What lounges can I access with Delta Platinum?


What lounges can I access with Delta Platinum? Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business Basic and Additional Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”) have access to the Delta Sky Club at a per-visit rate of $50 per person when traveling on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight.


Why is Delta making it harder to access lounges?

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.


How do I use my Platinum card for lounge access?

To enter, present your valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel and a government issued ID. U.S. Platinum Card and U.S. Business Platinum Card Members will be charged a per-visit fee of $50 for each guest or $30 for children aged 2 through 17, with proof of age.


Is Delta or Centurion Lounge better?

Although the network includes Centurion Lounges, International American Express Lounges, Delta Sky Club and Priority Pass Select lounges (enrollment required), you'll find Centurion Lounges are the swankiest.


Is my Mastercard eligible for lounge access?

Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US. Only ONE of these credit cards offers LoungeKey membership AND free visits (passes), and that's the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard®*.


How hard is it to get Delta Platinum?

U.S.-based members earn Platinum Medallion status by reaching certain thresholds of both MQDs and MQMs or MQSs. These are the requirements to earn Platinum Medallion: Earn 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs in a calendar year. Earn $12,000 worth of MQDs within a calendar year.


What lounges does platinum get you into?

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.


Is Delta Platinum better than Delta Gold?

Delta Platinum Amex comparison. As you can see, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card offers more (and better) benefits, and you can earn more SkyMiles per dollar spent with Delta and at hotels than with the Gold version of the card.


Does Delta Platinum get priority boarding?

Card Members are entitled to receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Benefit is limited to Basic Card Members (not Additional Card Members) with the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum or Reserve Cards. Reservation must include the Basic Card Member's SkyMiles number.


Is Delta Platinum status worth it?

If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.


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.


Does Platinum status get you lounge access?

Amex Platinum cardmembers get access to Delta-operated Sky Club lounges when flying on a Delta-operated flight or a Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet. To find eligible lounges, head to Delta's website and select Platinum Card® Members From American Express as your membership type.


Does Delta Platinum get international upgrades?

Plus, all Medallion® Members are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, with Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members also having access to Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates through exclusive Choice Benefits.


How do I know if my card has airport lounge access?

How can I find out if my issuer provides me with complimentary lounge visits? If your issuer provides complimentary lounge visits, there will be a “Complimentary Visit” section under My Information on the app and under My Account on the web.


Can I access airport lounge with Platinum Card?

With the Amex Platinum you can access Amex Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs, Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges, select Lufthansa Lounges, and more. Note that lounge access perks are identical on The Platinum Card® from American Express (review) and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review).


Is Delta Sky Club free for Amex Platinum?

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card doesn't give you a free pass, but lets you buy single-use Delta Sky Club passes at a reduced rate per visit. You can also bring up to two...