What are the new Delta Sky Club rules?


What are the new Delta Sky Club rules? 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.


Why is the Delta lounge so crowded?

Delta has faced a crowding problem because the food in their lounges is better than competitors, because they do not yet have a dedicated business class lounge product (like United and American do) to divert some of their guests, and because anyone with an American Express Platinum card flying Delta has access under ...


Can I bring a friend to Delta Sky Club?

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 ...


How do I get Delta Sky Priority?

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.


Which lounges are free with American Express Platinum?

You'll have access to any of the lounge networks within the American Express Global Lounge Collection:
  • Aspire Lounges.
  • Centurion Lounges (both in the U.S. and abroad)
  • Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta same-day)
  • Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner.
  • Select Lufthansa Lounges (when flying Lufthansa same-day)


What are the different levels of Delta Sky Club?

As a SkyMiles Member, when you fly with us on qualifying flights, you get closer to reaching Medallion Status. Each of our four Medallion Tiers – Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver – delivers an added level of service, exclusivity and rewards offered only by Delta that elevate your journey at every turn.


Do you tip at Delta Sky Club?

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.


What is the 3 hour rule for Delta Sky Club?

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.)


Can silver medallion use Sky Club?

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.


What is the highest Delta membership?

Delta 360° is an annual, invitation-only membership for our most loyal SkyMiles Members. A Delta 360° Membership offers Delta's most premium suite of benefits and services exclusive to our top SkyMiles Members.


What are the rules to get into Delta Sky Club?

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.


Do Delta pilots have access to Delta Sky Club?

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.