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Whether you're a current or prospective Delta Amex Card Member, we've got good news: these cards are getting new benefits and a fresh coat of paint. Better yet, there's no increase to their annual fees, which runs counter to most credit card refreshes we've seen in recent years.
Here's a look at all that's new.
Delta and American Express Enhance SkyMiles Cards
Delta's partnership with American Express spans more than 30 years, and to celebrate the milestone, SkyMiles Card Members now have even more reasons to keep their cards in their wallets — or apply for one for the first time.
The modest list of enhancements detailed below are all live effective today, June 4, 2026.
Expanded bag benefits
Chief among the new additions is an enhancement to an existing perk.
Instead of just a first checked bag free, the following cards will now receive a complimentary second checked bag on U.S. domestic Delta-operated flights.
- Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Unfortunately, this expanded baggage benefit doesn't apply to the no-annual-fee Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card(Rates & Fees). But given that Delta increased checked bag fees earlier this year, semi-frequent Delta travelers now have even more incentive to carry a Delta card with an annual fee.
Related: How to Use the Delta Stays Credit Earned Through Your Delta SkyMiles Co-Branded Cards
In addition to expanded baggage benefits, Delta Gold Card and Delta Gold Business Amex Card Members will receive access to a $120 annual rideshare credit, available at renewal for current Card Members or upon account opening for new Card Members. Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.
This benefit provides up to $10 in monthly statement credits on eligible U.S. rideshare services, including Uber, Lyft, Curb, and Alto.
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- 2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets
- 2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
- 1X miles on all other eligible purchases
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- 2X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta
- 2X miles per dollar on eligible U.S. purchases for advertising in select media (annual cap of $50,000 in eligible purchases)
- 2X miles per dollar on eligible U.S. shipping purchases (annual cap of $50,000 in eligible purchases)
- 2X miles per dollar on eligible dining purchases
- 1X miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases
A fresh coat of paint
Last but not least, Delta and American Express have given the entire SkyMiles credit card lineup a fresh new look. Each card has been redesigned, including the introduction of a new Slate Grey colorway for the Delta Reserve and Business Delta Reserve.
Bottom Line
Few things are better than a card refresh that adds new benefits without increasing the annual fee or taking away existing perks. That's exactly what Delta and American Express have delivered here.
If you're already a Card Member, these additions provide even more value and may make it easier to justify renewing your card for another year. And if you've been on the fence about picking up a Delta SkyMiles card, the new benefits could be enough to tip the scales in its favor.
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- 2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets
- 2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
- 1X miles on all other eligible purchases
$350Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 3X miles per dollar at hotels
- 2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets
- 2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
- 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.
$650Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card (Rates & Fees), and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (Rates & Fees)
