Delta debuts limited-edition Amex Reserve card, made from a Boeing 747
Jun 22, 22, 12:23 pm
#91
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Originally Posted by Jmk96
Feels way cheaper than purple card. Much more plastic. Weighs much less. Very disappointed.
Jun 22, 22, 1:22 pm
#92
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington, DC
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Mine arrived today.
New card is 12 grams. Old card is 17g. However, the new one likely has more aluminum.
Overall it feels fine. It is a little hard to read the name on the front.
New card is 12 grams. Old card is 17g. However, the new one likely has more aluminum.
Overall it feels fine. It is a little hard to read the name on the front.
Jun 22, 22, 2:27 pm
#93
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Originally Posted by KRUXED
In general, its best not to upgrade the card but rather keep your old card and apply for this one as new- that way you are eligible to collect the sign up bonuses
David
Jun 22, 22, 9:43 pm
#95
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Originally Posted by sydneyracquelle
Got my card. Very disappointed. Too light. I won’t activate it, will just keep my current purple one.
Jun 22, 22, 10:08 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2021
Posts: 63
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Are you sure you can do this? My impression is that the old card will be cancelled after some time even if you don't activate the new card. This is what my phone agent said, although he didn't know how long. I guess a solution would be to request a new purple card, but there would probably be a gap during which you'd have no card.
Jun 23, 22, 7:21 am
#98
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Originally Posted by jetsfan92588
Am I the only one who wants lighter and thinner cards? Not that I have any need for carrying the Reserve around anyway.
Jun 23, 22, 7:30 am
#99
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Originally Posted by jetsfan92588
Am I the only one who wants lighter and thinner cards? Not that I have any need for carrying the Reserve around anyway.
I put them on the scale to see the difference in weight.
I also carry the Amex Plat, so I'm all for the lighter aluminum card.
Jun 23, 22, 9:21 am
#100
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MSP Mainly
Programs: Delta PM & 2M+ Miles - Bonvoy - Lifetime Titanium - DL AMEX Reserve
Posts: 244
Thanks for the posting - ordered mine on Friday and got it Tuesday. Pretty cool novelty item. Makes me wonder if I ever flew on this aircraft?
Last edited by GregInMN; Jun 23, 22 at 9:28 am
Jun 23, 22, 5:43 pm
#101
Join Date: May 2011
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For those that want a thinner and lighter card, you can order the Delta Reserve in recycled plastic (I imagine it feel similar to the Amex Green, which is now the lightest card in my wallet)
Jun 23, 22, 11:16 pm
#104
Join Date: Sep 2021
Programs: Delta Diamond, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 40
Got mine today too. I really like it, don't mind the weight or lettering issues though they are there and could be deal breakers for some.
My only real issue is how does Delta know I have a Reserve card now for the upgrade tie breaker? Card is in my delta wallet but I'm typically purchasing flights on work travel. Does that mean I don't activate the tie breaker? Delta IT barely works, can't imagine there's a scan of everyone's online wallet when they build the upgrade list??
My only real issue is how does Delta know I have a Reserve card now for the upgrade tie breaker? Card is in my delta wallet but I'm typically purchasing flights on work travel. Does that mean I don't activate the tie breaker? Delta IT barely works, can't imagine there's a scan of everyone's online wallet when they build the upgrade list??
Last edited by Mhyduchak; Jun 23, 22 at 11:17 pm Reason: typo
Jun 23, 22, 11:22 pm
#105
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Originally Posted by Mhyduchak
My only real issue is how does Delta know I have a Reserve card now for the upgrade tie breaker? Card is in my delta wallet but I'm typically purchasing flights on work travel. Does that mean I don't activate the tie breaker? Delta IT barely works, can't imagine there's a scan of everyone's online wallet when they build the upgrade list??
