How to get the limited-edition Boeing 747 Delta Reserve card with up to 75,000 bonus miles

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Delta and American Express are bringing back their tribute to the retired "Queen of the Skies," the Boeing 747. Now through June 5, 2024, you can get a Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card made from part of a retired Delta 747.

These cards will only be around while supplies last, but Amex and Delta have made twice as many cards available compared to when they were first issued in 2022.

CNBC Select has details for this limited-time promotion and how you can maximize the card's benefits.

To start, the card design is made out of a durable metal that has been extracted directly from a retired Delta 747 airplane. It also has a unique design showcasing the details of the specific airplane that the card was made from — facts include the number of miles the aircraft flew, the date of its first flight and more.

Along with making the card sleek and collectible, it's a great piece of history and a good conversation starter. To get the limited-edition 747 design, you'll need to apply for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and choose your preferred design when prompted.

But more importantly, the card comes with great features for avid Delta flyers.

To get started, you can earn 60,000 Delta SkyMiles as part of the consumer card's welcome bonus. To earn this, you must spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months.

And as you spend on the card, you'll earn:

• 3X miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline
• 1X miles per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases

This card comes with a host of other benefits, including:

• MQD Headstart and Boost: Card members receive 2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) every qualification year. You'll also earn one MQD for every $10 in purchases you make on your card.
• Lounge access: These cards grant access to many airport lounges, including Delta Sky Club lounges (though Sky Club access rules are changing) and American Express Centurion lounges (when you book with your Reserve card).
• Companion certificate: Each year after you renew your account, you will receive a Companion certificate good for one round-trip flight within the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America (terms apply). So if you book a round-trip ticket in first class for yourself, you can bring a friend for the cost of taxes and fees.
• TakeOff 15: Receive a 15% discount on Delta award flights.
• Priority for seat upgrades: If you currently have Delta elite status, you will be given priority over others with the same elite status level. If you don't have Delta elite status, just having a Delta Reserve or Delta Business Reserve card makes you eligible for a complimentary upgrade. Basic Economy fares are not upgrade-eligible.
• Up to $240 in Resy credit (up to $20 each month; enrollment required)
• Up to $120 in rideshare credit (up to $10 each month)
• Up to $200 in Delta Stays credit for consumer Reserve cardholders; Up to $250 in Delta Stays credit for business Reserve cardholders
• Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit
• First checked bag free on Delta flights for you and up to eight companions on the same reservation
• Application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
• 20% back on in-flight purchases with Delta when you use the card
• Baggage insurance
• Trip delay insurance
• Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
• Cell phone protection
• Extended warranty coverage
• Purchase protection
• No foreign transaction fees
• Hertz President's Circle Status

As you earn Delta SkyMiles, remember the following tips to help maximize their value.

Keep the value of SkyMiles in mind as you book

Delta SkyMiles offer solid value and a way for travelers to fly for "free" — however, just like cash, SkyMiles should be spent wisely.

Award travel experts tend to estimate the value of Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents per point. So as you're redeeming your miles, be sure to run the math on the tickets you're reserving to see if you're getting a fair value.

Remember Delta's SkyTeam partners

The great part of earning Delta SkyMiles is that you aren't only locked into booking Delta flights. When you search on Delta's website, you may see other airlines listed in their search engine, especially when looking at international flights. This is because Delta is part of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which consists of 17 other global airlines. This partnership can be helpful if you enjoy international travel and want to save on those flights.

When taking advantage of Delta's partners, remember that certain card benefits apply to Delta flights only. For example, the 15% discount on Delta award flights (not partner awards) and getting your first bag checked for free are two benefits that only apply to Delta-operated flights.

Consider multiple cards that earn Delta SkyMiles

Grabbing a travel rewards credit card and using it for your daily expenses is one of the best ways to consistently earn travel rewards. However, using multiple cards to earn multiple welcome bonuses can rapidly propel your rewards balance forward.

So if you're an avid Delta flyer (or its partners), you may consider grabbing one of the other Delta co-branded cards, like these:

• Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
• Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

If you're looking for even more flexibility, consider earning transferable rewards like American Express Membership Rewards from either the American Express^® Gold Card or the American Express Platinum Card®. With these rewards, you can transfer them directly to Delta SkyMiles at a 1:1 ratio, along with a list of other airline and hotel partners.

The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card has solid benefits and features and for a limited time, you can indulge your nostalgia with a 747-inspired edition card. The plane has been commonly referred to as the "Queen of the Skies", and you can have a piece of one with this card.

However, this is a premium airline card, so before you apply, be sure your monthly budget has room for it and analyze the benefits deeply. If you find you won't use features like lounge access or the status-boosting benefits, you may want to grab a card with a smaller annual fee.

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For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, click here.

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