Delta Air Lines is easing off some recent changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program that sparked criticism from frequent flyers.

The airline announced its first-ever “Route Race” contest Wednesday in which Delta’s loyalty program and SkyMiles members, as well as Delta employees, get the opportunity to vote and choose ...

Delta is bringing the program back after originally launching it in 2016. The experiences vary in price from 2,000 to 50,000 points, but most cost about 10,000 to 15,000 points.

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian said the airline went too far with its sweeping frequent-flier program changes and will be announcing “modifications” within the next few weeks ...