You NEED To Know These Delta Tips & Tricks For 2024

[@mufavato99]

I’m a big Delta customer, really appreciate the information. Keep it coming.

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Thanks, will do!

[@amyjolee4089]

What about authorized users for a reserve card? Do they receive lounge benefits? Or just the primary cardholder?

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Yes they will! You do need to pay $175 for each authorized user on the Reserve Card.

[@bukullaniciadi]

Delta amex is not worth it. No lounge access

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

The Reserve Card offers lounge access. And actually really good access.

[@shafinbowman8781]

2.50

[@TheRDGuarantee]

This is a great video Matt! I appreciate how you blended general Delta tips, and Delta SkyMiles card tips togetherl. Love the Delta blue background in your studio as well! 👍🏼

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Thank you!! Yes the blue was very intentional!!

[@Chris_R86]

You do earn MQDs when purchasing award flights through Delta

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

That’s correct!

[@lonestarintn9137]

Thanks for the tips. Recently retired. I’m playing the points game now since I have plenty of time on my hands.

[@laurieoneil1330]

Thanks for the tips. It’s actually pretty complex!

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

You’re welcome! It’s crazy how much can go into just purchases a plane ticket!

[@ericevans8]

@@Spend.Earn.Travel.can you send the link for the Delta Cargo site with the schedule showing flight plan and aircraft to be used for the month

[@rustyb78]

Are you home based in Chattanooga?

[@gabrielahada]

Can you please go into more detail about delta business cards? I didn’t know they existed

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Absolutely. Delta has business versions of the SkyMiles cards are intended for any business spending you may have. The benefit and perks are similar with a few additional ones on the business versions. But for the most part they are very similar. Having a business card is a great way to keep your business and personal spending separate.

[@BryanMendez-p8p]

I would love to see a video how to find availability for flights from JFK to LAX using Virgin or AirFrance.

[@manfa]

Lots of purchases are 1 dollar per point Now Starbucks, rental cars and hotels

[@Tango42Bravo]

One question I have, which I am guessing you know the answer to is this: If I find a flight on Virgin or Air France, or let's say KLM that I want to purchase with points, how do I get my Delta Points over to those airlines to use them? Thanks for the help.

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

To utilize points inside of those points programs, you will either need to earn them directly into that system or transfer credit card points to that airline. For instance I will often times transfer my American Express Membership Reward points to both Virgin Atlantic and Flying Blue (which is the combined loyalty program for Air France and KLM) and then i'll look for a Delta flight. But there is not a way to transfer Delta SkyMiles to another airline program.

[@warrenescalona3033]

If a book a flight with Delta for capital one can a keep the status in Delta? Or not?

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Yes, you can! When you were doing the booking process on Capital Ones website there is a spot to enter your SkyMiles number. Once you do that and book the flight, you will see it show up inside of your Delta account.

[@bruceedwards3844]

Great video. I'd love to see a separate video where you find and book a Delta One seat using AirFrance or Virgin Atlantic points from e.g., DTW to MCO.

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

I can certainly add that idea to my videos list!

[@user-ko4pe9yd4e]

Can you use the companion certificate with Delta Vacations, when booking a Delta Flight and Hotel combo through Delta Vacations? I couldn’t figure this part out and booking them separately can be a lot more expensive.

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

I don't believe there is an option available to use those in combination. The companion certificate is great, but it is a bit limiting at times.

[@user-ko4pe9yd4e]

@@Spend.Earn.Travel. Agreed, it’s still a great benefit.

[@drkenobii]

If you have the Delta Platinum the first year, but product change to the Reserve before paying next year’s AF, would you receive the first class companion certificate?

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

I might be wrong, but I think you would have to hold the Reserve card for at least a year, to receive that companion certificate. You can chat with Delta or Amex and I would assume they could answer that one for you!

[@SledgeIncTeam]

I wouldn't chat with Delta or Amex about this but if you hold any of the Delta cards and take an early upgrade that Amex offers you, you will get the companion certificate at the anniversary of the original card. 😮

[@pappathescooper]

About to become a big dog status chaser 😎

[@jimmyjames6492]

Thanks for the tips + video!

[@SledgeIncTeam]

Good stuff bro!

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Thank you!

[@2wheelAdv]

Nice video, Questions on stacking cards do they have to be in the same persons name? I see I have the option to give out a platinum or gold card to a family member. If I choose the Platinum would the MQD's stack to my main card?

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Yes. When you add someone as an authorized user, the miles and MQDs will go back to the main card holder!

[@2wheelAdv]

@@Spend.Earn.Travel. awesome, been debating on getting another card but the extra 2500 MQD’s would guarantee silver status without spending $25,000 cash. I appreciate the reply back.

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

Exactly! That’s what I do’

[@ugoeze7360]

1:59 whoa, are you a Detroiter/Michigander, Matt? If so, we’re city neighbors!

[@MuscleB3ach]

I'd love to focus on Delta, but I fly out of ORD, so it's not too convenient

[@Spend.Earn.Travel.]

That's a bummer. ORD is a hard one for Delta