Delta Amex users must switch to the same type of card they had originally. So, you can only downgrade to another Delta Amex credit card. The same rule applies to upgrades, too.
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The Delta Gold and Delta Platinum have identical earning rates, except the Platinum earns an additional mile per dollar on Delta purchases (3 miles per dollar as opposed to 2) and also earns 3 miles per dollar on purchases made directly with hotels (as opposed to the standard 1 mile per dollar with the Delta Gold).
If you already have the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, look for the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and the blue button underneath should read Request Upgrade.
Silver Medallion Members earn 2 additional miles per dollar (for a total of 7), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional 3 miles per dollar (for a total of 8), Platinum Medallion Members earn 4 additional miles per dollar (for a total of 9), and Diamond Medallion Members earn 6 additional miles per dollar (for a total ...
The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card usually isn't hard to get for qualified applicants. If you have a FICO® Score of 670 or more, then you have a good chance of getting approved.
In addition, if you have a card that's attached to a loyalty program, such as one of the Delta SkyMiles credit cards, you cannot switch products to a different rewards program.
Usually, to change credit cards, you need to cancel your old card and apply for a new one. Both of those actions can impact your credit score. When you downgrade a credit card, however, your credit is not affected. Card issuers only let you downgrade to credit cards in the same product line.
If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business Basic and Additional Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”) have access to the Delta Sky Club at a per-visit rate of $50 per person when traveling on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight.
It's good to be Gold. Receive Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, access to the full Sky Priority® suite of services, waived same-day confirmed change fees and benefits like a preferred rate on a CLEAR® Plus membership, Rollover MQMs and more.
Delta has four tiers of elite status: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. You can earn status by flying and spending enough within a single calendar year, and once earned you'll keep it through the following calendar year.