Q: Are there any changes to the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card?
A: No, at this time the Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex Card is unchanged.
Explore your new and enhanced Card benefits and discover more ways to make your next trip even more rewarding.
Card Members can now enjoy up to $560 in new credits on select purchases each year. Learn More
Card Members can now enjoy up to $390 in new credits on select purchases each year. Learn More
Card Members can now enjoy up to $200 in new credits on select purchases each year. Learn More
Card Members now enjoy up to $560 in new credits on select purchases each year across travel, dining, and more. See Details
Annual Fee Increase: $550 → $650⌑
Card Members with accounts opened before February 1, 2024, will see this change reflected upon account renewal, on or after May 1, 2024
⌑Rates & Fees
Card Members now enjoy up to $390 in new credits on select purchases each year across travel, dining, and more. See Details
Annual Fee Increase: $250 → $350⌑
Card Members with accounts opened before February 1, 2024, will see this change reflected upon account renewal, on or after May 1, 2024
⌑Rates & Fees
Card Members now enjoy up to $200 in new credits on select purchases each year across travel, dining, and more.
Annual Fee Increase: $99 → $150⌑
Card Members with accounts opened before February 1, 2024, will see this change reflected upon account renewal, on or after May 1, 2024
⌑Rates & Fees
MQD Headstart: Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members will now receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars (MQDs) each Medallion Qualification Year.
MQD Boost: Additionally, earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Card each Medallion Qualification Year as a Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Member.
That means you can start each Medallion Qualification Year at least halfway to Silver Medallion Status and keep earning toward Status throughout the year with purchases on your Card, Delta Flights, and Delta Vacations® packages.
MQDs required to achieve Medallion Status | Remaining MQDs required to achieve Medallion Status after MQD Headstart deposit | |||
Silver | Medallion$5,000 MQDs | $2,500 MQDs | ||
Gold | Medallion$10,000 MQDs | $7,500 MQDs | ||
Platinum | Medallion$15,000 MQDs | $12,500 MQDs | ||
Diamond | Medallion$28,000 MQDs | $25,500 MQDs |
Expanded Companion Certificate to More Destinations: Your Companion Certificate is eligible for more destinations beyond the U.S. 48 and now also includes First Class, Delta Comfort+®, and Main Cabin roundtrip flights to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America each year after renewal of your Card*. *The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees or no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
$120 Rideshare Credit: Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That’s up to $120 back each year. Enroll Your Card Here
$240 Resy Credit: Discover restaurants to love on your next trip. With your enrolled Card, you can earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants. Create a Resy account on Resy.com or on the Resy app to book a reservation. Enroll Your Card Here
$200 Delta Stays Credit: Earn up to $200 per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays.
More Delta Sky Club Guest Passes: Now you can share your Delta Sky Club Experience with 2 additional guest passes each year for a total of 4 one-time Sky Club guest passes when you fly Delta together.
Hertz President’s Circle®
Status:
Wherever you go, get there with ease. As a Delta
SkyMiles Reserve Amex Card Member, you can receive
complimentary Hertz President’s Circle Status*.
*Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program
is required. To receive the benefit, you must add
your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your
SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card,
register at
delta.com/mypromos/eligible, and “Enroll in Promotion” at
delta.com/hertz.
Exclusively For Reserve Card Members:
Be on the lookout for special access to more premium perks, events, and experiences to celebrate your loyalty.
As our first token of appreciation for your continued Card membership in 2024, existing Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members with an account opened before February 1, 2024, will receive the following premium perks:
Unlimited Complimentary Access to Centurion® Lounge and Escape Lounge: Enjoy complimentary access to the Centurion Lounge or Escape Lounge- The Centurion Studio Partner when you fly Delta and book the flight with your Reserve Card.
TakeOff 15: Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta flights through delta.com and through the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
3X Miles: Earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta Purchases.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a $100 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or up to an $85 statement credit every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck® for a 5-year plan only after you charge your application fee to your Card*. *Must apply for TSA PreCheck® through Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck®.
