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CNN
3 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Earn up to 80,000 SkyMiles with these Delta Amex business card offers
CNN Underscored reviews financial products based on their overall value. We may receive a commission through our affiliate partners if you apply and are approved for a product, but our reporting is always independent and objective. This may impact how links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit to learn more. With Delta Air Lines's current welcome offers on their suite of business credit cards, savvy business owners or frequent Delta flyers can receive some serious travel savings. Currently, small business owners can earn up to 80,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles — enough for multiple domestic round-trip flights or even a one-way business-class ticket to Europe. Here's a closer look at the new Delta credit card offers. Welcome offer: Earn 60,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. Annual fee: $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and fees). Welcome offer: Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. Annual fee: $350 (see rates and fees) Welcome offer: Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. Annual fee: $650 (see rates and fees) Based on the points valuations of frequent flyer website The Points Guy, Delta SkyMiles are worth 1.15 cents apiece, but the exact value can vary depending on your route and travel dates due to Delta's dynamic pricing system. Here's how it breaks down. 60,000 miles: $690 in flight value 70,000 miles: $805 in flight value 80,000 miles: $920 in flight value If you're not a business owner or prefer a credit card for personal use, Delta and American Express also offer four consumer cards. These range from no-annual-fee options to premium products with exclusive travel perks. Here's a quick look at the current offers on each. Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card: Earn 10,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. $0 introductory annual fee (see rates and fees). Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card: Earn 50,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $2,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and fees). Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card: Earn 60,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. $350 annual fee (see rates and fees). Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card: Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of opening the account. $650 annual fee (see rates and fees). Delta's boosted welcome offers on its business credit cards are some of the most rewarding we've seen and can add serious value to your travel budget if you qualify. With up to 80,000 miles on the table — and personal card offers also available — now could be a great time to add a Delta Amex to your wallet. The following FAQs have been answered by CNN Underscored travel editor and credit card expert Kyle Olsen. Am I eligible for more than one welcome bonus offer? Am I eligible for more than one welcome bonus offer? You can earn multiple Delta SkyMiles American Express welcome bonuses but only once per specific card product. That means you can't get the bonus again if you've already received it for the same card, even if you close and reapply. But you can earn bonuses across different Delta Amex cards (like Gold, Platinum, Reserve or Business versions), as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. In 2024, Amex introduced new restrictions that may prevent you from getting a bonus on one Delta card if you've had another, though rules vary by card and aren't always reciprocal. To improve your odds, it's often best to apply for lower-tier cards first. Amex will usually show a pop-up warning during the application process if you're not eligible for a bonus, allowing you to back out. Always check the latest terms before applying. Which is the right Delta Amex business card for me? Which is the right Delta Amex business card for me? The right Delta Amex business card comes down to how often you fly and what perks matter most to you. Go with the Gold if you travel occasionally and want solid benefits like a free checked bag and priority boarding with a low annual fee. Choose the Platinum if you fly more often and want extras like a companion certificate and travel credits. Opt for the Reserve if you travel frequently and value premium perks like lounge access and a first-class companion certificate. As with all CNN Underscored articles, our coverage of travel rewards and credit cards is rooted in independent, objective reporting and real-world experience. This piece was written by our travel editor Kyle Olsen, a Delta Gold Medallion member who has personally navigated the SkyMiles program since 2016. His firsthand insights are helpful for travelers looking to make the most of these business credit card offers. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Airlines and cruise lines love a partnership. Is that good for your wallet?
