{"id":92633,"date":"2025-06-17T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T00:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=92633"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:17:32","slug":"delta-award-discount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-award-discount\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save 15% on Delta SkyMiles Awards With a Delta Credit Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anybody else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta awards. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> award tickets.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what Delta SkyMiles American Express cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.<\/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=\"#What_Is_Delta8217s_TakeOff_15_Award_Discount\">What Is Delta's TakeOff 15 Award Discount?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Which_Delta_SkyMiles_credit_cards_offer_the_TakeOff15_award_discount\">Which Delta SkyMiles credit cards offer the TakeOff15 award discount?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_can_Delta_cardholders_redeem_the_TakeOff_15_award_discount\">How can Delta cardholders redeem the TakeOff 15 award discount?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_TakeOff_15_Award_Discount_Examples\">Delta TakeOff 15 Award Discount Examples<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Short-haul_United_States_domestic_flights\">Short-haul United States domestic flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flights_to_Europe\">Flights to Europe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Traditionally_expensive_award_flights_to_Asia_and_the_South_Pacific\">Traditionally expensive award flights to Asia and the South Pacific<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_Delta8217s_TakeOff_15_Award_Discount\">What Is Delta's TakeOff 15 Award Discount?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, the TakeOff 15 benefit is uniquely available to select <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles American Express cardholders<\/a>. With it, cardholders receive a 15% discount on eligible SkyMiles award redemptions. Even better, you can use the perk unlimited times with no blackout dates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150212\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/399\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150212 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DLTakeOff15Banner.png\" alt=\"Delta TakeOff 15 Credit Card Banner\" width=\"750\" height=\"399\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DLTakeOff15Banner.png 1372w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DLTakeOff15Banner-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DLTakeOff15Banner-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DLTakeOff15Banner-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Which_Delta_SkyMiles_credit_cards_offer_the_TakeOff15_award_discount\">Which Delta SkyMiles credit cards offer the TakeOff15 award discount?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delta and American Express offer seven co-branded SkyMiles credit cards, and all but one affords cardholders the signature 15% discount on award flights. You can view the complete roster of eligible cards below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/amex-delta-platinum\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-platinum-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesGoldAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>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><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-GoldDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>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><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><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><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-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><\/div><div class=\"compare-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><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-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><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><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><\/div>\n<p>The only co-branded Delta SkyMiles card not offering this benefit is the <a data-ccid=\"4028092\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-blue-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Blue American Express Card<\/a>. However, this isn't a surprise, as the Blue Delta Amex doesn't have an annual fee and isn't rich in benefits (<a data-ccid=\"4028092\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Choose the Right Delta SkyMiles Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_can_Delta_cardholders_redeem_the_TakeOff_15_award_discount\"><strong>How can Delta cardholders redeem the TakeOff 15 award discount?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To use the Delta TakeOff 15 benefit, you'll need to add your SkyMiles credit card to your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/myprofile\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta profile<\/a>. Click on &#8220;Payment Methods&#8221; and enter your credit card details.<\/p>\n<p>Once you've added an eligible Delta card to your SkyMiles account, the discount will automatically apply to eligible Delta- and Delta Connection-operated itineraries. You'll see a tag indicating exclusive cardmember savings when looking for award flights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209763\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/452\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209763 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.02.38-scaled.png\" alt=\"SEA to LHR Delta award with TakeOff 15 benefit applied\" width=\"750\" height=\"452\" \/><center><em>Delta makes it obvious when your TakeOff 15 benefit is creating savings. Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The 15% discount only applies to the mileage portion of the ticket \u2014 not the taxes, fees, or other carrier-imposed surcharges. To take advantage of the discount, ensure you use your linked Delta card to cover the applicable cash portion of your booking. Also, you won't see the discount if you aren't logged into your Delta account or are looking at partner-operated flights.