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Which Amex Cards Now Give You Delta Sky Club Lounge Access?

Chris Carley by Chris Carley
January 30, 2020
in Credit Cards
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Delta’s “refresh” of their co-branded American Express cards kicked in early today. One of the major changes involves Sky Club access.

Some Delta Amexes received guest passes. Several saw hikes in entrance fees for cardholders and guests. Two cards completely lost lounge access.

So which American Express cards provide entry (complimentary or otherwise) to Delta Sky Club airport lounges?

Let’s break it down.

Entrance to the Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL)'s international "F" terminal.

Complimentary Admission to Delta Sky Clubs

These cards give cardholders free admission to Delta Sky Clubs on days you fly Delta Air Lines marketed or operated flights. (I’ve never had a problem getting into lounges at 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM when taking midnight or 1:00 AM-ish flights.)

  • The Platinum Card® from American Express
  • The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card 
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card

Authorized/additional users may access Sky Club lounges when flying Delta — provided they’re added as paid, “full-fledged” cardmembers (i.e. they’re not “free” authorized users).

Cardholders of co-branded Platinum Cards from American Express (i.e. Charles Schwab, Mercedes, etc) also receive complimentary access to Delta Sky Clubs. As do, of course, Amex Centurion Cardholders.

PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW CHANGES

    • Delta SkyMiles® American Express Reserve Cardholders (personal or business)
      • Starting February 1, 2025, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 complimentary visits per Medallion year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of visits each year starting on February 1, 2025, the total eligible purchases on your card must equal $75,000 or more between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, and each calendar year thereafter.
    • American Express Platinum (personal or business)
      • Effective January 1, 2025
        • Ten (10) Sky Club visits per Medallion year
        • Spend $75,000 during a calendar year and receive unlimited club visits for the rest of that Medallion year and all of the following Medallion year
    • No Sky Club access for anyone traveling on a Basic Economy ticket
      • Effective January 1, 2024

Can I Bring Guests?

Yes! However, your guests must also be flying on same-day Delta marketed or operated flights.

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card members now receive two Sky Club guest passes each year. After those are used, cardholders may bring up to two guests — for $50 each.

Delta Sky Club guest passes for Delta Reserve cardholders, as seen in the Fly Delta app.

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card members may bring “up to two guests for an additional fee.” (My daughter incurred a $29 charge last month before the rate hike.)

If Delta is your Amex The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express preferred airline, the Sky Club guest fee should credit back to your $200 incidental allowance.

Delta Sky Club JFK T4

Delta Platinum Amex Cards — $50 Entrance Fees

Cardholders of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card can access Sky Clubs on days they have a Delta or partner airline itineraries for $50 per entry.

They may also bring up to two guests for $50 each.

Please note that Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card members will no longer have access to Delta Sky Clubs as of January 1, 2024.

Again, each guest must be traveling on a Delta or partner airline flight.

Work cubicles in the Seattle Delta Sky Club in Terminal A
Seattle Delta Sky Club in Terminal A

Sorry, Delta Gold Amex Cardholders

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles®Gold Business American Express Card no longer receive access to Delta Sky Clubs through their cards.

Delta Sky Club LAX Terminal 2
Delta Sky Club LAX Terminal 2

More Ways to Access Delta Sky Clubs for Free

If you don’t have an eligible American Express card or Sky Club membership, there are still a couple of ways to get into Delta’s airport lounges.

Delta One

Passengers flying in domestic or international Delta One marketed cabins may access Sky Clubs. Remember, though, just because a plane has Delta One seats doesn’t necessarily mean you’re flying the Delta One product.

For reference, Delta says international travel includes customers “traveling to/from Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Canada and Mexico.” Travel to/from the Caribbean, Guam, Palau, and Saipan are excluded.

Partner First or Business Class

On days you’re confirmed in first or business class on a Delta partner airline, you may access Sky Clubs free of charge.

Questions? Data Points?

Ask or share in the below Comments section!

As the kids say: see you in da club.

— Chris

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Comments 14

  1. Paul D says:
    4 years ago

    Based on the crowds in most Delta clubs, it would appear one can gain access using a library card, index card, or any of the raw materials that go into making a card. I’ve seen boarding gates with less people!

    Reply
  2. Brian says:
    4 years ago

    They’re there. They are buried with the drink passes.

    Reply
  3. Greg Howell says:
    4 years ago

    I have two cards that grant access, Business Platinum & Delta Reserve. Can I tell the Delta desk agent that want entry using Business platinum so I can pay for my wife with that card to get the charge credited back as airline incidental?

    Reply
    • René says:
      4 years ago

      @Greg – Yes. You can pull whatever card you want out at check-in to gain access.

      Reply
  4. DT says:
    4 years ago

    “ SkyTeam Elite Plus members and one guest enjoy complimentary access to Delta Sky Clubs and select partner lounges on days they fly international trips.”

    Not necessarily so. Speaking from personal experience, and after talking to a customer service rep to confirm, select domestic (USA) Delta clubs will not admit Gold Medallion eliteplus when traveling on international tickets (e.g., Nashville, Atlanta, and JFK). No problem getting in with Detroit, or clubs overseas.

    Reply
    • René says:
      4 years ago

      @DT – The rep was wrong. Departing and connecting cities that have Sky Clubs (or Skyteam lounges – think Korean club LAX) gives you access. Arriving city – no.

      Having said that, reps often get the rules wrong. Matt from Live and Let’s fly had just such and issue in the LAX Sky Club and blogged it. Delta apologized and said they would train reps better.

      Reply
  5. DT says:
    4 years ago

    I believe she was wrong, but this was not a call in rep. This was a specialized customer rep responding to my written complaint. I tried to reference the specific points on the Delta website, but she wasn’t having it. Then she got belligerent and said I wasn’t listening to her.
    And as I have said, I’ve been refused admission to the clubs indicated while traveling on international tickets. Their responses vary; have to be on business or first class ticket, does not apply, we don’t do that. Not just the club agents, but the ticket counter agents. I even show them my “red” multi-million miler tag.
    On the other hand Detroit has never been as issue gaining access, or the international terminals. That’s why we try to align our international flights through Detroit. That, and less problems if delays.

    Reply
    • René says:
      4 years ago

      @DT – Sigh and wow.

      Reply
  6. Bryce says:
    4 years ago

    The new redesigned DL AMEX cards are now being made from metal instead of plastic like the non branded AMEX Platinum.

    Reply
    • Chris Carley says:
      4 years ago

      @Bryce: Yep. We have a post about that this afternoon!

      Reply
  7. Ryan says:
    4 years ago

    If I have a Reserve Card, can I get 4 people in (2 paid and 2 with free guest pass) during a single visit? Or will they limit it to 2 regardless?

    Reply
    • Chris Carley says:
      4 years ago

      @Ryan: That’s a good question. I’m thinking they’ll limit it to two guests. The verbiage reads, “Card Members may also bring up to two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at the exclusive per-visit rate of $39 per person, per location.” It sounds to me like the guest passes are simply used in place of the $39 fee. But who knows? Maybe a Sky Club rep will take pity and let a group of four in. Stranger things have happened, I suppose.

      Reply
  8. Galen Cajigal says:
    2 years ago

    Am I able to get into the Delta Sky lounge with my American Express Platinum or Priority Pass?

    Reply
    • Chris Carley says:
      2 years ago

      With your American Express Platinum card when flying Delta.

      Reply

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