{"id":148772,"date":"2024-02-01T13:10:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T13:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=148772"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:52:53","slug":"delta-credit-card-changes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines' infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/delta-skymiles\/elite-status-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">undergone a lot of change<\/a>. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-qualification-dollar\/\" rel=\"noopener\">MQDs<\/a> \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Heres_What_Changing_With_the_Delta_Credit_Card_Lineup\">Here\u2019s What Changing With the Delta Credit Card Lineup<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#New_higher_annual_fees\">New, higher annual fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Enhanced_Companion_Certificate\">Enhanced Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Improved_Delta_flight_credit\">Improved Delta flight credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Expanded_statement_credits\">Expanded statement credits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Brand_new_earning_categories_for_business_cards\">Brand new earning categories for business cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Heres_What_Isn8217t_Changing_With_the_Delta_Credit_Card_Lineup\">Here\u2019s What Isn't Changing With the Delta Credit Card Lineup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Heres_What_Changing_With_the_Delta_Credit_Card_Lineup\">Here\u2019s What Changing With the Delta Credit Card Lineup<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"New_higher_annual_fees\">New, higher annual fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you haven't caught on to the trend by now, &#8220;refresh&#8221; is synonymous with &#8220;higher annual fee.&#8221; All of Delta's cards with annual fees now carry higher annual fees. Here's a snapshot of what the new fees look like:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee increasing from $99 to $150 on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-gold\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Annual fee increasing from $250 to $350 on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/amex-delta-platinum\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/DLBizPlat\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Annual fee increasing from $550 to $650 on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For those who applied for a Delta credit card before February 1, the new annual fees will go into effect on <strong>May 1, 2024<\/strong>. Starting then, you'll be responsible for covering a higher fee if you elect to renew your card for another year. For new applicants, the higher annual fees take effect immediately.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117522\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117522 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"the front entrance to access the Delta Sky Club in Tokyo's Haneda airport\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>New applicants for the <strong>Delta Gold Card<\/strong> and <strong>Delta Gold Business Amex<\/strong> can continue to enjoy an introductory annual fee of $0 during the first year. Once renewal rolls around, the new (higher) annual fee will kick in at $150.<\/p>\n<p>If you're wondering, there are no changes related to the <a data-ccid=\"4028092\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-blue-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Blue American Express Card<\/a> &#8212; which doesn't charge an annual fee (<a data-ccid=\"4028092\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All Delta Credit Card Options, and How To Choose the Right Card for You<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Enhanced_Companion_Certificate\">Enhanced Companion Certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Positive changes are coming to the annual <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-companion-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Companion Certificate<\/a> perk on the <strong>Delta Platinum Amex<\/strong>, <strong>Delta Reserve<\/strong>,<strong> Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/strong>, and <strong>Business Delta Reserve<\/strong>. It's now easier to use and can take you and your companion further.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate now includes round-trip flights to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and the continental United States. You'll still need to pay government-imposed taxes and fees <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/guide-to-companion-fares-companion-passes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Guide to Companion Fares, Companion Passes & Companion Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Improved_Delta_flight_credit\">Improved Delta flight credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a result of the changes, holders of the <strong>Delta Gold Card<\/strong> and <strong>Delta Gold Business Amex<\/strong> will see an improvement to the annual Delta flight credit. Instead of receiving a $100 credit after spending $10,000 in a calendar year, cardmembers will receive $200 after spending $10,000.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137353\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137353 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Featured-Line-of-Delta-aircraft-at-the-gates-miguel-angel-sanz-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Line of Delta aircraft at the gates\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Featured-Line-of-Delta-aircraft-at-the-gates-miguel-angel-sanz-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Featured-Line-of-Delta-aircraft-at-the-gates-miguel-angel-sanz-unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Featured-Line-of-Delta-aircraft-at-the-gates-miguel-angel-sanz-unsplash-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Featured-Line-of-Delta-aircraft-at-the-gates-miguel-angel-sanz-unsplash-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Featured-Line-of-Delta-aircraft-at-the-gates-miguel-angel-sanz-unsplash-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Migue Angel Sanz\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Expanded_statement_credits\">Expanded statement credits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In typical Amex fashion, statement credits now adorn Delta's credit card lineup. Here's a run-down of the statement credits you'll find on the personal cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Up to $100 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/amex-delta-platinum\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Up to $120 Resy credit (available as $10 per month), up to $120 rideshare credit (available as $10 per month), and up to $150 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Up to $240 Resy credit (available as $20 per month), up to $120 rideshare credit (available as $10 per month), and up to $200 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And for the business cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Up to $150 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/DLBizPlat\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Up to $120 Resy credit (available as $10 per month), up to $120 rideshare credit (available as $10 per month), and up to $200 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Up to $240 Resy credit (available as $20 per month), up to $120 rideshare credit (available as $10 per month), and up to $250 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enrollment is required for the Resy and rideshare (which includes Uber, Lyft, and other select providers) credits but isn't needed for the Delta Stays benefit. A spokesperson for Amex confirmed to AwardWallet that all that's needed to redeem the Delta Stays credit is to make a prepaid reservation on delta.com.