{"id":44018,"date":"2024-11-11T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=44018"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:03:57","slug":"premium-airline-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/premium-airline-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta vs. United vs. American: Which Premium Airline Card Is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you fly just a few times each year, co-branded airline credit cards can provide benefits that make it easy to justify paying an annual fee. For many travelers, paying a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/airlines\/top-airline-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">sub-$100 annual fee to get a free first checked bag and other savings<\/a> makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n<p>Premium airline rewards credit cards take this a step further with benefits that make it feel like you have top-tier elite status. In this post, we break down the welcome offers, earning potential, and feature benefits for the premium Delta, American, and United credit cards.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, comparing the major similarities and differences among these premium airline credit cards can help you decide which is right for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Overview_of_the_Best_Premium_Airline_Credit_Cards\">Overview of the Best Premium Airline Credit Cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_SkyMiles_Reserve_American_Express_Card\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Welcome_offer\">Welcome offer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earning_potential_and_bonus_categories\">Earning potential and bonus categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Feature_benefits_and_lounge_access_perks\">Feature benefits and lounge access perks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_Club_Card\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Welcome_offer-2\">Welcome offer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earning_potential_and_bonus_categories-2\">Earning potential and bonus categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Feature_benefits_and_lounge_access_perks-2\">Feature benefits and lounge access perks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Citi_AAdvantage_Executive_World_Elite_Mastercard\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Welcome_offer-3\">Welcome offer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earning_potential_and_bonus_categories-3\">Earning potential and bonus categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Feature_benefits_and_lounge_access_perks-3\">Feature benefits and lounge access perks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Head-To-Head_Comparison_of_Premium_Airline_Credit_Cards\">Head-To-Head Comparison of Premium Airline Credit Cards<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#AA_Executive_Card_vs_United_Club\">AA Executive Card vs. United Club<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_Reserve_vs_AA_Executive_Card\">Delta Reserve vs. AA Executive Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_Club_vs_Delta_Reserve\">United Club vs. Delta Reserve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Overview_of_the_Best_Premium_Airline_Credit_Cards\">Overview of the Best Premium Airline Credit Cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the constant changes to premium co-branded cards, picking the best one can be challenging. There\u2019s a significant overlap between premium card perks and benefits, and comparing these airline credit cards reveals more similarities than differences. However, individual benefits vary and can significantly impact which card will provide the best long-term value.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled a summary of each card in the table below, followed by a deeper analysis of key features. We'll cover lounge access policies, free checked baggage, travel protection benefits, and perks to elevate your travel experience with each airline.<\/p>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-205\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-205 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Benefits <\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/a>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=fc67fc8934acbcda071ce2b30dcf5b29&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><br \/>\n<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><br \/>\n (<a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Annual Fee<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$695<br \/>\n (<a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=fc67fc8934acbcda071ce2b30dcf5b29&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$595<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$650  (<a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Authorized User Fee<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$0 (<a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=fc67fc8934acbcda071ce2b30dcf5b29&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$175 for the first three authorized users, then $175 each<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$175  (<a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Welcome Offer<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Earn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $7,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">You 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Bonus Earnings Toward Elite Status<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn 1 PQP for every $15 spent (up to 28,000 PQP spent in a calendar year) <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000 Loyalty Points boost after earning 50,000 Loyalty Points in a single year, and another 10,000 after earning 90,000 LP.<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 2,500 MQDs head start each year<br \/>\n\u2022 1 MQD for every $10 spent on the card each year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Category Bonus<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ul><li>Earn 10X miles for every $1 spent on eligible hotels booked at aa.com\/hotels and eligible rental cars booked through aa.com\/cars<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 4X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases (increased to 5X miles through the end of the calendar year after you pass $150,000 in purchases annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Lounge Access<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 United Club (1 adult and dependent children under 18 years of age)<br \/>\n(Authorized users do not get their own membership)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 Admirals Club (+ 2 guests or immediate family) (AU cardholders also get access via their own membership)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> & international partner lounges when traveling on a same-day Delta-marketed\/operated flight<br \/>\n\u2022 4X one-time guest passes for complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0The Centurion Lounge - When flying a same-day Delta-marketed\/operated flight paid for with a U.S.-issued American Express rewards Card<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<em>Reserve Card members get 15 Delta Sky Club visits yearly. Spend $75,000+ on the card in a calendar year for unlimited visits - <a href=\"https:\/\/delta.com\/skymilesprogramchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a>.)