The Delta Credit Card Crafted from a Retired Boeing 747 Is Back—Offering Up to 75,000 Bonus Miles

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Among enthusiasts, metal credit cards have always been a mark of prestige. There’s something unique about placing your Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire on the table when splitting a bill. But a credit card made from a retired Boeing 747? That’s a conversation starter like no other. American Express and Delta are reintroducing the chance for Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card members to obtain cards crafted from recycled airplane metal.

“We took apart the plane to create the card,” said Anthony Cirri, EVP, head of Global Consumer Lending and CoBrand at American Express, reflecting on the card’s initial launch in 2022. Now available until June 5, 2024—while supplies last—the new limited-edition Boeing 747 cards are made with 33 percent metal sourced from two retired Delta Boeing 747 aircraft. There are double the units available this time around due to previous high demand.

“We’re thrilled that this will spark conversations,” said Dwight James, senior vice president of Customer Engagement & Loyalty at Delta Air Lines and CEO of Delta Vacations. “When you bring your friends out for dinner, they’ll be curious and ask, ‘What’s this card? Tell me more about it.’”

These cards typically feature purple metal or 70 percent reclaimed plastic. However, those who choose the new design will receive a white metal card adorned with a silver illustration of the 747 on the front, along with details about the aircraft, including the miles flown and its retirement date. (The previous version of this card was black.)

Dubbed the “Queen of the Skies,” the Boeing 747 made its debut as the first wide-body jet in 1969. U.S. passenger airlines have since retired these double-decker aircraft in favor of newer models, and Boeing ceased production of the legendary jumbo jets at the start of 2023, having delivered its final 747 to Atlas Air. Securing one of these credit cards means you’ll possess a piece of aviation history.

How to Obtain the Boeing 747 Credit Card

Members of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card can exclusively access these Boeing 747 credit cards from April 25 to June 5, 2024, while supplies last. Existing members can log into their accounts to request a swap for this limited-edition design. New members can find additional information below about obtaining this card.

Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card

If you haven't signed up for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card yet, now is a great time to consider it—not just for the limited-edition Boeing 747 card design. This premium card offers the highest level of benefits among all Delta consumer cards and currently features an attractive introductory bonus.

• Welcome offer: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months of having your new card.
• Annual fee: $650 (see rates and fees)
• Earn miles: Gain three miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases and one mile per dollar on all other purchases.
• Free checked bags: Enjoy one free checked bag on Delta flights.
• Airport lounge access: Gain entry to Delta’s Sky Clubs when flying with the airline, plus the Centurion Lounge at no extra cost when booking Delta flights with your Reserve Card. Each year, receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes; afterward, you may bring up to two guests at a cost of $50 each per visit. Starting February 1, 2025, cardholders will receive 15 complimentary visits to the Delta Sky Club annually; to earn unlimited visits, total eligible purchases must reach $75,000 or more between January 1 and December 31 each year.
• Elite status boosters: Attain elite status through credit card spending, including $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) each qualification year and $1 MQD for every $10 spent on the card in a calendar year.
• Companion offers and anniversary bonuses: Receive a round-trip companion certificate for First Class, Delta Comfort+, or Main Cabin on domestic, Caribbean, or Central American flights each year upon card renewal.
• Statement credits: Each year, earn a $240 Resy statement credit for U.S. Resy restaurants (up to $20 per month), a $120 rideshare credit (up to $10 per month), and a statement credit of up to $200 for booking prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com. Enrollment is required.
• Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit: Yes

Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

While the personal card offers fantastic perks, business owners currently enjoy an even more generous welcome bonus with the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card.

• Welcome offer: For a limited time, earn 110,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 on your new card within the first 6 months (offer ends 10/23/24).
• Annual fee: $650 (see rates and fees)
• Earn miles: Accumulate 3 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, 1.5 miles on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and office supply purchases, and 1 mile per dollar on all other transactions.
• Free checked bags: Enjoy a complimentary checked bag on Delta flights.
• Airport lounge access: Gain entry to Delta’s Sky Clubs while flying the airline, plus access to the Centurion Lounge at no additional cost when booking Delta flights with your Reserve Card. Each year, you’ll receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes; thereafter, bring up to two guests for $50 each per visit. Starting February 1, 2025, cardholders will receive 15 visits to the Delta Sky Club annually; to unlock unlimited visits, total eligible purchases must reach $75,000 or more each year between January 1 and December 31.
• Elite status boosters: Earn elite status through credit card spending, including $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) each qualification year, plus $1 MQD for every $10 spent on your card in a calendar year.
• Companion offers and anniversary bonuses: Receive a round-trip companion certificate for First Class, Delta Comfort+, or Main Cabin on domestic, Caribbean, or Central American flights each year upon card renewal.
• Statement credits: Each year, earn a $240 Resy statement credit (up to $20 per month for eligible Resy purchases), a $120 rideshare credit (up to $10 each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers), and up to $250 annually as a statement credit for booking prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com. Enrollment is necessary.
• Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit: Yes

If you're an existing cardholder wishing to switch your purple card for one made from airplane metal, or an aviation lover who frequently flies Delta, now is the perfect time to make your move. Act by June 5 to take advantage of the new design—and new members can also earn up to 75,000 bonus miles with the welcome offer.

While the details mentioned above were accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change and may no longer be available. This article was originally published in June 2022 and updated on April 25, 2024, with current information.