What are the new Delta lounge rules?

A yearly membership for Delta's lounges is $695. Some restrictions will start as soon as Jan. 1, 2024, with the airline announcing that customers who book a basic economy ticket will no longer be allowed in Delta's lounges, regardless if they carry a Platinum Card or any other premium credit card.



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At the beginning of this year, Delta implemented changes to its Sky Club access policy by restricting who can purchase a membership and raising the annual membership fee. Delta Sky Club annual memberships and renewals are only available to Medallion Members of its SkyMiles frequent-flyer program.

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As of Jan. 1, 2024, those who hold a basic economy class ticket on a Delta flight will not be allowed access to any of the airline's airport lounges–even if they carry the Platinum Card by American Express or any other co-branded premium credit cards.

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Valid Delta Sky Club Membership and a same-day boarding pass required (only one credential may be used for Club access). Individuals must be at least 18 years of age for Club Membership to access without a responsible, supervising adult. Must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy alcoholic beverages.

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Entry is permitted 3 hours prior to your departure time (this policy does not apply to flight delays or layovers). Valid Delta Sky Club Membership, qualifying same-day boarding pass or other required credentials. (Only one credential may be used for Club access.)

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3-hour access policy: Customers will be able to access Delta Sky Clubs anytime within 3 hours of their scheduled departure time† (and connecting customers can continue to access Clubs in the connecting airport at any time prior to departure).

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Anyone flying on a domestic or international Delta One-branded business-class flight (typically premium transcontinental and long-haul international routes) can get in. The same benefit also applies to international business-class and first-class flights on a SkyTeam partner-operated flight.

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Paid access You are only able to purchase or renew a Delta Sky Club membership if you have Delta Silver Medallion elite status or higher. There are two paid membership tiers: Individual and Executive.

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Members with an Individual Membership may access Delta Sky Club with either 2 guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) for $50, or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit (mileage redemption option available to Delta Sky Club Members only) provided that Delta determines ...

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Hold elite status with LATAM, Virgin Atlantic or WestJet If you have elite status with LATAM, Virgin Atlantic or WestJet, you can access Delta Sky Clubs if you're traveling on a same-day international flight (any cabin) or connecting to a same-day Delta international flight.

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With more than 50 locations, the Club offers complimentary cocktails, fresh and healthy food options, free high-speed Wi-Fi and more. Learn about upcoming changes to our SkyMiles Program including how SkyMiles Members will now earn towards 2025 Medallion Status, Delta Sky Club® access changes and more.

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Available to Delta Sky Club members and their guests, the club offers complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi access, charging pads for smartphones, satellite TV, computer workstations and personalized flight assistance.

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Tipping is not required in airport lounges In the United States, for example, tipping most members of a wait staff and professionals who provide a service is customary. Despite this convention, tipping in a U.S. airport lounge is not required.

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Customers with select Platinum Cards and Centurion Cards from American Express may access Delta Sky Club locations when traveling on a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number).

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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.

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How to get Sky Priority. 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.

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The Card Member may only use two one-time guest passes per Delta Sky Club visit. One-time guest passes are non-transferable, cannot be assigned or sold, and have no cash value. Benefit valid only at Delta Sky Clubs. Partner lounges are not included.

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No, you cannot use the same credit card twice to access the same airport lounge. You can swipe for two different lounges at the same airport. However, you need to wait for some hours if you want to do so.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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Delta SkyMiles has a million miler program, through which you can earn lifetime elite status: One million miler earns you SkyMiles Silver Medallion status for life. Two million miler earns you SkyMiles Gold Medallion status for life. Four million miler earns you Platinum Medallion status for life.

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No, you cannot use the same credit card twice to access the same airport lounge. You can swipe for two different lounges at the same airport. However, you need to wait for some hours if you want to do so.

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