Can gold medallion use Sky Club?

As of Feb. 2, 2023, travelers with Delta's Gold or Platinum Medallion status flying internationally in Delta Premium Select or Delta One can use the Sky Club before their flight. You can also bring one guest with you for free.



In 2026, Delta Gold Medallion members do not get "automatic" access to the Sky Club for domestic flights in Main Cabin or Comfort+. Access is strictly limited to international itineraries when traveling in a "qualifying cabin" (Delta Premium Select or Delta One). If you are flying in standard Economy internationally, Gold Medallion status alone will not grant you entry to the Sky Club, though it may allow you into SkyTeam-branded lounges at your destination. For 2026 travelers, the "gold standard" for access has shifted toward credit cards: holding the Amex Platinum or Delta Reserve card is now the most reliable way to enter, though these cards now have "Visit Limits" (10–15 per year) unless you spend over $75,000 annually. Gold Medallion members can also purchase an annual membership ($695), but this is only available to those with Medallion status, as the general public can no longer buy their way in.

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