Originally Posted by
synzero
I don't get your comment about 1.5x boost? I looked over the terms for a Delta Platinum card and I don't see anything about a 1.5x for $5000 purchases. Isn't that a feature of only the regular Amex Platinum card? And isn't it a better value to spend on a double cash card or Venture X or something?
If you value Delta Miles at 1.3 cents per miles, a boost makes it 1.95% back in miles. Not a big loss over a 2%. cash back card to keep the account active, and to write off the annual fee.
