You can access Delta lounges with a paid Delta Sky Club® membership, with Delta elite status or if you're flying in a premium cabin with Delta or an eligible partner airline (in certain situations).

As of 2026, holding Delta Medallion status alone generally does not grant automatic access to the Delta Sky Club for domestic flights. Delta has significantly tightened its entry policies to manage overcrowding; most status members (Gold, Platinum, and Diamond) must now have a separate Sky Club membership or a qualifying credit card like the Amex Platinum or Delta Reserve to enter. For international travel, the rules have also shifted: Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members flying in Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ no longer receive complimentary lounge access unless they are flying in a premium cabin like Delta One. The primary way status helps is through "Choice Benefits" for Diamond and Platinum members, who can select a Sky Club membership as one of their annual perks. In 2026, the lounge remains a paid or credit-card-linked privilege for most, with the airline prioritizing access for its top-tier spenders and those on long-haul premium tickets rather than simply rewarding frequent flyers with domestic lounge entry.