Delta Sky Club

Access & Policies

Find out more about accessing the Club and entering with guests.

2024 SKYMILES PROGRAM CHANGES

Learn about upcoming changes to our SkyMiles Program including how SkyMiles Members will now earn towards 2025 Medallion Status, Delta Sky Club^® access changes and more.

3-hour access policy: Customers will be able to access Delta Sky Clubs anytime within 3 hours of their scheduled departure time† (and connecting customers can continue to access Clubs in the connecting airport at any time prior to departure).

Access and Policies
ENTRY TYPE	POLICY
Delta Sky Club Member	Beginning January 1, 2023, annual memberships (including renewals) to Delta Sky Club are available for purchase only by Medallion Members of the Delta SkyMiles Program. Valid Delta Sky Club Membership and a same-day boarding pass required (only one credential may be used for Club access). Individuals must be at least 18 years of age for Club Membership to access without a responsible, supervising adult. Must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy alcoholic beverages. Local age restrictions apply in non-US locations. All Delta Sky Club Members* and their guests may only gain access to the Club in conjunction with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or on eligible flights operated by its partner airlines. For Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights, lounge access is valid on Delta-marketed flights only. Effective for travel dates on or after February 2, 2023, Delta Sky Club Members* flying on Basic Economy fares will not be permitted for Club entry, unless they have access through an eligible American Express Card. Excludes existing Delta Sky Club Lifetime Members and their guests. Lifetime Members may continue to access the Club with same-day ticketed air travel on any airline. Note: applies to existing Lifetime Members only; new Lifetime Memberships are not available. Your digital Membership card will be available immediately after enrollment in the My Wallet* section of the Fly Delta app, or in My SkyMiles on delta.com. A Membership card can be printed from the My SkyMiles section of delta.com and will be accepted as a form of entry to Delta Sky Club.
Delta One^® or SkyTeam Premium Cabin Passenger	When traveling on Delta: Customers traveling on a domestic Delta One flight Customers traveling in Delta One on an international Delta flight or on a domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international Delta One flight* When traveling on a SkyTeam flight (excluding Delta): Customers traveling on a same-day international First or Business class ticket on a SkyTeam-operated flight. In order to qualify for Club access, the customer must be confirmed in the First or Business class cabin for all segments of their journey Find the list of SkyTeam member airlines, opens in a new window *International Travel Includes: Customers traveling to/from Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Canada and Mexico. For Delta Sky Club access, International Travel excludes: customers traveling to/from the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico (PR) and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)).
Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members**	Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion Status permits entry to the Club when flying in Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (or the equivalent cabin on a Delta partner operated flight). Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members traveling internationally on a qualifying cabin may bring in one guest. Guest must also be traveling in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or equivalent cabin on a Delta partner operated flight). Delta Sky Club access is no longer extended to Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members when flying in Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ (or the Main Cabin equivalent on a Delta partner operated flight) internationally unless the Member has another qualifying credential that permits Club access, such as a Delta Sky Club membership. Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members traveling in First Class (or equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight) to Mexico, Canada, and Central America may access the Delta Sky Club. One guest is permitted and must also be traveling in a First Class cabin (or equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight). Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members traveling in Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ visiting a Delta airline partner-operated lounge or a SkyTeam branded lounge are not impacted. International Travel includes: Customers traveling to/from Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Canada and Mexico (excludes travel between the U.S. and the Caribbean). *For travel prior to January 1, 2024, Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion Members with a valid Delta SkyMiles American Express Gold Card issued in Japan, and are traveling on an international itinerary, have access to the Delta Sky Club regardless of cabin. Effective for travel dates on or after January 1, 2024, customers who are flying on Basic Economy tickets will not be permitted for Club entry. One complimentary guest is permitted and must also be traveling on a fare higher than Basic Economy fare.
SkyTeam Elite Plus (Non-Delta Members)	SkyTeam Elite Plus customers (excluding Delta Medallion Members) traveling in any cabin on a SkyTeam international flight* or a SkyTeam domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international flight (includes same-day travel on a Delta domestic flight connecting to an international Delta—or any other SkyTeam partner—flight) will receive Delta Sky Club access with up to one guest. If traveling on an international* itinerary, please show a frequent flyer credential representing SkyTeam Elite Plus qualification for lounge access. Note: SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits are provided only at the departure airport and not at the arrival airport unless connecting to a qualifying SkyTeam flight. SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits do not include access to third-party business lounges. More details on third-party lounge access. *Per SkyTeam lounge policy, international travel excludes customers traveling between the U.S. and the Caribbean
