Delta SkyMiles Cards Get New Benefit
Update: New marketing materials show the 15% discount for the Amex Delta Gold Card. The fine print suggests that this benefit will be available for consumer and business Delta Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards.
The images below is part of a credit card offer that was sent out by mail:
- TakeOff 15 Eligibility: Basic Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, and Reserve American Express Card Members, as well as Basic Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, and Reserve Business American Express Card Members (each, an “Eligible Card”), can get at least a fifteen percent (15%) discount off the mileage portion of an Award Ticket (the “TakeOff 15” benefit). Additional Card Members are not eligible.
- Available only it entire itinerary is on Delta and Delta Connection” carrier-operated and ticketed lights booked at delta com or the FlyDelta app Not available on flights operated by other carriers Not available for Pay with Miles, Miles + Cash, seat upgrades purchased after the initial fight booking or other Delta products or services. Discount only applies to the mileage portion of the Award Ticket fare and does not apply to applicable taxes and ices, which must be paid using the Eligible Card Card Member must be logged -in to a SkyMiles account linked to an Eligible Card to receive the TakeOff 15 benefit discount Mileage discount will be greater than or equal to 15% of the overall mile portion for the Award Ticket, An Award Ticket is a ticket issued by Delta pursuant to the SkyMiles Program Rules, by which SkyMiles members may redeem miles and pay applicable government imposed taxes and fees in exchange for air transportation. All Award Ticket rules apply, as set forth on delta.com and in the specific terms incorporated into your Award Ticket. Award Travel is defined as travel using an Award Ticket. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. SkyMiles account balance must have sufficient miles for the entire Award Tickets) being purchased. Take Off 15 benefit is not combinable with certificates, Delta Credits, Delta Gift Cards. vouchers, or with any other discounts or promotional offers. (HT: r/delta)
Currently you can also find increased welcome bonuses for the three consumer credit cards.
American Express seems to be working on a new benefit for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card. A 15% discounts on SkyMiles awards appeared briefly on the list of benefits for the $550 annual fee card.
This “TakeOff 15” benefit gives you a 15% discount when booking an award ticket on Delta operated flights. It’s no longer showing now, and it is not live yet for current cardholders. I guess American Express is working on it and we’ll probably see an official announcement soon. I reached out to American Express for comment and will update if they provide any relevant information.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve ‘TakeOff 15’ Details
Get 15% off when booking Award Travel with miles. Here’s how:
- Visit Delta.com or the Fly Delta app and log in to your Delta SkyMiles account
- Choose “Shop with Miles” when searching for Delta flights for your itinerary
- The 15% miles discount will automatically be reflected.
Discount not applicable to partner operated flights or to taxes and fees.
HT: EyeoftheFlyer