<\/p>\n<p>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Brand_new_earning_categories_for_business_cards\">Brand new earning categories for business cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike most typical business credit cards, Delta's trio of business cards never featured special bonus categories for spending on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-to-pay-for-advertising\/\" rel=\"noopener\">advertising, shipping, and the like<\/a>. Instead, cardmembers were limited to increased earnings on Delta and 1X SkyMiles per dollar spent on pretty much anything else.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_108049\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108049 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bench-accounting-small-business-featured-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"a person at a small business packs a box to prepare for shipping; your Chase credit card application strategy should consider small business cards if you're eligible\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bench-accounting-small-business-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bench-accounting-small-business-featured-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bench-accounting-small-business-featured-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bench-accounting-small-business-featured.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Bench Accounting\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Thankfully, one of the major gripes about Delta's business card lineup has been reconciled. Bonus categories are here. Alongside the normal Delta and &#8220;other eligible purchases&#8221; earning rates, Delta's business cards will also earn the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a>: <\/strong>2X SkyMiles per dollar spent on eligible U.S. shipping purchases and eligible U.S. purchases for advertising in select media (on up to $50,000 annually, then 1X).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/DLBizPlat\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a>: <\/strong>1.5X SkyMiles per dollar spent on transit, eligible U.S. shipping purchases, and eligible purchases greater than $5,000 (on up to $100,000 annually, then 1X).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a>: <\/strong>1.5X SkyMiles per dollar spent on transit, U.S. shipping purchases, and at U.S. office supply stores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-business-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Small-Business Credit Card Offers for This Month<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Heres_What_Isn8217t_Changing_With_the_Delta_Credit_Card_Lineup\">Here\u2019s What Isn't Changing With the Delta Credit Card Lineup<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned at the outset, the <a data-ccid=\"4028092\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-blue-card\/\">Blue Delta Amex<\/a> escaped the changes unscathed. The recognizable, no-annual-fee product will remain as-is (<a data-ccid=\"4028092\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-award-discount\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>TakeOff15<\/strong><\/em><\/a>&#8221; benefit available on all cards except the Blue Delta Amex is also sticking around. You can still save 15% on award tickets when redeeming miles on Delta-operated flights.<\/p>\n<p>It's also worth noting that Delta's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-qualification-dollar\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD)<\/a> headstart is here to stay. While Delta announced this as a one-time benefit late last year in response to other program-wide changes, it'll become a mainstay on Delta's Platinum- and Reserve-branded credit cards. As a refresher, you'll receive the following number of MQDs just by holding eligible cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$2,500 bonus MQDs for holding either the Delta Platinum Amex and Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/li>\n<li>$2,500 bonus MQDs for holding either the Delta Reserve and Business Delta Reserve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Earn Delta Medallion Status in 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-89371 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delta-skyclub-lga-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Escalators inside the entry to the Delta Sky Club at LaGuardia airport\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delta-skyclub-lga-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delta-skyclub-lga-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delta-skyclub-lga-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delta-skyclub-lga.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Delta Sky Club at LaGuardia airport in New York. Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Also not changing? The recently announced limits to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-sky-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyClub lounge access<\/a>. Those with Platinum-level Delta cards can no longer buy their way into the lounge using their card (which previously cost $50 per visit). Also, those flying Basic Economy have now lost access to the SkyClub, regardless of what cards they have in their wallet or lounge memberships they hold.<\/p>\n<p>And <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/delta-skymiles\/elite-status-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">restrictions put in place for Reserve-level cardmembers<\/a> also aren't changing with today's announcement. Lounge access will be reduced on February 1, 2025, requiring significant spending to maintain your ability to garner unlimited visits.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Delta credit card lineup has undergone some changes. As a result, almost every product has been outfitted with a few new bells and whistles, statement credits, and more. But these changes come with a cost, found in the form of now-higher annual fees.<\/p>\n<p>On balance, the changes aren't overwhelmingly bad. However, they're not overwhelmingly positive. At best, they're fair.<\/p>\n<p>For some current cardholders, these changes might be enough of a reason to say goodbye and move on from the Delta credit card ecosystem. But for others, the addition of statement credits, business spending categories, and more perks could provide sufficient reason to renew or apply for a new card. If you can make the benefits work for you, the annual fees can be justified. For many, that will require a re-evaluation when the higher annual posts to your account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines&#8217; infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has undergone a lot of change. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, MQDs \u2014 you name it. Almost everything has undergone some sort of overhaul. But now, there&#8217;s more. Delta&#8217;s American Express-issued credit card lineup is getting refreshed. From new and enhanced benefits to higher annual fees, here&#8217;s everything you need to know about what&#8217;s changing with the Delta credit card lineup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":96211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[12790,12520,12763],"coauthors":[36432],"class_list":["post-148772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-american-express","tag-card-benefits","tag-delta-skymiles"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148772"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256152,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148772\/revisions\/256152"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148772"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=148772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}