Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express
10,000 miles welcome · 2x on airlines · $0 annual fee
The Delta SkyMiles Blue is a no-annual-fee entry point into SkyMiles, earning 2x miles on Delta purchases and at restaurants, with no foreign transaction fee. That makes it a reasonable way to start building miles if you fly Delta occasionally and want a card you can keep without paying to carry it, and it appears at #19 on our Best Airline Credit Cards list. The catch is how little it includes beyond earning: the perks are limited to 20% back as a statement credit on Delta in-flight food and beverage purchases and 10% back on concessions at select stadiums and arenas, up to $250 per year, with enrollment. Everything outside Delta and dining earns only 1x, and the 10,000 mile bonus after $1,000 in spend over six months is small. Frequent Delta flyers will likely get more from a card that includes travel perks.
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 |