Want a credit card that’s made from a piece of storied aviation history?
If so, you may want to strongly consider getting a Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card with the limited-edition Boeing 747 design made from two retired Delta Air Lines Boeing 747 aircraft.
Delta and American Express have partnered to release a limited-edition card design made with 33% metal from two retired 747 Queen of the Skies aircraft. This sleek card is available to both new and existing Delta Amex cardmembers.
Consider this your chance to hold a piece of aviation history in the palm of your hand with a new design that celebrates the iconic 747.
Here’s what you can look forward to from the just-released, exclusive, limited-edition Boeing 747 card design from Delta Air Lines and American Express.
All-new card design
This new glossy white design inspired by clouds showcases the engineering and design details that are characteristic of the Queen of the Skies, including the four engines and the iconic forward “hump.”
The two retired aircraft that were used to create the limited-edition Boeing 747 card design, Delta Ships 6302 and 6310, had many amazing stories from their passengers and crew during their time in the sky.
For example, in addition to safely carrying travelers across the globe, they also carried U.S. service troops headed on missions overseas.
Delta Ship 6302 (N662US) flew for 66 million miles over 14,578 flights in its 28 years of service from 1989 to 2017, and Delta Ship 6310 (N670US) flew for 27 years for a total of 65 million miles over a span of 13,873 flights from 1990 to 2017.
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How the card was made
As you might guess, it’s not easy to repurpose material from a 747 aircraft and turn it into a credit card. American Express cards are typically made from stainless steel and polymer to maintain durability and function.
The parts that make up a 747, on the other hand, are made from materials like aluminum alloy, titanium and steel. These were then combined with other components from the retired 747 aircraft and rolled into thin sheets.
Amex then affixed the materials from the plane, such as that aluminum alloy, to a stainless steel base in order to make it stand up to the job of being a functioning, modern credit card.
It’s these unique features, along with the design itself, that will make the card stand out even more over time.
Offers for new Delta Reserve cardmembers
In addition to the limited-edition look and feel of the card, new Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardmembers can also earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership. Terms apply.
New Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business cardmembers can earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on that card in the first six months of card membership. Terms apply.
If you already have a Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, you could be eligible to upgrade to this limited-edition Boeing 747 version of the Delta Reserve Card and could receive up to 25,000 bonus miles and a $250 statement credit after spending $4,000 on purchases on the card in the first six months when you do so. Terms apply.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card members could be eligible to upgrade to the exclusive 747 card and could receive up to 30,000 bonus miles and a $300 statement credit after spending $8,000 on purchases on the card in the first six months. Terms apply.
Related: Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
Delta Reserve and Reserve Business card benefits
For those new to the Delta Amex cards, know that the Delta Reserve Card and the Delta Reserve Business Card are two of the most premium cards within the suite of Delta cobranded credit cards. They are the “queens” of the Delta cards, if you will.
With annual fees of $650, the Delta Reserve Amex (see rates and fees) and Delta Reserve Business Amex (see rates and fees) are the only Delta cards that still offer access to the Delta Sky Club network when flying Delta. Starting in February 2025, that will change to 15 complimentary visits per year, with unlimited visits if you spend $75,000 on eligible purchases on the card in a calendar year. You also get access to the American Express Centurion Lounges when you purchase a Delta flight with your card. Terms apply.
Additionally, Delta Reserve cardmembers get an annual Delta Companion Certificate* each year after card renewal, valid for a first-class, Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ or Main Cabin ticket when they purchase an eligible round-trip flight valid for domestic, Caribbean or Central American destinations. This is subject to availability and not available on all flights. Terms apply — head here to learn more.
* The companion ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for round-trip domestic flights and no more than $250 for round-trip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Delta Reserve cardmembers receive a head start of 2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each qualification year. They also earn MQDs at a rate of 1 MQD per $10 in eligible purchases charged on their card — the highest earning rate of any Delta American Express card. Terms apply — head here to learn more.
Bottom line
You don’t have to be a serious aviation aficionado to appreciate the special nature of a card made partially from retired Delta 747s.
This limited-edition card design is more than just an opportunity to show off to your friends when it comes time to pay the bill — it’s a chance to own a piece of aviation history. And, of course, the card’s benefits and bonus miles don’t hurt either when it comes to making your modern-day travels that much more comfortable and getting you closer to your next flight.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Amex Card, click here.
