Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards Revamped with Higher Fees and New Benefits

Annual fees for Delta's credit cards will increase starting May 1, but cardholders can expect enhanced travel perks and dining benefits in return.

Delta SkyMiles American Express credit cards see significant changes with increased annual fees and enhanced benefits.
Annual fees for the cards will rise by $51 to $100, effective May 1, with the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex's fee jumping from $99 to $150, the Platinum from $250 to $350, and the Reserve from $550 to $650.
In exchange for the higher fees, cardholders will receive new travel and dining benefits, including expanded Delta flight credits, statement credits for prepaid hotels and vacation rentals, and enhanced companion certificates.
The changes aim to increase card usage and reliance on Delta services, offering potential value to savvy customers who can leverage the new benefits.
Limited-time elevated welcome bonuses are available for new cardholders, alongside new bonus spending categories for business cards.