Travelers can book much more than just flights through an airline – including vacations at sea. Flyers may find a range of add-ons for other parts of their trip available through their carrier, from rental cars to hotels and even cruises. 'The open secret in the flight industry is that most of the money is made outside of flights,' Scott Keyes, founder of Going, told USA TODAY in an email. Co-branded credit cards, commissions on cruises, insurance and other extras often represent more revenue than the slim earnings on airfare, so the companies try to entice customers to book more than just their standard services. 'After all, they know you're traveling so there's a good chance you'll book, and they can take the first crack at getting your business before another travel company does,' he added. Here's what to know about booking a cruise through an airline. Which airlines sell cruises? 'Virtually all the major U.S. airlines have cruise line partnerships, from full-service carriers like Delta and United to budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier,' Keyes said. Those include: The programs feature the airline's branding but are typically powered by third-party cruise sellers, according to Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet. 'Travelers can browse itineraries, compare cruise lines and book sailings,' she said in an email. Keyes noted that the carriers are not operating the cruises, nor are they chartering ships specifically for their customers. What are the pros of booking a cruise through an airline? Keyes said the main benefit is earning frequent flyer miles on the purchase. 'That is in addition to any miles you'd earn from your credit card, and sometimes airlines will offer credit towards elite status as well,' he said. Airlines could offer promotions that increase the return on investment, as well. 'For example, you might earn thousands of Southwest Rapid Rewards points or Delta SkyMiles simply by booking your next cruise through the airline's site, without paying anything extra over what the cruise would cost if you booked directly,' French said. Travelers may also be able to redeem miles while booking, she added, and find special offers for frequent flyers. What are the cons of booking a cruise through an airline? There can be drawbacks to the arrangement. 'Don't be seduced by the prospect of bonus points/miles, because often the prices aren't necessarily better and the points earned can be minimal,' French said. 'If you're looking to actually spend your airline's frequent flyer miles on a cruise, these tend to be a worse redemption than spending those points on flights.' In fact, Keyes said travelers will typically find the best overall cruise price by booking directly with the cruise line since they can pass along savings that would have gone to the airline as commission. Travelers may also lose out on exclusive offers or loyalty benefits available through the cruise operator, French added, and would have to deal with the third-party provider if something goes sideways. 'That extra layer can slow down problem resolution,' she said. Can I book flights through a cruise line? Many cruise lines separately allow passengers to bundle flights with their sailing. Passengers may find slightly different airfares than they would elsewhere, but that's not the primary benefit. 'The main perk of booking your flight through the cruise line is in case of a travel disruption, the cruise can help arrange an alternate flight to meet the ship at the next port,' Keyes said. 'If you (booked) the flight on your own, you're on your own.' Contributing: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Yes, you can book a cruise through your airline. But should you?
Travelers can book much more than just flights through an airline – including vacations at sea. Flyers may find a range of add-ons for other parts of their trip available through their carrier, from rental cars to hotels and even cruises. 'The open secret in the flight industry is that most of the money is made outside of flights,' Scott Keyes, founder of Going, told USA TODAY in an email. Co-branded credit cards, commissions on cruises, insurance and other extras often represent more revenue than the slim earnings on airfare, so the companies try to entice customers to book more than just their standard services. 'After all, they know you're traveling so there's a good chance you'll book, and they can take the first crack at getting your business before another travel company does,' he added. Here's what to know about booking a cruise through an airline. Which airlines sell cruises? 'Virtually all the major U.S. airlines have cruise line partnerships, from full-service carriers like Delta and United to budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier,' Keyes said. Those include: The programs feature the airline's branding but are typically powered by third-party cruise sellers, according to Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet. 'Travelers can browse itineraries, compare cruise lines and book sailings,' she said in an email. Keyes noted that the carriers are not operating the cruises, nor are they chartering ships specifically for their customers. What are the pros of booking a cruise through an airline? Keyes said the main benefit is earning frequent flyer miles on the purchase. 'That is in addition to any miles you'd earn from your credit card, and sometimes airlines will offer credit towards elite status as well,' he said. Airlines could offer promotions that increase the return on investment, as well. 