If you fly Delta or have any trips coming up, you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re using the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card!! They have an INCREDIBLE offer right now and they recently added even more benefits to being a cardholder! Even if you already have a card, definitely check out this post to learn about the new benefits you’re getting! One thing I really like about Delta is they have a lot of non-stop flights as well as redeye flights.
NOTE: If you prefer to fly Southwest, check out THIS 85,000 POINT BONUS OFFER!
You can earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on a new Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card in your first 6 months! Sign up through my special referral link to get access to this offer (it’s actually under my husband’s name so it will show up as being referred by Stephen). Offer ends 10/23/2024!
There are lots of other perks that come with the card, too.
- TakeOff15: You’ll receive 15% off flights anytime you book Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when you book online or through the app!
- MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year plus get $1 Medallion® Qualification Dollar for each $20 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, getting you closer to the Medallion Status for next Medallion Year quicker.
- NEW $150 Delta Stays Credit: Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $150 after using your Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
- NEW $120 Resy Credit: Earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants. Create a Resy account on Resy.com or on the Resy app to book a reservation.
- NEW $120 Rideshare Credit: Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That’s up to $120 back each year.
- NEW Complimentary Upgrade List: Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
- NEW Hertz Five Star® Status: Transform your car rental experience with Hertz Five Star Status, compliments of your Delta Platinum Card. Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is required. To receive the benefit, you must add your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card, register at delta.com/mypromos/eligible, and “Enroll in Promotion” at delta.com/hertz.
- Pay With Miles: Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com‡
- Companion Certificate: You’ll receive one Main Cabin round-trip Companion Certificate each year when your card renews.
- First Checked Bag Free: Your first checked bag will be free. This is good for up to 8 others on your reservation, too! That’s a savings of $60 on a round-trip per person.
- Priority Boarding: You’ll receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding, so you’ll easily be able to find a place to stow your carry-on bag and settle in.
- You and up to two guests can enjoy Delta Sky Club Access complimentary snacks and beverages, Wi-Fi access, Satellite TV, newspapers and magazines, personalized flight assistance, private restrooms and more for a per-visit rate of $50 per person when you pay with your Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card.
Plus you’ll earn extra points when you use your card for purchases on hotels, Delta flights and Delta Vacations, restaurants, supermarkets, and big purchases of $5,000 or more.
This card does have an annual fee of $350, but between saving on the first checked bag per person for each flight, free and discounted flights when you book with points, and the annual Companion Certificate, it’s worth it.
I also love the Gold Delta SkyMiles card. My husband has this card. To view the bonus for it and all the benefits, click on the “personal cards.”
You will earn 80,000 Bonus Miles and you only have to spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 6 months! This is one of the highest bonus amounts I’ve EVER seen for this card!
This card has a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, and then a $150 annual fee after the first year. You also get the first checked bag per person for each flight free as well as discounted flights with this card. After you spend $10,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, you will receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to inspire your next travel.
If you travel a lot, you definitely want to look into the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card. It does come with a higher fee, but it has a TON of perks that the other cards don’t have.
You will earn 100,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $6,000 in purchases in your first 6 months.
This card has a $650 annual fee. You’ll get free access to The Centurion Lounge, as well as complimentary Delta Sky Club Access and four one-time guess passes. You’ll be on Delta’s priority list for upgrading, and you can earn Medallion Qualifying Dollars faster than with other cards. Once you’ve qualified for Medallion levels, you get even more perks, like increased weight limits and number of checked bags! One of my travel buddies gets THREE free bags weighing up to 70 pounds per domestic flight!!
If you have a business, you absolutely need to check out the selection of Delta SkyMiles Business American Express Cards, where you can earn 90,000 – 110,000 Bonus Miles, depending on the card you select! To see all options, click on “Business Cards.”
You can also earn miles easily through your purchases. It does take a full billing cycle to see your points transferred to your Delta account.