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New, more restrictive Delta Sky Club® access rules go into effect today, February 1st. These changes are the airline’s latest effort to curb overcrowding in its lounges. These changes were first announced in 2023 and are now implemented across Delta’s network of lounges.
Access is granted to passengers with memberships (purchased annually), one-time pass holders (earned from the co-branded American Express cards), Delta One®, SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus when flying internationally in premium cabins, the Centurion® and The Platinum Card® from American Express holders (10 visits per year), Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card holders (15 visits per year), WestJet business class passengers, and WestJet Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite. Allowed guests vary by access type. A same-day boarding pass is required to enter the Delta Sky Club®. Those with credit card access can purchase additional entries for $50 each after they have used their annual allotments.
The biggest changes are impacting those who gained access to the Sky Clubs® with a credit card. The Platinum Card® from American Express now offers 10 passes tied to their credit card. These are each valid for 24 hours and there is no limit to the number of Sky Clubs® that may be accessed during that period. Those with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card will be limited to 15 visits per year (with the same 24-hour access). If I were traveling from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) with a connection in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), I could visit all three with it only counting as one visit versus three.
Unlimited Sky Club® access can be earned after spending $75,000 on an eligible card in a calendar year. Cardmembers may also purchase Sky Club® access for $50 per day after using their free days. Delta has also brought back the option for Medallion members to purchase individual Sky Club® memberships for $695 (or 69,500 miles). Executive memberships cost $1,495 (or 149,500 miles) and include two complimentary guests per visit. Both of these memberships offer unlimited visits.
Anthony’s Take: We knew these changes were coming for quite some time. We’ll see if this actually minimizes crowding and what the experience is like going forward.
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