Go ahead and pack your bag ‘cause we’re now giving a free first checked bag to all of you with a Gold, Platinum or Reserve Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.

Yep, you read that right. You’ll automatically receive your first checked bag free on all Delta and Delta Connection® flights for up to nine people within your reservation. That’s a savings of up to $50 on a round-trip ticket or $200 for a family of four.

It’s just one of the Card’s many benefits, including:

• Pay with Miles option to redeem miles for part or all of your Delta flight
• Exclusive Delta Sky Club™ access
• Miles earned for everyday purchases and double miles for Delta purchases
• A companion certificate upon annual renewal

So, check it out at delta.com/firstbagfree. Don’t have a card? Apply today. What do you think about this new benefit? Is it going to save you money this summer?

Tori O.

General Manager, SkyMiles

Terms & Conditions
Basic Cardmembers (not Additional Cardmembers) with the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, Delta Reserve Credit Card, Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card and Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card are eligible to receive the first checked bag fee waiver on Delta and Delta Connection carrier tickets. Waiver is only of normal first checked bag fee for a bag that is not overweight and not oversize under Delta’s applicable rules. Additional checked bags will be subject to the applicable baggage fees as outlined by Delta’s rules and the purchased fare. The first checked bag fee waiver will be applied to all passengers traveling in the reservation containing the Basic Cardmember’s SkyMiles number (up to nine waivers). If more than nine passengers are within the same reservation the waiver will only be applied to eligible passengers. The first checked bag fee waiver will only be applied on flight segments which originate on a Delta or Delta connection carrier operated flight. Codeshare flights are not eligible. New Cardmembers and Cardmembers upgrading from another Delta SkyMiles Credit Card product will be eligible for the checked baggage fee waiver benefit after receiving their card from American Express. Offer terms and conditions subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.

Program is limited to Gold and Platinum Delta SkyMiles and Delta Reserve Credit Cardmembers, as well as to Gold and Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Cardmembers and Delta Reserve for Business Credit Cardmembers. New Cardmembers and Cardmembers upgrading from another Delta SkyMiles Credit Card product with a U.S. point-of-sale address in their SkyMiles account are eligible to use Pay with Miles upon receipt of their new Card. Eligible only on Delta and Delta Connection® carrier flights booked at delta.com under the DL code. Flight will be marked as Pay with Miles eligible. Minimum 10,000 miles for redemption. Pay with Miles tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual, Medallion Complimentary Upgrades, Medallion Segment Qualification, Medallion Qualification Miles, or Best Fare Guarantee. Refundable fares paid for fully or partially with miles will be refunded in accordance with the Pay with Miles terms and conditions. Redemption requirements may differ based on fare. For terms, conditions, and restrictions, visit delta.com/paywithmiles. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

Sky Club Reduced Rate benefit is limited to Gold and Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers and may be used only in conjunction with same-day ticketed air travel on any airline. Payment must be made with a Gold or Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card. Cardmember must be at least 21 years of age to access Clubs with a self-service bar, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also accessing the club with a $25 pay-as-you-go pass or who is a Club member. Please drink responsibly. Up to two guests are permitted upon payment of $25 per guest. Partner lounges are not included. Amenities may vary among airport club locations. Offers and rules subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply. All Delta Sky Club rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skyclub.

The Delta Reserve Cardmember must be traveling on a Delta-coded or Delta-operated flight. Name on ticket must match name on Delta Reserve Card. The Delta Reserve Cardmember must be at least 21 years of age to enter Clubs with a self-service bar, unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Delta Reserve Cardmember’s spouse and children under the age of 21 or up to two companions may enter the Club as complimentary guests. Complimentary access is only for Delta Sky Clubs. Codeshare partner and other alliance partner lounges are not included. The Delta Reserve Cardmember must present his or her valid Card and same-day, airline ticket to club agents. Note that amenities may vary among airport Club locations. Meeting rooms may be reserved for a fee. All Delta Sky Club rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skyclub. Offer and rules subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.

This offer applies to qualifying Delta, Delta Connection carrier, and Delta Shuttle® flights taken with the purchase of a fare that is eligible for SkyMiles mileage credit. Offer applies to Delta Vacations® packages but not other all-inclusive packages. Bonus miles will be posted to your Delta SkyMiles account 8 to 12 weeks after the end of each month. All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

Looking to avoid lines, crowds and traffic (you get enough at the airport, right)? Prefer shopping instead of those spreadsheets? Then today is your kind of day. It’s the first Monday after Thanksgiving (a.k.a. Cyber Monday), when online retailers trot out some of the best deals of the year.

What’s even better? There’s a one-stop shop — SkyMilesShopping.com — where you can visit more than 500 merchants AND earn miles for shopping. Take advantage of the below gift ideas (and many others) while you rack up miles:

1. Go big at Dell Home Systems and buy the Studio ONE 19 All-in-One desktop with touch screen monitor for only $699! At 2 miles per $1, that’s over 1,300 miles just for you!

2. Shopping for her? What about a Cole Haan Village Double Drawstring Tote for $259 at eBags.com? It’s not only 25% off, but earns you 5 miles per $1! Yep, that’s another 1,300 miles.

3. Weren’t you going to Toys”R”Us anyway for that little tyke on your list? Get 2 miles for every $1 when you shop online.

4. Is it the year to finally buy that LCD TV you’ve been wanting? Oohh… Imagine the Super Bowl on that new HDTV. Plus, you’ll rack up 3 miles for every dollar spent at Sears through SkyMiles Shopping!

5. Stock up on books, magazines and more at Barnes & Noble and enjoy FREE 3-day shipping on orders of at least $25 and 6 miles per dollar.

We’re not even done with our complete shopping list and have already racked up close to 6,000 miles. So check out SkyMilesShopping.com and the great deals available at favorite retailers, including Target.com, Walmart, Apple, Best Buy, Macy’s, iTunes and Harry and David.

Do you have any Cyber Monday tips to share? Any SkyMiles Shopping mileage-earning tips?

Happy holidays!

Mike M., SkyMiles Program

Terms & Conditions

All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Merchant offers and Delta offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. Merchants subject to change. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply.

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Today marks a major step in the integration of the SkyMiles® and WorldPerks® programs and of Delta and Northwest – as we unveil details of the 2010 SkyMiles Medallion program. Check out all of the details (including Rollover MQMs, Diamond Medallion Status, No Direct Ticketing Fees, Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades on Award Tickets) at delta.com/newskymiles. I hope you agree that these changes are a big step forward in making our SkyMiles Medallion program the best in the industry.

Also, keep in mind that as we roll out this new program, savvy SkyMiles members will be able to earn a few benefits twice. For example, if you earn 75,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) this calendar year, you’ll receive six Platinum Medallion system-wide upgrade certificates with your credential package. Then, once the Choice Benefits are implemented early next year, you’ll also have the option to receive four new system-wide upgrade certificates.

Check out what people are saying about our program changes: Forrester Blog, Cranky Flier, WSJ Blog, Boarding Area Blog, Upgrade: Travel Better Blog, more? Let us know!

Enjoy,

Jeff
Vice President of Loyalty Programs
Delta Air Lines