💳✈️ My Top Delta Card List! www.cardonomics.com/i/anthonyventure-airline I add in all the missed items towards the end like the rest of the Amex Platinum’s Credits etc, but you get the point for Delta Loyalists haha. I will go more in depth for a follow up. Let’s keep the conversation going! Join the Venture Capital Discord🤖: discord.gg/R8kMzqneVk
Honestly it's just refreshing to hear someone NOT bashing Delta 😄 As someone who travels primarily in the US, and always with my family (husband + 3 kids) Delta is extremely valuable to me and I have NEVER been able to "transfer my points to travel partners and get insane value" as most people suggest. I can't even find a Delta flight out of my home airport on Virgin, so I'll definitely be keeping my Delta cards and maximizing the perks! Great video!
I know why they are bashed, but I’ve always gotten decent value from them, and never had a bad experience so far 😂 Transferring sometimes depending the ecosystem also is not all it’s cracked up to be, very good point! I hear you for sure Alyssa, totally with you, a lot of value to be had with these cards! Thanks for being here!
Thank you for being here Key! 🔑 Oh wow, so not even silver and getting upgrades? That’s pretty wild actually. Man that would be a dream to get that one day honestly. Thanks again Key 🔑 for being here!
100% love this set up. I have the platinum card and my wife has the reserve card. Also, automatic silver status is nice. I use my companion pass a each year. The only annoying thing is that your travel dates might be blacked out for some reason. I usually have to adjust the trip a day or two to make use of the companion certificate. Not too big of a deal.
The card looks great with all of the benefits built into it. I have never flown Delta, so for me right now I would have to pass. Thank you for sharing all of the information! I appreciate it!
Anthony the Delta King 👑 I might add the gold or plat in the future but I’m not in a delta hub so it’s a bit hard for me to fly with them. Love the breakdown tho
Haha maybe one day I’ll get all of their cards! Ahh makes sense, I’m luckily right outside a delta hub being Atlanta, so would be better for me. Thank you sir Cody, I appreciate you being here!
Great comparison video Anthony. You know how I feel about Amex and Delta. The Delta Platinum is a strong card. For me, the Delta Platty, Amex Gold, and Amex Plat are the perfect combination.
Yes absolutely, Jon you are for sure on the Delta and Amex Plat/Gold train! Absolutely seems to be a no brainer for some folks! Thanks Jon for being here man, I appreciate you!
The Delta Stays credit would be a lot more useful for my style of travel than the Fine Hotels and Resorts credit. All of this is intriguing but the only problem is I don't like earning Delta Skymiles haha
Yep absolutely haha, the bottle neck is SkyMiles and hubs haha. However, you could get the SkyMiles to be more valuable by booking hotels with them, but maybe that defeats the purpose. Thanks Jacob for being here man!
Real AmEx/Chase trifecta killer is: USBAR mobile wallet/travel BOFA CCR online shopping / warehouse/ groceries BOFA PR everything else if mobile wallet not accepted This gives you 4.5x catch all on mobile wallet, 4.5x on travel, 5.25x on online shopping (giant category), 3.5x on grocery and warehouse clubs, 3.5x on dining where mobile wallet is not accepted, and 2.625x catch all where mobile wallet is not accepted $325 dining and travel credit from USBank $100 airline incidental credit from BofA TWO $100 TSA Precheck/Global Entry credits, one from each bank (you and p2 anyone) $495 total annual fee, only three cards, only need to carry one physical card
Oh wow hmmmmmm. I guess the only real thing I can see lacking is the lounge access, so I wonder if that’s something that would ruin this setup in their opinion 🤔 But as far as flexible credits, usable perks and multipliers, this makes a lot of sense. 🤔 Thank you Evan for being here and laying this out!
@@AnthonyVenture USBAR gives Priority Pass Select for 8 visits a year. Meaning you could go alone 8 times or bring 8 friends once etc. Not perfect, but pretty flexible. What "ruins" the setup is the $100k you need with BofA.
I see, I meant more so the Centurion, Delta, Escape etc. But yes, I thought that after the fact with the $100k requirement as well. But I like what it offers nonetheless honestly, it’s smart.
I, personally, have the delta reserve with amex gold. Since you can transfer amex points to delta at 1:1, you can earn more with amex gold and use benefits if delta reserve
I can’t put in words the same detail as you did, but even before this video I had Delta Reserve /Delta Platinum Business and personal. The Quad damage mode, I wanted to max out MQDs each year to maximize DSM!
