AARP Travel Rewards vs Delta SkyMiles Blue
AARP Travel Rewards
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS
Delta SkyMiles Blue
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
AARP Travel Rewards charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Delta SkyMiles Blue charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. AARP Travel Rewards offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
AARP Travel Rewards
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
Delta SkyMiles Blue
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AARP Travel Rewards edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Delta SkyMiles Blue is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
Apply for Delta SkyMiles BlueRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
AARP Travel Rewards
| Dining, gas, drugstores | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Delta SkyMiles Blue
| Delta purchases | 2.0X |
| Dining (including takeout & delivery) | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |