Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
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My Take
This is the Delta card I see most families move to once they’ve flown Delta a few times and want the benefits to feel more “real.” If you live near a hub and you’re taking at least one or two Delta trips a year, the Companion Certificate is the feature that can make this card feel like a no-brainer — but only if you’ll actually use it.
I also like that it keeps things simple. You still get the “make airport days easier” benefits (like a free checked bag and priority boarding), and you get a clear path to squeeze more value out of a trip you were already going to take.
For a bigger-picture look at how I think about Delta cards overall — especially if you live at a hub — read my full breakdown here: Delta Credit Cards Explained: What I’d Do Living at a Hub .
Why Families Love It
- Companion Certificate (each year after renewal): A powerful benefit if you can use it for a trip you’d book anyway (taxes/fees apply; restrictions apply).
- 15% off Delta award flights: When booking with miles directly through Delta.
- First checked bag free: Real savings on round-trips for families.
- Priority boarding: Helps you get settled before the plane fills up.
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® credit: Helpful for smoother travel days.
- No foreign transaction fees: Useful for international travel.
If you wouldn’t realistically book a domestic round-trip on Delta in the next 12 months, don’t buy this card “for the certificate.” But if you’re already doing one trip a year (family visit, spring break, a quick beach trip), this benefit can be where the math starts to work.
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