First Checked Bag Free on Delta flights.
American Express Experiences: Stay in the know with exclusive access to ticket presales and Card Member-only events in a city near you. Check out Broadway shows and concert tours, family and sporting events, and more. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Amex Offers: Earn even more rewards with Amex Offers. Just log into the American Express® App, add offers to your Eligible Card, and get rewarded on qualifying purchases. Terms Apply.
No Foreign Transaction Fees: No matter where you’re traveling, there are no foreign transaction fees when you use your Card.⌑
Purchase Protection◆: Purchase Protection◆ can help protect Covered Purchases made with your Eligible Card against accidental damage, theft and sometimes provide lost coverage for certain Eligible Card products for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Coverage Limits Apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Baggage Insurance Plan◆: Can provide coverage for lost, damaged or stolen Baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier Vehicle (e.g., plane, train, ship, or bus) when the Entire Fare has been charged to your Eligible Card. Coverage limits apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: If you purchase a roundtrip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, your Delta SkyMiles Amex Card may be able to help. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
A Change to Your Annual Fee: Existing Card Members with accounts opened before February 1, 2024, the annual fee for your Card will increase from $550 to $650.⌑ This new annual fee will be reflected upon renewal on or after May 1, 2024. You can start taking advantage of your new Card benefits before the new fee goes into effect.
Delta Sky Club Access: Continue to receive Unlimited Delta Sky Club Access through January 31, 2025.* *As previously announced, effective February 1, 2025, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on February 1, 2025, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 15 Visits have been used, Eligible Card Members may purchase additional Delta Sky Club Visits (including Grab and Go) at a per-Visit rate of $50 per person using the Card.
MQD Headstart: Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card Members will now receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars (MQDs) each Medallion Qualification Year.
MQD Boost: Additionally, earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Card each Medallion Qualification Year as a Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card Member.
That means you can start each Medallion Qualification Year at least halfway to Silver Medallion Status and keep earning toward Status throughout the year with purchases on your Card, Delta Flights, and Delta Vacations® packages.
MQDs required to achieve Medallion Status | Remaining MQDs required to achieve Medallion Status after MQD Headstart deposit | |||
Silver | Medallion$5,000 MQDs | $2,500 MQDs | ||
Gold | Medallion$10,000 MQDs | $7,500 MQDs | ||
Platinum | Medallion$15,000 MQDs | $12,500 MQDs | ||
Diamond | Medallion$28,000 MQDs | $25,500 MQDs |
Expanded Companion Certificate to More Destinations: Your Companion Certificate is eligible for more destinations beyond the U.S. 48 and now also includes Main Cabin roundtrip flights to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America each year after renewal of your Card*. *The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees or no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
$120 Rideshare Credit: Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That’s up to $120 back each year. Enroll Your Card Here
$120 Resy Credit: Discover restaurants to love on your next trip. With your enrolled Card, you can earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants. Create a Resy account on Resy.com or on the Resy app to book a reservation. Enroll Your Card Here
$150 Delta Stays Credit: Earn up to $150 per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays.
Hertz Five Star® Status:
Wherever you go, get there with ease. As a Delta
SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card Member, you can receive
complimentary Hertz Five Star Status*.
*Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program
is required. To receive the benefit, you must add
your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your
SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card,
register at
delta.com/mypromos/eligible, and “Enroll in Promotion” at
delta.com/hertz.
Complimentary Upgrade List: Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members. Ticket must be purchased on or after February 1, 2024, to be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade.
TakeOff 15: Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta flights through delta.com and through the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
3X Miles: Earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta Purchases.
2X Miles: Earn 2 miles per dollar at Restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. and earn 2 miles per dollar at U.S. Supermarkets.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a $100 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or up to an $85 statement credit every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck® for a 5-year plan only after you charge your application fee to your Card*. *Must apply for TSA PreCheck® through Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck®.
