Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum Review: Up to 90k

Highlights

• Annual companion certificate：After renewal, receive an eligible round-trip Main Cabin companion certificate for select U.S., Mexico, Caribbean and Central America routes, plus taxes and fees.
• Rewards：3x on Delta and hotels; 2x at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets; 1x elsewhere.
• MQD Headstart and boost：Receive $2,500 MQDs each qualification year and earn $1 MQD per $20 in purchases.
• Annual credits：Up to $150 Delta Stays, $120 Resy and $120 rideshare annually; monthly credits require enrollment.
• Bags and boarding：Eligible travelers receive a first checked bag free, an eligible second domestic bag, and Zone 5 boarding.
• No foreign transaction fee：No foreign transaction fee.

How to judge long-term value

Delta Platinum fits travelers who can reliably use a Main Cabin companion certificate and care about Medallion progress. Gold is simpler for bags; Reserve is the lounge and premium-cabin option.

What to know before applying

1. The certificate arrives after renewal and has route, fare-class availability and tax restrictions.
2. This card does not include Delta Sky Club access.
3. Resy and rideshare credits are monthly and do not roll over.

Drawbacks

• $350 annual fee：It is easiest to justify only when the certificate and credits are used.
• No lounge access：Despite the Platinum name, Sky Club access is not included.

Frequently asked questions

Summary

Delta Platinum fits travelers who can reliably use a Main Cabin companion certificate and care about Medallion progress. Gold is simpler for bags; Reserve is the lounge and premium-cabin option.