I did notice with the Delta stays and what was available in the Philippines... Like you said it's really an eclectic grouping of resorts. Definitely a plus for me.🎉🎉🎉
Oh wow haha, that’s very interesting. Yes I wonder if it’s just overlooked for you all 😂 Thanks Calby, Paul and Ian! And yes Paul, use the Platinum as a tag 😂
You have an interesting take on it. I've been thinking about adding the Delta Reserve to my setup and cancelling my platinum card. I only use my platinum card to book flights. Since I normally fly Delta, it kinda makes sense to get the Delta Reserve card. I'll wait around for an elevated sign up bonus and see what I think.
It seems to be a real possibility right?? I kept thinking about it and just said, let me just make a video on it haha. Let me know if you ever do, I’d love to see if it seamlessly replaces your Platinum in the future! Thanks Musical Aspie!
I have the reserve and platinum and with $1k in annual fees I still get more real value from it that I think I would get from just the Platinum. Permanent silver status, the lounge access and the two companion passes are so much more worthwhile than the Platinum coupon book. Delta is probably the best airline to be loyal to. It has the fewest delays and most on time flights out of any airline and has the best in flight experience of any domestic airline. Plus they are very generous with upgrades, if they can upgrade you they will, all you have to do is request it when you buy the ticket or ask before they start boarding.
This is good to know. I currently have the Amex Plat, Amex gold, and Delta plat but have been considering switching to just the delta duo. Some things like hotel status are perks I feel like I would miss, but then again I don’t use them that often to begin with. I also like booking flights with my Amex platinum cause I get 5x back in MR (which I transfer to delta) and then 5x via sky miles so essentially it’s like 10x back. But I know with the Reserve I’d get 3x and then get silver status so I think it goes up to 6x miles in delta right? Ugh, decisions decisions!!
Booked a few award flights before just getting the Reserve. I forgot your need to actually book the flight with the card; hopefully that’s not for skyclub too
I believe not for the Skyclub, I believe you just need to show your boarding pass and Reserve card and youll have access, just like the Platinum. Thanks for being here What’s The Points!
I have used Delta stays before. It wasn’t fancy but it was in our budget and we had a good time in Maui. I like to balance a vacation with luxury and affordable. We spent the first 3 nights at the Royal Hawaiian with free night certificates then what I believe was a time share in Maui. This was before the cards gave you a credit. Unfortunately i had already booked and paid for this years Hawaii trip when all the changes took place. Looked at canceling and rebooking but the prices had gone up. I have two Delta cards with credits to figure out this year. May have to take a staycation
That’s how I’ve felt too, can be fancy, but usually right down the middle to use the credit effectively really. That still seems like an awesome vacation, even if the credits could help then, that sucks. Absolutely! Check around your area, I bet you can find some eclectic middle of the road stays to use the credit on for sure! Thanks Liene for being here!!
Great video. I live in Miami so AA hub. Delta is my backup. Would only consider Delta Business Platinum to stay under 5/24 and free companion certificate for Caribbean and Central America. However doesn't replace Amex Platinum and Gold as duo
Ahh makes sense. Yes I think for folks like yourself, that companion on the Platinum can be very valuable amongst other things. But yep, just that alone probably can’t replace the traditional setup for sure! Thank you sir Juan from the MIA!
Im considering adding Delta card sometime in the near future as I'll be near a hub and I typically fly domestic with them anyways. I still prefer MR points for the value and flexibility over Skymiles though, but for a loyalist they can def be a plus.
At least the Delta Gold Business I think is a decently easy keeper, but like you said, a lot of this setup, in fact most of this setup depends on if you like delta and I guess are near hubs for sure. Thanks Darius, agreed on flexible currency too!
Silver status isn’t bad at all. I’m silver and I fly monthly. Several times from DTW to PHX and to SEA I get upgraded to first class several times a year and to comfort plus each month I fly. If my Amex Platinum goes up to 1k per year I’m switching over to the Delta setup. I already have the Delta Plat.
Seems like so many people get upgraded with silver, is actually crazy how often it happens it seems. Now I want silver 😂 Yep I’m with you on if it goes to $1k, I’d probably cancel and got for the Delta route. Thanks IBdam, I’m with you!
I like Delta and have a Delta biz card. but even with credits or perks being potentially lopsided to Delta would be the flexibility Amex points provides
I personally still love the flexibility that comes with flexible MR Points with the Platty & Gold. With that said though, I'm also biased because I don't live near a Delta Hub & don't fly Delta often, but can definitely see why if your a Delta loyalist, the benefits on the Reserve & Platinum with Delta just make a lot of sense. The Delta BIZ cards may be a bit of a sweet spot as well like you mentioned, especially if you are being conscious about your Credit Profile & 5/24 Status. Great video as always Anthony!