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Elite Status<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 Avis President\u2019s Club membership<br \/>\n\u2022 IHG Rewards Platinum Elite status<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Hertz President's Circle Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Free Checked Bags<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 2 each for you and a companion on the same ticket<br \/>\n\u2022 Ticket must be purchased using this card to qualify for the benefit <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 Free first checked bag for cardholder and up to 8 companions<br \/>\n\u2022 Adding your AAdvantage number to the reservation triggers the benefit<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 1 each for you and up to 8 companions on the same ticket<br \/>\n\u2022 Adding your SkyMiles number to the reservation triggers the benefit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Companion Flight Ticket<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip companion certificate each year in Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main upon renewal of your Card<br \/>\n\u2022 Pay just taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>In-Flight Benefits<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 25% back (as a statement credit) on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases on board United- and United Express-operated flights<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 25% off in-flight purchases on AA domestic flights, which comes as a statement credit<br \/>\n\u2022 Applies to food and beverage purchases only, not Wi-Fi<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 20% discount on pre-purchased meals and in-flight purchases of food, alcoholic beverages and audio headsets<br \/>\n\u2022 Comes as a statement credit<br \/>\n\u2022 Does not apply to WiFi purchases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck Credit<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Every 4 years<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Every 4 years<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Every 4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Trip Delay<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 12 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 $500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 6 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 $500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 6 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 $500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Baggage Delay<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 6 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 $100 day up to 3 days<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Auto Rental CDW<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Primary coverage and provides reimbursement up to $60,000 for theft and collision damage for most rental vehicles with an MSRP of $125,000 or less.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Secondary in the U.S., primary outside the U.S. for up to $75K <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Secondary up to $75K <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Additional Perks & Benefits<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 Expanded award availability<br \/>\n\u2022 Premier Access (priority airport services)<br \/>\n\u2022 Close-in award fees waived<br \/>\n\u2022 Complimentary Premier Upgrades on award tickets<br \/>\n\u2022Instacart+ Membership<br \/>\n\u2022 Various statement credits including rideshare, rental cars, and Instacart+ <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 Priority check-in, airport screening, and early boarding <br \/>\n\u2022 Up to $120 in annual credits with Avis and Budget on prepaid rentals<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to $120 in annual Lyft credits<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to $120 in annual Grubhub credits<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Priority boarding<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to $200 Delta Stays credit annually<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to $120 Rideshare credit annually<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to $240 Resy credit annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_SkyMiles_Reserve_American_Express_Card\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Welcome_offer\">Welcome offer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As Delta's top-tier consumer card, the <a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a> often has welcome offers to match. New applicants can earn 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.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to other premium airline credit cards, the Delta Reserve has the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-credit-card-offer-history\/\" rel=\"noopener\">most varied offer history<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048149\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>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>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$650<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card is the best option if you want elite level benefits without holding the status required. The standout feature is complimentary Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> access with 15 visits per year effective from 2\/1\/25 (unlimited visits with $75,000 spend), providing a relaxing space before flights. Cardholders can earn 1 MQD per $10 of eligible purchases charged to the Delta Reserve. Additionally, there's a complimentary Domestic Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year upon card renewal. Other benefits include 15% off when booking Award Travel on Delta, a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fees, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, access to complimentary upgrades, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You 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.  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><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion&#xAE; Year to the Delta Sky Club&#xAE; when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you'll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. and select international locations (as set forth on the Centurion Lounge Website), Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. (see the Centurion Lounge Website for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge availability), and Escape Lounges when flying on a Delta flight booked with the Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card. &#xA7; To access Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). To access The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.<\/li><li>Receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li><li>Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.  Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>$240 Resy Credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve 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><li>With your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card, receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when you fly with Delta.