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Targeted: Amex/ Delta Status Match Promotion

Dec. 08, 2011
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Targeted: Amex/ Delta Status Match Promotion
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Amex is currently running a status match promotion with Delta. You receive a $200 American Express Gift Card along with your matched status when you register, book a qualifying Delta flight, and fly by 1/31/12. Delta normally makes you fly 8,000-26,000 miles within 90 days to get your challenged status, so this is a way easier and more lucrative way.

1. REGISTER any eligible American Express® Card below by 1/31/12 and enter your Delta SkyMiles number
2. BOOK and pay for a round-trip flight by 1/31/12 at delta.com using your registered Card and fly by 1/31/12
3. RECEIVE a $200 American Express® Gift Card and, if you have elite status with any other airline, receive comparable Medallion status

I'm pretty sure this will only apply if you don't currently have Delta status. I tried registering (for the sake of testing it for this post) and was denied. I don't like posting targeted promotions usually, but this one is too good to pass up for those of you thinking of switching your loyalty to Delta. Feel free to report your experience in the comments.

Hat tip TPG reader Scott!

Details:
To be considered for an elite status match, valid credential must be submitted to statusmatch@delta.com by 1/31/12. Request will be processed within 8-10 weeks of campaign end date and member will receive a confirmation email to the address on file in their SkyMiles account to confirm request has been processed. Credential must be valid through a minimum of December 2012; comparable Medallion status will be valid through February 28, 2013. Current Medallions, SkyTeam elite members and members that have previously received complimentary status are not eligible for this offer. Members who are awarded Platinum Medallion status from this promotion must fly a minimum of 8 Delta-marketed and -operated flights segments within one year after status is awarded to be eligible for Choice Benefits. Medallion status must be earned in subsequent years by traveling the required amount of Medallion Qualifying Miles or Medallion Qualifying Segments. This offer cannot be combined with other Delta/SkyTeam® offers. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. To review the rules, visit www.delta.com/memberguide. Offers, rules, and benefits subject to change without notice.

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Rewards rate
5X milesEarn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
2X milesEarn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
Intro offer
Open Intro bonus
Enjoy a $250 travel credit & earn 75K bonus miles
Annual fee
$95
Regular APR
19.49% - 28.49% (Variable)
Recommended credit
Open Credit score description
670-850Excellent, Good

Pros

  • Stellar welcome offer of 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year upon account opening.
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Cons

  • Highest bonus-earning categories only on travel booked via Capital One Travel
  • LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
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  • Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
  • Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
  • Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
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