First Checked Bag Free on Delta flights.
American Express Experiences: Stay in the know with exclusive access to ticket presales and Card Member-only events in a city near you. Check out Broadway shows and concert tours, family and sporting events, and more. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Amex Offers: Earn even more rewards with Amex Offers. Just log into the American Express® App, add offers to your Eligible Card, and get rewarded on qualifying purchases. Terms Apply.
No Foreign Transaction Fees: No matter where you’re traveling, there are no foreign transaction fees when you use your Card.⌑
Purchase Protection◆: Purchase Protection◆ can help protect Covered Purchases made with your Eligible Card against accidental damage, theft and sometimes provide lost coverage for certain Eligible Card products for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Coverage Limits Apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Baggage Insurance Plan◆: Can provide coverage for lost, damaged or stolen Baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier Vehicle (e.g., plane, train, ship, or bus) when the Entire Fare has been charged to your Eligible Card. Coverage limits apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
A Change to Your Annual Fee: Existing Card Members with accounts opened before February 1, 2024, the annual fee for your Card will increase from $250 to $350.⌑ This new annual fee will be reflected upon renewal on or after May 1, 2024. You can start taking advantage of your new Card benefits before the new fee goes into effect.
Delta Sky Club Access: As previously announced, as of January 1, 2024, paid Delta Sky Club Access is no longer available to Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card Members.
$100 Delta Stays Credit: Earn up to $100 per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays.
$200 Delta Flight Credit: Earn a $200 Delta Flight Credit (increased from $100) to use toward future travel after you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year.
First Checked Bag Free on Delta flights.
TakeOff 15: Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta flights through delta.com and through the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
2X Miles: Earn 2 miles per dollar on Delta Purchases.
2X Miles: Earn 2 miles per dollar at Restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. and earn 2 miles per dollar at U.S. Supermarkets.
American Express Experiences: Stay in the know with exclusive access to ticket presales and Card Member-only events in a city near you. Check out Broadway shows and concert tours, family and sporting events, and more. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Amex Offers: Earn even more rewards with Amex Offers. Just log into the American Express® App, add offers to your Eligible Card, and get rewarded on qualifying purchases. Terms Apply.
No Foreign Transaction Fees: No matter where you’re traveling, there are no foreign transaction fees when you use your Card.⌑
Purchase Protection◆: Purchase Protection◆ can help protect Covered Purchases made with your Eligible Card against accidental damage, theft and sometimes provide lost coverage for certain Eligible Card products for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Coverage Limits Apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Baggage Insurance Plan◆: Can provide coverage for lost, damaged or stolen Baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier Vehicle (e.g., plane, train, ship, or bus) when the Entire Fare has been charged to your Eligible Card. Coverage limits apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
A Change to Your Annual Fee: Existing Card Members with accounts opened before February 1, 2024, the annual fee for your Card will increase from $99 to $150.⌑ This new annual fee will be reflected upon renewal on or after May 1, 2024. You can start taking advantage of your new Card benefits before the new fee goes into effect.
Q: Are there any changes to the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card?
A: No, at this time the Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex Card is unchanged.
Q: Do Delta Stays purchases qualify for Delta Spend accelerator on eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards?
A: Qualifying purchases under the Delta category will now include prepaid hotel bookings made through the Delta Stays platform, delta.com/stays. Includes hotel and vacation rentals. Delta Stays bookings paid at hotel and all car rental bookings are NOT included.
Q: How fast will the statement credit be posted after the transaction is made?
A: Please allow up to 8 to 12 weeks after an eligible charge is posted to the Card Account for the applicable statement credits to be posted to the Card Account. Call the number on the back of your Eligible Card if statement credits have not been posted by that time or for additional information. To be eligible for this benefit, your Card account must not be cancelled or past due at the time of statement credit fulfillment.