For sure! And I think a lot of people prefer that flexibility too. Yeah I see that, I personally live next to a hub so it works, but that’s a major point to folks to consider first. Yeahhh man, those Business cards are interesting for sure! Thank you sir Matt for being here!
Yesss that’s a good point, and one I didn’t even throw in there since that would throw a big wrench in it, we know the Reserve is good for a while, but Platinum is a ? Good point Jimmy, would be interesting to see if it becomes an actually setup for you down the line though! Thank you!
Someone one cooked here - Walter White 😂. But seriously, that’s not a bad setup. There’s a lot of status match opportunities and Wyndham has decent resorts / hotels internationally. So you have budget up to mid tier options. I think a few luxury but not sure.
@@ranktank45 And pretty much every category is covered. Food, Travel, Gas, Entertainment, Utilities, Catch All. No FTF and accepted everywhere. Best trifecta IMO. What I use when not trying to reach a SUB
@@brandonunruh1822 I just got the savor 1 on Monday so I’ll knock that sub out this week then I’ll be working on the bonvoy brilliant. Afterwards I’m having P2 get the VX to run a variation of this setup.
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH hahahahha, Brandon always finding a way to fit that Wyndham card in 😂😂😂 Agreed! Maybe that has to be a video one day and I’ll have to call you out again 😂 Good point honestly, thanks Brandon and Rank Tank!
Ohhh very nice, so wait, corporate status match gives you 7500 MQDs? So then the Personal Platinum gets you to Platinum or how does that work? Thanks Zenichiro!
Delta just got revamped - be on the lookout for non co-branded refreshes this year. As someone who flies in/out of DTW 2x a month, the delta cards would be keepers IF the bogo wasnt so hard to use. I give my producer a BOGO credit and its hard to find eligible flights if you dont book super early - you can’t wait for a sale cause they’re gone before sale hits. So no full value credit to the bogo. I use to have to spend 25k to get status waiver - now its like Amex Plat - only spend to burn credits. I’d gladly pay an extra $350 for a second bogo and not have to spend 25k on a delta card to get silver.
Yep that’s exactly what I’m thinking too, who knows what’s to come on the traditional side 😬 But seems like easy value for you, and for sure you know you have a couple of years before another refresh is due etc. Same can’t be said on the Platinum and Gold. Thanks Chad for being here man, good points all around!
Also, Amex just announced that one can get a Delta Reserve card with a limited-edition Boeing 747 design made from two retired Delta Air Lines Boeing 747 aircraft.
If your a Hub? Other Amex cards yet to be refreshed . Where I live, the most flights would be United and American. Why I added the United cards. Amex doesn't have the anti portal people that chase has
Very true, having Delta as a hub is huge. Nice Bill! Oh interesting, so you think the Amex people don’t rag on the portal as much as Chase folks? Thanks Bill for being here man!
I fly out of Detroit a Delta hub. I get a lot of value out of the Delta platinum. I multiply my value by using the skymiles dining and skymiles shopping platforms. Would you do a video about those platforms?
That’s awesome! Yes absolutely I will, I just started familiarizing myself with those shopping portals, problem is I never need to use them since I literally buy nothing but groceries 99% of the time. Otherwise I’d already have experience probably, but as I get more info, I can add that in for sure, they are super valuable! Thank you for mentioning this as well Magical Day! Thanks for being here!
you can actually stack both peronal and business versions of Amex Delta Platinum and Reserve, but you need to spend $2k on AF. However this is an another way to access lounges. Basically, those MQD headstarts can be stacked up so you end up having 10k MQD at the beginning of every year which also automatically gives you Delta Medallion Gold status. The Gold status also gives you SkyTeam Elite Plus status and you can access to any participated SkyTeam lounges other than Delta's own Sky Club when flying a SkyTeam member flight. Not all SkyTeam lounges are priority pass lounges which makes these lounges less likely crowded.
Yes very very true. But I just wonder, why go through all of that when just 1 Delta Reserve can get you access to these lounges + centurion? Just in the amounts of times maybe? Thanks Zsm!!
@@AnthonyVenture only the Reserve cards wont get you that far apart from Sky Clubs and Centurion Lounges, its the additonal lounge access from airlines within Skyteam that the Delta Gold status brings when you can stack all four cards
@@AnthonyVenture SkyTeam member airline lounges like Air France, KLM, Korean Air etc. This is SkyTeam Elite Plus status offers which you can get it from the Delta Gold status
I would argue that you'd get more value at some of the lower-tier Medallion statuses being AWAY from a Delta hub, because you would be more likely to get D1 or FC upgrades
I'd probably pursue this trifecta if Skymiles had higher upside for flights to/from the US. With that said, very compelling, especially for Delta loyalists. Great stuff Anthony!
