{"id":9838,"date":"2024-10-27T21:16:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T21:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/5-reasons-to-switch-from-the-delta-skymiles-reserve-to-the-amex-platinum\/"},"modified":"2024-10-27T21:16:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T21:16:33","slug":"5-reasons-to-switch-from-the-delta-skymiles-reserve-to-the-amex-platinum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/5-reasons-to-switch-from-the-delta-skymiles-reserve-to-the-amex-platinum\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons to switch from the Delta SkyMiles Reserve to the Amex Platinum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Frequent Delta Air Lines flyers have two fantastic card choices that can elevate their airport and flying experience. While some may gawk at the hefty annual fees, these two cards are well worth the price for those who are loyal to the Atlanta-based carrier.<\/p>\n

I’m talking, of course, about the Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/span> and The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

For those who value Delta Medallion elite status, Sky Club access and the annual round-trip companion certificate, you may already carry Delta’s most premium card in your wallet.<\/p>\n

But, for $45 more every year, I’d argue that the Amex Platinum may actually make more sense for most travelers.<\/p>\n

Here are the five reasons why you should consider switching from the Delta Reserve to the Amex Platinum.<\/p>\n

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Comparing the Delta Reserve to the Amex Platinum<\/h2>\n
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Feature<\/strong><\/th>\nDelta Reserve<\/strong><\/th>\nAmex Platinum<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Welcome offer<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first three months of cardmembership.<\/td>\nEarn 80,000 Membership Rewards Points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of cardmembership.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$650 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n$695 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rates<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • 3 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases<\/li>\n
  • 1 mile per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • 5 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year (then 1 point per dollar)<\/li>\n
  • 5 points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels booked through Amex Travel<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delta perks*<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Delta Sky Club access when traveling on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight for complimentary Delta Sky Club access (no access for basic economy fares; complimentary access will be limited to 15 visits per year starting Feb. 1, 2025). Receive unlimited visits if you spend $75,000 or more on your card per calendar year<\/li>\n
  • Complimentary access to the American Express Centurion lounge if you have a same-day Delta flight<\/li>\n
  • Annual round-trip companion certificate for domestic first class, Delta Comfort+ or Main Cabin each year upon renewal of the card<\/li>\n
  • Upgrade priority over other Medallion members within the same Medallion level and fare class grouping<\/li>\n
  • Access to complimentary upgrades for non-elite members<\/li>\n
  • Earn 15,000 Medallion Qualification Miles after you spend $30,000 on purchases on your card in a calendar year, up to four times<\/li>\n
  • Medallion Qualification Dollar waiver toward Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion status if you make at least $25,000 in purchases in a year with your card<\/li>\n
  • First checked bag free on Delta flights<\/li>\n
  • 20% discount on inflight purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Delta Sky Club access on a same-day Delta flight; complimentary access will be limited to 10 visits per year starting Feb. 1, 2025. If you spend $75,000 or more on your Amex Platinum card during a calendar year, you can unlock unlimited Sky Club access through the end of the next program year<\/li>\n
  • Annual $200 airline statement credit, eligible for charges like baggage fees, inflight purchases and more by one U.S. airline you designate each year \u2014 so you could pick Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other benefits*<\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n