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li><li>$650 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-143a6d5a52#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_potential_and_bonus_categories\">Earning potential and bonus categories<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you frequently book travel on Delta, few cards offer more rewards for doing so than the <a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Reserve<\/a>. However, that's about the extent of what the card earns miles handsomely on. You'll earn Delta SkyMiles on purchases as follows:<\/p>\n<ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Feature_benefits_and_lounge_access_perks\">Feature benefits and lounge access perks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex recently refreshed the benefits<\/a> of the <a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Reserve<\/a>. Cardholders receive complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> when traveling same-day on Delta, plus, you receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes each year. After that, you may bring up to two guests at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"remark\"><em>(Reserve Card members get 15 Delta Sky Club visits yearly. Spend $75,000+ in purchases on the card for unlimited visits in a calendar year &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/delta-skymiles\/elite-status-changes-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Delta's status changes for 2024\/2025<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117522\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117522 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured.png\" alt=\"the front entrance to access the Delta Sky Club in Tokyo's Haneda airport\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Delta-Sky-Club-entrance-Tokyo-Haneda-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>You also receive a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-companion-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Companion Certificate<\/a> each year you renew the card. The certificate is valid for Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main flights to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and the continental United States. All you'll pay is the government-imposed taxes and fees of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Plus, you'll get a free checked bag and priority boarding. These benefits also extend to up to 8 companions flying on the same itinerary. And, if something goes wrong, Amex recently added a new trip delay policy to this card that kicks in after a delay of only 6 hours. <\/p>\n<p>And as part of the recent changes, American Express added $560 worth of annual statement credits to the card:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to $240 Resy credit (available as $20 per month)<\/li>\n<li>Up to $120 rideshare credit (available as $10 per month)<\/li>\n<li>Up to $200 Delta Stays credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"United_Club_Card\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Welcome_offer-2\">Welcome offer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Netting a sign-up bonus on the <a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/a> is a great way to earn a lot of MileagePlus miles. Earn 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048196\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/450a0407-44c5-45f1-a335-068eefc6cb45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Club\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Club\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=fc67fc8934acbcda071ce2b30dcf5b29&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$695<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The United Club is the top-tier United co-brand card, and offers some great perks like United Club\u2120 membership, priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges. If your not an elite, holding this card means you'll be treated like one of United's most loyal and valuable customers. If you already hold MileagePlus Premier status, the card also grants access to Complementary Premier Upgrades on United flights.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP<\/li><li>NEW! 11x total miles on eligible United flights and 5x miles on all other eligible United&#xAE; purchases<\/li><li>2x miles on dining and all other travel<\/li><li>1x mile on all other purchases<\/li><li>United Club&#x2120; card membership - at least a $750 value<\/li><li>Free first and second checked bags - a savings of up to $360 per roundtrip (terms apply) - and Premier Access&#xAE; travel services.<\/li><li>Earn up to 20,000-miles in award flight discounts annually<\/li><li>NEW! Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles. Premier members earn even more.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/UnitedInfinite\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-143a6d5a52#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_potential_and_bonus_categories-2\">Earning potential and bonus categories<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you book a lot of United flights, the <a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club<\/a> is the card to have. It also offers bonus miles on all travel purchases, including those from other airlines.<\/p>\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights\n<h3><span id=\"Feature_benefits_and_lounge_access_perks-2\">Feature benefits and lounge access perks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The feature benefit of the <a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club<\/a> is United Club lounge access for the primary cardholder, plus two adults or one adult and dependent children under 21 years of age. United charges <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/ual\/en\/us\/fly\/travel\/airport\/united-club-and-lounges\/membership-rates.html\" rel=\"noopener\">up to $750 for an annual United Club membership<\/a>, so you are essentially getting a discounted lounge membership in addition to all the other perks and benefits, not to mention the signup bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free first and second checked bags<\/li>\n<li>Earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points per calendar year (1 PQP for every $15 you spend on purchases)<\/li>\n<li>Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck credit<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary upgrades on award tickets<\/li>\n<li>10% United Economy Saver Award discount within the continental U.S. and Canada \u2014 on top of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-card-award-space\/\" rel=\"noopener\">expanded award inventory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You won\u2019t pay a fee to add any additional cardholders, but they won\u2019t get lounge access unless they are traveling with the primary cardholder. The United Club offers some great travel protection benefits for a co-brand card, including trip delay reimbursement, primary rental car insurance, and baggage delay coverage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137000\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137000 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured.png\" alt=\"The entrance to the United Club at San Diego (SAN).\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>The United Club at San Diego (SAN). Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Citi_AAdvantage_Executive_World_Elite_Mastercard\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Welcome_offer-3\">Welcome offer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a new applicant for the <a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, you can earn 100,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $7,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening. It's a helpful bonus if you want to stock up on valuable miles.