Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Review

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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Review

The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, which has an intro annual fee of $0 for the first year and $99 afterward, is ideal for travelers who usually fly Delta Air Lines. It comes with a good welcome offer, first checked bag free, and priority boarding benefits.

Although the card no longer provides access to Delta Sky Club lounges (you could formerly buy a single-visit pass for $29 with it), its other benefits make it a must-have for many Delta travelers. For those who fly with luggage, the first free checked bag benefit, for example, will effectively outweigh the annual fee.

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card: pros and cons

Rewards system in a nutshell

The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card earns a welcome bonus of 70,000 miles if you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first six months.

When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you will earn Delta SkyMiles on the following purchases:

• 2x miles on purchases made with Delta.
• 2x miles at restaurants across the world, including takeout and delivery.
• 2x miles at U.S. supermarkets.
• 1x miles on other purchases.

Rewards Redeeming

By applying for your Delta.com account and redeeming SkyMiles, you can save money on your next flight. Delta's regional frequent flyer service uses competitive pricing, which means redemption rates aren't set in stone and will change depending on demand, cash price, and season.

One of the best ways to redeem SkyMiles is to take advantage of one of Delta's frequent SkyMiles Deals promotions. It's possible to book award flights to Hawaii, Central America, Japan, and even Australia for fewer miles than usual.

Delta is a member of the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. Its miles can be used to book available seats on flights operated by other SkyTeam carriers such as Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air France, KLM, and several others.

Who can benefit from getting the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card?

Travelers who regularly fly Delta and its partners will get amazing benefits from the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. Less frequent Delta flyers can also benefit from getting this credit card because the card's promotional offer could be enough to get you on a few Delta flights.

Even one family round-trip Delta flight per year can offset the annual fee if you check your bags, which can save up to $240.

Are there any other benefits?

Yes! Apart from the perks we discussed earlier, you can receive the following benefits with Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card:

• Purchase Protection: You're protected against damage or theft within 90 days of a new purchase if you used Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. The coverage limit is $50,000 per year and $1,000 per occurrence.
• Extended Warranty: You can get up to one extra year to the Original Manufacturer's Warranty (on warranties of 5 years or less) when you purchase with the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Credit Card.
• $100 Delta Flight Credit: By spending $10,000 on the card per year, cardholders get a $100 Delta flight credit.
• 20% Statement Credit: Get a 20% statement credit when you use your card on a Delta flight for things such as a dinner, a luxury product, or entertainment.
• Terms Apply.

Conclusion

For those who travel Delta or its SkyTeam partners regularly, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is a solid option considering a nice welcome bonus, first checked bag free, and priority seating. However, if you fly Delta more than 5 - 6 times a year, you might consider Delta SkyMiles® Platinum or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve cards, which have higher annual fees but come with better benefits for frequent flyers.