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@Lucky, it might be worth noting the Amex excise tax fee on transfers to Delta. It doesn’t change the match much, but it’s worth noting because you do end up effectively paying slightly more to earn the additional points, which is mildly annoying.
Question: Does the one free checked bag includes international flights in basic economy? The verbiage on the card is "save up to $70 on a round-trip ticket". However, a checked bag in basic economy to Europe is $75 one-way ($150 round-trip).
I thought previously the gold, platinum and reserve were considered different cards for bonus purposes. Has this changed across the board or just with this offer?
Not directly related to the Delta Gold, but @lucky, have you ever written about using the 4x MQD Headstart strategy to earn Delta Gold Medallion (SkyTeam Elite Plus) status by holding all four eligible cards (the personal and business versions of both the Delta Platinum and Delta Reserve)?
That's 10K MQDs for $2K/year in annual fees, plus 4 companion certificates, $800 in Delta Stays credits, $480 in rideshare credits, $720 in Resy credits... might work out for some. (@Gene, isn't this what you do?)
@ 1990_ -- Hah, can't say I have. Should I be going for Delta status? :p Though taking up four Amex card slots would be rough for me...
See, not only does JFK and DCA (...and Las Vegas, Atlantic City, etc., not their airports) have issues with slots... so does Amex!
"I’m not usually a fan of using airline portals to book hotel stays and vacation rentals", me neither until my recent trip to Petra, Jordan. I've had this card for years and never used the $100 hotel credit until checking accommodations at walking distance to the entrance of Petra when I saw several 3-star hotels in the $50-$60 p/night range so I checked the Delta Stays options and found one for $53.50 p/night, perfect for my two-night stay, breakfast included. There are a few more high-end options like Movenpick BTW.