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How the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card elevated my trip to Paris
19.09.2024 - 18:37 / thepointsguy.com / John F.Kennedy
Working in social media at The Points Guy means that my "saved" tab on Instagram is full to the brim with travel inspiration, including recommendations for destinations, restaurants and experiences around the globe. But one destination has seemed to appear more and more frequently in the last couple of years: Paris.
Of course, Paris isn't exactly a hidden gem in the world of travel. In fact, over 47 million tourists visited the City of Light in 2023 alone. And as the host of the 2024 Olympics, it's perhaps getting more attention from travelers this year than ever before. This high interest and its status as one of the world's most popular cities means it can be expensive — very expensive.
But this is where travel rewards come in to play a big role. They can make all the difference in unlocking savings and elevating the experiences of both getting to and enjoying particularly aspirational destinations.
This time, the card up my sleeve to make some of my Paris dreams a reality was the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card.
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card earns 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta Air Lines purchases and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases. It's currently offering 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 on purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership (offer ends Oct. 23, 2024). It's the ideal card for frequent Delta travelers who are looking for lots of benefits when flying with the airline.
Related: Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
Here are all the ways that this credit card made my transcontinental travel experience a breeze and scored me big-time savings along the way.
When it comes to maximizing value, there are two schools of thought when traveling from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG):
The good news? The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card is uniquely equipped to elevate either approach, and with either strategy you employ, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card offers access to Delta Sky Clubs. Starting in February 2025, that will change to 15 complimentary visits per year, with unlimited visits if you spend $75,000 on eligible purchases on the card in a calendar year. You also get access to the American Express Centurion Lounges when you purchase a Delta flight with your card. Terms apply. You'll also enjoy Zone 5 priority boarding as a cardmember. You can even use your card to get 20% off select Delta inflight purchases (in the form of a statement credit).
If you're redeeming Delta miles to fly on a Delta-operated flight, having the card also gets you a 15% discount on the award price of the ticket, which can be huge. This discount is not
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