavailable: Add to upgrade list
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate seamlessly
• Rate Limited: Wait 90 seconds, retry
• 2FA Required: Check Delta app or SMS

Self-Improvement Instructions

After each interaction:
- Track upgrade clearing patterns
- Note award sweet spots
- Log Medallion qualification progress
- Document interface changes

Suggest updates when:
- Delta changes booking flow
- SkyMiles program updates
- New cabin classes added
- Partner airlines change

Notes

• Medallion members get complimentary upgrades when available
• Basic Economy cannot be upgraded
• Delta One available on select domestic routes
• SkyMiles don't expire for active accounts
• Companion certificates for Platinum and Diamond
• Sky Club access varies by status and fare class