Any recommendations here for gaining / maintaining Delta status?

The new MQD only requirement seems very tough to hit, especially for higher tier statuses (Diamond, etc.). 

Are the Delta credit cards helpful at all?

Husband | Strategy & Operations | reserve officer @usarmy | lifelong learner & leader | alum @harvardHBS @westpoint_USMA

Yes! Would recommend getting 1-2 of the Delta credit cards since they give the MQD Headstart (2.5k MQDs each which will get you automatic Silver status if you get both) and earn 1 MQD per $10-20 spent (on anything)

I’m a Delta Platinum with both cards, happy to answer any more questions or refer you!