# Delta Amex Cards Add Second Free Checked Bag Benefit, An Industry First

_Jun 4 13:16_

Tags: American Airlines, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Delta SkyMiles, Delta Amex Blue, Delta Amex Gold, Delta Amex Platinum, Delta Amex Reserve, Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

Effective June 4, 2026, primary cardmembers on Delta Amex Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards receive a complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta flights. The Delta Gold also gains a $120 rideshare credit

## Summary

Delta and American Express have announced a significant benefit update to their co-branded credit card portfolio, effective June 4, 2026. **Checked Bag Benefit:**
Primary cardmembers on the Delta Amex Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards (both personal and business) now receive a complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta-operated flights. Previously, these cards offered only one free checked bag. The no-annual--fee Delta Amex Blue card is excluded from this benefit. **Additional Changes:**
- **New Card Art:** To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership, the cards are receiving updated designs, including a new slate grey option for Reserve cardmembers.
- **Rideshare Credit:** Enrolled Delta Gold Amex cardmembers (personal and business) will receive a $120 rideshare credit after card renewal, providing up to $10 in monthly statement credits on eligible U.S. rideshare purchases. This marks the first time an airline co-brand card portfolio has offered two free checked bags as a standard benefit

Sources add:
• The Points Guy: Delta Amex cards: Check two free bags on domestic US flights Most Delta Amex cardmembers now get a second checked bag for free Augusta Stone is a credit cards writer for TPG

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta, Delta Air Lines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.

## What each source adds

- **The Points Guy**: Delta Amex cards: Check two free bags on domestic US flights Most Delta Amex cardmembers now get a second checked bag for free Augusta Stone is a credit cards writer for TPG

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/delta-amex-card-second-free-checked-bag) — Delta Amex Cards Add Second Free Checked Bag Benefit, An Industry First
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-american-express-cards-second-checked-bag-free) — Most Delta Amex cardmembers now get a second checked bag for free

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