Gawd damn Gemini haha, see they always come in and say they are military, why not just have a 5 Platinum, 4 Aspire, 3 Ritz, 2 Reserves and 1 Venture X setup 😂😂😂 But for sure, that’s a good setup nonetheless. Thanks Gemini and Calby ha!
Nope! Doesn't make sense, at least not for me. I almost never take a rideshare unless I'm on a trip. There are not Resy restaurants near my home, so that won't work. I like the companion certificates, but you can't book a flight on points and add the companion (you have to pay cash to use your companion certificate). Which makes me think that I might end up paying more for the flight just so I can use the companion pass than I otherwise might have. The Delta Stays credit is the only one I can confidently say I'd use every year, but that means I'd be paying too much to have this card. I might get the Delta Gold. I think the Delta Stays credit helps to justify that card. It totally pays for itself with 1 free bag and 1 Delta stays night. The Amex Gold makes sense for us because we enjoy eating out and can use its credits consistently each month. We also spend the most on groceries out of our normal spending categories. The Amex Platinum doesn't make sense to us, either. It's too expensive and we wouldn't use the credits. We have the Capital One Venture X, which gives us much more flexibility, base 2x earnings, and airport lounges. I loved the Capital One lounge in DEN! It was way less crowded than the Delta Skyclubs or Centurion Lounges I've been to ( I used to have the Business Platinum).
Absolutely all amazing points and totally agreed on all fronts, some places don’t have cheap, or even Resy places at all. I bet people overspend a bit on the companion certificate too. I think the Gold is an easy keeper honestly, especially the business version since you get $150 delta stays, and it’s just a $150 annual fee the second year. Great points all around on delta + traditional gold/platinum, completely agreed Dallin! That’s interesting on the Capital One lounge, I hope it stays that way haha. Thanks for being here Dallin!
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I add in all the missed items towards the end like the rest of the Amex Platinum’s Credits etc, but you get the point for Delta Loyalists haha. I will go more in depth for a follow up.
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Honestly it's just refreshing to hear someone NOT bashing Delta 😄 As someone who travels primarily in the US, and always with my family (husband + 3 kids) Delta is extremely valuable to me and I have NEVER been able to "transfer my points to travel partners and get insane value" as most people suggest. I can't even find a Delta flight out of my home airport on Virgin, so I'll definitely be keeping my Delta cards and maximizing the perks! Great video!
I know why they are bashed, but I’ve always gotten decent value from them, and never had a bad experience so far 😂
Transferring sometimes depending the ecosystem also is not all it’s cracked up to be, very good point!
I hear you for sure Alyssa, totally with you, a lot of value to be had with these cards! Thanks for being here!
You got me really thinking on this one 🤔 Thank you for your research.
@@MyMississippiFamily Thank you so much for that! I thought it was interesting too when thinking about it!
Thanks for the video! I’m close to delta silver and have already been upgraded to first class twice to my surprise
Thank you for being here Key! 🔑
Oh wow, so not even silver and getting upgrades? That’s pretty wild actually.
Man that would be a dream to get that one day honestly.
Thanks again Key 🔑 for being here!
If you have Reserve it gives you a tie breaker.
100% love this set up. I have the platinum card and my wife has the reserve card.
Also, automatic silver status is nice.
I use my companion pass a each year. The only annoying thing is that your travel dates might be blacked out for some reason. I usually have to adjust the trip a day or two to make use of the companion certificate. Not too big of a deal.
Nice setup between you 2 man!!
Ahh interesting, that’s very good to know nonetheless if I ever get these cards.
Thanks John for being here man!
The card looks great with all of the benefits built into it. I have never flown Delta, so for me right now I would have to pass. Thank you for sharing all of the information! I appreciate it!
Yes for sure, for you it probably won’t make as much sense I think. Thanks for being here Joe!
Anthony the Delta King 👑 I might add the gold or plat in the future but I’m not in a delta hub so it’s a bit hard for me to fly with them. Love the breakdown tho
Haha maybe one day I’ll get all of their cards! Ahh makes sense, I’m luckily right outside a delta hub being Atlanta, so would be better for me.
Thank you sir Cody, I appreciate you being here!
Great comparison video Anthony. You know how I feel about Amex and Delta. The Delta Platinum is a strong card. For me, the Delta Platty, Amex Gold, and Amex Plat are the perfect combination.
Yes absolutely, Jon you are for sure on the Delta and Amex Plat/Gold train! Absolutely seems to be a no brainer for some folks!
