{"id":191394,"date":"2025-09-06T19:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/delta-skymiles-platinum-amex-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T19:00:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:00:48","slug":"delta-skymiles-platinum-amex-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/delta-skymiles-platinum-amex-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex card review: Full details &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-platinum-american-express-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220310483?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card&amp;pid=220310483?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a boost to reach their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including an annual companion certificate, priority boarding and a free checked bag on Delta flights. <strong>Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00bd<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/review-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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-4213731811\"\/>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220310483?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card&amp;pid=220310483?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is one of the best credit cards for Delta travelers.<\/p>\n<p>It offers attractive perks for Delta loyalists in exchange for a $350 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/220310483?pid=220310483&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Platinum%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>), including an annual companion certificate and solid earning rates.<\/p>\n<p>The Delta Platinum Amex is also a good fit if you&#8217;re chasing Delta Medallion elite status, thanks to its earning structure for Medallion Qualification Dollars.<\/p>\n<p>TPG recommends a good to excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-credit-scores-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">credit score<\/a> for this card.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine the Delta Platinum Amex more closely to determine whether it&#8217;s the right card for your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-platinum-amex-pros-and-cons\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta Platinum Amex pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-4199963584 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<table class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\">Pros<\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast track to Medallion status by spending on the card<\/li>\n<li>Companion certificate in economy class<\/li>\n<li>First checked bag free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t make sense if you don&#8217;t fly Delta frequently<\/li>\n<li>SkyMiles aren&#8217;t the most valuable airline currency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"delta-platinum-amex-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta Platinum Amex welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>New <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220310483?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card&amp;pid=220310483?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span> cardmembers can earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on Oct. 29.<\/p>\n<p>Based on TPG&#8217;s September 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a> of Delta miles at 1.15 cents each, this bonus is worth $1,035. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/delta-american-express-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highest bonus we tend to see on this card<\/a>, and was last offered in July.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\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<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Delta Platinum SkyMiles Card art\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/American-Express-Delta-Skymiles-Platinum_1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, you likely won&#8217;t be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">eligible for this welcome offer<\/a> if you have this card or have had it before. Amex may also consider the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Express cards<\/a> you&#8217;ve opened and closed and other factors when deciding whether you&#8217;re eligible to earn the welcome offer.<\/p>\n<p>Delta&#8217;s cards are subject to American Express&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-bonus-lifetime-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family restrictions<\/a> for earning welcome bonuses, so if you&#8217;ve had a higher-tier Delta Amex card in the past, you may not be eligible to earn the welcome bonus on the Delta Amex Platinum.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Amex will notify you if you aren&#8217;t eligible for a welcome offer, displaying a message soon after submitting your application. So, don&#8217;t ignore any messages or warnings that appear after you hit submit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-score-delta-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What credit score do you need to get Delta SkyMiles American Express cards?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-platinum-amex-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta Platinum Amex benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220310483?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card&amp;pid=220310483?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span> offers many perks for Delta flyers; let&#8217;s take a closer look at all of the card&#8217;s perks and benefits. (Enrollment is required for select benefits, and terms apply.)<\/p>\n<h3>Elite status perks<\/h3>\n<p>Delta credit cards help cardmembers <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-skymiles-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earn elite status<\/a> with one metric: MQDs. Delta Platinum Amex cardmembers earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent, with no limit on how many MQDs can be earned through credit card spending.<\/p>\n<p>They also receive an MQD boost of 2,500 MQDs at the start of each Medallion Qualification Year.<\/p>\n<h3>Annual companion certificate<\/h3>\n<p>The other primary benefit offered by the Delta Platinum Amex is an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-airline-companion-tickets\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">annual companion certificate<\/a>. You&#8217;ll receive this perk each year after your account renewal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Delta Comfort+ cabin\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/save-family-money-delta-companion-ticket\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Delta companion certificate<\/a> is valid for round-trip, main cabin domestic travel (booked in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-fare-classes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fare classes<\/a> L, T, U, V or X). All you&#8217;ll need to pay for the companion ticket is taxes and fees. Note that this excludes the carrier&#8217;s basic economy tickets (which are booked into E fare class) and most higher-priced economy classes.<\/p>\n<p>This certificate covers travel to all 50 U.S. states (including Hawaii and Alaska), the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>If you use this certificate for expensive flights, you can easily cover most (or all) of the card&#8217;s annual fee.<\/p>\n<h3>Other travel perks<\/h3>\n<p>The Delta Platinum Amex also offers several other benefits you may find helpful, including:<\/p>\n<p>(Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.)<\/p>\n<p><em>*Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Program is required; terms apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Delta ties benefits such as the checked baggage allowance and priority boarding to your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/5-things-to-know-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> account. So, you don&#8217;t need to book flights with your Delta Platinum Amex to get access to these perks.