Amex Delta Reserve: Better Than the Amex Platinum?! Delta Reserve B747 Card Unboxing

[@AskSebby]

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[@Cristian-sk6wi]

as a non elite member with a delta reserve, I have been upgraded in every delta flight I've flown. Comfort + on LAX-DCA flights, and recently ICN-SEA-ONT, comfort + on ICN-SEA and first class on SEA-ONT. I know comfort + isn't much but I am basically getting silver medallion without even flying that much, with lounge access and the companion pass. I also got a retention offer of 90k miles for 4k spend 2 weeks ago. I had to keep it.

[@FirstHandLLC]

Good to know, I’m considering this card and wonder if I’d get upgrades out of Boston.

[@SteveThaw]

@@FirstHandLLC I fly out of BOS with this card. Depends a lot on where you're going. If you're going to another Delta hub, this won't make up for having lower status - you won't get an upgrade. But going to a smaller or less Delta-heavy airport, it may make up the difference if you're a Silver or lower.

[@jcxl]

Does your companion pass also get upgraded?

[@CUpierretong]

I’m flying out of SFO tonight where Sebby lives and since it’s not a hub it was an easy Comfort+ upgrade for me as well. I think it would be tough if you were in ATL or JFK for example

[@grownsimba8120]

​@@SteveThawyou find the Delta flights you take to be competitively priced relative to alternative options? Feel like I'm always looking at Delta options out of Boston and that American is typically lower. Must be the destinations.

[@FreeBoomerang]

I’ve been waiting for folks on KZbin to stop hating on this card 🎉 My wife and I have 4 of these cards between us and we get between $11K and $13K in value from $2,600 in annual fees. I can’t find another card that gives me this much value… not even close. We fly 3-5 times per year. Obviously Delta loyalists 😀

[@buhner1991]

This was my first premium Credit Card, and I love it. I love the lounge access, the upgrades, and the especially the companion certificate. My wife and I just flew from Seattle to Washington D.C. first class round trip, which cost roughly $1100 all together. You can't beat that. I love the Sky Club and Centurion Lounge access too. Delta is my main airline, so this card just made sense.

[@ericevans8]

✈️✈️✈️✈️ Sebby I have a Delta SkyMiles Platinum and 2 Reserve SkyMiles cards. One purple and one white limited edition. I also have an AMEX Platinum. I get positive value from all four. I plan personal trips on the 3 companion certificates and utilize my current Platinum Medallion status to get Comfort + seating at a minimum. Have utilized my RUCs on trips to Hawaii every year too. One thing I’ve not been successful at is getting a retention offer. I’m an 0 for! I can’t cancel any of them right now. I also have an Amex Green, Amex Gold and Amex Hilton Aspire cards. Yes lots of money in AFs out of pocket but I take full advantage of the credits as my wife and daughters all have AU status on most of the cards. The wife has her own Hilton Aspire so we plan trips using the free night reward. Like you and Mandy. I have learned a lot from your videos the last three years. I also have Chase Freedom Unlimited and Sapphire Preferred.

[@JSeepersaud10]

Interesting strategy, are these cards all personal or is it 2 business and 2 personal? This does give you automatic gold medallion doing it this way correct?

[@stevenliao6170]

11:31 ✈️ not sure if you should be doing this but maybe cover your zip code+4 during the unboxing.

[@TheDobbermn]

ridiculous that for that annual fee you don't get unlimited visits to the Sky Club.

[@jeremycain2491]

🛩✈️🛫 I prefer Amex Platinum over this one for 3 reasons. I feel I can get more value out of Amex Platinum with the Amex offers & card benefits (Clear, FHR, etc.). I fly United - happy with them, their prices, app, and award space (redemption rates) w/ United Club Card. With lounge access, I can get my family in United Clubs when we travel together; can't do that w/ Delta cards. Delta lounges are so nice (great food, environment, and relaxing); better than United Clubs. Unfortunately, Delta rewards program isn't great and flights are a bit pricey (and less options than United where I fly).

