Bonus opportunities to earn more miles
A Delta credit card is one of the best ways to earn miles with the airline. Instead of only earning miles when you fly, you can earn them on your credit card spending. Here's how much it earns:
- 2X miles on dining at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the United States
- 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets
- 2X miles on Delta purchases
- 1X miles on other purchases
- Terms apply
It doesn't take long to start earning miles with this card, either. The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card currently has a limited-time welcome offer of 65,000 Bonus Miles. You earn it after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 6 months. Terms apply.
Get free checked baggage and priority boarding
If you normally check a bag when you fly, this card could save you money on fees. Your first checked bag on Delta flights is free. Other passengers traveling on the same reservation can also get the first checked bag free, up to a maximum of nine bag fee waivers per reservation. Terms apply.
You'll also be in the Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding group every time you fly with Delta. If you aren't familiar with Delta's boarding process, this means you'll board after first class and the "Sky" boarding group, but before the general main cabin (groups 2 and 3). Terms apply.
Save on airfare with a $200 Delta Flight Credit and 15% off award travel bookings
Whether you're paying with cash or miles, this Delta card can help you save on flights. After spending $10,000 on eligible purchases with the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card in a calendar year, you'll receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit. Terms apply.
The credit is easy to get if you use your card regularly, as it only requires about $835 in monthly spending. After you use it, you're already coming out ahead on the annual fee for this card.
When booking award travel on delta.com or the Fly Delta app, you can save 15% with the TakeOff 15 benefit. Terms apply. For example, if a flight costs 30,000 miles, it would cost you 25,500 after that 15% discount.
Helpful extras with travel and purchase protections
As mentioned earlier, you can check a bag on Delta flights for free when you have this card. It also includes a baggage insurance plan, for carry-on and checked luggage. When you purchase the entire fare with your eligible Delta card, you get coverage of up to $500 for checked baggage and $1,250 for carry-on baggage. Terms apply.
American Express cards are known for offering excellent complimentary protections. Here's what else this card offers on eligible purchases:
Terms apply. To learn more about these coverages, including exclusions, review the card's guide to benefits.
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Nathan Alderman
