Earn Delta Elite Miles without flying

It will cost you $450, but you can earn 10,000 Delta elite qualifying miles without taking a flight. The new Delta Reserve credit card from American Express offers this bonus when you sign up for the card and make your first purchase. In addition, if you spend $30,000 on the card in a year you will receive an additional 15,000 elite qualifying miles which you can use for yourself or anyone you designate. You can also earn another 15,000 qualifying miles by spending $60,000 annually.

To give some perspective, 10,000 elite miles is like flying two roundtrips from New York to Los Angeles, so this feature can be a big time and money saver if you were planning on taking a couple extra flights to hit your Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier.

Although some people might find the $450 annual fee worth it to get them to the next elite status tier, that's not the only benefit of the card.

It offers you full Delta Crown Room Club access for you and two guests -- which normally costs over $400 per year by itself. You are also prioritized ahead of other elite members within your tier who are standing by for first class upgrades.

You can learn more about the card and apply at American Express' secure site using this link.

Here are some more features:

Annual First-Class Companion Certificate, Which Can Be Used for a First-Class or Coach-Class Ticket!

Earn Up to 10,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) After Your First Purchase

Built-In Miles Boost(SM) - Earn Up to 30,000 MQMs and 30,000 Bonus Miles

Complimentary Crown Room Club® Access for You and Two Guests

Access to American Express® Concierge Services

Pay with Miles - Pay for All or Part of Any Delta Flight with Your Miles