[@erickaranda2267]

I love Delta, but Id so much rather grab 5 hotel cards from Amex seeing as every other card gets some sort of airline benefit

[@rosecityremodel2015]

✈️ I really want to get this AmEx Delta Reserve card because I used to be a Delta flight attendant and I also worked at Boeing. Plus, the 747 was my favorite airplane to work on. But it just doesn’t make financial sense for me.

[@aajohnsoutube]

I got my 747. But I don’t like it as much. Need to be thicker.

[@c0t0d0s7]

✈️ I just got my new 747 card and I love it. But I totally missed the envelope to return my old card. I tried putting it in my paper shredder. Whoops! My first purchase on the card was a new shredder. I also have the AMEX platinum, so I’m wondering if having both makes sense. I only fly Delta but don’t live in an area with any Resy restaurants.

[@franvamotv]

Have your tried buying $20 online gift card from a restaurant you may visit in the new future ?

[@alistairdeacon8155]

You get automatic silver status just for holding two.

[@karlwaage1823]

✈️ I’m giving the Reserve a test run this year. I upgraded in January from the Delta Platinum. They gave me 40k points/$4k spend to upgrade so it was in a way cheaper to upgrade. Unfortunately, we haven’t flown much yet so few of benes have been used. The jury is still out for me but I think that I will like it and keep it.

[@FirstHandLLC]

If I buy three main cabin seats next to each other and get offered an upgrade, is it just me getting an upgrade or all three of us? And if it’s just me, will the airline sit someone else in my old seat? Lol For example, I don’t want a stranger get seated with my parents and would rather refuse the upgrade in this case.

[@quietstormz29]

You mentioned you wanted to stay under 524 to keep getting personal cards. What is 524?

[@noboos]

I had the black one and now back to the purple. Didn't know about the white one!!! I love the heft of the purple one over the boeing one. Also the black one peeled off really easily after use 😢. Funniest thing though, at a date night when using the black one, the waiter thought I flew 10 million miles. 😊😊😊😊. I smiled and left her a good tip.

[@uttrekr]

You can add to Lyft balance but they do a min of $25 - so $10 against a $25 load

[@ernestofariasjr5115]

For me it makes sense to have a AMEX Platinum then Delta Reserve I work for a major US airline @LAX Airport I already get the flighting benefits. I'm more than for the Lounge Access for the food it saves me money and to relax before my flight also like Delta both are good cards but the credit makes sense to me

[@suzieferguson1065]

The angst I have with the Delta Reserve is I’m not earning miles as fast as the Delta Platinum. And the spend to make platinum medallion again in 2025 is so high for average folks like me.

[@JoeyLeBlancMusic]

✈️ I have this card because my girlfriend and I are in a long distance relationship (from BOS>MCO) and I get ALOT of value from this card 🙏🏽

[@karenmclaughlin2724]

I have both the black and white airplane card. It's cool to see a white one too, right? ✈️

[@Solace_Kagenou]

✈ would it make sense to have the delta reserve, delta reserve business, delta platinum, delta business platinum, while leveraging spend from others to reach million miler status? Im 21 and my dad already flies to mexico atleast 4 times a year and my mom flies to mexico twice a year, we are in chicago illinois and he flies in ohare where theres a delta skyclub. I would go with thtem to accumulate seat in miles for million miler status. do you think that would be worth it in the long haul? also thinking of flying to singapore round trip to reach that as well.

[@billwright2176]

Wife got a email today from Delta. It says Something Big is landing on 7/22 for Delta. And it has a timer doing a count down Is there card rumors connected to this?

[@travelingoutofstyle]

The new Boeing white card is awesome but the purple one is actually thicker and heavier. Still glad I got it though!

[@denakelley4363]

This is the first card I’ve literally felt FOMO over, but I just can’t make the math work for me. But what a cool card.

