In addition to the published perks offered by credit cards, we sometimes see credit cards offer additional perks to engage members. In the past we’ve sometimes seen Delta and American Express team up to offer free food to their co-branded card members, and they’ve just announced the latest such offering (see here for all Delta American Express cards).
Between September 6 and November 2, 2019, Amex and Delta will be offering free pretzels as part of their “Perktoberfest Tour.” With this we’ll see the #DeltaAmexPerks pretzel truck travel to nine cities, delivering free, locally made pretzels to card members.
Card members who present their card will receive one complimentary, freshly baked pretzel for themselves and one for a guest.
Non-card members can also buy pretzels at the cost of $3, and the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross.
While I get where they’re coming from, I sure feel like that sends an odd message. You’d think this would be an exclusive card member perk, rather than something that gets you out of donating $3 to charity. 😉
You can expect the pretzel truck at the following destinations on the following dates (as you can see, they’re mostly in Delta hubs and focus cities):
- Salt Lake City – City Creek Center: September 6
- Salt Lake City – Avenues Street Fair: September 7
- New York City – Herald Square: September 13
- New York City – Pier 15: September 15
- Detroit – Parktoberfest in Beacon Park: September 21-22
- Minneapolis – Mall of America: September 28-29
- Atlanta – Sweetwater Brewery: October 5
- Atlanta – Candler Park: October 6
- Raleigh/Durham – PNC Arena: October 12
- Raleigh/Durham – Second Sundays at City Market: October 13
- Boston – City Hall Plaza: October 18
- Boston – Brewer Fountain Plaza: October 19
- Seattle – Westlake Park: October 26
- Seattle – Fremont Sunday Market: October 27
- Los Angeles – First Fridays at the Brig Abbot Kinney: November 1
- Los Angeles – Xbox Plaza at L.A. Live: November 2
This is a cute promotion. In fairness it’s probably not worth going too far out of your way to get a free pretzel, though some people will no doubt find this to be worthwhile.
Do you plan on getting a pretzel as part of this promotion?
I canceled my Delta card earlier this year, but still have the physical card. I wonder if they would accept that? Anything to avoid donating to charity!
I once tried pretzels in America, ypu can't compare them to German pretzels.
Sorry Delta, you can keep your Pretzels
I wake up every morning in a bed that's too small, drive my daughter to a school that's too expensive, and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little, but on Pretzel Day? Well, I like Pretzel Day.
Is it just me or RDU does not belong without CVG. Is Delta trying to send some message here?
@MKLDH
I prefer a couple of slices of sourdough, toasted.... With some orange marmalade....
Although I think its a pretzel or nothing!
Here is a different angle... Than "gets you out of donating to charity".
I see it as Delta/AmEx being willing to absorb the cost of giving out a pretzel to card members (God only knows they make enough money off of us in other ways). As for those who do not have an Delta/AmEx card, they will have to pay and the proceeds will be donated bg Delta/AmEx to the American Red Cross.
That’s fantastic! I can’t wait to get a free bag of pretzels........
After staying at the Monte Carlo Andaz we took a Singapore Airlines first class suite half way around the world for $18,000.
Finally an use for my Blue Delta Amex card.
Would be better if they donated $3 for each “free” pretzel they handed out.
I like pretzels. And it's better than nothing.
MKLDH Oktoberfest is a Bavarian festival hence the pretzel
Why pretzel though... I might be more interested if it's a croissant