Delta Air Lines and American Express are making it easier to plan a summer getaway with new card offers, offering up to 110,000 bonus miles when card holders sign up.
The limited-time offer is available to new Delta SkyMiles American Express card members who sign up through July 17, the company shared. New card offers with bonus mileage are valid for the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, Reserve, and business cards.
Travelers who sign up for a new Delta SkyMiles American Express card can earn bonus miles when they spend a certain amount within the first six months of getting the card. The total required spend varies by card.
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express card: 65,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express card: 75,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express card: 85,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express card: 95,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express card: 95,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express card: 110,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000
This year, Delta added more perks to its American Express-branded cards, but charged more for them. The annual fee for the Delta Reserve card, for example, has increased to $650 from $550. For that fee, which went into effect on May 1, customers receive a $240 Resy credit, $120 rideshare credit, and $200 Delta Stays credit.
The airline has also overhauled its loyalty program, choosing to only count Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) toward elite status. Travelers earn MQDs when they purchase a Delta or Delta-partner flight, book a hotel, a car rental, or a Delta Vacations trip directly through the airline’s website. Travelers can also earn MQDs with a Delta credit card, but earn fewer per dollar spent.
