I have the Delta SkyMiles Platinum AMEX. Is it worth it to upgrade to the Delta SkyMiles Reserve AMEX?

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OP - no it does not. With $60k annual in spend you can get 30k MQMs (15k @$30k and 15k @$60k) - good for ensuring platinum, and will rollover MQMs it puts diamond within reach over time without so many butt in seat miles. The spending waiver for Platinum is good too, but for diamond is $250k a year

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Yes - club access and the bonus MQMs make it worth it if you’re on the bubble with status. And if you have decent spending you can get MQD waiver

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Does the Amex Platinum offer MQM’s? The MQM’s are necessary to get me to Platinum status every year.

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The spending for the waiver is $250K/yr, at least to get to Diamond. I’d recommend ditching the Delta AmEx pay for cards and getting the AmEx Platinum, which comes with DSC access.

Thank you! I will wait for an upgrade promotion (none available right now).

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