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Originally posted on 7/19:
- Delta Reserve Consumer 747 Limited Time Offer
- Delta Reserve Business 747 Limited Time Offer
I’m not a big Delta fan. Their miles, or as frequent flyers call them, Skypesos, are worth less than most other mileage currencies. They rarely provide opportunities for outsized business or first class redemption values or last minute bargains as other mileage currencies offer.
I have Executive Platinum status on American and Global Service status on United, but nothing on Delta. They’re much stingier than American and United for economy plus seating and their systemwide upgrades are a joke compared to them.
But, I applied for and was approved for a Delta Reserve Business AMEX. That had more to do with the card than the card’s benefits. You see, 25% of the card’s metal comes from a retired Delta Boeing 747 and I’m a sucker for anything related to the Queen of the Skies.
Here’s how they did it:
There’s nothing quite like seeing and flying on the mighty 747.
6 years ago I took my son Rafi on a 747 trip, an experience he still talks about today.
5 years ago I used miles to fly on United’s final 747 flight.
You can still fly on a 747, but it’s not easy anymore. Air China flies the 747-400 and 747-8, Asiana flies the 747-400, Korean Air flies the 747-8 on routes like Seoul to/from Honolulu and Los Angeles, and Lufthansa flies the 747-8 on routes like Frankfurt to/from Chicago, Houston, JFK, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.
747 swag from its final United flight:
I also redeemed miles for the 747-400 cut from the plane:
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So, when Delta announced that the Reserve AMEX would be made from a 747 for a limited time, and they were offering a 6 figure signup bonus to boot, I naturally decided to go for it.
Sure, it’s gimmicky, but as far as gimmicks go, it’s a pretty cool one!
The card is a beauty indeed:
The augmented reality site that AMEX created to go along with the card is also awesome! Open that link on your phone for a fun ride and tour of the 747’s history and how they turned the retired plane into credit cards.
Fair warning, I showed the virtual 747 to my airplane obsessed 2 year old son and now he wants me to open the augmented reality site all day long to park the plane all over the place!
Will you apply for a Delta Reserve Consumer or Reserve Business card by 8/3 for 100K-110K miles, plus a card made from a 747?
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ok, and the flip side?
Nice try 😀
How are you a member since 84?
DD Seminar basics 🙂
Nope.
Time to relaunch them?
Hi, will you be hosting a seminar in the near future?
Would love to attend!
AU on a account that was opened then.
Interesting. Thanks
Not what I did, but that should work too.
My son is a member since 1994. He was born in 1999. So definitely connected to my AU.
What’s the advantage of being a member longer?
Helps your credit score.
I’ve been a member since 89 is there any reason to try and make that earlier?
@Dan can I get this edition of the card somehow even though I already have the Delta Reserve?
At first they were allowing that, but I don’t think they are anymore. You can try calling and asking, but otherwise you would have to apply for a new one (consumer or business).
The one thing I want to know – how were you a member since ’84? Talk about a points prodigy!
Never made it to a DD Seminar?
I’m guessing based on being around a long time that this is because his parents opened an account for him when he was younger
Nope.
Amex AUs used to get backdated.
What about us younger ones trying to get into what we still can and never able to attend before you stopped
Nope. Only started down the points rabbit-hole recently. I always make sure to add my kids to all my cc’s as AU’s as soon as they’re born (and hide the card!), but AMEX requires a DoB and a minimum age of 16, so I’m not sure how to get around that.
The age is 14 unless it recently changed
The better question is how is your MEMBER SINCE date 1984?!?
I am not a sucker to pay the hefty $550 AF
Even with devalued miles, 100K-110K miles is worth well more than $550.
You can also use Pay With Miles to get 1 cent per mile on any ticket.
Not if you dont pay for travel as the it would be 550 out of pocket at the end of the day.
How are you an Amex member since 1984
What’s the annual fee?
https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/earn-110000-miles-limited-time-offers-delta-amex-cards-get-limited-edition-card-made-boeing-747/
Can I get the bonus if I already have a Delta Skymiles Platnuim?
