Will Amex Platinum lose Delta lounge access?


Will Amex Platinum lose Delta lounge access? The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card will no longer provide Sky Club lounge access. (Currently, cardholders can purchase visits for $50 per person.) Cardholders flying in Basic Economy will no longer receive Sky Club access.


Can you switch from Delta Amex to regular Amex?

Delta Amex users must switch to the same type of card they had originally. So, you can only downgrade to another Delta Amex credit card. The same rule applies to upgrades, too.


What are the new Delta rules for 2024?

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.


Does Delta status reset every year?

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.


Are airport lounges free with Amex Platinum?

As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world. You also can have a guest join you free of charge.


Should I upgrade Amex Delta Gold to Platinum?

Opening the Delta Gold Amex is a great way to boost your SkyMiles account without any upfront investment since the annual fee is $0 for the first year, then $99 (see rates and fees). If you can take advantage of the additional perks and benefits extended by the Delta Platinum Amex, however, you should go with it.