Does Amex Platinum give you Delta 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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American Express Platinum card 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 card that offer priority boarding is Amex Delta Platinum.

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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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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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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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If you have an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card, you receive your First Bag Free on Delta flights booked with your Delta SkyMiles Amex Card. The benefit extends to up to 8 travel companions, who must be listed on the Card Member's reservation — for a total of 9 passengers.

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Enjoy an upgraded experience with more of the perks you love in Delta Comfort+. Take advantage of your time in the air with access to Sky Priority® boarding, dedicated overhead bin space, extra legroom, superior snacks on longer flights, free drinks, and complimentary premium entertainment.

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Customers in Delta One and First Class, Diamond Medallion Members and Delta Premium Select customers will be invited to board the aircraft, in that order, via our Delta Sky Priority lane. All Platinum and Gold Medallion Members and SkyTeam Elite Plus customers are then invited to board with Sky Priority (SKY).

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The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is one of the fastest and easiest ways to gain access to the Delta Sky Club. Cardholders gain complimentary access to Sky Club Lounges when traveling on a Delta-marketed or operated flight. Cardholders also get two one-time guest passes each year.

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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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As part of The American Express Global Lounge Collection®, Platinum Card® members can enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to Plaza Premium lounges around the world.

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Technically, you can access lounges for only three hours, though some lounges will waive this rule. Many lounges may restrict access to passengers departing from that airport, meaning you may not always be able to use the Priority Pass membership as an arrivals lounge.

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Relax in the comfort of over 1300 lounges at airports around the world with four complimentary lounge passes every year. With your Priority Pass™ membership.

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Premium economy passengers in the Delta Premium Select passengers also get priority boarding after first class, Delta One and Diamond Medallion members. Premium Select is available on select international flights. Following Premium Select flyers, Comfort+ passengers board before the remaining passengers.

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No matter which card you choose, you'll earn bonus miles on a variety of purchases and enjoy an array of travel perks — like a free checked bag and priority boarding on Delta flights.

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