Update 3/5/20: More people have been targeted for both the personal and business upgrade.
Update: Changing to YMMV as there is an upgrade link for the business card.
The Offer
- Upgrade to the Platinum Delta Skymiles card and spend $1,000 within the first 3 months and receive 40,000 bonus miles
Card Details
- Annual fee of $250 not waived first year
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 3x miles on all purchases made directly with Delta
- 2x miles on restaurants and U.S. supermarkets
- 1x miles on all other purchases
- First checked bag free
- Fee credit for Global Entry & TSA PreCheck
- No foreign transaction fees
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card (Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $75 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required)
Our Verdict
Not really worth considering for most people due to the fact the annual fee is not waived.  If you have questions about American Express upgrade offers they will be answered here. General questions about American Express answered here.
Hat tip to MtM