Thanks Jon for being here man, I appreciate you!
This is the best video of Anthony: thank you!
Wow thank you very much for saying that Warren! I know you love that Delta Reserve!!
The Delta Stays credit would be a lot more useful for my style of travel than the Fine Hotels and Resorts credit. All of this is intriguing but the only problem is I don't like earning Delta Skymiles haha
Yep absolutely haha, the bottle neck is SkyMiles and hubs haha. However, you could get the SkyMiles to be more valuable by booking hotels with them, but maybe that defeats the purpose.
Thanks Jacob for being here man!
Tfs Anthony V. I have been contemplating upgrading my Delta AMEX biz gold to Delta biz platinum. Your comparison chart was quite useful.
Thank you Karen!! I’m glad it was useful in some way haha, do you think you’ll do the upgrade?
Real AmEx/Chase trifecta killer is:
USBAR mobile wallet/travel
BOFA CCR online shopping / warehouse/ groceries
BOFA PR everything else if mobile wallet not accepted
This gives you 4.5x catch all on mobile wallet, 4.5x on travel, 5.25x on online shopping (giant category), 3.5x on grocery and warehouse clubs, 3.5x on dining where mobile wallet is not accepted, and 2.625x catch all where mobile wallet is not accepted
$325 dining and travel credit from USBank
$100 airline incidental credit from BofA
TWO $100 TSA Precheck/Global Entry credits, one from each bank (you and p2 anyone)
$495 total annual fee, only three cards, only need to carry one physical card
Oh wow hmmmmmm. I guess the only real thing I can see lacking is the lounge access, so I wonder if that’s something that would ruin this setup in their opinion 🤔
But as far as flexible credits, usable perks and multipliers, this makes a lot of sense. 🤔
Thank you Evan for being here and laying this out!
@@AnthonyVenture USBAR gives Priority Pass Select for 8 visits a year. Meaning you could go alone 8 times or bring 8 friends once etc. Not perfect, but pretty flexible.
What "ruins" the setup is the $100k you need with BofA.
I see, I meant more so the Centurion, Delta, Escape etc.
But yes, I thought that after the fact with the $100k requirement as well. But I like what it offers nonetheless honestly, it’s smart.
I, personally, have the delta reserve with amex gold. Since you can transfer amex points to delta at 1:1, you can earn more with amex gold and use benefits if delta reserve
Yeah I think that makes a lot of sense, can outearn for sure in a lot of cases I think Dude Guy!
Thank you for being here!
I can’t put in words the same detail as you did, but even before this video I had Delta Reserve /Delta Platinum Business and personal. The Quad damage mode, I wanted to max out MQDs each year to maximize DSM!
Absolutely powerful!! Thanks Tactical!
Pairing reserve with the gold makes even more interesting since MR points are bit more flexible plus higher multiplier for day to day spend.
That’s an idea for a future video absolutely! Good point, can have both worlds, thanks Annamalai!
The Staten Island Oprah!
Bruh 😂😂😂, and this got 7 likes, now I know this name really is going to stick.
Thanks Tariq for being here haha!
I did notice with the Delta stays and what was available in the Philippines... Like you said it's really an eclectic grouping of resorts. Definitely a plus for me.🎉🎉🎉
Absolutely Fog man! I love the types of properties they have on there, very unique for sure!
Thanks Fog again for being here!
My favorite thing about Delta silver status is getting the bag tag and flexing on everyone 😎 haha
I never received my bag tag. Thinking of just punching a hole in my old Delta Platinum card and using it.
@@paulcaskey I think that’s actually better
@@IanMaschal Huh, that’s weird. It’s still listed as a benefit on Delta website. Could be delayed.
Oh wow haha, that’s very interesting. Yes I wonder if it’s just overlooked for you all 😂
Thanks Calby, Paul and Ian! And yes Paul, use the Platinum as a tag 😂
Great points Anthony✊
Thank you sir Bruce Wayne!! ✊🦇
You have an interesting take on it. I've been thinking about adding the Delta Reserve to my setup and cancelling my platinum card. I only use my platinum card to book flights. Since I normally fly Delta, it kinda makes sense to get the Delta Reserve card. I'll wait around for an elevated sign up bonus and see what I think.
It seems to be a real possibility right?? I kept thinking about it and just said, let me just make a video on it haha.
Let me know if you ever do, I’d love to see if it seamlessly replaces your Platinum in the future!
Thanks Musical Aspie!
I have the reserve and platinum and with $1k in annual fees I still get more real value from it that I think I would get from just the Platinum. Permanent silver status, the lounge access and the two companion passes are so much more worthwhile than the Platinum coupon book.
