Beginning February 2024, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members will receive an MQD Headstart of $2,500 MQDs per Card type for the current Medallion Qualification Year. In addition to receiving an MQD Headstart, Card Members will also be able to use MQD Boost.

Cardholders will continue to enjoy perks such as priority boarding, free checked bags and 15% off award flights. The luxury card options have the same lounge access benefits and Global Entry/TSA PreCheck application fee credits. As long as you can take full advantage of the new statement credits, these changes are a net positive.

Earn 2 miles per dollar at Restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. ‡ and earn 2 miles per dollar at U.S. Supermarkets. Enhanced: Earn a $200 Delta Flight Credit towards future travel after you spend $10K in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Get your first checked bag free on Delta flights.

The Delta Reserve Amex extends several other great travel-related perks, including complimentary Hertz President's Circle status, an annual up to $240 Resy credit (up to $20 monthly), an annual up to $120 ride-hailing credit (up to $10 monthly), an up to $200 annual Delta Stays credit, a first checked bag free for you and up to eight companions, priority boarding, 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights, 20% back as a statement credit on inflight purchases, $100 statement credit for Global Entry every 4 years or up to $85 for TSA PreCheck every 4 ½ years, and no foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees).