Frequent Miler's latest team challenge, Million Mile Madness, is almost done! The last two weeks Greg, Nick, and Stephen competed to earn 1 Million SAS miles by flying 15 airlines. But who completed the challenge with the most Speed, Affordability, and Style?
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There are increased targeted offers for the Delta credit cards going out via mailer, but there is also a link to check for your targeted offers below. Some of the targeted offers beat the current publicly-available best offers if you’re interested in redeemable miles rather than MQMs, so if that fits your needs, it’s worth taking a second to see if you are targeted.
Link to see if you’re targeted
The Offers
Gold Delta SkyMiles
Key card details:
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FM Mini Review: Priority boarding, and free checked bag make this a reasonably good option for Delta flyers who do not have elite status. However, those who can make use of an annual companion certificate would do better with the Delta Platinum card. $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 Earning rate: 2X Delta ✦ 2x restaurants worldwide ✦ 2x US supermarkets Card Info: Amex Credit Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: $200 Delta flight credit after $10K in purchases in a calendar year Noteworthy perks: 15% off when using miles to book an award flight (Delta metal only) ✦ Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit for prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays ✦ Priority boarding and first checked bag free on Delta flights. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Platinum Delta SkyMiles
Key card details:
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FM Mini Review: Good choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of annual companion certificate $350 Annual Fee Earning rate: 3X Delta ✦ 3X purchases made directly with hotels ✦ 2X restaurants ✦ 2X US Supermarkets Card Info: Amex Credit Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) per $20 spent Noteworthy perks: 15% off when using miles to book an award flight (Delta metal only) ✦ Annual $2,500 MQD Headstart ✦ US, Caribbean, or Central American economy companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) each year upon card renewal ✦ Earn up to $150 as a statement credit each year after booking prepaid hotels or vacation rentals with your Card through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits for purchases with select rideshare service providers [enrollment required] ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants [enrollment required] ✦ Priority boarding ✦ First checked bag free on Delta flights ✦ Complimentary Upgrade list: get added to the complimentary upgrade list after Delta elite members and Reserve cardmembers ✦ Cell phone protection ✦ Terms and Limitations Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Delta Reserve
Key Card Details
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FM Mini Review: Excellent choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of SkyClub access and companion certificate. Also a good choice for big spenders seeking Delta elite status. $650 Annual Fee Earning rate: 3X Delta Card Info: Amex Credit Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) per $10 spent Noteworthy perks: 15% off when using miles to book an award flight (Delta metal only) ✦ Annual $2,500 MQD Headstart ✦ US, Caribbean, Mexico or Central America roundtrip main cabin companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) after card renewal ✦ SkyClub access (starting 2/1/25, 15 visits per year (after 15 visits have been used, additional visits can be purchased for $50 each) or to earn an unlimited number of visits each year starting on 2/1/25, spend $75K or more on eligible purchases between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. ✦ 4 Delta SkyClub one-time guest passes ✦ Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta ✦ Earn up to $200 as a statement credit each year after booking prepaid hotels or vacation rentals with your Card through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays ✦ Up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants [enrollment required] ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits for purchases with select rideshare service providers [enrollment required] ✦ Complimentary upgrades ✦ One statement credit every 4 years for the $120 Global Entry application fee or one statement credit every 4.5 years for the $85 TSA Precheck application fee ✦ Priority boarding ✦ First checked bag free on Delta flights. ✦ Hertz President's Circle Status ✦ Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) See also: Delta Reserve complete guide |
Quick Thoughts
As you can see above, these offers are set to expire on 1/22/20 and are quite strong if you’re looking to pick up Delta miles.
Note that targeted offers vary. For instance, I got a crummy offer on the Gold Delta SkyMiles card:
But after scrolling down, I saw the increased offers on the Platinum and Reserve cards.
Note that I saw the same offer structure on the business cards as well, so if you’ve got those in mind it’s also worth checking for offers.
Overall, these are good offers if you are looking for redeemable Delta miles. If you’re looking to earn MQMs toward status, you might rather consider the offers currently listed on our Best Offers page.
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Got 70k / $2000 – Gold. Woo-hoo!
Hi Nick, my mailer for the Gold card didn’t say that bonus is not available to previous Gold card holders. What do you think the odds are of getting the bonus if I’ve had the gold card many years ago?
Hey I just called about this! They said if you got the flyer, you will likely get the bonus mileage. Apparently they are trying to get old cardholders back with these offers. I would check the link above to make sure you qualify and call to apply!
Generally speaking, if you don’t see lifetime language, there is a chance you’ll get the bonus. That said, the way Amex has been lately, it’s hard to say.
Please tell me that’s not your purse.
Curious – I recently was approved for a Delta Gold 60k after $2k spend in 3monts. Should I consider calling to see if they’ll up the bonus to 70k?
I have a friend in exactly the same boat (he actually received the mailer on Friday). I told him that Amex isn’t known for matching, and that’s especially true on targeted offers, but that they never match when you don’t ask.
In other words, you might as well call or chat and try.