Delta debuts limited-edition Amex Reserve card, made from a Boeing 747
Jun 22, 2022, 12:23 pm
#91
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Wonder what the metal composition of the regular cards is? Potentially with there being 25% aluminum in the new cards, they could feel lighter and more flimsy since aluminum is relatively soft?
Jun 22, 2022, 1:22 pm
#92
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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, 2022, 2:27 pm
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David
Jun 22, 2022, 9:43 pm
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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 22, 2022, 10:08 pm
#96
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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, 2022, 7:21 am
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Jun 23, 2022, 7:30 am
#99
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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, 2022, 9:21 am
#100
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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?
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Jun 23, 2022, 5:43 pm
#101
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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, 2022, 11:16 pm
#104
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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??
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Jun 23, 2022, 11:22 pm
#105
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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??