When Delta announced limited-edition credit cards made with 25% metal from a retired Boeing 747 aircraft, I immediately ordered the new design for my Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.
That was last Thursday, June 16. Amex told me to expect my new card around Friday, June 24.
But a special surprise greeted me in my mailbox on Tuesday!
The 747 Metal Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
My replacement Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card partially made of a Delta 747 that flew about 68,000,000 million miles arrived way ahead of schedule.
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Given all the fanfare Delta and Amex have given this card, I was sort of surprised it didn’t arrive in some sort of commemorative mailer or box. (I’m not complaining. And, frankly, this option provides less clutter.)
You can see “your Card’s journey in an augmented reality experience” on your phone or tablet by going to go.amex/747.
As for the card itself?
It looks just as advertised.
Did anyone else notice that windows aren’t printed along the lower deck passenger cabin’s entire length?
My card number stayed the same. The expiration date, four-digit code on the front, and three-digit code on the back all changed.
How does it compare to my now-former Reserve card? The new 747 metal card feels slightly lighter than the purple version its replacing.
The limited-edition Delta 747 metal Reserve cards are available until August 3 or while supplies last, whichever comes first.
Did you receive your new Delta 747 Amex card yet? What do you think?
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I’m hearing complaints that it is covered in plastic so does not feel like metal ?
Feels like metal to me.
Agree. Too lightweight. The AR demo is a joke.
Hi Chris,
Does it have the weight of the purple card? I prefer the heavier cards… not really sure why. Anyhow, I ordered one too. Mine will get here in the next few days.
Hi, Mariana — Efo3rd and I think it’s lighter than the purple card. What you could do is either 1) not activate your card or 2) order a purple replacement in a few days. And simply let the card be a keepsake.
Where is the memorabilia plaque that’s supposed to come with it ?
I didn’t see one advertised as part of the promotion.
Here’s the quote from VFTW
“Packaged with the card is “exclusive content via an augmented reality experience created especially for card members, which includes Boeing 747 history, interviews with Delta pilots and crew members, and an up-close look at Delta Ship #6307’s transformation from a passenger plane into the card design.”
It’s something you access with your phone or tablet via go.amex/747 and then a QR code. The “package” is really this mailer.
I’m completely disappointed as it doesn’t at all indicate Delta reserve on the cart nor does it offer the private Delta reserve customer service phone number. The card fall short of the glam I thought it would be. It’s cheap plastic as the intentions might have been good but the overall result suck
Arrived today in the mail. The augmented reality presentation is pretty cool. I checked the flight history and I did not fly on this actual aircraft which would have made it even cooler.
Very disappointed. Too light. I will just keep it without activating it.
Received mine and like the card. I was still using the old charcoal gray plastic one as AmEx had never sent me the purple metal one. I like it a lot. No concern that it’s lighter weight than my limited edition Rose Gold AmEx or AmEx Bonvoy Brilliant cards.
The “VR” component was OK, but I lost interest in <30 seconds.
Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow (June 24th. Excited that it’s truly a piece of aeronautical history, literally and figuratively.
I held my card and was like, “Wow, the metal on this thing was out in the sky. The stories it could tell…”
I received mine yesterday. It’s significant metal, not plastic. (Don’t complaint till it’s in your hand and you know for sure.). Very interesting infuriation sling with the card, about Delta and the 747’s.
I like it. It’s a bit lighter than the purple card, but it doesn’t bother me.
I’m pretty disappointed. I ordered mine on the first day they allowed. I received the purple one. I called, the apologized and assured me that they would send the 747 card. Just got my new card today…you guessed it…purple one again.
On the phone with AMEX now to get it sorted. Hopefully the third time is a charm!
Oh, Amex. Fingers crossed for you, GS!
Try ordering it through the app or website if they fail you a third time.
Good call!
It is lighter than the purple card. If it has 25% aircraft metal, that would be a lighter blend of metals. Same size and has more flex in it. Same thickness. The design is a lot nicer than the plan purple, in my opinion. I do wish the lettering was lighter for the name. The ink color is the same as the purple card, harder to read on a grey card.
You can’t order the 747 card on the app
And, they are out of stock. Cannot back order either. Was told to call back before August 3rd before the promotion ends.