Lesson learned on this one. Just recently booked a flight through Travelocity instead of Delta.

So does everyone who uses Delta book through delta.com then or are there some other tricks I'm missing out on? If the card's purpose is to only earn double points (since I get the benefits already by default when it's linked to my Delta account), I might as well use other cards that earn more than 1 point for airfare and are worth more than the Delta points I assume.

I signed up for this card to get me started with the Delta bonus signup points and an upcoming trip for two families. I have a feeling there will be at least a few out of the 7 people checking bags in. So this will save them so check-in baggage fees. My plan is to keep this card until like 10 months maybe and then cancel and go with the AMEX Platinum. My company will cover a huge chunk of the annual fee and I don't see myself needing a luggage to check-in during my business travels. Plus I'll have the $200 incidentals to use on Delta if needed.

Hopefully I won't raise too many red flags with AMEX. I already signed up for the HHonors Hilton and Delta Gold cards. Got denied on SPG card and was told to check my mail in 10 business days for reason. Tried calling early and the customer rep was not exactly that friendly and basically shut me down asking me to wait for the letter. Nothing after two weeks so I called today and was told they will have my application processed again. I had too many applications with them in a short period (first two were done within a day apart but still made me call). SPG was after about 2 weeks into my last card. I already started using these cards so it's not like I'm just going for the bonus points on these cards. Although I probably should if possible with AMEX.