Originally Posted by
Greg TD
The only point to getting those Delta AmEx credit cards was to get and keep PM. Getting SkyPesos isn't worth the $$$.
And while I won't lose PM until 2/1/25, my Delta AmEx spending has already stopped. Because without the Status Boost targets, there's no point.
Concur 💯 %. DL Amex is a sock drawer card now (always was for me)
Originally Posted by
rylan
If UA and others are smart and really want to stick it to DL, they'll announce no changes to their programs and also offer incentives for formerly loyal DL pax to come on over.
UA and AA have no reason to change their programs except for Kirby’s fetish to imitate everything DL. UA and AA lounges don’t have lines out the door and UA elites are used to being 20th on the upgrade list and shafted on free upgrades.
Originally Posted by
halls120
Today I received this great offer from DL - apply for a DL Skymiles AMEX Card with the the following benefits - 15% off award travel when you use DL miles to book travel, fly with a plus one once a year with a Main Cabin Companion Certificate, first checked bag free, and 85K miles if I spend $3000 on the card within six months
I get it that DL's card is platinum, but I'd rather have a plain plastic card, 2 bags free, priority boarding, and for $275 more, UC membership.
I just got a new DL biz Amex - why not - but only for the SUB. Then it goes in the sock drawer and I will decide at renewal if the perks justify the AF.
The Chase UC card is a far better deal though I could see a price hike just as Kirby’s way of mimicking DL.