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We look at changes American Express will be bringing in on the Delta Skymiles Credit Cards.
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38 comments
1st!!
First one to view! thanks for the new video!
Right after Sebby's, too. Thanks for covering these new changes, Shifu!
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Was quite nervous to open this video.. lol Change is good, but usually not for credit cards. Now watching
I have the Delta Platinum. Definitely hate the increase in AF, but I can gift the Global Entry to my wife or daughter. If they negatively mess with he companion certificate I'll downgrade to the gold. Not to mention the trip delay being added later I think balances some of the "negatives".
Thank you for your time and updates!!
Thanks for the updated information on the delta cards. I’m thinking of down grading from the gold to the blue because of the annual fee increase as I currently don’t travel that much at the current time.
I was always curious about the delta cards! Thanks for making this video! Not sure if I’m actually gonna get the card though. Why get it when you can get the Platinum for the same annual fee? Seems like the Platinum card has more value.
Out of all the airline programs which one do you think that is the easiest to get status???
I have a delta reserved and amex platinum I have a decision to make
Could you contact me I ordered a wallet from you and it was sent back because you guys print the wrong address on the shipping label I emailed you.
I have the delta platinum. I looked at the details of the change. Superstores and warehouse clubs are not considered supermarkets. That means we can’t get 2x miles from shopping at Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods. 2x Miles at US Supermarkets may not be a great benefit.
I’m afraid that delta miles may be going to be devalued even if we can get more miles from these cards.
Thanks for the update!
Looks awful when u compare it to a normal american express card.
Do you sell wallets??
Does more credit cards u have the lower credit score u have because they see it as tho u have more risk"
I applied for the delta gold sky Miles ,completed my 2000 spending , and then they told me I couldn’t have my 60 K miles for no reason at all ..I don’t understand why they refuse my 60 K miles
What’s the name of your Outro song?
I was happy with the Delta Reserve, with decent rewards and bonus miles. The revamp no longer cuts it, but at least I can make 5K purchases with the Business Platinum and get 1.5X. I'll just use MR points through the Business Gold Charge Card for additional MQM's on award flights, to make up the difference, and keep Silver status.
Sounds like I need to cancel my card in the future
Centurion lounges are not located at Delta hubs so I don’t really see how that is beneficial to frequent Delta passengers.
The idiot in charge of these "improvements" (lol + smh) needs to get sacked. At least make it worthwhile. Make it supermarkets+Walmart 5x. On the Reserve, 8x on Delta. Etc, etc. If you're going to raise the AF, then at least give the customers something back for their loyalty.
Really not looking forward to more overcrowding in the Centurion Lounge from adding access with the Delta Reserve. Although, the $550 AF might make people drop or product change this card… can any Delta Reserve cardholders chime in?
Is the 100 dollar delta credit good for gift cards?
What's better for Philadelphia airport United or Delta?
I currently have the Delta Reserve (I also have the AmEx Platinum). Is it time to downgrade my Delta Reserve? Or should I keep it? Did AmEx do away with the (annual) free First Class Companion ticket within the U.S.? (side note: I wish they would expand it to International travel) I used this benefit last year for a trip to Vegas… buddy and I split the cost of my First Class Ticket, and I issued him the Companion Ticket… so it worked out to $500 each for a Round-trip First Class Ticket… not too shabby. I still have this year's First Class Companion ticket benefit to use. I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I should downgrade my Delta Reserve.
I'd also like to hear from other Delta Reserve holders… are you keeping, dropping, downgrading?
Wait a minute…. so few months ago they stopped Platinum cardholders from accessing Centirum on arrival because was too full and now they want to give MORE ppl access? lol
If I get a chase ink business card linked my sole proprietorship ein. Will that affect my personal 5/24 thanks
An additional factor to consider: American Express is adding travel protection to the Platinum and Reserve Cards: Platinum gets Flight Delay Protection ($300 @ 12 hour delay), Reserve gets $10,000 travel protection and $500 Flight Delay Protection @ 6 hour delay. This tips the balance to Reserve for me. $550 for a full year of travel protection is a great value for a regular traveler.
I really hope they don't decrease the 4x per dollar on groceries and food on the AMEX gold.
Hi Shifu, great video! I do have a question though: I am looking at the increased bonuses for the Delta Cards, and on the Amex website it says the increased welcome bonus offer ends at the end of October. Any chance it's gonna be still valid in January, before the 30th? Thank you!
The Reserve First Class Companion Ticket, transcon tickets are easily worth $1,200 so a good deal.
Just downgraded my Amex Delta Plat to the Delta Blue card. Honestly, to me none of these cards are that great. #Meh.
Just checked the website. Delta Gold card will no longer have any access at all to Sky Clubs starting 2020. I was looking at that one, now I suppose the Delta Platinum would be the way to go?
I just recently got approved for the 75,000 points and 15,000 mqm for $5k spending the first 3 month welcome bonus through the Amex prequel!!
You forgot to mention that the Delta reserve and Platinum give a companion certificate that compensates the annual fee.
The new revamped delta platinum card is now metal.. in case any metal head needs to know!