Delta Silver Medallion members do not get lounge access. This perk is reserved for Gold-level members and above flying internationally. That said, elite status isn't the only way to gain Sky Club access. Anyone can buy an annual membership for $695.
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Delta Sky Club access is no longer extended to Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members when flying in Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ (or the Main Cabin equivalent on a Delta partner operated flight) internationally unless the Member has another qualifying credential that permits Club access, such as a Delta Sky ...
Free Checked Bags ($100)As a Silver Medallion, you will get your first checked bag free “when traveling on a Delta or airline partner flight,” according to Delta. This is good for yourself and up to 8 travel companions, which can be significant savings depending on where you're traveling to.
At airports which do not have a dedicated Silver Medallion check-in lane, Silver Medallion Members are permitted to use the Sky Priority check-in lane.
Keep in mind that Sky Priority does not include lounge access to the Delta Sky Club, but some of the elite members and premium class passengers listed above do get Sky Club access.
Each credit card company sets the terms of Priority Pass Select; while they all include at least 10 free visits to Priority Pass lounges, only some allow unlimited free visits. Others allow you to bring unlimited guests for free, while some cap free guests at two, and yet others still charge for guests.
Delta Sky Club MemberBeginning January 1, 2023, annual memberships (including renewals) to Delta Sky Club are available for purchase only by Medallion Members of the Delta SkyMiles Program. Valid Delta Sky Club Membership and a same-day boarding pass required (only one credential may be used for Club access).
With all Tiers of Medallion Status, you are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, plus, day-of-departure Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One® experience on flights within the U.S. 50 – including flights to Hawaii.
Delta Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members can also access Sky Club lounges when traveling in Premium Select or Delta One seats on a same-day, international itinerary. These members may also get Delta Sky Club access when traveling in first class to Mexico, Canada and Central America.
Whether you've booked this ticket with cash or points/miles, you should be entitled to lounge access, and this may be printed on your ticket. Depending on the airline, class of service and airport, you may only be able to access one lounge or you could have several to choose from.
Those who cumulatively earn one million MQMs in the Delta SkyMiles program receive Silver Medallion status for life. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold (you used to be able to choose from a variety of gifts, but nowadays it's typically just a Delta gift card).
SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus BenefitsWhen traveling on any SkyTeam airline, all Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members receive “SkyTeam Elite Plus” status, and Silver Medallion Members receive “SkyTeam Elite” status, which offer an expansive suite of benefits available when traveling on all SkyTeam airlines.
Delta Sky Priority is available to passengers who purchase first class and Delta One tickets and most Medallion members and SkyTeam Elite Plus travelers, no matter where they sit on the plane. Eligible travelers for Delta's Sky Priority service include: Delta One and first-class passengers.
If you've got the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in your wallet, you can buy one-time Sky Club access for $50 per entry. You can also bring in up to two guests for another $50 each. However, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, this benefit is going away completely.
Rent a sleep podMinute Suite rooms are available through the Priority Pass airport lounge program (as of the time of this post), which means that the first hour of nap time is complimentary for Priority Pass holders. After that, it's $48 per hour.