<\/p>\n<p>While it may not routinely be the biggest-looking welcome offer of all three cards, American hasn't devalued its miles to the extent United and Delta have \u2014 and continue to do.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3004054\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/2628f593-03e8-4f83-af89-1f091a9fc10a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $7,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $7,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$595<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The AA Executive Card is by far the most cost effective way to gain access to American Airlines Admirals Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> lounges. Even better, you can extend the benefit to authorized users (for a fee), and this card offers a free checked bag, on domestic AA flights, priority checkin and boarding, and a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul>\r\n \t<li>Complimentary Admirals Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> membership for the primary cardholder<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Admirals Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> membership for authorized user accounts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First checked bag free on domestic AA flights for you and up to 8 companions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Priority check-in, TSA screening lines, and boarding<\/li>\r\n \t<li>10,000 bonus Loyalty Points after you spend $40,000 in purchases within the year<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No Foreign Transaction Fees<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>Earn 10X miles for every $1 spent on eligible hotels booked at aa.com\/hotels and eligible rental cars booked through aa.com\/cars<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 4X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases (increased to 5X miles through the end of the calendar year after you pass $150,000 in purchases annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiAAExec\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-143a6d5a52#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_potential_and_bonus_categories-3\">Earning potential and bonus categories<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The earning rates on the <a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">AA Executive Card<\/a> are average in comparison to other airline cards. However, if you're serious about collecting AA miles, leveraging its 10X and 4X categories can help you pad your balance quickly. Here's a look at the card's earning rates:<\/p>\n<ul><li>Earn 10X miles for every $1 spent on eligible hotels booked at aa.com\/hotels and eligible rental cars booked through aa.com\/cars<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 4X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases (increased to 5X miles through the end of the calendar year after you pass $150,000 in purchases annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Feature_benefits_and_lounge_access_perks-3\">Feature benefits and lounge access perks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to the cards above, the flagship benefit of the <a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">AA Executive Card<\/a> is the complimentary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/admirals-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Admirals Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0 membership you receive for holding the $595 annual fee card.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/i18n\/travel-info\/clubs\/admirals-club-membership.jsp\" rel=\"noopener\">American charges up to $850 a year for Admirals Club membership<\/a> if you don\u2019t hold elite status, so obtaining it via the AA Executive Card offers a huge discount over purchasing an annual membership.<\/p>\n<p>A unique benefit of this card is that authorized user accounts also gain Admirals Club access! However, there is a cost for this: $175 for the first three authorized users, then $175 each.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also get a free checked bag for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions traveling on the same ticket, 25% off in-flight purchases, priority check-in, airport screening, early boarding, and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit. And on purchases made abroad, you'll pay no foreign transaction fees.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141798\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-141798 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DCA-Admirals-Club-entrance-featured.jpeg\" alt=\"DCA Admirals Club entrance\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DCA-Admirals-Club-entrance-featured.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DCA-Admirals-Club-entrance-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DCA-Admirals-Club-entrance-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DCA-Admirals-Club-entrance-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Admirals Club. Credit: American Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Head-To-Head_Comparison_of_Premium_Airline_Credit_Cards\">Head-To-Head Comparison of Premium Airline Credit Cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're deciding between two premium airline credit cards, choose the one associated with the carrier you fly the most. But if you fly two airlines with the same frequency or are looking for a new airline of choice, here's a look at the main differentiating factor of each card in a head-to-head format.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"AA_Executive_Card_vs_United_Club\">AA Executive Card vs. United Club<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Torn between the <a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">AA Executive Card<\/a> and the <a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club<\/a>? Of the two, the United Club stands out for its stronger overall travel protection benefits. It offers primary rental car insurance, baggage delay coverage, and trip delay reimbursement, which makes it more valuable for road warriors. And remember, these airline-related benefits apply when you fly more than just United, provided you use the card to pay for your trip.<\/p>\n<p>The AA Executive Card&#8216;s offerings are more minimal. You'll enjoy secondary auto rental coverage and trip delay insurance but won't have access to a baggage delay benefit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048196\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/450a0407-44c5-45f1-a335-068eefc6cb45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Club\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Club\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=fc67fc8934acbcda071ce2b30dcf5b29&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$695<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The United Club is the top-tier United co-brand card, and offers some great perks like United Club\u2120 membership, priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges. If your not an elite, holding this card means you'll be treated like one of United's most loyal and valuable customers. If you already hold MileagePlus Premier status, the card also grants access to Complementary Premier Upgrades on United flights.