[@carterman1001]

✈️ I traded the black card for the new white, but I shoulda kept the black one. When I asked to switch back the said sorry you’re SOL haha

[@AskSebby]

Dangggg

[@JeffNewton]

Have the business version of this card and love it. Also have the white limited edition that just showed up a few weeks back. I fly out of JFK and LaGuardia and somehow I get upgraded to Comfort+ about 95% of the time. Have not been upgraded to first class yet, but I don’t really expect that since I only hold Silver Medallion at the moment. But as a traveling/commercial photographer, the benefits and protections that come on this thing are amazing and I do not see myself canceling it anytime soon. I also own the AMEX Platinum, but that’s the personal version so we use this for all of my business flights and the Platinum for our personal flights.

[@bobbbobb4663]

For the Resy credits, another option is to buy a $20 gift card if that restaurant sells them.

[@TheSonyExperience]

There's probably a lot of 737 max planes to scrap for this card as well…

[@jrome1135]

Some of it even comes partially pre_cut....too soon?

[@kevinonthank]

Actually Delta didn't buy into the max version of the 737 and are switching to Airbus mostly

[@ibdam1]

✈✈I like the newer card but I'll keep my purple card. Thanks for another great video.

[@DEM78976]

Currently have the Amex Platinum and the Delta Reserve (among others in the Amex lineup)... Undecided on which to keep, but I think the Reserve has a much better value proposition based on my preference to fly Delta whenever possible.

[@damnjustassignmeone]

I could care less what my card is made of. I’d rather use it though a mobile wallet anyhow.

[@havehatwilltravel9183]

I like the new card design, just wish it was a bit heavier.

[@joec4720]

Do they not allow Uber Eats for Rideshare credit?

[@Fridge56Vet]

I don't think so. I tried this with my Delta Platinum and got 2x miles but no credit as of yet. We'll see if that changes - may take time to process, but it did show up as "Uber Eats" vs. just Uber.

[@naveenthemachine]

How heavy is the reserve card? Heavy like CSP or Amex platinum

[@mastrkents]

I didn’t open my white one yet, but the black one is noticeably lighter than the purple one (which feels about the same as my CSR and Amex Platinum). It’s because the aircraft is made from Aluminum, instead of whatever metal they normally use (I’m assuming steel).

[@benrivera651]

Let me guess... Your parents are in Vallejo (??)

[@LA-cb2ij]

It’s no longer we only got 5 passes with delta reserve

[@stephaniesurratt1473]

I don’t want to let my black one go… can you keep both activated ✈️

[@mastrkents]

If you keep the same card number, Amex does not deactivate the old one… the card details for the black one is still in my iCloud Keychain (so it gets used for online shopping), but to keep the black one pretty, I carry the purple one in my wallet. And also, I’m away from home for a few more days, so the white one is waiting for me at the post office 😊

[@Behemoth66]

Any benefits with this card when flying from say lax to Dublin during fall/winter when it’s basically almost empty? Can you be upgraded to business/first? And if so , do your companion and yourself get upgraded or just I?

[@PhotoDaveJax]

Amsr the metal sound somehow! Great details as always. ✈️

[@thejokerspeaks]

✈ 3. I didn't enjoy sitting next to a 500 lb guy in comfort+ 18 months ago, ATL to LAS. It was during the Christmas madness with NE storms, so my only other choice was to wait 3 days without my luggage.

[@JazzyMarineVet]

Interesting to see 👀what KING SEBBY 🗣Says....👂👂

[@AskSebby]

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[@TornadoBarrage]

Does it have to be eating at the restaurant to use the resy? can I order at the restaurant for to go?

[@AskSebby]

Only if you order directly from the restaurant and not a third party app.

[@adampryor9964]

Why didn’t you mention the key benefit to the platinum, 5x points (delta miles) on flights vs 3x reserve? If you spend 10k a year on flights that’s a $200 difference

[@jeremycain2491]

✈️ Nice video - thanks! Fly United and not Delta much. But Delta lounges are awesome (better food than United 😔). Thus, would stick with the Amex Platinum.

[@Blue-rp9zc]

question for you, if i’m flying with someone else and I am the one who holds a reserve card and pays for the tickets,say I bought a regular main cabin ticket but got upgraded because of the card, does that apply to both me and the other person I’m traveling with? or only I would get the upgrade?