<\/p>\n<p>On most routes operated by Delta, the cash component is usually less than $10 each way, with domestic flights incurring taxes and fees of just $5.60. Flights from Europe to the United States traditionally require paying more out of pocket, given high departure taxes \u2014 especially in the U.K.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/best-ways-to-use-delta-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The 7 Best Ways To Use Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_TakeOff_15_Award_Discount_Examples\">Delta TakeOff 15 Award Discount Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it might not seem like much, the TakeOff 15 benefit is among the most valuable benefits on Delta's co-branded credit cards. Saving 15% on Delta awards instantly makes each flight more affordable, preserving a handful of SkyMiles for later use. Plus, the savings will stack up if you utilize the benefit enough.<\/p>\n<p>If you're still of the opinion that Delta awards cost too much as it is, and a 15% discount won't make much of a difference, we beg to differ. Here are a few examples of when the TakeOff 15 perk truly shines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/how-many-delta-miles-for-a-flight\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Short-haul_United_States_domestic_flights\">Short-haul United States domestic flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best and easiest ways to redeem Delta SkyMiles is for short-hop flights within the U.S. On some routes \u2014 roughly an hour in duration \u2014 Delta charges a few thousand SkyMiles each way. But if you have a\u00a0 TakeOff 15-eligible credit card, you can book cheap awards for even cheaper. For example, instead of paying 3,200 SkyMiles to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS), you could pay 2,700 SkyMiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209764\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/439\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209764 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54.png\" alt=\"LAX to LAS Delta award for 2,700 miles with the TakeOff 15 benefit applied\" width=\"750\" height=\"439\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54.png 2340w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54-1536x899.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.12.54-2048x1199.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Flights_to_Europe\">Flights to Europe<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you're looking for a Spring Break getaway or finally getting around to crossing off that bucket list item of skiing in the Alps, the TakeOff 15 perk can make your award flight to Europe a little more affordable. Think economy awards starting at just 18,700 miles each way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/453\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209765 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10.png\" alt=\"JFK to ZRH Delta Award with the TakeOff 15 discount applied\" width=\"750\" height=\"453\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10.png 2334w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10-1024x619.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10-1536x928.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.17.10-2048x1237.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Traditionally_expensive_award_flights_to_Asia_and_the_South_Pacific\">Traditionally expensive award flights to Asia and the South Pacific<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It's no secret that flying to the South Pacific is expensive. New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti \u2014 you name it \u2014 it can drain your mileage balance before you know it. But if you can take 15% off the top, awards start seeming generally affordable by Delta SkyMiles standards. For example, you can fly one-way from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) for 34,800 miles in economy. Not a bad deal for a 13-hour flight halfway across the world!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209766\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/458\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209766 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38.png\" alt=\"Price of a Delta award flight from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand with the TakeOff 15 discount\" width=\"750\" height=\"458\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38.png 2338w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38-1536x938.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.20.38-2048x1251.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Or, if you've got more SkyMiles to burn, you can fly Delta's premium cabins from Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (ICN) for around 230,000 miles one-way \u2014 saving over 40,000 miles in the process. While you could probably book a business class ticket for cheaper by booking through <a href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\">SkyTeam Alliance<\/a> partners, being able to book a ticket in Premium Select for less than 90,000 miles is a fantastic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209767\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/442\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209767 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28.png\" alt=\"SEA to ICN Delta award with 229,500 Delta One award pricing after the TakeOff 15 discount \" width=\"750\" height=\"442\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28.png 2416w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28-1536x905.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-at-12.33.28-2048x1207.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you didn't know, your Delta SkyMiles credit card can be the key to unlocking substantial savings on Delta-operated award flights. Just by holding an eligible card and keeping it in your wallet every year, you can save 15% on Delta awards. Arguably, the TakeOff 15 benefit is one of the most valuable perks on Delta's suite of American Express credit cards. The best part is that there's no limit to the number of times you can use this benefit, and you don't have to do anything other than link your card to your account and search for flights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anyone else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta award tickets. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on award bookings. 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