What are the requirements to use Delta Sky Club?

The Card Member must present a valid Card, same-day boarding pass of Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated flight or partner-marketed and Delta-operated flight, and government-issued I.D. to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Name on the boarding pass must match name on the Card.



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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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You can enter Delta Sky Club lounges up to three hours before departure, or anytime during layovers. To gain access, you'll need to be flying that day, either with Delta or a partner airline. And when lounges are near capacity, Delta will prioritize entry to eligible premium cabin passengers and top-tier elite members.

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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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Access to and use of Delta Sky Priority services are reserved for Delta One®, Delta Premium Select and First Class passengers, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion® Members, and SkyTeam® Elite Plus members on all Delta and Delta Connection® flights.

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Beginning January 1, 2023, annual memberships (including renewals) to Delta Sky Club are available for purchase only by Medallion Members of the Delta SkyMiles Program.

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For all levels of elite status, members can only access Sky Clubs within three hours of scheduled departure or on arrival. Oddly enough, SkyTeam Elite Plus members associated with other airlines can still access Delta Sky Clubs in Main Cabin or Comfort+ before an international flight.

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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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Delta bars employees without paid tickets from Sky Club lounges as it struggles with long lines and overcrowding. Delta employees will be barred from the airline's Sky Club lounges unless they pay for a ticket. That means flight attendants and pilots will not be permitted access when flying standby for free.

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You should see Sky Priority listed on your boarding group when you download or print your boarding pass.

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It's important to note that Delta One is not the same as Delta's official first class. The airline's first class is only available on shorter and domestic flights, while Delta One is usually available on international flights with a few exceptions, like the one I took to San Francisco.

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Starting in January 2024, card members flying in Basic Economy will no longer receive Sky Club access. From Feb. 1, 2025, the top-tier Amex cards will no longer offer unlimited Delta lounges access unless you can hit a high spending threshold.

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Most Delta elites — as well as those flying first class and Delta One fares — can access Sky Priority perks. Ramsey is a freelance travel journalist covering business travel, loyalty programs and luxury travel.

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Certain airports may have a dedicated check-in lane for Silver Medallion Members. 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.

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Access to and use of Delta Sky Priority services are reserved for Delta One®, Delta Premium Select and First Class passengers, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion® Members, and SkyTeam® Elite Plus members on all Delta and Delta Connection® flights.

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