How do I get the most out of Amex Delta Gold?

Ways to get the most out of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
  1. Use your card for flights and food.
  2. Get a free checked bag for up to nine travelers.
  3. Spend $10,000 on the card in a year to get a $100 flight credit.
  4. Get free shipping on purchases.
  5. Get complimentary rental car insurance.
  6. Shop with peace of mind.




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Take 15% off when booking Award Travel with miles with your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Gold Business, Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve or Reserve Business American Express Card.

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The Delta Gold has the potential to be a low-maintenance card. There are no foreign transaction fees when you fly or make purchases abroad, and the card offers an introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year. Even after that, the rewards and benefits can easily compensate for the $99 fee.

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15% award flight discount for Delta Amex cardholders. The new TakeOff 15 perk applies to Delta award flights booked through Delta.com or the Fly Delta app. The discount only applies to Delta flights, not partner airline-operated award flights you book through Delta.

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While the Delta SkyMiles Gold stands out in terms of the frequent flyer benefits you get, the Amex Gold offers a better earning rate on everyday purchases and more flexible rewards. Note that if you haven't had these cards already, you could potentially sign up for both and get the best of both worlds.

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Opening the Delta Gold Amex is a great way to boost your SkyMiles account without any upfront investment since the annual fee is $0 for the first year, then $99 (see rates and fees). If you can take advantage of the additional perks and benefits extended by the Delta Platinum Amex, however, you should go with it.

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Opening the Delta Gold Amex is a great way to boost your SkyMiles account without any upfront investment since the annual fee is $0 for the first year, then $99 (see rates and fees). If you can take advantage of the additional perks and benefits extended by the Delta Platinum Amex, however, you should go with it.

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Not only does the Amex Platinum card offer you access to Delta Sky Clubs when you're flying on a Delta-operated flight, but you also receive access to Amex Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass Select lounges (upon enrollment), Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, select Virgin Clubhouses, ...

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Fares are usually lower on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and highest on Fridays and Sundays. Flights later in the evening are also usually lower demand. Search nearby area airports. Low fares sold out at one airport, may be available at another nearby airport.

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Credit score needed for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card might be the easiest card on this list to be approved for and has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year; then $99 (see rates and fees).

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As a Gold Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+?, beginning 72 hours (3 days) prior to departure and to the domestic Delta One? experience on the day of departure.

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