Delta is probably the best airline to be loyal to. It has the fewest delays and most on time flights out of any airline and has the best in flight experience of any domestic airline. Plus they are very generous with upgrades, if they can upgrade you they will, all you have to do is request it when you buy the ticket or ask before they start boarding.
This is good to know. I currently have the Amex Plat, Amex gold, and Delta plat but have been considering switching to just the delta duo. Some things like hotel status are perks I feel like I would miss, but then again I don’t use them that often to begin with. I also like booking flights with my Amex platinum cause I get 5x back in MR (which I transfer to delta) and then 5x via sky miles so essentially it’s like 10x back. But I know with the Reserve I’d get 3x and then get silver status so I think it goes up to 6x miles in delta right? Ugh, decisions decisions!!
@@KLBL-dp8mc you earn 7 miles per dollar spent on delta purchases with silver status.
Booked a few award flights before just getting the Reserve. I forgot your need to actually book the flight with the card; hopefully that’s not for skyclub too
I believe not for the Skyclub, I believe you just need to show your boarding pass and Reserve card and youll have access, just like the Platinum.
Thanks for being here What’s The Points!
You said it, if you fly delta it's definitely something to consider, not for me personally but idk some people love biscoff 🤭
Isnt that the truth, biscoff🤢 and they give you one. If you ask for another, you get the evil eye👁👎
Hahahaha, great reference for sure 😂
Thanks Mulit and Jazzy, good point ha!
I have used Delta stays before. It wasn’t fancy but it was in our budget and we had a good time in Maui. I like to balance a vacation with luxury and affordable. We spent the first 3 nights at the Royal Hawaiian with free night certificates then what I believe was a time share in Maui. This was before the cards gave you a credit. Unfortunately i had already booked and paid for this years Hawaii trip when all the changes took place. Looked at canceling and rebooking but the prices had gone up. I have two Delta cards with credits to figure out this year. May have to take a staycation
That’s how I’ve felt too, can be fancy, but usually right down the middle to use the credit effectively really.
That still seems like an awesome vacation, even if the credits could help then, that sucks.
Absolutely! Check around your area, I bet you can find some eclectic middle of the road stays to use the credit on for sure!
Thanks Liene for being here!!
Great video. I live in Miami so AA hub. Delta is my backup. Would only consider Delta Business Platinum to stay under 5/24 and free companion certificate for Caribbean and Central America. However doesn't replace Amex Platinum and Gold as duo
Ahh makes sense. Yes I think for folks like yourself, that companion on the Platinum can be very valuable amongst other things.
But yep, just that alone probably can’t replace the traditional setup for sure!
Thank you sir Juan from the MIA!
Im considering adding Delta card sometime in the near future as I'll be near a hub and I typically fly domestic with them anyways. I still prefer MR points for the value and flexibility over Skymiles though, but for a loyalist they can def be a plus.
At least the Delta Gold Business I think is a decently easy keeper, but like you said, a lot of this setup, in fact most of this setup depends on if you like delta and I guess are near hubs for sure.
Thanks Darius, agreed on flexible currency too!
Silver status isn’t bad at all. I’m silver and I fly monthly. Several times from DTW to PHX and to SEA I get upgraded to first class several times a year and to comfort plus each month I fly. If my Amex Platinum goes up to 1k per year I’m switching over to the Delta setup. I already have the Delta Plat.
Seems like so many people get upgraded with silver, is actually crazy how often it happens it seems. Now I want silver 😂
Yep I’m with you on if it goes to $1k, I’d probably cancel and got for the Delta route.
Thanks IBdam, I’m with you!
I like Delta and have a Delta biz card. but even with credits or perks being potentially lopsided to Delta would be the flexibility Amex points provides
I think that’s the second biggest caveat, opportunity cost of losing the flexibility for sure.
Good point 412, I agree!
I personally still love the flexibility that comes with flexible MR Points with the Platty & Gold. With that said though, I'm also biased because I don't live near a Delta Hub & don't fly Delta often, but can definitely see why if your a Delta loyalist, the benefits on the Reserve & Platinum with Delta just make a lot of sense. The Delta BIZ cards may be a bit of a sweet spot as well like you mentioned, especially if you are being conscious about your Credit Profile & 5/24 Status. Great video as always Anthony!
For sure! And I think a lot of people prefer that flexibility too.
Yeah I see that, I personally live next to a hub so it works, but that’s a major point to folks to consider first.
Yeahhh man, those Business cards are interesting for sure!
Thank you sir Matt for being here!