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP<\/li><li>NEW! 11x total miles on eligible United flights and 5x miles on all other eligible United&#xAE; purchases<\/li><li>2x miles on dining and all other travel<\/li><li>1x mile on all other purchases<\/li><li>United Club&#x2120; card membership - at least a $750 value<\/li><li>Free first and second checked bags - a savings of up to $360 per roundtrip (terms apply) - and Premier Access&#xAE; travel services.<\/li><li>Earn up to 20,000-miles in award flight discounts annually<\/li><li>NEW! Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles. Premier members earn even more.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/UnitedInfinite\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-143a6d5a52#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Delta_Reserve_vs_AA_Executive_Card\">Delta Reserve vs. AA Executive Card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">AA Executive Card<\/a> and the <a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Reserve<\/a> are two very different cards. However, one thing that is a clear differentiator between the cards is that the Delta Reserve offers a companion certificate and the AA Executive Card does not.<\/p>\n<p>If you travel with a companion regularly, you may find a lot of value in using your companion certificate every year. Depending on the flight you book, it's possible to save hundreds of dollars on a given Delta itinerary. While other pros might tip the scales in favor of the AA Executive Card, the lack of a companion certificate is one of the most glaring differences.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048149\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>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>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$650<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card is the best option if you want elite level benefits without holding the status required. The standout feature is complimentary Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> access with 15 visits per year effective from 2\/1\/25 (unlimited visits with $75,000 spend), providing a relaxing space before flights. Cardholders can earn 1 MQD per $10 of eligible purchases charged to the Delta Reserve. Additionally, there's a complimentary Domestic Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year upon card renewal. Other benefits include 15% off when booking Award Travel on Delta, a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fees, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, access to complimentary upgrades, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You 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.  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><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion&#xAE; Year to the Delta Sky Club&#xAE; when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you'll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. and select international locations (as set forth on the Centurion Lounge Website), Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. (see the Centurion Lounge Website for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge availability), and Escape Lounges when flying on a Delta flight booked with the Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card. &#xA7; To access Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). To access The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.<\/li><li>Receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li><li>Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.  Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>$240 Resy Credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve 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><li>With your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card, receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when you fly with Delta.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li><li>$650 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-143a6d5a52#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"United_Club_vs_Delta_Reserve\">United Club vs. Delta Reserve<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On balance, the <a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club<\/a> is far more action-packed than the <a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Reserve<\/a>. You get to check more bags for free with United's premium card, enjoy elite status in two brands (IHG and Avis) compared to just one with Delta (Hertz), and get a bigger discount on in-flight purchases. However, the biggest distinction between the two cards is the earning rates.<\/p>\n<p>With the United Club, you can earn bonus miles on United purchases, dining, and all other travel. With the Delta Reserve, you can earn bonus miles on Delta purchases. Thus, if you plan to use your premium airline card for more than just purchases with the airline whose logo is on the front, you'll be better off applying for the United Club.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048196\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/450a0407-44c5-45f1-a335-068eefc6cb45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Club\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Club\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=fc67fc8934acbcda071ce2b30dcf5b29&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$695<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The United Club is the top-tier United co-brand card, and offers some great perks like United Club\u2120 membership, priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges. If your not an elite, holding this card means you'll be treated like one of United's most loyal and valuable customers. If you already hold MileagePlus Premier status, the card also grants access to Complementary Premier Upgrades on United flights.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP<\/li><li>NEW! 11x total miles on eligible United flights and 5x miles on all other eligible United&#xAE; purchases<\/li><li>2x miles on dining and all other travel<\/li><li>1x mile on all other purchases<\/li><li>United Club&#x2120; card membership - at least a $750 value<\/li><li>Free first and second checked bags - a savings of up to $360 per roundtrip (terms apply) - and Premier Access&#xAE; travel services.<\/li><li>Earn up to 20,000-miles in award flight discounts annually<\/li><li>NEW! Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles. Premier members earn even more.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/UnitedInfinite\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-143a6d5a52#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the high annual fees on premium airline cards, you also need to make the most of big-ticket benefits like lounge access and free checked bags to justify keeping the card year after year. If you fly a legacy carrier more than a few times a year and can take full advantage of the benefits on offer, any of these three cards can provide outsized value.<\/p>\n<p>This comparison evaluated numerous similarities and differences among premium airline credit cards. Our winner is the <a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club<\/a>, but make sure to do the math to ensure it's a good fit for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which premium airline credit card is the best? We compare top cards from the three major U.S. airlines, looking at welcome offers, lounge access, elite perks, earning rates, and more. 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