Not exact matches
Delta and United
airlines have joined a growing list of companies to cut
perks for members of the National Rifle Association or its related events.
Other private corporations since the shooting have revised their policies in the absence of gun - control legislation, including United
Airlines,
Delta Air Lines, Best Western and MetLife, which stopped giving discounts and
perks to members of the National Rifle Association.
Co-branded
airline cards, like the Gold
Delta SkyMiles Amex card and Alaska
Airlines Visa Signature card, can be great if you often fly on the carrier since they give you bonus miles for ticket purchases and other
perks, like free checked bags.
This is a premium credit card with a ton of
perks, including a $ 200 annual
airline fee credit, Centurion Lounge access and
Delta Sky Club access when flying
Delta, Gold status with Starwood and Hilton, 5x points on airfare and more, so those benefits come with a significant, recently increased annual fee of $ 550.
However, while
airline cards with annual fees usually offer
airline perks such as priority boarding and free checked luggage, the Blue
Delta SkyMiles card doesn't have much to offer in the way of
perks.
The Gold
Delta SkyMiles card lets you enjoy a number of
perks while traveling with
Delta airlines.
It comes with some great
perks that anyone who flies
Delta Airlines frequently will love.
It's worth noting that partner
airlines may impose surcharges and that some
perks — like the free checked bag and priority boarding — only apply to
Delta flights.
The
Delta Reserve is the best card for status and
perks on
Delta Airlines, though the lower - priced Platinum card offers a better rewards value.
Still, it can also pay off to accrue points with programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards (that's right, it might be better for you to ditch the
Delta co-branded American Express card since the
airline has carved most mileage
perks to the bone).
The Gold
Delta Skymiles card offers a fair amount of value for
Delta Airlines fans and considerable
perks, including one free checked bag per trip, priority seating and discounted SkyClub access.
Still, because this is a general travel rewards card, you do miss out on a few
airline - specific
perks that you get with the Gold
Delta SkyMiles ® Business Credit Card from American Express card, such as a free checked bag and discounts on in - flight purchases.
Alaska does not belong to an alliance so you won't get any international
perks, but you will get reciprocal benefits with American and
Delta Airlines and miles earned from all three of those airlines can be combined into your Alaska Airline
Airlines and miles earned from all three of those
airlines can be combined into your Alaska Airline
airlines can be combined into your Alaska
Airline account.
While the
Delta elite benefits and
perks are generally comparable with other
airlines,
Delta is unique among others in that it offers several credit cards, which can take care of the new MQD component.
Delta SkyMiles can be used for five different buckets of award redemptions, though the higher - priced awards do not carry additional
perks like American
Airlines AAnyTime awards.
If you're a
Delta flyer who wants
perks, doesn't mind redeeming miles on only
Delta and Sky Team Alliance
airlines, and will be spending enough on the card to maximize the point bonuses, the Platinum
Delta SkyMiles card can be very valuable.
American,
Delta, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Hawaiian
Airlines, Virgin America and Sun Country all offer that
perk to any elite status holder.
With legacy
airlines like
Delta and United shifting to revenue - based loyalty programs and stripping benefits from elite - level fliers, Southwest stands to benefit from more business with this juicy in - flight
perk.
Airlines like Alaska,
Delta and United also use co-branded cards for a seamless transfer of points between different reward programs as well as the enjoyment of additional
perks like priority check in and free checked bags.
The
Delta Platinum Amex card also offers a lot of additional
perks you typically receive with co-branded
airline credit cards.
The same goes for
airline status with included
Delta Platinum Medallion
perks, which is typically earned by flying 75,000 miles and spending $ 9,000 with
Delta and its partners.
The American Express Platinum card has some of the best
perks out there: cardholders enjoy the best domestic lounge access (
Delta SkyClubs, Centurion Lounges, and Priority Pass), a $ 200 annual
airline fee credit as well as up to $ 200 in Uber credits, and mid-tier elite status at SPG, Marriott, and Hilton.
Though a good base level credit card, some of the Gold
Delta SkyMiles ® Credit Card from American Express
perks seem a bit subpar when compared to other American Express
Delta Airlines credit cards.
↑ Bad Behavior, But Good for You In the continuing saga of two
airline partners in a struggle for customers,
Delta started offering residents of Alaska special
perks similar to the benefits of Alaska Mileage Plan's Club 49, including two free checked bags through the end of the year along with a fast - track to
Delta Medallion status and other
perks.
I take advantage of 1) the Fine hotel & resorts program often enough that those savings alone cover my membership fee, 2) use the
Delta and Centurion Clubs, 3) Global entry includes TSA pre (fantastic
perk), 4) access to a professional AMEX travel counselor 24/7 when traveling (perfect for my solo travel ventures), 5) cruise upgrade
perks when cruising, 6) $ 200.00
airline credit (covers snack & food purchases in club and on plane) or cancellation fees.
«If the United and
Delta mergers are any indication — the merged
airline will be very sensitive to business travelers and their beloved miles and
perks — at least in the short term,» he wrote via email.