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Tag: Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)

Which Delta Credit Card Is Right for You? A Breakdown of Benefits & Perks for Each
Which Delta Credit Card Is Right for You? A Breakdown of Benefits & Perks for Each
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Even if you only fly with Delta a few times per year, a Delta credit card can save you money and dramatically improve your travel experience. There are seven different Delta SkyMiles cards. If you choose wisely, you'll get far more value than it costs to keep your card for the long term. Here's our guide to help you decide which one is the best fit for you.

Dan MillerAndrew Kunesh
Dan Miller & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options
Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options
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The world's largest airlines have numerous partners that expand their reach and give frequent flyers more ways to earn miles. Delta Air Lines is no exception. From airlines to credit cards and even rental car companies, Delta's suite of partnerships can help you quickly stock up on SkyMiles. Here's a look at Delta's current partnerships and how you can use them to your advantage.

Tyler GlattAndrew Kunesh
Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best-Ever 90K Offer Returns for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Best-Ever 90K Offer Returns for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
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The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is offering up to 90,000 miles – 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases with your new card, plus 20,000 bonus miles after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases on the card, both within the first 6 months of account opening (offer ends 07/15/2026). Whether you're a casual Delta flyer or looking to build your miles for future international travel, this card provides an affordable and effective entry to the SkyMiles ecosystem. If you want to earn SkyMiles while enjoying valuable travel perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding, this card is an easy choice.

Jess Farley
Jess Farley
Points of Interest: Centurion Lounge Closes Spa, New Delta Partner Earnings Chart, and More
Points of Interest: Centurion Lounge Closes Spa, New Delta Partner Earnings Chart, and More
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The world of points and miles moves incredibly fast. All too often, banks and programs make minor changes, many of which go unnoticed. In this post, we recap 9 unreported stories from the past few weeks, from a spa closing at a Centurion Lounge and new Delta partner award earning chart to a hotel program shortening its elite status year and one less IHG redemption option.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How Can I Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards?
How Can I Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards?
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With so many Delta co-branded credit cards available, one of the most common questions we field on the blog and in our Award Travel 101 Facebook community is, "Can I hold multiple Delta Amex cards?" In the past, the answer was a resounding "yes!" However, that answer has changed to a muddy "maybe." Here's what you need to know about earning welcome bonuses on multiple SkyMiles cards — and why it's worth carrying more than one Delta Amex card.

Kennedy Miller
Kennedy Miller

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate
How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate
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Not all companion certificates are created equal. Some require considerable credit card spending to earn, and others only reduce the ticket cost to $99 rather than $0. Thankfully, Delta's companion certificates involve neither of those stipulations, making them much easier for travelers to use and enjoy. Plus, Delta makes using these certificates incredibly easy, giving travelers endless redemption possibilities. Here's how to earn, use, and maximize them.

Ross Denkin
Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway
Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway
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You've found the perfect Delta flight you'd love to book but don't quite have enough miles to cover the award... yet. If you are an eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles cardholder, you're in luck! American Express and Delta will allow you to get an advance on the miles you need, thanks to Miles Headstart. This can be a convenient way to book travel now when the deal is available and earn the miles later.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Delta Cruises
Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Delta Cruises
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Delta Cruises (formerly SkyMiles Cruises) is a great way to earn SkyMiles. On all bookings, you'll earn a flat 2X SkyMiles per dollar spent and can occasionally leverage lucrative promotions. Depending on how much you're spending on a cruise, this new earning rate can be far more rewarding than the previous program — which was a flat rate based on the length of your cruise. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about earning Delta SkyMiles on cruises.

Skye Class
Skye Class

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

462 Delta Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 7,500 Points
462 Delta Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 7,500 Points
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Delta SkyMiles can be a frustrating program. Sure, some domestic Delta economy awards can only cost a few thousand SkyMiles. Other times flights can climb astronomically high. Thankfully travelers have a way to get predictable pricing on Delta award flights: Booking through partner airlines. One of the best sweet spots for booking Delta awards is Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Here are the 462 Delta routes that you can book using just 7,500 Virgin points — and the many ways you can accumulate Virgin points.

JT Genter
JT Genter
American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees
American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees
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Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines' infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has undergone a lot of change. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, MQDs — you name it. Almost everything has undergone some sort of overhaul. But now, there's more. Delta's American Express-issued credit card lineup is getting refreshed. From new and enhanced benefits to higher annual fees, here's everything you need to know about what's changing with the Delta credit card lineup.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt