Overview

• 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.