Seriously considering this - even more so if AMEX hikes the Platinum AF like peeps think they will. Thanks for the info + video!
Yesss that’s a good point, and one I didn’t even throw in there since that would throw a big wrench in it, we know the Reserve is good for a while, but Platinum is a ?
Good point Jimmy, would be interesting to see if it becomes an actually setup for you down the line though! Thank you!
Interesting combo 👍🏼 there is really no limit to what cards combo’s we can use. It all depends on what we value 🤷🏻♂️
There’s always a new combo it seems haha! Thanks Xavier my man!
Seems appealing the small little catch is that I definitely do not fly Delta enough to justify this full of a send.
Yep, and the biggest catch absolutely for most!
Thanks Chase for being here man!
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Let’s go Lalit!! Thanks for making this video happen ha!
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Naw….
The AMEX Trifecta Killer is the Capital One Duo paired with the Wyndham Business Card 😆
Someone one cooked here - Walter White 😂.
But seriously, that’s not a bad setup. There’s a lot of status match opportunities and Wyndham has decent resorts / hotels internationally. So you have budget up to mid tier options. I think a few luxury but not sure.
@@ranktank45 And pretty much every category is covered. Food, Travel, Gas, Entertainment, Utilities, Catch All. No FTF and accepted everywhere. Best trifecta IMO. What I use when not trying to reach a SUB
@@brandonunruh1822 I just got the savor 1 on Monday so I’ll knock that sub out this week then I’ll be working on the bonvoy brilliant. Afterwards I’m having P2 get the VX to run a variation of this setup.
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH hahahahha, Brandon always finding a way to fit that Wyndham card in 😂😂😂
Agreed! Maybe that has to be a video one day and I’ll have to call you out again 😂
Good point honestly, thanks Brandon and Rank Tank!
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My wife and I get a corporate status match to platinum. The use the MQD on the personal and Gold to retain platinum for a year. No brainer for us
Ohhh very nice, so wait, corporate status match gives you 7500 MQDs? So then the Personal Platinum gets you to Platinum or how does that work?
Thanks Zenichiro!
Delta just got revamped - be on the lookout for non co-branded refreshes this year. As someone who flies in/out of DTW 2x a month, the delta cards would be keepers IF the bogo wasnt so hard to use. I give my producer a BOGO credit and its hard to find eligible flights if you dont book super early - you can’t wait for a sale cause they’re gone before sale hits. So no full value credit to the bogo. I use to have to spend 25k to get status waiver - now its like Amex Plat - only spend to burn credits. I’d gladly pay an extra $350 for a second bogo and not have to spend 25k on a delta card to get silver.
Yep that’s exactly what I’m thinking too, who knows what’s to come on the traditional side 😬
But seems like easy value for you, and for sure you know you have a couple of years before another refresh is due etc. Same can’t be said on the Platinum and Gold.
Thanks Chad for being here man, good points all around!
Also, Amex just announced that one can get a Delta Reserve card with a limited-edition Boeing 747 design made from two retired Delta Air Lines Boeing 747 aircraft.
Yep I heard that! I like the black version better haha, what do you think?
Thanks Bruce for that!
I fly Delta but not up to this point, my skymiles gold works just fine 🤙🏼
SkyMiles gold seems to be an easy keeper for sure Bryan! Agreed, and thanks for being here!
If your a Hub? Other Amex cards yet to be refreshed . Where I live, the most flights would be United and American. Why I added the United cards.
Amex doesn't have the anti portal people that chase has
Very true, having Delta as a hub is huge.
Nice Bill!
Oh interesting, so you think the Amex people don’t rag on the portal as much as Chase folks?
Thanks Bill for being here man!
I fly out of Detroit a Delta hub. I get a lot of value out of the Delta platinum. I multiply my value by using the skymiles dining and skymiles shopping platforms. Would you do a video about those platforms?
That’s awesome! Yes absolutely I will, I just started familiarizing myself with those shopping portals, problem is I never need to use them since I literally buy nothing but groceries 99% of the time.
Otherwise I’d already have experience probably, but as I get more info, I can add that in for sure, they are super valuable!
Thank you for mentioning this as well Magical Day! Thanks for being here!
@@AnthonyVentureI'd love to see this video as well 🙏
you can actually stack both peronal and business versions of Amex Delta Platinum and Reserve, but you need to spend $2k on AF. However this is an another way to access lounges.
Basically, those MQD headstarts can be stacked up so you end up having 10k MQD at the beginning of every year which also automatically gives you Delta Medallion Gold status. The Gold status also gives you SkyTeam Elite Plus status and you can access to any participated SkyTeam lounges other than Delta's own Sky Club when flying a SkyTeam member flight. Not all SkyTeam lounges are priority pass lounges which makes these lounges less likely crowded.
