Do I need my physical AmEx card to get into Delta Sky Club?

At most lounges, getting in requires showing your boarding pass as well as handing over whichever credit card gets you in the door. But not Delta Sky Clubs: So long as you've saved your eligible Amex card as a payment method in your Delta SkyMiles account, you can just scan your boarding pass and waltz into the lounge.



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Effective for travel dates on or after February 2, 2023, Delta Sky Club Members* flying on Basic Economy fares will not be permitted for Club entry, unless they have access through an eligible American Express Card.

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How to access Amex Centurion Lounges. To enter any Centurion Lounge, you'll need to have a same-day boarding pass. You can only access these lounges before you fly or during a layover if you have a connecting flight.

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You may be able to use the Amex mobile app for mobile check-in instead of showing your physical card. However, doing so doesn't let you bypass capacity constraints that may exist at the lounge. And you'll still need to show your boarding pass and identification.

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**Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion Members with a valid Delta SkyMiles American Express Gold Card issued in Japan, and are traveling on an international itinerary, have access to the Delta Sky Club regardless of cabin. One complimentary guest is permitted.

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Fees may apply for additional guests. To access American Express Lounges, the Platinum Card Member must present the agent with the following upon each visit: his or her valid Card and upon request, same-day airline ticket on any carrier and a government-issued I.D.

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The Amex Gold card does not offer any complimentary airport lounge access. Bottom Line: If you value worldwide lounge access, the Amex Platinum card is a clear winner as the Amex Gold card does not offer any form of airport lounge access.

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Yup, everything is free at Amex lounges. But be sure to factor in the annual fees of the American Express cards required to enter: $550 for Delta SkyMiles Reserve, $695 for Platinum, and for the by-invitation-only Centurion card, $5,000—plus a $7,500 initiation fee.

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If your same-day outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Select lounges may allow access to eligible Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival).

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As of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge.

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Many premium travel rewards credit cards offer complimentary, unlimited access to thousands of airport lounges worldwide. Priority Pass is one of the most popular airport lounge memberships, and it's the most common lounge membership you'll see featured as a credit card benefit.

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Amex Platinum cardmembers don't get any complimentary guests. However, they can purchase guest access for up to two traveling companions (or their spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) on a per-visit basis.

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