Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card: Free Bags, Priority Boarding Without Premium Fees

The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card offers business travelers a cost-effective alternative to premium cards, without sacrificing essential benefits.

With an annual fee of $150 after the first year's free period, this card grants cardholders and up to eight companions free first checked bags globally, including a second free bag on U.S. domestic flights.

The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card also offers Zone 5 boarding, 20% inflight purchase credits, and 15% off award flights via TakeOff 15. Additionally, cardholders earn 2x miles on Delta, dining, and select U.S. shipping or advertising spend, with 1x elsewhere.

The card includes $200 in annual flight credits, $120 in ride-hailing credits, and $150 for Delta Stays bookings, making it suitable for international business travel despite lacking Sky Club access.