[@JV_ApexPerpetual]

Get both!! ✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@SaggyJ]

I don’t even need this one at all.. the card just looks cool as hell lol I cannot justify getting it with an Amex plat already …. BUT if I were to get one or similar , would there be a hard pull 🤔

[@Lancun]

✈️ I'm trying to figure out what my ideal 5-card Amex setup would be further down the road. I'm thinking two Hilton Aspire cards, a Delta Reserve+Platinum for Automatic Silver, and then there's one wildcard slot that I haven't figured out yet. I'm pretty embedded in Hilton's ecosystem because I work for one, so IDK if a Marriott card would have that much value for me. Maybe the BBP for a free option to keep MR points if the Charge Cards can't be justified in keeping? But that's also foregoing a lot of superior options. Might even just keep it as an empty slot to churn theough Signup bonuses, but popup jail will be a frequent roadblock.

[@mikefoy2834]

Amex platinum for all your travel benefits, Gold card for 4x on all your groceries and restaurants to stack points, BBP for your 2x on everything else. those are the only 3 you need that make sense. unless you wanna add a platinum business or delta one which you'll be paying a high annual fee on or just add one of the Hilton ones

[@ranmatendo7793]

uber eats don't work for the rideshare credit. i've already tested it.

[@JonFeldman-e3u]

Has anyone applied for Delta Reserve at the airport or on the plane? If approved, do you get same day lounge access, or do you have to wait for the cars to arrive in snail mail?

[@karenmyrie6215]

Tfs Sebby. I have the purple Reserve card & I like the weight of it. My biggest benefit is the Sky & Centurion lounge access, especially on both ends of my trips. It's great to get food, beverages, and a chance to recharge myself and my devices. I also have a Delta gold biz card & a personal one. I downgraded the latter from platinum & am contemplating upgrading the biz gold to biz platinum. Working toward maintaining my Delta Gold Medallion status for next year.

[@proxbimcginley5085]

I have Platinum and Bus. Reserve White. Cool card with stats on it. Everywhere I go the Plat. stops the no’s. My issue is the useless referral program when new card members get more points than a referral. I feel disenchanted by this dynamic.

[@kimgrod]

✈️ no plans to get a Delta cc. Have the AmEx Platinum. No stories to share. Question. Does the tiering of AmEx also apply to the business versions of their CCs, i.e. shouldn't get the Platinum version 1st if you to later get get another AmEx business CC SUB?

[@christiansailor2880]

Thanks for the video!

[@1990Ravens]

I downgraded from the reserve to the platinum due to the earnings. After watching your video I want to upgrade back to the reserve. I prefer the black one.

[@TravelBossNas]

✈️ I wish I flew Delta more. But they are usually are either more expensive or not a direct flight from our airport. But anytime I flew them in the past I really loved it. Unless I move or delta start to become a hub at PDX, I will still to Alaska and American.

[@oloughla]

Does linking a card to Resy prevent you from linking it to another dining portal (like AA dining)? If so, the opportunity cost needs to be considered. I get 5 AA miles back per dollar on dining through the AA dining portal, in addition to the 4 points per dollar I get on my Amex gold.

[@ManorothFamily]

I got the card for purchasing my tickets to Laos. But then when I got the card, delta raised the price and I ended up book it thru Korean air instead 😅 failed but I still like the card but we’ll see on the second year lol

[@mastrkents]

I want the design layout of the white card, but I generally prefer black. I’m not a fan of the purple design personally, but I know a lot of people like it ✈️

[@WhatsThePoints1]

✈️🛩️ I’m also out of SFO and about to demo DL silver by having 2 cards. I could make a play for gold if I open a 3rd card but usually United is more convenient for me. That said you’ve commented o ok n how rare upgrades for United are here, does that make getting lower level United status not worth it? I could match over from AA plat to United silver but even the status challenge would have a lot more spend than I could easily do…

[@Bayareasvc]

I’d be interested if it was made from a decommissioned airbus plane not that reached Boeing 🤣 #malaysianairlines370 #doorfallsoff

[@ezioaltairac]

✈️ do you and Mandy still plan on making AA your top airline this year because of the changed meta? I’ve considered it, but the arbitrary delays and the reasons associated with it don’t seem to be worth the squeeze.

