The Delta boarding order is an important topic if you\u2019re a frequent flyer. Boarding early not only helps secure overhead bin space but also lets you avoid the crowded gate area and settle in sooner.<\/p>\n
Delta uses a numbered boarding zone system to organize the process. There are eight main boarding zones, not including pre-boarding passengers or those traveling with strollers and car seats. While some airlines use the term \u201cboarding groups,\u201d the concept is the same. Boarding zones are clearly listed on your ticket, and gate displays show which zone is currently boarding.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re curious how many zones are ahead of you on your next flight \u2014 or want to learn how to board earlier (spoiler: Delta credit cards<\/a> can help) \u2014 we break down everything you need to know below.<\/p>\nPage Contents<\/p>Delta Boarding Groups<\/a><\/li>Delta Sky Priority<\/a><\/li>Early Access<\/a><\/li>Status, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/a><\/li>Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\nDelta Boarding Groups<\/span><\/h2>\nWhile there are officially eight Delta boarding zones, one group boards before everyone else: pre-boarding. This group includes customers who need additional time or assistance, as well as active U.S. military members with ID.<\/p>\nIf you do need extra time, you'll be in Zone 1, regardless of what your boarding pass says. Delta spells this out clearly on its website<\/a>. There, the U.S. Passenger Bill of Rights reads:<\/p>\n“Airlines must allow a passenger with a disability who self-identifies at the gate as needing additional time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment or be seated, the opportunity to board before all other passengers.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nAfter those flyers, boarding continues by zone, which can be a bit confusing since additional passengers are included in Zone 1. You\u2019ll also likely see plenty of people crowding the gate well before their zones are called. I like to politely ask those in front of me what zone they\u2019re in before moving ahead of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\tZone Number<\/th>Qualifying SkyMiles Medallion Member<\/th>Qualifying Passengers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\t1<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta One Customers\nDelta First Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t2<\/td>Diamond Medallion Members<\/td>Delta 360 Members\nDelta Premium Select Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tEarly Access <\/td>N\/A<\/td>Customers with strollers and car seats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t3<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta Comfort+ Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t4<\/td>Platinum Medallion Members\nGold Medallion Members<\/td>Flying Blue Platinum and Gold Members\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold Members\nSkyTeam Elite Plus Members\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black and Platinum Elite\nWestJet Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t5<\/td>Silver Medallion Members<\/td>Delta Corporate Travelers\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card Members\nFlying Blue Silver Members\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver Members\nSkyTeam\u00ae<\/sup> Elite\nLATAM Pass Gold + Elite\nWestJet Rewards Silver Elite\nDelta Main Extra Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t6<\/td>N\/A<\/td>SkyMiles Members in Delta Main Classic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t7<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Non-SkyMiles Members in Delta Main Classic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t8<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta Main Basic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\nDelta Sky Priority<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter pre-boarding, Zone 1 continues with Delta One<\/strong> or First Class <\/strong>passengers. Delta One is the airline\u2019s most premium product, typically found on long-haul international routes (plus select domestic routes<\/a>), and includes a lie-flat seat and Delta Sky Club access<\/a>. First Class operates on flights without lie-flat seating.<\/p>\nTravelers can access Delta One or First Class by purchasing a ticket or redeeming Delta SkyMiles<\/a> for an award.<\/p>\nDelta reserves Zone 2 for Delta 360<\/strong> members, Diamond Medallion<\/a> <\/strong>status holders, and Delta Premium Select<\/strong> customers for airlines equipped with that cabin.<\/p>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarly Access<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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While there are officially eight Delta boarding zones, one group boards before everyone else: pre-boarding. This group includes customers who need additional time or assistance, as well as active U.S. military members with ID.<\/p>\n
If you do need extra time, you'll be in Zone 1, regardless of what your boarding pass says. Delta spells this out clearly on its website<\/a>. There, the U.S. Passenger Bill of Rights reads:<\/p>\n“Airlines must allow a passenger with a disability who self-identifies at the gate as needing additional time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment or be seated, the opportunity to board before all other passengers.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nAfter those flyers, boarding continues by zone, which can be a bit confusing since additional passengers are included in Zone 1. You\u2019ll also likely see plenty of people crowding the gate well before their zones are called. I like to politely ask those in front of me what zone they\u2019re in before moving ahead of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\tZone Number<\/th>Qualifying SkyMiles Medallion Member<\/th>Qualifying Passengers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\t1<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta One Customers\nDelta First Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t2<\/td>Diamond Medallion Members<\/td>Delta 360 Members\nDelta Premium Select Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tEarly Access <\/td>N\/A<\/td>Customers with strollers and car seats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t3<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta Comfort+ Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t4<\/td>Platinum Medallion Members\nGold Medallion Members<\/td>Flying Blue Platinum and Gold Members\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold Members\nSkyTeam Elite Plus Members\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black and Platinum Elite\nWestJet Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t5<\/td>Silver Medallion Members<\/td>Delta Corporate Travelers\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card Members\nFlying Blue Silver Members\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver Members\nSkyTeam\u00ae<\/sup> Elite\nLATAM Pass Gold + Elite\nWestJet Rewards Silver Elite\nDelta Main Extra Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t6<\/td>N\/A<\/td>SkyMiles Members in Delta Main Classic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t7<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Non-SkyMiles Members in Delta Main Classic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t8<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta Main Basic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\nDelta Sky Priority<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter pre-boarding, Zone 1 continues with Delta One<\/strong> or First Class <\/strong>passengers. Delta One is the airline\u2019s most premium product, typically found on long-haul international routes (plus select domestic routes<\/a>), and includes a lie-flat seat and Delta Sky Club access<\/a>. First Class operates on flights without lie-flat seating.