'For example, you might earn thousands of Southwest Rapid Rewards points or Delta SkyMiles simply by booking your next cruise through the airline's site, without paying anything extra over what the cruise would cost if you booked directly,' French said. Travelers may also be able to redeem miles while booking, she added, and find special offers for frequent flyers. What are the cons of booking a cruise through an airline? There can be drawbacks to the arrangement. 'Don't be seduced by the prospect of bonus points/miles, because often the prices aren't necessarily better and the points earned can be minimal,' French said. 'If you're looking to actually spend your airline's frequent flyer miles on a cruise, these tend to be a worse redemption than spending those points on flights.' In fact, Keyes said travelers will typically find the best overall cruise price by booking directly with the cruise line since they can pass along savings that would have gone to the airline as commission. Travelers may also lose out on exclusive offers or loyalty benefits available through the cruise operator, French added, and would have to deal with the third-party provider if something goes sideways. 'That extra layer can slow down problem resolution,' she said. Can I book flights through a cruise line? Many cruise lines separately allow passengers to bundle flights with their sailing. Passengers may find slightly different airfares than they would elsewhere, but that's not the primary benefit. 'The main perk of booking your flight through the cruise line is in case of a travel disruption, the cruise can help arrange an alternate flight to meet the ship at the next port,' Keyes said. 'If you (booked) the flight on your own, you're on your own.' Contributing: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Top Chef' Season 22 finale: Kristen Kish brought to tears as chefs present their final dishes in Italy
We've come to the end of Top Chef Season 22 (on Hayu in Canada), which started by featuring Canada's robust culinary scene. But moving to Milan, Italy to close out the season, it was a tense finale to finish a unique season. Up for grabs was the $250,000 grand prize, provided by Saratoga Spring Water, the official water of Top Chef; Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion Status, and a $125,000 flight credit to spend on travel with Delta Air Lines. The chef were also competing for a feature in Food & Wine magazine and an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. As the finale began, the three remaining competitors chose sous chef for their last challenge. They had to make "the best four course progressive meal." Bailey worked with Lana, Shuai chose Paula, and Tristen had Zubair on his side. They had seven hours to prep and cook in total, split with five hours on the first day, and two hours before service the next day. After their first day of prep, the competitors got to enjoy a meal prepared by Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons. They also got to open up to each other about the experience of being in the competition, from both the competitors and judges perspective. Just hours away from presenting their final dishes, each chef really felt the pressure of the clock. Joining the judges table was Italian chef Carlo Cracco, Sarah Cicolini of SantoPalato in Rome, Top Chef alums Richard Blais and Gregory Gourdet, Food & Wine Editor in Chief Hunter Lewis, Santiago Lastra of Kol restaurant, Genie Kwon and Tim Flores from Kasama, and chef Clare Smyth from the restaurant Core by Clare Smyth. Bailey — Polpo e mozz, tomato dashi and giardiniera — Richard said it was "dumb and brilliant" to put mozzarella and octopus together Shuai — Panpuri with scarlet shrimp, aji verde, salsa macha and gazpacho verde — Clare said the dish was a "flavour explosion" Tristen — Monkfish with pickled turnips, tempura broccoli and baccalà mbongo — Tom said the fish looked undercooked, but didn't eat undercooked, it was just on the line The first course dishes were so impressive, Tom went into the kitchen to give the chefs some encouragement. Bailey — Porcini and robiola anolini alpini with cabbage, pecan and brodo — Clare said the dish was "wholesome" and Kristen said the pecans give it something unique Shuai — Soup dumpling raviolo with pork and king crab, charred leek vinaigrette and lardo — Hunter said it had great balance, but the dumpling needed more soup Tristen — Pollo "dorengo" with injera shrimp toast and shellfish jus — Santiago said it was "next level" and Genie said the star was the shrimp toast, while Tom added that it was perfectly seasoned Bailey — Blacked orata with calabrian chili crunch, whipped tahini, brussels sprouts and beets — Genie said her fish was a little overcooked, but appreciated the creaminess of the tahini, and Gail said it was missing a brightness Shuai — Tangcu ossobuco with sweet and sour sauce, radicchio, long beans and grits — Clare said it was "rustic" and Kristen said the amount of dairy in the grits took over Tristen — Oxtail milanese crépinette with carolina gold rice grits, curry butter and bone marrow gremolata — Gregory highlight the great oxtail and Carlo said it was "perfect" Bailey — Torta di pizzelle with zucca, mascarpone cream and espresso stracciatella gelato — Clare said Bailey "brought it home" and she got a real sense of Bailey's style Shuai — Ambrosia pear and orange jello, pistachio, Italian meringue and coconut — Gregory was impressed by how light this "cool" dessert was Tristen — Tropical root vegetable cake with chutney, charred plantain cream and cassareep sorbet — Carlo called Tristen "a chef," but Richard said this dish "got off the tracks" and was too spicy, while others at the table enjoyed the dish more Kristen got emotional after the final course, getting choked up, with tears in her eyes, as she told the chefs to "embrace it all, feel it all and celebrate all of your accomplishments." After the judges deliberated, Tristen was crown the winner of Top Chef Season 22, really telling a story with his food and his dishes, with the goal of progressing Afro-Caribbean cuisine. "I'm essentially trying to un-colonize colonized dishes," Tristen said as he went into crafting his final menu on the show. In a tearful ending, Tristen said he misses his dad so much, after his step-father died while he was on the show, but concluded the season by saying how happy he is that he stayed in the competition.