How to Get Delta Lounge Access
7 Min Read | Published: March 5, 2024
Delta Sky Club® offers a luxurious space to relax pre-flight. Learn how to gain access to these exclusive lounges.
At-A-Glance
- Delta Sky Club® offers a relaxing space for travelers to wait for outgoing or connecting flights.
- Delta Sky Club is available at over 50 locations globally.
- There are several ways to gain Delta Sky Club access, including memberships, and achieving Medallion® Status. Certain credit cards may also include access.
Seasoned travelers often seek an escape from the hustle and bustle of the airport before or in between connecting flights. Delta Sky Club® offers just that: a place to unwind, recharge, and enjoy yourself before you board your plane. This guide will explain how you can gain Delta Sky Club access, whether through membership, Delta’s status tiers, or a specific credit card. Plus, we’ll explore some of the many locations offering Delta Sky Club lounges.
How to Gain Delta Sky Club Lounge Access
Delta Sky Club lounges, available in over 50 locations worldwide, offer a luxurious space to escape the airport hustle and bustle while waiting for boarding.
There are a number of different ways that someone could opt to gain Delta Sky Club lounge access. Delta Gold Medallion Status and above can unlock lounge access, and certain travel cards may offer access well. You can also opt to pay for a membership if you do not have either of these. No matter which method you use, these lounges provide a haven of comfort for frequent travelers looking for a relaxing place to decompress before their next flight.
There are a number of ways to gain Delta Sky Club lounge access. Full details can be found on Delta Sky Club: Access & Policies.1
Annual Memberships Are Available for Medallion Members
If you’re a Medallion Member, you can purchase annual membership.2
There are two packages currently available:
- Individual membership: You can bring up to two extra guests (or your spouse/domestic partner and children under 21) for an additional fee per guest.
- Executive membership: This includes unlimited Club access for you and up to two guests (or your spouse/domestic partner and children under 21) per visit.
For more information on pricing for memberships, visit Delta Sky Club: Membership & Access Options.
Delta Medallion Members at the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels may gain complimentary access to Delta Sky Club locations when flying in Delta Premium Select when flying internationally or in Delta One® (Or the equivalent cabin on a partner-operated flight). Terms and conditions apply. Full details can be found on Delta Sky Club: Access & Policies.3
Delta One or SkyTeam® Premium Cabin Passengers May Get Lounge Access
Delta One or SkyTeam Premium Cabin Passengers may be able to access Delta Sky Club lounges in the following situations:
- Customers traveling on domestic Delta One flight.
- Customers traveling on an international Delta One flight or on a domestic flight connecting to a same-day international Delta One flight.
- Customers traveling on same-day first or business class ticket on an international SkyTeam flight.
Terms and conditions apply. Full details can be found on Delta Sky Club: Access & Policies.4
Credit Cards That Offer Delta Sky Club Lounge Access
Some credit cards offer access to Delta Sky Club locations as a card benefit. One such card is the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Reserve Card, which offers complimentary Delta Sky Lounge access so you can relax before your trip or between connecting flights. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members can enter Delta Sky Club at no cost and receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes each year. Once you’ve used your Guest Passes, you can bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per Visit.
Card Members must be flying on a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight in any class above Basic Economy to access Delta Sky Club. The flight must be on the same day as well.
- Keep in mind that effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club. In order to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 15 Visits have been used, Eligible Card Members may purchase additional Delta Sky Club Visits (including Grab and Go) at a per-Visit rate of $50 per person using the Card. Terms and conditions apply.5
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve card offers plenty of other benefits in addition to Delta Sky Club lounge access:
- TakeOff 15: Take 15% off anytime you book Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when using delta.com and the Fly Delta app. (Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.)
- Complimentary Upgrade List: Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade List, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
- $100 Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck. To read the full terms and conditions, visit www.americanexpress.com/expeditedtravel.
- Earn Miles: Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases made directly with Delta and 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
Plus, many more. Click here to view the full list of features and benefits of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card.6
Delta Sky Club Lounge Locations
Delta Sky Club is available in over 50 locations. Some of these locations include:
- Boston Logan International (BOS)
- Chicago-O’Hare International (ORD)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
- John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- Orlando International (MCO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Delta Medallion Members at the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Tiers may gain free access to Delta Sky Club locations, however you must be flying in Delta Premium Select when flying internationally or in Delta One (Or the equivalent cabin on a partner-operated flight). Terms and conditions apply. For more details visit: Delta Sky Club: Access & Policies.8
It depends. Certain credit cards may offer access to Delta Sky Club, subject to the card‘s term and conditions. You can also pay for a Delta Sky Club membership if you are a Medallion Member.
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve card offers complimentary access to Delta Sky Club. Terms and conditions apply.9
The Takeaway
Delta Sky Club lounges offer an ideal space to unwind while in between flights. No matter which method you choose to use to gain access, with Delta Sky Club, you’ll be able to relax in comfort as you wait for your next flight.
1,3,4,8 "Access & Policies," Delta Airlines
2 "MEMBERSHIP & ACCESS OPTIONS," Delta Airlines
5,6,9 For more on Offer & Benefit Terms for The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, click here.
7 "Delta Sky Club & Other Lounge Locations," Delta Airlines
Bradley Schnitzer is a writer and email strategist who has covered personal finance and small business topics for over five years. He is passionate about personal finance and helping others understand their money.
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