Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express
10,000 miles welcome · 2x on airlines · $0 annual fee
The Blue is the free entry point to Delta's card lineup, and it earns its Best No-Fee spot on our Best Airline Credit Cards list precisely because it costs nothing to hold: 2x miles on Delta purchases, 2x at restaurants, and no foreign transaction fees. A 10,000-mile welcome offer after $1,000 of spend in six months is modest but easy to hit. Understand what is missing, though: this card carries no free checked bag, no priority boarding, and no lounge access, which are the benefits that usually justify an airline card. Everything outside Delta and dining earns 1x, and the ongoing perks amount to 20% back on Delta in-flight food and drinks plus 10% back on concessions at select stadiums and arenas, capped at $250 per year. It is a fine way to keep SkyMiles active without paying a fee, not a card to put real spending on.
Earn rates & credits
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
Inflight Purchase Statement Credit Receive 20% savings as a statement credit after using your Card on eligible Delta in-flight food and beverage purchases. | 20% |
Amex Venue Collection Concessions Credit 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases at select stadiums and arenas, up to $250 per calendar year. | 10% |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.49%–28.49% variable |
Foreign transaction fee | None |