Advertiser Disclosure

Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive financial compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers that are on the market. See our advertising policy here where we list advertisers that we work with, and how we make money. You can also review our credit card rating methodology.

Delta Cardholders Can Now Save 15% on SkyMiles Award Flights

Stella Shon's image
Stella Shon
Stella Shon's image

Stella Shon

Senior Features Editor

142 Published Articles 847 Edited Articles

Countries Visited: 28U.S. States Visited: 30

With a degree in media and journalism, Stella has been in the points and miles game for more than 6 years. She most recently worked as a Corporate Communications Analyst for JetBlue. Find her work in ...
Jump to Section

We may be compensated when you click on product links, such as credit cards, from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.

While Delta SkyMiles have been significantly devalued over the years, there are still several instances where it makes sense to collect these airline miles. Thanks to Delta’s frequent flash sales, you can often score domestic one-way tickets for as few as 4,500 SkyMiles.

Now, many of Delta’s American Express credit cards get access to a key benefit: 15% savings on award flights. In other words, that same flight requiring 4,500 miles will cost you around 3,800 miles.

Let’s discuss the details of this newest credit card perk, known as “TakeOff 15.”

How To Get a 15% Discount on Your Next SkyMiles Booking

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card against flowers
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. Image Credit: American Express

Have a Delta credit card in your wallet? Chances are, you can now save 15% on all future Delta award bookings, which is now valid for all personal and business Delta cards — but sadly excludes the no-annual-fee Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card.

Here’s the full list of cards eligible for this new perk:

SCROLL FOR MORE

Card

Welcome Offer

Annual Fee

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

Earn 50,000 miles after spending $2,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months.

$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (rates & fees)

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

Earn 60,000 miles after spending $3,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months.

$350 (rates & fees)

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

Earn 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases in your first 6 months.

$650 (rates & fees)

Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card

Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases in your first 6 months.

$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (rates & fees)

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card

Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases in your first 6 months.

$350 (rates & fees)

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card

Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 in purchases in your first 6 months.

$650 (rates & fees)

The benefit is already live on Delta’s website and app. If you’re a Delta cardholder, simply look up a flight as you normally would, and be sure to click Shop with Miles when searching.

Delta TakeOff 15 Discount
The new Delta TakeOff 15 is already live for cardholders. Image Credit: Delta

You’ll see that the 15% award discount is automatically applied on the flight search. There’s no stated limit to the discount, so Delta cardholders can potentially save thousands of SkyMiles every year.

Exclusions to the TakeOff 15 Discount

This discount is already quite generous, but note that it only applies to award flights operated by Delta or Delta Connection. Any partner awards, like with SkyTeam partners Air France or Korean Air, won’t be discounted.

Additionally, the standard taxes and fees apply. As a refresher, domestic award flights only cost $5.60 one-way or $11.20 round-trip.

Hot Tip: Want to be elite? Check out our guide to the best ways to qualify for Delta Medallion status.

Double-check Your Existing Award Flights

Got an upcoming Delta flight that you booked on miles? It never hurts to check back periodically to see how much Delta is charging for the same flight.

If you notice that the award price decreased — or would be cheaper with the new 15% off discount — cancel your existing booking and rebook to use fewer miles. Delta allows free cancellations to award bookings, so you’ll get your miles immediately redeposited into your SkyMiles balance and the taxes and fees refunded to your card.

Final Thoughts

Delta’s co-branded American Express credit cards just got a whole lot more valuable, and it’s great to see that this new perk has been seamlessly integrated already!


For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card, click here.

Stella Shon's image

About Stella Shon

With a degree in media and journalism, Stella has been in the points and miles game for more than 6 years. She most recently worked as a Corporate Communications Analyst for JetBlue. Find her work in The New York Times, USA Today, and more.

INSIDERS ONLY: UP PULSE

Deluxe Travel Provided by UP Pulse

Get the latest travel tips, crucial news, flight & hotel deal alerts...

Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter.

We respect your privacy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Google's privacy policy  and terms of service  apply.

Deluxe Travel Provided by UP Pulse
DMCA.com Protection Status