<\/p>\nTravelers can access Delta One or First Class by purchasing a ticket or redeeming Delta SkyMiles<\/a> for an award.<\/p>\nDelta reserves Zone 2 for Delta 360<\/strong> members, Diamond Medallion<\/a> <\/strong>status holders, and Delta Premium Select<\/strong> customers for airlines equipped with that cabin.<\/p>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarly Access<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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“Airlines must allow a passenger with a disability who self-identifies at the gate as needing additional time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment or be seated, the opportunity to board before all other passengers.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nAfter those flyers, boarding continues by zone, which can be a bit confusing since additional passengers are included in Zone 1. You\u2019ll also likely see plenty of people crowding the gate well before their zones are called. I like to politely ask those in front of me what zone they\u2019re in before moving ahead of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\tZone Number<\/th>Qualifying SkyMiles Medallion Member<\/th>Qualifying Passengers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\t1<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta One Customers\nDelta First Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t2<\/td>Diamond Medallion Members<\/td>Delta 360 Members\nDelta Premium Select Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tEarly Access <\/td>N\/A<\/td>Customers with strollers and car seats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t3<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta Comfort+ Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t4<\/td>Platinum Medallion Members\nGold Medallion Members<\/td>Flying Blue Platinum and Gold Members\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold Members\nSkyTeam Elite Plus Members\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black and Platinum Elite\nWestJet Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t5<\/td>Silver Medallion Members<\/td>Delta Corporate Travelers\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card Members\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card Members\nFlying Blue Silver Members\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver Members\nSkyTeam\u00ae<\/sup> Elite\nLATAM Pass Gold + Elite\nWestJet Rewards Silver Elite\nDelta Main Extra Customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t6<\/td>N\/A<\/td>SkyMiles Members in Delta Main Classic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t7<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Non-SkyMiles Members in Delta Main Classic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t8<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Delta Main Basic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\nDelta Sky Priority<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter pre-boarding, Zone 1 continues with Delta One<\/strong> or First Class <\/strong>passengers. Delta One is the airline\u2019s most premium product, typically found on long-haul international routes (plus select domestic routes<\/a>), and includes a lie-flat seat and Delta Sky Club access<\/a>. First Class operates on flights without lie-flat seating.<\/p>\nTravelers can access Delta One or First Class by purchasing a ticket or redeeming Delta SkyMiles<\/a> for an award.<\/p>\nDelta reserves Zone 2 for Delta 360<\/strong> members, Diamond Medallion<\/a> <\/strong>status holders, and Delta Premium Select<\/strong> customers for airlines equipped with that cabin.<\/p>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarly Access<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. If you\u2019re wondering how many zones are ahead of you or how to board earlier, we break down everything you need to know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":97,"featured_media":254469,"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":[12054],"tags":[12677,12763,12627],"coauthors":[36469,36536],"class_list":["post-161035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-delta-airlines","tag-delta-skymiles","tag-fees-rules-and-policies"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161035","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\/97"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161035"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":258149,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161035\/revisions\/258149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/254469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161035"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=161035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
After those flyers, boarding continues by zone, which can be a bit confusing since additional passengers are included in Zone 1. You\u2019ll also likely see plenty of people crowding the gate well before their zones are called. I like to politely ask those in front of me what zone they\u2019re in before moving ahead of them.<\/p>\n\n
After pre-boarding, Zone 1 continues with Delta One<\/strong> or First Class <\/strong>passengers. Delta One is the airline\u2019s most premium product, typically found on long-haul international routes (plus select domestic routes<\/a>), and includes a lie-flat seat and Delta Sky Club access<\/a>. First Class operates on flights without lie-flat seating.<\/p>\nTravelers can access Delta One or First Class by purchasing a ticket or redeeming Delta SkyMiles<\/a> for an award.<\/p>\nDelta reserves Zone 2 for Delta 360<\/strong> members, Diamond Medallion<\/a> <\/strong>status holders, and Delta Premium Select<\/strong> customers for airlines equipped with that cabin.<\/p>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarly Access<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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Travelers can access Delta One or First Class by purchasing a ticket or redeeming Delta SkyMiles<\/a> for an award.<\/p>\nDelta reserves Zone 2 for Delta 360<\/strong> members, Diamond Medallion<\/a> <\/strong>status holders, and Delta Premium Select<\/strong> customers for airlines equipped with that cabin.