Delta debuts limited-edition Amex Reserve card, made from a Boeing 747
Jun 17, 22, 7:11 pm
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Originally Posted by allseas1586
Already have the DL AX Platinum and the real Platinum card…any benefit to having the DL Reserve too or just for the SUB and downgrade?
Jun 17, 22, 8:07 pm
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Originally Posted by allseas1586
Already have the DL AX Platinum and the real Platinum card…any benefit to having the DL Reserve too or just for the SUB and downgrade?
Jun 18, 22, 3:58 am
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Originally Posted by allseas1586
Already have the DL AX Platinum and the real Platinum card…any benefit to having the DL Reserve too or just for the SUB and downgrade?
1) I get some value (but not much) from the first class companion ticket
2) I like the extra 5K MQM boost at $30K in spending
3) I have been in situations this year where I was say 4th in like for an upgrade with 4 seats available, and gotten it - not sure if “earned Platinum” or Delta Reserve made a difference, but it may have
4) New Amex Platinum pays for itself for me so I have no issue carrying both cards
Jun 18, 22, 9:41 am
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Originally Posted by xliioper
I managed to get a larger piece from N666US before it was recycled. I wonder how many credit cards could be made from it 
Jun 20, 22, 11:28 pm
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This is a new Reserve account, right? I have the impression that new cards are being sent out more quickly than "replacement" cards when existing cardholders request a replacement card in order to pick the 747 design.
In other words, I'm jealous that you're getting your 747 card so fast.
In other words, I'm jealous that you're getting your 747 card so fast.
Jun 21, 22, 2:04 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
This is a new Reserve account, right? I have the impression that new cards are being sent out more quickly than "replacement" cards when existing cardholders request a replacement card in order to pick the 747 design.
In other words, I'm jealous that you're getting your 747 card so fast.
In other words, I'm jealous that you're getting your 747 card so fast.
Jun 21, 22, 3:31 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
This is a new Reserve account, right? I have the impression that new cards are being sent out more quickly than "replacement" cards when existing cardholders request a replacement card in order to pick the 747 design.
In other words, I'm jealous that you're getting your 747 card so fast.
In other words, I'm jealous that you're getting your 747 card so fast.
Sadly, I'd held off purchasing a set of DL flights for one of my kids until the card arrived today. So I then it popped into my account and made the flight purchases - only to figure out that I'd picked the wrong AMEX in my stored cards because this new card and one of my other AMEX have the same last four digits...SMH.
David
p.s. Have since removed the other AMEX from my account...duh...
Jun 21, 22, 4:58 am
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Originally Posted by DELee
Correct. That being said, I've been debating which AMEX to get and have asked the FTer who referred me a few times for different referrals before finally pulling the trigger when the card hit the street last week. So he got the referral and I got the card.
Sadly, I'd held off purchasing a set of DL flights for one of my kids until the card arrived today. So I then it popped into my account and made the flight purchases - only to figure out that I'd picked the wrong AMEX in my stored cards because this new card and one of my other AMEX have the same last four digits...SMH.
David
p.s. Have since removed the other AMEX from my account...duh...
Sadly, I'd held off purchasing a set of DL flights for one of my kids until the card arrived today. So I then it popped into my account and made the flight purchases - only to figure out that I'd picked the wrong AMEX in my stored cards because this new card and one of my other AMEX have the same last four digits...SMH.
David
p.s. Have since removed the other AMEX from my account...duh...