[@BlackTheEngineer]

If i could i would get this card just for the design but sadly i cannot, my credit profile not beefy enough 😭

[@facebx55]

Great video as always ✈️. We have the delta platinum now. Do u think it’s worth it to upgrade to reserve? We fly delta probably 1-3 times a year. Thanks.

[@giocardenas12]

✈️ hey, I have a question: when you have the Amex gold and Amex offer and upgrade to the platinum, do you keep both cards or do you return the gold

[@porcine83]

Black card is coolest, imo. I'd like to get one, but don't fly Delta as much as I used to. Likely gonna downgrade my skymiles platinum to gold.

[@WhiteoutSnowy]

Nice , does that $650 AF includes 1 AU ? Or is that extra $ like chase CSR ? Also which feels heavier the purple delta or white one ? lol :D

[@joshgoldstein1568]

@2:52 you received the on-property benefits but did not earn Bonvoy points, right?

[@varjunind1]

Does it work for uber eats ?

[@AskSebby]

Yes

[@scb9]

I like the new white version. The gold lettering in the earlier 747 version was wearing off.

[@garyc289]

Nice Chris Reeve knife. Love that blade! What are the specs and the model?

[@jimmyjames6492]

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[@spliffstar6969]

im going to see if uber one membership triggers the credit... Has anyone tried it ?

[@endersgameover]

Just make sure to highlight the Delta AMEX platinum is better than either one

[@camry5sfe]

Nice chris reeve knife. I’m still on the wait list for large sebenza

[@denniswei]

Does Delta card's $10 monthly rideshare credit works at Uber Eats? I tried once. It was not working.

[@AskSebby]

Try asking for a manual adjustment.

[@andrewclark6228]

Every month though? That's a pita

[@Hiller447]

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[@JustinJourneys]

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[@warrenescalona3033]

Anthony Ventura did similar video with DELTA TRIFECTA!!!

[@AskSebby]

I'll have to check it out!

[@kinart2543]

Besides the credits, the international companion ticket may be a game changer. Is this the only Delta card with the international companion ticket? The purple and the white are special.

[@ReDEclipsE28]

Delta Plat gets a main cabin companion cert

[@juvolc]

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[@jovannysanchez]

✈️ this card looks super cool! Personally sticking with platinum because it makes sense for me but this one is really nice!

[@andrewclark6228]

Just keep on the lookout for an upgrade offer, especially if your renewal is soonish where you can get the better companion cert without paying 2 full annual fees

[@davidtrzil]

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[@estheticsguru]

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[@PKDN215]

OMG Sebby is having a baby! 🤰

[@TRAVESIAA]

I'll keep the my Platinum

[@Joe_Ingles]

Hey Sebby! I recently just got the Delta Reserve based off of your recommendations and have been really liking the new 747 design. As someone who also lives in the Bay Area, I wanted to ask you on your experiences with upgrade lists for Delta flying out of SFO - Did you get upgraded quite frequently without Delta status and solely off of the Reserve card, or was it more so status?

[@AskSebby]

Without status, there's a high likelihood of getting comfort +. I have Delta Diamond, so domestic upgrades to first clear 85% of the time.

[@Joe_Ingles]

@@AskSebby Great to hear! Thanks Sebby!

[@mcr754]

ty sebby. im about to apply for the delta amex reserve. your thoughts on the business vs personal card? running the numbers, i feel like having both (double dipping on the mqd), is financially a good decision. maybe even adding the delta platinum card for more mqd might be worth the AF as well. but do you have a preference, business or personal reserve?

[@AskSebby]

Depends on how frequently you fly Delta, and status level you want. Deep dive here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKDdp6GZms1qhLc

[@SolidLiquidFox]

Delta stays credit is higher on business version

[@412foto]

does Resy work for pickup orders or delivery orders from a restaurant listed on there?

[@AskSebby]

The order has to be billed directly from the restaurant and not a third party app.

[@412foto]

@@AskSebby cool. not many restaurants on resy in my area but there is a pizza place I could visit once in awhile and do pickup

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