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☆ Delta CEO says carrier went 'too far' in SkyMiles changes, promises modifications after frequent flyer backlash
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 airplane as seen on the final approach landing at New York JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, NYC, USA. "No question we probably went too far," Bastian said at the Rotary Club of Atlanta on Monday. The airline and rivals including American and United have been racing to build bigger airport lounges to cater to swelling numbers of big spenders. Bastian said the airline will announce the updated program changes in the coming weeks. A Delta spokesman declined to comment further on the changes.

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☆ Delta will make it harder to get into airport lounges, changes rules to earn elite status
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can earn elite frequent flyer status and is making it harder for many American Express cardholders to get into the carrier's airport lounges, the latest reality check for air travel's era of mass luxury. Starting Jan. 1, customers will earn Delta Medallion status solely based on their spending, instead of a combination of dollars spent with the carrier and flights. Next year, Delta customers will earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar for every $1 they spend on Delta flights, car rentals, hotels and vacation packages booked through the airline. The ratio isn't 1:1 for dollars spent through co-branded American Express cards. Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express card members earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar for every $10 spent on the card, while Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Card Members earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar for every $20 spent.

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☆ How to use the Delta Reserve card to earn Delta elite status quickly
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Holly Johnson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

As a longtime Delta Air Lines enthusiast, I have had both the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card over the past few years. The Delta Reserve makes it possible for me to earn elite statusSpending $25,000 on the Delta Platinum or Delta Reserve cards waives the MQD requirement for elite status. Other reasons to love the Delta Reserve cardThe Delta Reserve card is loaded with perks, including Delta Sky Club access and upgrade priority. Status boostThe Delta Reserve and the Delta Platinum both come with a perk called Status Boost that gets you closer to Delta Medallion status without flying a single mile. Just make sure your Delta SkyMiles number is linked to your Delta credit card — this is often done when you apply for a Delta card.

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Delta Sky Club locationsWithin the U.S., there are more than 50 Delta Sky Club locations in 35 airports, with a new outpost scheduled to open at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in 2023. Outside the U.S., there is just one Delta Sky Club lounge at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Upcoming changes to Sky Club access policy Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Delta Sky Club memberships will only be available for purchase if you have Delta Silver Medallion elite status or higher. While existing Delta Sky Club memberships may be renewed — regardless of elite status — through the end of 2022, next year you'll need to have elite status with the airline in order to renew your Delta Sky Club membership. Cards that offer Delta lounge access With the recently announced changes, the value of the few cards that come with Delta Sky Club access has increased tremendously.

Thankfully, there are a few ways to get around those extra fees, with more airlines offering passengers access to free Wi-Fi than ever before. Hawaiian Airlines is also planning to launch free in-flight Wi-Fi in 2023 thanks to its partnership with SpaceX's SkyLink. American Airlines also seems to be testing out free Wi-Fi on many of its aircraft that are equipped with Viasat — as part of an ongoing trial, passengers who opt to watch a sponsored video can access 30 minutes of Wi-Fi free of charge. Some international carriers offer free Wi-Fi, but with certain stipulations. Then, choose the airline's Wi-Fi network and login on the Wi-Fi homepage using your T-Mobile or Sprint phone number.

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☆ Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express credit card review
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-14 | by ( Holly Johnson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Digging into the Delta Platinum cardThe Delta Platinum Amex credit card isn’t for casual Delta flyers, as it charges a $250 annual fee. Advantages of the Delta Platinum cardYou can use the Delta Platinum Amex's Status Boost feature to earn Delta elite status just by spending money on the card. And it’s a feature that’s not available on less-expensive Delta credit cards, including the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. Stacking up the Delta Platinum card against our benchmarkCNN Underscored uses the Citi® Double Cash Card as our “benchmark” credit card. Other credit cards similar to the Delta Platinum Amex cardIf you want to earn Delta SkyMiles, there are several different Delta credit cards to consider.

☆ Some colleges let you pay tuition with a credit card — here's how to determine if it's worth it, and what card to use if it is
▼ + stars: | 2019-10-09 | by ( Laura Grace Tarpley | Personal Finance Reviews Editor | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

You could potentially pay tuition with the card, pay off the full amount the next day, and never have to pay one cent of interest. Your credit card spending limit might be too lowWhat's your credit card spending limit? Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card — This is an example of a card that offers big rewards in general. Colleges that let you pay with a credit cardIt's becoming more common for public colleges to accept credit card payments. Students attending Ivy League schools or colleges like Notre Dame or Duke won't be able to pay tuition with a credit card.

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