Q: If my itinerary includes a Delta-operated flight coupled with a codeshare flight, can I use a Companion Certificate?
A: No, Companion Certificates are eligible for use on Delta and Delta Connection carrier-operated flights only (excludes all other Delta-designated codeshare flights).
Q: Do any of the new expanded Companion Certificate destinations include blackout dates?
A: No, there are no blackout dates, but tickets are subject to fare class availability.
Q: How do I know which fare classes I’m allowed to book when redeeming my Companion Certificate?
A: Tickets are only available in L, U, T, X, and V classes of service for Main Cabin travel. For Delta Comfort+ travel, tickets are available in W and S classes of service, but only when L, U, T, X, or V classes of service are available in the Main Cabin. For Delta Premium Select travel, tickets are available in A and G classes of service. For First Class travel, tickets are available in I and Z classes of service. Companion Certificates are not eligible to purchase Delta One seats.
Q: When will I receive my enhanced Companion Certificate eligible for the new destinations?
A: Each year, the Companion Certificate will be made available for redemption on delta.com in your Card Account renewal month. Companion Certificates issued on or after February 1, 2024, will be eligible for redemption to the expanded destinations. Companion Certificates issued prior to February 1, 2024, will not be eligible for redemption to the expanded destinations.
Q: Can I use the $200 Flight Credit on the Delta Amex Gold Card on Delta Stays and/or Delta Vacations?
A: Delta flight purchases are limited to purchases of Delta-marketed flights made on delta.com or with Delta Reservations. The Credit may be applied toward the Delta airfare portion of a Delta Vacations package. The Credit is only valid for payment of tickets, including fare, surcharge and government-imposed taxes and fees imposed on the air transportation. It is not valid for other types of fees (including bag fees, change fees, upgrades, or other ancillary purchases or fees with Delta), and it does not have any cash value.
Q: Do any restaurants paid for by an Eligible Card featured on the Resy platform trigger the monthly credit?
A: Yes, eligible Resy purchases include purchases made at U.S. restaurants that offer reservations on Resy.com and the Resy app, purchases made directly on Resy.com or in the Resy app, and purchases made via Resy Pay. Restaurants must be live on Resy.com or the Resy app at the time of purchase to be eligible for the statement credit and are subject to change at any time.
Q: If I upgrade my ineligible Card to one that is eligible for Hertz status, how fast will that status be updated on my Hertz account?
A: Please allow up to eight weeks for Hertz status to be reflected in your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards member account.
Q: Does having a Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card increase my chances of getting an upgrade?
A: Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Basic Card Members (each, an “Eligible Card Member”) who are not SkyMiles Medallion Members are eligible for the Delta SkyMiles Complimentary Upgrade Program. Eligible Card Members will be eligible to receive complimentary upgrades for Delta One® (within the 50 United States), First Class, and Delta Comfort+® after Medallion Members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members.
Q: How long will it take for the MQDs to be deposited?
A: Existing Card Members can expect to see their MQDs deposited into their account within 6 to 8 weeks of February 1, 2024, and each February 1 thereafter. New Card Members will receive their MQDs within 6 to 8 weeks after account opening, and 6 to 8 weeks after February 1 each subsequent year.
Q: What if I open my card in November or December and receive my MQDs in February?
A: MQDs will be applied to the Qualification Year in which the Card is opened. A Qualification Year is from January 1 to December 31 each calendar year.
Q: Do MQDs roll over from year to year?
A: No, they will not extend or roll over from year to year. The MQD balance will reset to zero on or about January 1 each calendar year.
Q: Will I receive two additional guest passes if I opened a new eligible account or my Card renewed in January 2024 and I already received my two one-time guest passes for the year?
A: Yes, Card Members with a Card renewal date or account opening date January 1, 2024–January 31, 2024 will receive two additional guest passes, issued within four weeks of February 1, 2024.