{"id":137317,"date":"2024-12-08T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/08\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-12-08T18:00:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T18:00:16","slug":"delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/08\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card review: Full details &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-blue-american-express-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Blue American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is a solid option for a no-annual-fee credit card (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>). Featuring 2 miles per dollar spent on dining at restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and eligible Delta purchases made directly with the airline, this card lacks several premium perks but is worth a spot in your wallet if you&#8217;re an occasional Delta flyer and want to avoid annual fees. <strong>Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/review-methodology\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Card rating<\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG&#8217;s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p>If you want a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/delta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines credit card<\/a>, you can choose between luxury at a price and a card that&#8217;s easier on your wallet. If you want a card chock-full of perks, including complimentary access to any <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-delta-sky-club-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Sky Club<\/a> around the world, you should consider the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/span> \u2014 with its $650 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>; Delta Sky Club access subject to limitations beginning Feb. 1, 2025).<\/p>\n<p>But if you&#8217;re looking for a Delta-branded Amex card with no annual fee that still allows you to earn miles toward award bookings, the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card may be a better pick.<\/p>\n<p>I will review what you get with this Delta card to help you decide whether it&#8217;s right for you. Typically, you&#8217;ll need a credit score of at least 670 or higher for the Delta SkyMiles Blue. If you&#8217;re there and considering the card, here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-earn-miles-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to earn more Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-blue-pros-and-cons\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Blue pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-3297233758 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Receives cash back, as a statement credit, on inflight purchases<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>No annual fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacks Delta-associated perks, such as a free checked bag or statement credits<\/li>\n<li>Bonus rewards categories are pretty limited and do not include many common everyday expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-blue-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Blue welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>New <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/a><\/span> cardmembers can earn 10,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.<\/p>\n<p>These bonus miles are worth $120 based on TPG&#8217;s December 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a>. It&#8217;s not the most generous offer on the market, but those miles can go toward award travel or seat upgrades and not cost you anything in annual fees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Delta-SkyMiles-Blue-American-Express-Card.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While this offer provides some value, we&#8217;ve seen <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-best-welcome-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">higher offers on this card<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t need the card right away, I recommend you consider waiting for a better offer before applying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/limited-time-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Here are the best credit card welcome offers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-blue-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Blue benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/a><\/span> are solid, but don&#8217;t expect to find things such as the checked bag fee waiver that you&#8217;ll see on the more premium Delta cards. But then again, it is a no-annual-fee credit card.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Woman-paying-for-drink-using-tap-to-pay_Brothers91.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">BROTHERS91\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20% savings on Delta inflight purchases of food and beverages (not Wi-Fi)<\/li>\n<li>Pay with Miles: Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book with Delta<\/li>\n<li>Car rental loss and damage insurance*<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/amex-premium-global-assist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Assist Hotline<\/a>**<\/li>\n<li>Extended warranty***<\/li>\n<li>Purchase protection***<\/li>\n<li>Access to Events with Amex<\/li>\n<li>ShopRunner membership (enrollment required; terms apply)<\/li>\n<li>Buy now, pay later with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/amex-plan-it-introductory-offer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Plan It<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Additional terms may apply to the above benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Again, this isn&#8217;t the stacked list of benefits you&#8217;ll see on a more premium card, but they&#8217;re solid perks for a card without an annual fee.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered, and geographic restrictions apply. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Cardmembers are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>***Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-amex-current-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Here are the current Delta Amex welcome offers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earning-miles-on-the-delta-sky-miles-blue\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Earning miles on the Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/a><\/span> offers various ways to earn miles beyond Delta purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the breakdown (terms apply):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a> (including eligible takeout and delivery in the U.S.)<\/li>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/everyday-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all other purchases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Person-making-mobile-payment-at-store_AsiaVision.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ASIAVISION\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a no-annual-fee airline card, the restaurant bonus category is decent. For example, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span> \u2014 considered an upgrade from the Delta Blue \u2014 comes with a $150 annual fee ($0 introductory annual fee for the first year; see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) and has the same earning rates on Delta and dining purchases (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/no-annual-fee-cards-that-earn-transferable-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">No-annual-fee credit cards that earn transferable points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-miles-on-the-delta-sky-miles-blue\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeeming miles on the Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/h2>\n<p>You can&#8217;t redeem your SkyMiles earned with the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/a><\/span> for statement credit or cash back, but you can use them toward flights, upgrades, Delta Stays vacations, car rentals and gift cards, among other things. The best value for your miles is redemptions for flights and flight upgrades.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-13.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Delta often offers great SkyMiles Deals. In the past, the carrier has offered round-trip tickets to Mexico from most U.S. airports for 10,000 SkyMiles. We&#8217;ve also seen domestic flights for as low as 2,400 SkyMiles.<\/p>\n<p>TPG Senior Travel Editor <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/lmatthews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyndsey Matthews<\/a> recently redeemed 18,000 SkyMiles to fly round-trip in economy from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-delta-sky-miles-blue\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Which cards compete with the Delta SkyMiles Blue?<\/h2>\n<p>Virtually every U.S. airline has a cobranded credit card. If you&#8217;re trying to decide which is best for you, consider which airline you fly with most frequently and if that card&#8217;s earning power suits your spending habits and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want more Delta benefits:<\/strong> The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span> has a $150 annual fee ($0 introductory annual fee for the first year) but comes with more Delta perks, like a free checked bag and 15% off award flights booked with Delta. To learn more, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/gold-delta-skymiles-amex-credit-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you prefer United Airlines:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/united-gateway-card\/?pid=7557&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Gateway\u2120 Card<\/a> is a no-annual-fee card that earns 2 miles per dollar spent on all United purchases, at gas stations and on local transit and commuting, and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases. This card also offers 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights. To learn more, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/united-gateway-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the United Gateway card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you prefer earning a flexible currency: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?pid=22125056&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a> offers higher earning rates on travel purchases, dining and online grocery purchases (excluding Walmart, Target and wholesale clubs). It comes with a $50 annual hotel credit for stays booked through Chase Travel\u2120, which can help offset the $95 annual fee. This card earns <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Ultimate Rewards points<\/a>; you can transfer these points to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-ultimate-rewards-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase&#8217;s hotel and airline partners<\/a>. To learn more, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/chase-sapphire-preferred-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Sapphire Preferred card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional options, check out our full list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airline\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best airline credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/is-delta-gold-amex-worth-annual-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is the Delta Gold Amex worth the annual fee?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-the-delta-sky-miles-blue-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/a><\/span> is worth it for those who only fly with the airline a few times a year. As this card has no annual fee, it can make a great addition to your wallet and provide some simple perks that can get you closer to your next SkyMiles flight redemption. However, if you fly Delta regularly and want more perks, you&#8217;ll want to go with one of Delta&#8217;s more premium card offerings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximize-dining-rewards-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Airline and hotel dining rewards programs: Which is best for you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>For a no-annual-fee airline credit card, the Delta SkyMiles Blue offers solid earnings outside of Delta purchases, which isn&#8217;t common for cards like this.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s missing the perks that the other Delta cards offer, such as a free checked bag and priority boarding on Delta flights, but those cards all come with annual fees. But if you&#8217;re looking to earn SkyMiles at no out-of-pocket cost, the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card is definitely one to consider.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Blue<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-tests-fare-subcategories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta to test new fare &#8216;subcategories&#8217;; ponders higher-end Amex credit card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Blue card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-blue-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.  <\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Gold card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.  <\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/blue-delta-skymiles-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Blue American Express Card is a solid option for a no-annual-fee credit card (see rates and fees). 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