Thanks to multiple devaluations and the obliteration of their award chart, the Delta SkyMiles program hasn’t particularly endeared itself to many frequent travelers, especially to those who love to maximize their miles and points. However, in certain cases, you can still find good value, especially when Delta runs one of their flash sales. Similarly, if you live at a Delta hub, then you could still find some good value from the Delta SkyMiles program.
Delta Co-branded Credit Cards
American Express offers 7 cards as part of their co-branded credit card portfolio. They’re currently offering limited time welcome offers where you can earn up to 90,000 Delta SkyMiles and up to 20,000 MQMs (Medallion Qualification Miles).
What makes these offers even better is the fact that American Express is also offering statement credits with many of these offers (up to $200). If you simply spend using your card in that category, then these credits can go a long way in helping you get great value on the annual fees you’re paying. These offers end soon on 05/05/2021.
Personal Credit Cards
| Card Name + Application Link | Delta SkyMiles® Blue | Delta SkyMiles® Gold | Delta SkyMiles® Platinum | Delta SkyMiles® Reserve |
| Welcome Bonus | 10,000 Miles | 70,000 Miles | 90,000 Miles | 80,000 Miles |
| Minimum Spend Requirement | $500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Time to meet Min. Spend | 3 months for all the credit cards | |||
| Statement Credit | $200 in statement credits at home furnishing stores in the first 3 months | |||
| MQMs | None | 20,000 MQMs | ||
| Annual Fee | $0 | First Year $0, then $95 | $250 | $550 |
| Helps Earn Elite Status? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Business Credit Cards
| Card Name + Application Link | Delta SkyMiles®Gold Business | Delta SkyMiles®Platinum Business | Delta SkyMiles®Reserve Business |
| Welcome Bonus | 70,000 Miles | 90,000 Miles | 80,000 Miles |
| Minimum Spend Requirement | $2,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Time to meet Min. Spend | 3 months for all the credit cards | ||
| Statement Credit Offers | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| MQMs | None | None | 20,000 MQMs |
| Annual Fee | First Year $0, then $95 | $250 | $550 |
| Helps Earn Elite Status? | No | Yes | Yes |
The Pundit’s Mantra
If you fly Delta every now and then, then these limited time offers can go a long way in helping you out in terms of planning your travel. Be it simply earning miles or chasing elite status, you can pick the right card based on your spend patterns. Please note that Amex’s one in a lifetime rule may apply to all these card offers. In essence, Amex may not approve you for a card product if you’ve already had it before. However, off late, we’ve seen Amex relax this rule a wee bit by sending out targeted offers.
Which card offer do you plan on getting Tell us in the comments section.
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American Express is currently offering some amazing welcome bonuses on many of their personal cards. You can earn up to 75,000 Membership Rewards points or up to 90,000 Delta SkyMiles with these bonuses. What makes this deal even better is that Amex is throwing in an additional $200 in statement credits! These limited time offers end on May 5, 2021.
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