<\/p>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarly Access<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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Delta reserves Zone 2 for Delta 360<\/strong> members, Diamond Medallion<\/a> <\/strong>status holders, and Delta Premium Select<\/strong> customers for airlines equipped with that cabin.<\/p>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarly Access<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. 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Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. 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After Zone 2 comes a group of passengers called “Early Access<\/strong>” \u2014 those with strollers and car seats. These passengers need to identify themselves to the gate agent; this allows them to board earlier than the zone on their boarding pass. Confusingly, Delta does not assign this group a zone number.<\/p>\nStatus, Credit Card Members, and Main Cabin<\/span><\/h2>\nZone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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Zone 3 is for Comfort+<\/strong> customers, which is seating in the main cabin with extra legroom. There are also perks like premium snacks (for flights over 900 miles) and alcohol on flights over 251 miles.<\/p>\nZone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. 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It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. 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If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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Zone 4 is for Delta Platinum<\/strong> and Gold Medallion<\/strong><\/a> members, as well as elite status on these partner airlines:<\/p>\n\nFlying Blue Platinum & Gold<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite Plus<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, Platinum Elite<\/li>\nWestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nZone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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Zone 5 boarding is for Delta Silver Medallion<\/strong> members and Main Extra<\/strong> cabin customers, as well as these partner airlines and statuses:<\/p>\n\nWestJet Silver<\/li>\nDelta Corporate Travelers<\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve<\/li>\nFlying Blue Silver<\/li>\nVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver<\/li>\nSkyTeam Elite<\/li>\nLATAM Pass Gold+ Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCredit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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In addition, Delta Corporate travelers and Delta Amex co-branded Card<\/a> Members will board with Zone 5. Cards that qualify include:<\/p>\n\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\nDelta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.<\/li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. 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$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$350Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. 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Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. 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$650Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nZone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. 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Zone 6 boarding is for SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nZone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. 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Zone 7 boarding is for non-SkyMiles members in Delta Main Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFinally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.<\/li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li>$100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li>Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.<\/li>Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.<\/li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. 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Finally, Zone 8 boarding is for customers who booked a Delta Main Basic<\/a> <\/strong>(also known as basic economy) fare.<\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nDelta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\nBeyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n\n \n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card is ideal if you only travel with Delta a few times per year. Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.), and at U.S. supermarkets. For Delta travel, enjoy a first checked bag free, 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Spend $10,000 in a calendar year for a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Cardholders also benefit from a 15% discount when using miles for award travel on Delta flights.<\/div>\n\n\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.<\/li>Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li>$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.<\/li>When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2X miles on Delta Purchases, 2X miles at restaurants, 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. 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Delta is a business at the end of the day, and it wants to incentivize customers to engage with its brand. One way it does this is through boarding zones, letting you board earlier and feel prioritized.<\/p>\n
Beyond pre-boarding, the easiest way to board early is by flying in a premium cabin, followed by earning elite status with Delta. Holding a Delta credit card can also move you ahead of passengers on cheaper fares. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to improve your boarding position, but it\u2019ll only take you so far.<\/p>\n
The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. If you\u2019re wondering how many zones are ahead of you or how to board earlier, we break down everything you need to know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":97,"featured_media":254469,"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":[12054],"tags":[12677,12763,12627],"coauthors":[36469,36536],"class_list":["post-161035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-delta-airlines","tag-delta-skymiles","tag-fees-rules-and-policies"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161035","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\/97"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161035"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":258149,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161035\/revisions\/258149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/254469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161035"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=161035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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