Yes.
why is the card worth 550 .If you have a amex platinum it does not seem to provide much value at all
It’s not if you have an AMEX Platinum. But the signup bonus is worth more than that.
Member since 84? HOW?
Did your parents make you an authorized user as a newborn?
Finally another Amex black card!
That 68,000,000 miles flown is your BIS miles? 🙂
Oh, I am really sorry and would regret to inform you that this card design was a limited edition and it’s not available with us in stock anymore. As due to the high demand we have already finished the stock with us and have no confirmation about the new release of this design. If it was available, then I would have loved to process the cards for you and your user.
Please accept my sincere apologies and I hope you will understand this, Much appreciated!
This is for upgrading an existing card?
You can still get it with a new card application.
upgrading an existing card
I actually just spoke on the phone, and upgraded my Blue Delta card. The representative said that we was able to select the 747 option.
I guess I never know until the card actually arrives, but it’s definitely worth calling them.
Do employee cards get this same version as well?
I hope you realize you can make your own custom metal credit card with a 747 on it, on sites like https://iconicace.com/ and not actually sign up for the Delta card…..
Not made from a 747.
What’s the difference between the 747-400 and 748-800?
The 747-100 launched in 1966, followed by the 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, and 747-8.
The 747-400’s first passenger flight was in 1989, the 747-8 was launched in 2011.
The 747-8 is the longest variant and is quieter and more environmentally friendly than previous variants.
Would you to fly Lufthansa for a 747 experience?
If yes which cabin?
I flew on a Lufthansa 747-400 in first class with my wife back in 2010. Was a great experience, though I’m not inclined to fly Lufthansa these days.
The Korean Air 747-8 in first class looks great and I’d love to try that out.
Wow Dan – I can’t believe you’ve flown 68 million miles on Delta!
😉
On thé business version of this card,
Is there a fee for additional employees? If yes any free option?
Do employees/AU get the same card design?
Can anyone that has the card please chim in?
$175 for Reserve, free for lower cards.
I believe they do if you select Reserve.
You forgot to mention that BA still has the 747 in service
COVID fatality.
I’ll always cherish the memory of LY 747 F.
Food was simply incredible for kosher-rabanut. And the 2 attendants for up to 6 pax was wonderful.
Good times
Interested in this, Dan. My 4 year old is also obsessed with planes. But Delta doesn’t fly out of my local airport with enough options for me to carry long term thou. So what are the downgrade/convert options if I decide not to pay for the annual fee on year two? Thanks!
Any of these:
https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/earn-110000-miles-limited-time-offers-delta-amex-cards-get-limited-edition-card-made-boeing-747/
Thank you!
If anyone wants to check out the augmented reality thing, you can just scan the QR code from Dans picture LOL
Or click the link.
I got a luggage tag made from an el al 747. that actual airframe was used the first time I flew . planetags.com
Dan your 747 timeline is not accurate. Or your meaning of launch not consistent.
@dan
I added an employee card on the business version and they didn’t get the same card design?
What did I do wrong ?
Is your primary card a 747 card? Mine is and my employee cards are also.
This might be kind of silly, but should I upgrate my Blue Delta to Reserve for a short periodof time, in order to get this unique (perhaps collectable) card?
I just chated with Amex to see about opening a Delta reserve card and getting the boeing card. This was their reply:
“I would like you to know that the Boeing card is a limited edition card.
From 16 June 2022 to 3 August 2022, new Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Basic and Additional Card Members can receive the limited-edition Boeing 747 Card design (if stock is available). However, currently the stock is not available.”
I guess we missed out. Perhaps they will have a re-run at a later point?
You can still open a new one.
And I would receive the Boeing 747 card?
And would that also happen if upgrading from a lower delta card?
New cards opened via the links in this post by tomorrow will get the 747 version.
You would have to call AMEX to ask questions about existing cards or upgrades.