Is it worth upgrading from Delta Platinum to reserve?

Both cards offer lounge access where you are likely to use it most often and travel insurance benefits that can protect you when your trip gets interrupted or delayed. For Delta Air Lines flyers chasing status and the status boosts provided by the Delta Reserve card make it the more attractive option.



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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.

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If you're willing to pay a higher annual fee for complimentary SkyClub access and a faster path to elite status, the Delta Reserve is the better choice for you. If you want more bonus-earning categories and a lower annual fee, you'll be happier with the Delta Platinum.

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Plus, all Medallion® Members are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, with Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members also having access to Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates through exclusive Choice Benefits.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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With all Tiers of Medallion Status, you are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, plus, day-of-departure Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One® experience on flights within the U.S. 50 – including flights to Hawaii.

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How long does Delta status last? Delta elite status lasts from the day you earn it through the next calendar year and until the following January 31. For example, if you earn Medallion status on October 3, 2023, you would have status through January 31, 2025.

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The news comes as the airline struggled to handle overcrowding at popular lounges at Delta's major hubs like JFK Airport or Atlanta. Along with the lounge cutbacks, Delta is also making it increasingly more difficult for its customers to qualify for status on its SkyMiles program.

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Access to and use of Delta Sky Priority services are reserved for Delta One®, Delta Premium Select and First Class passengers, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion® Members, and SkyTeam® Elite Plus members on all Delta and Delta Connection® flights.

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7 ways to get upgraded on a flight
  1. Earn airline elite status. ...
  2. Fly with someone who has airline elite status. ...
  3. Ask an elite member for their unused upgrades. ...
  4. Volunteer for an oversold flight. ...
  5. Purchase upgrades with the right credit card. ...
  6. Use miles to upgrade. ...
  7. Pay for a last-minute upgrade.


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Only itineraries that are wholly operated by Delta or Delta Connection are eligible for post-purchase upgrades at this time. Additionally, Basic Economy tickets are not eligible for upgrades.

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If you switch from the Delta Reserve to the Amex Platinum, you'll largely lose out on many of the Delta-specific benefits, such as a free checked bag and the 20% discount on inflight purchases. But it's likely that you're already a Delta Medallion member.

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