Does Amex Platinum get Delta Sky Priority?

Eligible cards like the Amex Platinum give you access to priority boarding on Delta flights but not Sky Priority benefits. However, with Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, you can earn award miles for flight redemptions and Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) to reach Medallion Status.



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The Amex Platinum card does not give you automatic Delta Air Lines status, nor does it give you a pathway to earn status with Delta. There are really only 2 Delta-related benefits on the Amex Platinum card. The first is access to Delta Sky Clubs while traveling on a Delta Air Lines flight.

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Eligible travelers for Delta's Sky Priority service include: Delta One and first-class passengers. Delta Premium Select passengers. Delta Gold, Platinum and Diamond Medallion members.

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As Delta officially states, getting an invitation to Delta 360 is for the “most loyal SkyMiles members.” Generally speaking: You have the best odds if you book a lot of full fare tickets, as well as first and business class tickets.

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Centurion, Platinum, and Delta Reserve Card Members can enjoy complimentary access to a number of Centurion Studio locations. Centurion Studios will provide exclusive perks inside the lounge.

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First things first, the Amex Platinum earns MR points and the Delta Platinum earns Sky Miles. Amex Platinum earns 5x on direct airfare and hotels books through AmexTravel. It earns 1x on everything else. Delta Platinum earns 3x on Delta flights/hotels and 2x on Restaurants/Groceries.

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American Express Platinum does not offer priority boarding. Priority boarding is a benefit that allows cardholders to get to their seat sooner than general boarding groups. The only American Express cards that offer priority boarding are Delta SkyMiles Platinum, SkyMiles Gold, and SkyMiles Reserve.

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With the Amex Platinum Card or Amex Business Platinum Card, you have access to the following types of lounges:
  • American Express Centurion lounges.
  • Delta Sky Club lounges.
  • Priority Pass Select lounges.
  • Escape Lounges — The Centurion Studio Partner.
  • Plaza Premium lounges.
  • Lufthansa lounges.


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The news comes as the airline struggled to handle overcrowding at popular lounges at Delta's major hubs like JFK Airport or Atlanta. Along with the lounge cutbacks, Delta is also making it increasingly more difficult for its customers to qualify for status on its SkyMiles program.

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Priority Pass Select lounges Platinum Card members are entitled to complimentary membership in Priority Pass Select. This membership provides access to more than 1,400 lounges worldwide but doesn't include Priority Pass restaurant lounges.

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Platinum Card Members may bring either two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee is $25 per guest per visit.

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Enjoy complimentary upgrades from Business to First Class when travelling to destinations around the world. Appreciate roomier seats, premium service and more relaxing journeys. Simply use your Platinum Card to purchase an eligible ticket in specified classes.

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Delta 360° status is a tier above and beyond the Diamond Medallion tier, which is Delta's traditionally highest Medallion level. By comparison, both United and American, the 2 biggest other legacy carriers in the U.S., have invitation-only programs, too.

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A Delta 360° member is someone who spends a significant amount of money on Delta or someone who has the influence to have travelers book with Delta. Usually, a person who is a Delta 360° is someone who is a Diamond Medallion and spends over $50,000 a year on Delta tickets, as a rough estimate.

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