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles with a new Delta SkyMiles credit card
American Express and Delta are out with all-new welcome bonus offers across three personal credit cards within the Delta SkyMiles suite: Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card: Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card: Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. There are also new offers on Delta business cards: Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card: Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card: Earn 110,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 on eligible purchases in your first six months of card membership. With over 290 destinations across six continents and more than 200 million customers served in 2024, Delta is one of the most well-known airlines worldwide. And you could reduce much of the upfront cost of flying to one of Delta's global destinations if you're able to take advantage of these generous sign-up bonuses. It depends on how you redeem the miles, but we value Delta SkyMiles at an average of 1.18 cents each. That means 100,000 miles equals about $1,180. However, as with many airline credit cards, the exact value of your miles depends on how you use them. Since Delta uses dynamic pricing, you can see different values with each redemption. You can find plenty of value with 100,000 (give or take, depending on the welcome offer) Delta SkyMiles. This is especially true when accounting for the TakeOff 15 benefit, which provides an automatic 15% discount on eligible award flights for Delta SkyMiles cardholders. Let's take a look at some possible redemptions. You can fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) for 38,200 miles. The cash price for the same flight is $1,341, giving you a redemption value of about 3.5 cents per mile ($1,341 / 38,200 = 0.035104). You'll still have plenty of miles left to figure out your return flight, which could mean including a stop in Australia after visiting Hobbiton (and while you're in the area). This flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Mexico City (MEX) will only set you back 26,300 miles. The redemption value for this flight is about 1.5 cents per mile, which is better than our average valuation. And with miles to spare, you can bring some friends or work on covering the return leg home. You don't have to get fancy with your redemptions; a short flight will do just fine if it saves you money, especially if it's a route you frequently take. Consider this example: A flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Miami (MIA) that costs 8,300 miles or $117. With 100,000 miles, you could take this flight 12 times, giving you plenty of opportunities for vacations or visiting friends and family. This particular flight has a redemption value of about 1.4 cents per mile. See which flavor — Gold, Platinum, or Reserve — of Delta SkyMiles card is the best fit for you. Consider which Delta SkyMiles business card is right for you if you run a small best Delta SkyMiles credit card for you depends on your goals and spending habits. If you only fly occasionally, maybe a few times per year, we recommend the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex Card. This card has the lowest annual fee but still provides one of the best benefits: a free checked bag. With only a few roundtrip flights, you can offset the annual fee in saved baggage charges. If you travel a lot, a card like the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card or Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex Card may make more sense. These cards have higher annual fees, but they also provide more benefits. For example, the Delta Reserve Amex Card offers Delta Sky Club Access (at least 15 visits each Medallion year), which could come in handy the more you find yourself in airports. Business owners can apply for the personal or business versions of the Delta SkyMiles credit cards. The business credit cards are largely the same as their personal variants, but their welcome offers require increased spending, so keep that in mind when making your decision. All the Delta SkyMiles credit cards associated with these new welcome offers have annual fees. If you want to avoid an annual fee at all costs, consider no-annual-fee credit Disclosure: The information in this article has not been reviewed or approved by any advertiser. All opinions belong solely to the Yahoo Finance and are not those of any other entity. The details on financial products, including card rates and fees, are accurate as of the publish date. All products or services are presented without warranty. Check the bank's website for the most current information. This site doesn't include all currently available offers. Credit score alone does not guarantee or imply approval for any financial product.
