Let’s talk about Delta Airlines and its credit cards. Personally, I really like Delta. Their seats are super comfortable, and I like to use them so I can use the Delta SkyClub Lounges! I get to visit Delta Sky Clubs almost anytime I fly Delta, thanks to my American Express Platinum card.

Delta Airlines’ frequent flyer program is the SkyMiles program, and you can sign up for a free Delta SkyMiles account.  I recommend doing this as it greatly increases your odds of getting targeted signup offers. Delta is part of the SkyTeam Alliance along with:

• AeroMexico
• China Eastern
• KLM
• Korean Air
• LATAM
• Virgin Atlantic
• Air France
• AeroEuropa
• ITA Airlines
• Kenya Airways
• China Airlines
• Vietnam Airlines
• Garuda Indonesia
• Aerolinas Argentinas
• Czech Airlines
• XiamenAir
• TAROM
• Middle East Airlines
• Saudi Airlines

 

Delta Credit Cards

If you live near a Delta hub and fly Delta Airlines often, consider getting a Delta credit card. They are all offered by American Express so will be under the once-in-a-lifetime bonus rule. That is why you want to get them when the bonus offer is elevated.  Consider opening a Delta business card if you are concerned about adding to your Chase 5/24 count.

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Blue American Express Card

The Delta Blue card is the no annual fee Delta card. This is a good option if you want to downgrade one of your Delta cards. Remember that you won’t get a welcome bonus when you downgrade. This bonus is just 10,000 miles though so nothing to get too excited about.

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Gold American Express Card

The Delta Gold card is our favorite card for those starting with Delta cards. The welcome offer on this card fluctuates. I would only recommend signing up if the welcome offer is 60,000+ points. We like this card because the annual fee is waived the first year, and you get the first checked bag for free.  After the first year, the annual fee is $150.  Additionally, with a $10,000 total purchase in a year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit for future travel. You will also receive up to $100 Hotel Credit to offset prepaid hotels booked through Delta. You also receive Hertz Five-Star elite.

Delta recently changed their rules for the Delta card so that it now says: You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this Card the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or previous versions of these Cards. 

That means this should be the first Delta card you start with if you want to continue getting Delta credit cards, or you could be out of luck in getting the other ones.

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum American Express Card

The Delta Platinum card is a good option for those who love Delta and fly with them often. With this card, you will get an annual companion ticket that can be used in the contiguous U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America. This companion ticket will cost you only taxes and fees (maximum of $80). This could make for a big savings, depending on your route.

The annual fee on this card has increased to $350 but includes up to $120 Resy Credit ($10 per month). This is a dining credit used for discounted meals at participating U.S. Resy restaurants.  It also includes up to a $120 Rideshare Credit ($10 per month) and up to a $150 Delta Stays Credit. You also receive Hertz Five-Star elite status.

You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this Card, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, or previous versions of these Cards.

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card

Now, if you really love Delta and fly them a lot, then the Delta Reserve card might be good for you. This card includes access to Delta SkyClub lounges. Still, honestly, I’d probably just get the American Express Platinum card because that includes access to Delta lounges a number of times a year and many other lounges.

With this card, you will get an annual companion ticket that can be used in the contiguous U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America. This companion ticket will cost you only taxes and fees (maximum of $80). This could make for a big savings, depending on your route.

This annual fee is $650 and includes up to $240 Resy Credit ($20 per month), a $120 Rideshare Credit ($10 per month), and up to a $200 Delta Stays Statement Credit. You also receive top-tier Hertz President’s Circle elite status.

You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this Card or previous versions of this Card.

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Gold Business American Express Card

Want to get some Delta Skymiles but don’t want it to count towards your Chase 5/24 count? The Delta Gold business card might be a great choice!

The annual fee is $0 the first year and then jumps to $150. Additionally, with a $10,000 total purchase in a year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit for future travel. You will also receive up to $100 Hotel Credit to offset prepaid hotels booked through Delta.

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum Business American Express Card

The Delta Platinum Business card is just like the personal version of this card. Enjoy those same benefits, but don’t worry about it counting towards Chase 5/24. With this card, you will get an annual companion ticket that can be used in the contiguous U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America. This companion ticket will cost you only taxes and fees (maximum of $80). This could make for a big savings, depending on your route.

The annual fee on this card has increased to $350 but includes up to $120 Resy Credit ($10 per month). This dining credit is used for discounted meals at participating U.S. Resy restaurants.  It also includes up to a $120 Rideshare Credit ($10 per month) and up to a $150 Delta Stays Credit. You also receive Hertz Five-Star elite status.

Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card

Once again, if you really love Delta and fly them a lot, then the Delta Reserve card might be good for you. This card includes access to Delta SkyClub lounges. With this card, you will get an annual companion ticket that can be used in the contiguous U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America. This companion ticket will cost you only taxes and fees (maximum of $80). This could make for a big savings, depending on your route.

This annual fee is $650 and includes up to $240 Resy Credit ($20 per month), a $120 Rideshare Credit ($10 per month), and up to a $200 Delta Stays Statement Credit. You also receive top-tier Hertz President’s Circle elite status.

You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this Card or previous versions of this Card.

 

Delta Flash Sales

One of the best ways to save money on Delta Airlines flights is to sign up for their flash sale alerts. Whether you want to use a few miles to get somewhere or spend less cash, flash sales are the perfect way to book a flight. I mean, who doesn’t love a good sale?

 

Other Ways to Get Delta Miles

Did you know that American Express Membership Rewards are a partner with Delta Airlines? This is my favorite way to get more Delta Skymiles. I have a lot of Membership Rewards and have transferred some to Delta when I went to Maui once. Gotta love a good credit card with transferable points!

 

 

Bottom Line

Delta Airlines is a great choice to travel with. The seats are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and there are plenty of ways to use SkyMiles. Make and sign up for one of their credit cards when the bonus is high as AMEX has their once per lifetime rule.