Who is ineligible for Delta Sky Club access?

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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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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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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The news comes as the airline struggled to handle overcrowding at popular lounges at Delta's major hubs like JFK Airport or Atlanta. Along with the lounge cutbacks, Delta is also making it increasingly more difficult for its customers to qualify for status on its SkyMiles program.

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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 ...

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Further, Silver Medallion members who hold The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card can get complimentary access to Delta Sky Clubs when traveling on a Delta-operated or -marketed flight, or for $50 when flying a SkyTeam partner.

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Members who qualify for 2023 Diamond Medallion Status may use one of their Choice Benefit selections to select a Delta Sky Club Individual Membership. You will receive an Individual Membership for the entire time between your Choice Benefits selection and the end of the 2023 Medallion Year (January 31, 2024).

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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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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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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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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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Delta is giving long-term loyalists more of the recognition they deserve. Effective January 1, 2024, the airline is moving Million Miler Status up in the hierarchy for Complimentary Upgrades. And beginning February 1, 2024, Million Milers will also receive enhanced complimentary annual Medallion Status.

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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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Delta has four tiers of elite status: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. You can earn status by flying and spending enough within a single calendar year, and once earned you'll keep it through the following calendar year. So if you earn Gold status in February 2023, you'll keep it through the end of 2024.

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Diamond offers exclusive benefits including the highest Complimentary Upgrade priority and Premium Boarding, and enjoy benefits like a complimentary CLEAR® Plus membership to ease through airport security, customizable Choice Benefits with Delta Sky Club® access, Rollover MQMs and more.

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Does Silver Medallion status expire? Silver Medallion status does expire if you do not meet the required amount of flying and spend. That said, each year, you can roll over the EQMs earned beyond status to the next year so it can count for the next year's elite status.

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