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Also: Another airline adds free Starlink Wi-Fi September 28, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( Together With [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Together With [Partner Logo]( Value for the long term by Colin Hogan, Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] In case you missed it, the suite of [Delta SkyMiles credit cards has increased welcome bonuses]( right now, with some offering as many as 110,000 bonus miles, depending on the card you select. To that end, here are some of my thoughts on why these cards are so valuable and how to choose the right one for yourself. The [Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card]( gets you a first checked bag free and priority boarding. With checked bags starting at $35 apiece and carry-on space increasingly scarce for nonpriority boarders, these benefits alone [justify this card’s annual fee]( which is $0 for the first year and then $150 after that (see [rates and fees](. One of my favorite benefits of this card (and others in this suite) is getting 15% off award redemptions on Delta Air Lines flights. And do you know what pairs well with discounted award flights? How about 80,000 bonus miles, which you can earn after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership? This is the [best-ever welcome offer]( we’ve seen on this [easy-to-justify card](. It's worth $960, according to TPG’s September 2024 [valuations](. I also love that this card comes with a statement credit of up to $100 each calendar year for hotels booked with Delta Stays. It's great for when you’re booking a hotel that’s outside your preferred loyalty program (think: independent boutiques, bed-and-breakfast establishments, etc.) and want to earn rewards and save some money. And, true to form, the value scales up with the more expensive cards in the Delta Amex portfolio. If you fly Delta frequently and want more premium benefits, the [Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card]( will get you those same perks, plus even more statement credits, a boost toward earning [Medallion elite status]( and a highly valuable [annual companion certificate]( upon renewal (requires payment of taxes and fees) that's valid on select flights in the U.S., the Caribbean and Central America. These easily offest this card's $650 annual fee (see [rates and fees](. Oh, and the [welcome bonus on this card is even bigger](. Currently, you can earn 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. This is worth a whopping $1,200, according to our September 2024 [valuations]( And here’s one more kicker: With the Reserve, you also get access to Delta Sky Club and American Express Centurion lounges when traveling on a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight.* If you’re a frequent flyer, I don’t need to tell you [just how valuable that can be](. Just know that the elevated offers on these cards won’t be around forever — they are [only available until Oct. 23](. Here are some more resources to help you gauge the value of these cards for yourself. - [Some of our favorite ways to use Delta SkyMiles]( - [Current Delta Amex credit card welcome bonuses: Earn more SkyMiles]( - [Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express card review]( - [Is the Delta Gold Amex annual fee worth it?]( - [Is the Delta Reserve Amex worth the annual fee?]( *Beginning in February 2025, Delta Sky Club access will be limited to 15 free annual visits, and you can earn unlimited annual access after spending $75,000 on the card in a calendar year. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY. Together With [Partner Logo]( Searching for the unforgettable? Bucket list travel has never been this easy. 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