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, cardmembers who are not SkyMiles Medallion Members are eligible to receive complimentary upgrades for Delta One (within the U.S.), first class and Delta Comfort+ after Medallion Members and <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6573?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card&amp;pid=6573?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/span> cardmembers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/why-amex-platinum-might-be-best-card-delta-flyers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4 reasons why the Amex Platinum might be the ideal credit card for Delta flyers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earning-miles-on-the-delta-platinum-amex\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Earning miles on the Delta Platinum Amex<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-earn-miles-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">earn Delta SkyMiles<\/a> when you make eligible purchases with the Delta Platinum Amex. In particular, you&#8217;ll earn Delta miles with your card as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta and hotels worldwide<\/li>\n<li>2 miles per dollar on purchases made on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining<\/a> at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. supermarkets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/everyday-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other eligible purchases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Hands holding credit card and coffee to go\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">PAPARTIC\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since TPG&#8217;s September 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a> peg Delta SkyMiles miles at 1.15 cents each, you&#8217;ll get an effective return of 3.5% on purchases with Delta and at hotels, 2.3% on purchases on dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets, and 1.2% on other purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Though a loyal Delta traveler may enjoy earning bonus SkyMiles on these purchases, none of these returns are close to the best you can do in these categories with other cards like the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221211836?name=Chase Sapphire Reserve PID&amp;pid=221211836?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/221211836?pid=221211836&amp;name=Chase%20Sapphire%20Reserve%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/everyday-spending\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best credit cards for everyday spending<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-miles-on-the-delta-platinum-amex\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeeming miles on the Delta Platinum Amex<\/h2>\n<p>Delta&#8217;s SkyMiles program doesn&#8217;t have the best reputation among points and miles buffs. After all, Delta has devalued its miles many times over the years. And Delta doesn&#8217;t publish an official award chart, meaning award costs can be very high.<\/p>\n<p>Despite that, there are still some great ways to get value from the Delta SkyMiles program.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Delta has frequent flash sales. In the past, we&#8217;ve seen deals like domestic awards from 2,000 SkyMiles one-way, flights to Alaska for as little as 5,000 miles round-trip, transcontinental awards from 10,000 miles round-trip and flights to Europe from 16,000 miles round-trip.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Delta A220-300\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Consider snagging some great sweet spots when using SkyMiles to fly Delta partner airlines. This includes awards on SkyTeam partners such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-flying-blue\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Air France<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/reviews\/korean-air-business-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Air<\/a>, but the program also has some nonalliance partners.<\/p>\n<p>Just note that some partner awards don&#8217;t show on Delta&#8217;s website, including awards on Air Tahiti Nui, Czech Airlines and Kenya Airways. As a result, you&#8217;ll want to use <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/beginners-guide-awards-expert-flyer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExpertFlyer<\/a> (owned by TPG&#8217;s parent company, Red Ventures) or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/searching-skyteam-availability\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">another SkyTeam website <\/a>like Flying Blue to find availability before calling to book awards on these partners.<\/p>\n<p>TPG principal spokesperson <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/clinthenderson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clint Henderson<\/a> redeemed just over 73,000 SkyMiles for a flight from Mexico City to Brisbane, Australia. With this redemption, Clint secured a lie-flat Delta One seat on the leg from Los Angeles to Brisbane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-redeem-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for maximum value<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-delta-platinum-amex\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Which cards compete with the Delta Platinum Amex?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220310483?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card&amp;pid=220310483?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span> because you fly (or plan to fly) Delta frequently, you may also be interested in these options:<\/p>\n<p>For additional options, check out our full lists of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airline\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best airline credit cards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best American Express credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/delta-gold-vs-platinum-amex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Gold Amex vs. Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card can be a great addition to your wallet if Delta is your preferred airline. Its annual fee may seem high compared to the lower annual fee <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Gold Amex<\/a><\/span>, but you get useful benefits in return, like the annual companion certificate that can provide significant value.<\/p>\n<p>However, having the card may be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/is-delta-platinum-amex-worth-annual-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hard to justify<\/a> if you don&#8217;t fly Delta often enough to maximize this card&#8217;s benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that to maximize your overall travel earning strategy, you&#8217;ll likely want to pair the Delta Platinum with another <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-travel-cards-bonus-category\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">card that earns more points in bonus categories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220310483?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card&amp;pid=220310483?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Platinum Amex, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/220310483?pid=220310483&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Platinum%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Gold Amex, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/22034414?pid=22034414&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Gold%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Reserve Amex, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/6573?pid=6573&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Reserve%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/platinum-delta-skymiles-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a boost to reach their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including an annual companion certificate, priority boarding and a free checked bag on Delta flights. 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