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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 10:20 am
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dragonian
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ROC
Programs: DL FO, SPG Gold, Amex Plat, National EE
Posts: 13
Any reason to keep Delta Amex?

I have been pondering getting rid of my DL amex.
With the increase in the AF on the card renewal and other DL changes, I'm wondering if it makes any sense any more.

However, I still do fly DL with some frequency (4-5 times yearly). I have DL FO for 2014, but I'm not sure that I'm going to maintain for 2015. [Won't have enuf MQD].
I will probably continue to fly DL in 2015, even w/o status, as the flights are generally cheaper, and with ATL/DTW hubs, I prefer to avoid EWR/PHL.
I don't think that I will hit (or choose to) 25k spend this year on the DL Amex.

I'm afraid of being in the back of the bus..

I use points mostly for International travel, and Hotels.. SPG Gold (me), HH Diamond / Marriott Gold (fiancee)

In some ways, my DL amex strategy has been questionable for a couple of months now. I've previously put misc higher value purchases on there, and a small amount of MS. And DL tix.

Other cards:
CSP (Dining/Travel/ International)
Freedom (5% categories)
SPG Amex (SPG, was Groceries, everyday household)
Plat Amex (Just for statuses, fiancee's card)
Amazon Visa (amazon) - Will replace with grocery Amazon GC spend

I'm thinking of getting rid of the DL Amex, and getting Everyday Preferred.
Anything that I'm missing?
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