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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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