Delta is bringing back a new limited edition metal airplane American Express card made of 33 percent metal from a retired Delta Boeing 747. The card is available to new and existing Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Express cardmembers.
On Thursday (April 25, 2024), Delta Air Lines announced the return of their popular airplane metal American Express card first introduced in 2022. Made of 33 percent metal from a retired Delta Boeing 747, the limited edition card will be available to new and existing Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express cardmembers from April 25th through June 5, 2024, while supplies last. The newest iteration of the popular limited edition cards are cloud white in color, and have been fabricated by two Delta Boeing 747 aircraft that were retired after over 27 years of service. Each card features the history of the aircraft, including their first and last flights, tail number, and number of miles flown.
In Thursday’s announcement, Delta Air Lines’ Vice President of Loyalty, Prashant Sharma, said,
“At Delta, innovation and experience are at the core of everything we do. Each card carries the legacy of countless journeys and embodies the spirit of exploration that drives our customers and all of us at Delta. When combined with the recently upgraded benefits, these cards provide a nod to our storied past and symbolize the elevated experiences our customers can expect in their future travels.”
American Express’ SVP and General Manager – Cobrand Product Management, Jon Gantman, added,
“We’re bringing back one of our most popular Card designs ever with a new look honoring the ‘Queen of the Skies. Given the strong response from customers with our first Card design, we wanted to find another exciting opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and Card Members to have a piece of aviation history in their wallets.”
To learn more about, or to apply for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve cards, please click here.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the global U.S. airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. The carrier operates over 4,000 daily flights across more than 280 destinations on six continents. Delta has over 100,000 team members and has served over 190 million customers in 2023. The airline operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo. For the last decade, Delta has led the industry in operational excellence, while maintaining their reputation for award-winning customer service.
Source: Delta Air Lines