What Delta status does Amex Platinum get you?


What Delta status does Amex Platinum get you? The Amex Platinum card does not give you automatic Delta Air Lines status, nor does it give you a pathway to earn status with Delta. There are really only 2 Delta-related benefits on the Amex Platinum card. The first is access to Delta Sky Clubs while traveling on a Delta Air Lines flight.


Does Amex Platinum give you Delta Priority?

Eligible cards like the Amex Platinum give you access to priority boarding on Delta flights but not Sky Priority benefits. However, with Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, you can earn award miles for flight redemptions and Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) to reach Medallion Status.


Is Amex Platinum a status symbol?

Yes, the American Express Platinum card is considered a status symbol because of its exclusive benefits, high annual fee, and reputation as a premium metal credit card. The American Express Platinum card caters to high-spenders who travel frequently and want a wide range of luxury travel perks and lifestyle benefits.


Is Amex Platinum 100k worth it?

If you are booking travel through the Amex Travel portal, you will get 1 cent per point in value. But, if you transfer them to hotel or airline partners they can be worth much more! So, at a minimum, a 100,000 to 150,000 Amex Platinum card bonus would be worth at least $1,000 to $1,500 in travel.


Does AmEx Platinum allow guests in Delta Lounge?

If you've got the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in your wallet, you can buy one-time Sky Club access for $50 per entry. You can also bring in up to two guests for another $50 each. However, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, this benefit is going away completely.


How do you get medallion status on Delta Amex Platinum?

  1. Earn 15,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $30,000 on purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to 4 times per year.
  2. Medallion Dollar Qualifying Waiver after $25,000 in annual spend (up to Platinum status)


Is Delta Platinum status worth it?

If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.


Is Delta Platinum worth it?

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is one of four personal Amex Delta credit cards in the Amex Delta family. Although it has a $250 annual fee, it's well worth it if you fly Delta frequently and can make use of the card's perks.