by Holly Johnson
Last updated: 10:00 PM ET, Thu September 21, 2017
Recently, Delta and American Express paired up to offer a new, no-fee American Express card that lets frequent travelers rack up Delta miles.
The Blue Delta SkyMiles credit card hit the market with a bang, offering 10,000 miles after you spend $500 within the first three months of account opening.
After you sign up, you'll also earn 2x miles on purchases made at U.S. restaurants and the standard 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases. This interesting earning structure may not work for everyone, but it may be an especially smart option for foodies who dine out frequently across the U.S.
"We purposefully built this Card with the new or casual traveler in mind," said Sandeep Dube, Delta's Vice President of Customer Engagement and Loyalty in a recent press release.
"With more than a third of these consumers saying dining is their top choice for spending, earning two miles per dollar spent at U.S. restaurants is an appealing way to earn more miles."
To celebrate the launch of the new co-branded Delta credit card, consumers may also want to enter the Taste of Travel with #DeltaAmexBlue contest. This contest is easy to enter and win, ultimately affording one winner and three friends with the ultimate foodie trip to Nashville, Tennessee.
But, what exactly will the winner take away from the contest? According to the company press release, the big winner will enjoy the following:
-Round-trip flights with Delta Air Lines
-A four-night Airbnb stay (awarded in the form of a $2500 coupon code)
-Six dining experiences at select Nashville restaurants (up to $500 per meal)
-$400 worth of Lyft ride credits for the trip
-Away luggage pieces in blue for winner
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The contest itself started on September 7, 2017. To enter Taste of Travel with #DeltaAmexBlue, consumers only need to be willing to post about the contest on their social accounts.
Specifically, consumers who want to enter the contest need to post a photo and caption on Instagram or Twitter that represents why the entrant and their best friends deserve the grand prize-an ultimate getaway trip to relax and nosh on amazing food at select Nashville restaurants.
Those who enter the contest need to do so using the hashtags #DeltaAmexBlue and #Contest from 12:00 a.m. EST Sept. 7, 2017, through 11:59 p.m. PST on Oct. 12, 2017.
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There's no purchase necessary to qualify. If you want more information on the contest or how to enter, please visit www.DeltaAmexBlue.com any time after September 7. You must be a member of the Delta Sky Miles program to win, although your account doesn't need to be long-standing.
If you want to enter the contest and don't have a Delta Sky Miles account, it's easy to sign up for a free account here.
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