Here’s another great Free Money Friday offer for any big travelers. American Express and Delta are offering a sign-up bonus worth a free flight!

You’ll get 30,000 Delta miles with the American Express card.

How to Get Your 30,000 Mile Sign-Up Bonus

  1. Apply for the American Express Gold Delta SkyMiles card.
  2. Spend $500 within 3 months of opening the account.
  3. Get 30,000 bonus miles – good for a free flight!

American Express Terms and Conditions

  • $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
  • Receive double miles on Delta purchases 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent.
  • Start redeeming with as few as 10,000 miles for $100 off a Delta ticket, with no blackout dates or seat restrictions.

More on Delta’s American Express Card

Delta Perks. Check your first bag for free on every Delta flight & receive Zone 2 priority boarding on Delta flights. Plus, receive 20% In-Flight Savings on food and entertainment. Also, you receive a $99 Companion Certificate annually.

More Card Options for Delta Flyers. The American Express Platinum Delta SkyMiles Card offers 20,000 bonus miles with your first purchase (5,000 of which are Medallion Qualification Miles) & the Delta Reserve card offers 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQM) after your first purchase. However, both of these cards come with a higher annual fee.

Sign Up for Delta Amex


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