Does Amex Platinum get me into Delta?

Delta Sky Club lounges Amex Platinum cardmembers get access to Delta-operated Sky Club lounges when flying on a Delta-operated flight or a Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet. To find eligible lounges, head to Delta's website and select "Platinum Card? Members From American Express" as your membership type.



Yes, the American Express Platinum Card provides access to the Delta Sky Club, but 2026 has introduced stricter usage caps. As of February 2025/2026, cardholders are limited to 10 visits per year, unless they spend over $75,000 annually to unlock unlimited access. To enter, you must be flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight and present your card with your boarding pass. You can only enter within 3 hours of your departure (or anytime during a layover). In 2026, "Arrival Access" is no longer permitted for Amex Platinum holders. While it’s a high-value perk, it is now more of a "strategic" benefit for occasional travelers rather than a daily haunt for frequent flyers, helping Delta manage the significant overcrowding seen in previous years.

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Amex Platinum cardmembers get access to Delta-operated Sky Club lounges when flying on a Delta-operated flight or a Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet. To find eligible lounges, head to Delta's website and select Platinum Card® Members From American Express as your membership type.

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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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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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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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Opening the Delta Gold Amex is a great way to boost your SkyMiles account without any upfront investment since the annual fee is $0 for the first year, then $99 (see rates and fees). If you can take advantage of the additional perks and benefits extended by the Delta Platinum Amex, however, you should go with it.

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Delta Medallion status requirements
  1. Silver Medallion: 25,000 MQMs or 30 MQSs plus 3,000 MQDs.
  2. Gold Medallion: 50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs plus 8,000 MQDs.
  3. Platinum Medallion: 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs plus 12,000 MQDs.
  4. Diamond Medallion: 125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs plus 20,000 MQDs.


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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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Delta Amex users must switch to the same type of card they had originally. So, you can only downgrade to another Delta Amex credit card. The same rule applies to upgrades, too.

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Although the network includes Centurion Lounges, International American Express Lounges, Delta Sky Club and Priority Pass Select lounges (enrollment required), you'll find Centurion Lounges are the swankiest.

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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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  1. Fly in first or business class on Delta or one of its partners.
  2. Fly internationally as an elite member of Delta SkyMiles.
  3. Fly internationally as a SkyTeam Elite Plus member.
  4. Hold elite status with LATAM, Virgin Atlantic or WestJet.
  5. If you have Delta elite status, you can purchase a Sky Club membership.
  6. Carry the right card.


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