Yes very very true. But I just wonder, why go through all of that when just 1 Delta Reserve can get you access to these lounges + centurion? Just in the amounts of times maybe?
Thanks Zsm!!
@@AnthonyVenture only the Reserve cards wont get you that far apart from Sky Clubs and Centurion Lounges, its the additonal lounge access from airlines within Skyteam that the Delta Gold status brings when you can stack all four cards
Ahh I see, so wait, what other lounges do you have access to? You mentioned skyteam lounges but do they have their own names?
@@AnthonyVenture SkyTeam member airline lounges like Air France, KLM, Korean Air etc. This is SkyTeam Elite Plus status offers which you can get it from the Delta Gold status
Gotcha gotcha. Good to know, I’d like to see how those are because you’re right, high annual fees but if the lounges are powerful, could be worth it.
Gold card killer?! I’m in!
Hahaha Key 🔑 is always looking for a way to destroy that Gold 😂
Another content idea, is the Delta card even more valuable if you fly out of a Delta hub as your home airport
Yes good idea for sure! And short answer is absolutely hahaha, good point thought. Thanks It’s a Magical Day!
I would argue that you'd get more value at some of the lower-tier Medallion statuses being AWAY from a Delta hub, because you would be more likely to get D1 or FC upgrades
@jkpfmt exactly. Because near a delta hub, more people have that same status as you.
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Nah. Priority Pass is very helpful in many of my airports and abroad.
Yeah I hear that, and for sure agreed, more plentiful for sure.
Thanks Ronnie!
I'd probably pursue this trifecta if Skymiles had higher upside for flights to/from the US. With that said, very compelling, especially for Delta loyalists. Great stuff Anthony!
Yeahhhh I hear that, international has never been great for redemptions w/ Delta for sure, that’s a good differentiator.
Thanks Monty man!!
Not an Amex Trifecta killer in my opinion but interesting.
For sure! I kept thinking about it and was wondering what the people thought haha.
Thanks John!
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Thank you Multi, forgot to write Sebassist!
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Thank you sir Calby!! 🫡
Naw bro this ain’t it.
Platinum, Aspire, CSR, BOA PRE and US Bank, best set up available
Oh my; that’s all the fees 😅
@@CalbyNg i joined the military JUSTTT to get my fees waived 😂
@@DCGEMINI202 Ohhhh that’s a pro gamer move right there; that’s awesome!
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Gawd damn Gemini haha, see they always come in and say they are military, why not just have a 5 Platinum, 4 Aspire, 3 Ritz, 2 Reserves and 1 Venture X setup 😂😂😂
But for sure, that’s a good setup nonetheless.
Thanks Gemini and Calby ha!
Nope! Doesn't make sense, at least not for me. I almost never take a rideshare unless I'm on a trip. There are not Resy restaurants near my home, so that won't work. I like the companion certificates, but you can't book a flight on points and add the companion (you have to pay cash to use your companion certificate). Which makes me think that I might end up paying more for the flight just so I can use the companion pass than I otherwise might have. The Delta Stays credit is the only one I can confidently say I'd use every year, but that means I'd be paying too much to have this card. I might get the Delta Gold. I think the Delta Stays credit helps to justify that card. It totally pays for itself with 1 free bag and 1 Delta stays night.
The Amex Gold makes sense for us because we enjoy eating out and can use its credits consistently each month. We also spend the most on groceries out of our normal spending categories.
The Amex Platinum doesn't make sense to us, either. It's too expensive and we wouldn't use the credits. We have the Capital One Venture X, which gives us much more flexibility, base 2x earnings, and airport lounges. I loved the Capital One lounge in DEN! It was way less crowded than the Delta Skyclubs or Centurion Lounges I've been to ( I used to have the Business Platinum).
Absolutely all amazing points and totally agreed on all fronts, some places don’t have cheap, or even Resy places at all.
I bet people overspend a bit on the companion certificate too.
I think the Gold is an easy keeper honestly, especially the business version since you get $150 delta stays, and it’s just a $150 annual fee the second year.
Great points all around on delta + traditional gold/platinum, completely agreed Dallin!
That’s interesting on the Capital One lounge, I hope it stays that way haha.
Thanks for being here Dallin!
I don't even have to watch the video to know that the answer is no.
Is your answer any different now Matt?
I don’t fly Delta enough but interesting setup and strategy Anthony! Thanks for the info!🫵
Thank you sir Cesar! I actually was wondering what you’d say about this before uploading haha.