Club Membership for Diamond Medallion Members	Diamond Medallion Members with 2023 Choice Benefit selections have the option to select an Individual Membership, Executive Membership, or a Delta Sky Club Guest Pass as 1 of their benefits. Diamond Medallion Members with 2024 Choice Benefit selections may select an Executive Membership for 3 Choice Benefit selections. Learn more about Choice Benefits.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members^†	Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Basic and Reserve Additional Card Members (“Reserve Card Members”) receive complimentary access to Delta Sky Club when traveling on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Reserve Card Members traveling on a Delta partner airline flight that is not marketed or operated by Delta may access the Club at a per-visit rate of $50 per person per location. For Grab and Go entries, the entry fee for Reserve Card Members traveling on a Delta partner airline flight that is not marketed or operated by Delta is a per-visit rate of $25 per person per location. Reserve Card Members may bring either two guests or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee is $25 per guest per visit. The Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business Card must be used as the payment method to receive the per-visit rate. Guests must be flying on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight. Children under 2 years of age may accompany the Reserve Card Member for free. The Reserve Card Member must present their valid Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight departing from or arriving at the airport in which the Delta Sky Club is located. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. ^†Effective February 1, 2025, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per 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 the Card must equal $75,000 or more between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, 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.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Card Members^‡	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. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee is $25 per guest per visit. Platinum Card Members may bring either two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee is $25 per guest per visit. The Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business Card must be used as the payment method to receive the per-visit rate. Children under 2 years of age may accompany the Card Member for free. The Platinum Card Member must present their valid Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight departing from or arriving at the airport in which the Delta Sky Club is located. Name on boarding pass must match the name on the Card. ^‡Effective January 1, 2024, this benefit will no longer be available.
Centurion Card and Platinum Card Members from American Express^§	Customers with select Platinum Cards and Centurion Cards from American Express may access Delta Sky Club locations when traveling on a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number). The Platinum or Centurion Card Member must present their valid American Express Credit Card, government-issued I.D., and same-day corresponding airline ticket to the Club ambassador. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Access is non-transferable and can only be used by the Card Member. Eligible Card Members may bring either two guests or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location, and must use their valid Card as the payment method for guest access.. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee is $25 per guest per visit. The Platinum or Centurion Card must be used as the payment method to receive the per-visit rate. Guests must also be traveling on Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number) to access the Club. ^§Effective February 1, 2025, Platinum Card Members will receive 10 Visits per 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 the Card must equal $75,000 or more between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 10 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.
Single Visit Pass	The sale of the Single Visit Passes has been discontinued. Any Single Visit Passes that guests already have will continue to be accepted through the expiration date printed on the pass, as long as they are being used in conjunction with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or partner airlines. Note: there must be a printed expiration date on the pass to be considered valid and access to the Club may be limited due to capacity. Effective for travel dates on or after February 2, 2023, customers flying on Basic Economy fares and using a Single Visit Pass as their entry credential will not be permitted for Club entry.
LATAM Business Class Passengers	LATAM Business Class Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club location with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with a connection to/from an international flight operated by Delta or LATAM. No guest access permitted.
LATAM Black Signature, Black, or Platinum LATAM Pass Member	LATAM Pass Signature Black Emerald, Black Emerald, or Platinum Sapphire Members may access any Delta Sky Club location with a same-day boarding pass for travel in any class of service on or connecting to a same-day international flight operated by Delta or LATAM. One guest is permitted and must accompany the LATAM frequent flyer for the duration of the visit.
Virgin Atlantic Business Class Passengers	Virgin Atlantic Business Class Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club location with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with a connection to/from an international flight operated by Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, or KLM. No guest access permitted.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold Members	Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold Members may access any Delta Sky Club location with a same-day boarding pass for travel in any class of service on or connecting to a same-day international flight operated by Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air France or KLM. One guest is permitted and must accompany the Virgin Atlantic frequent flyer for the duration of the visit.
WestJet Business Class Passengers	WestJet Business Class Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club location with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with a connection to/from an international flight operated by Delta or WestJet. No guest access permitted.
WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum members	WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum members may access any Delta Sky Club location with a same-day boarding pass for a transborder flight between the United States and Canada operated by Delta or WestJet. One guest is permitted and must accompany the WestJet frequent flyer for the duration of the visit.
Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card	Complimentary Delta Sky Club® access 3 visits per calendar year or for 3 individuals per calendar year The Card Member must present a valid Card, same-day boarding pass of Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated flight or partner-marketed and Delta-operated flight, and government-issued I.D. to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Name on the boarding pass must match name on the Card. Effective for travel dates on or after January 1, 2024, customers with the Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card who are flying on Basic Economy tickets will not be permitted for Club entry.
Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card	Complimentary Delta Sky Club® access 6 visits per calendar year or for 6 individuals per calendar year The Card Member must present a valid Card, same-day boarding pass of Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated flight or partner-marketed and Delta-operated flight, and government-issued I.D. to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Name on the boarding pass must match name on the Card. Effective for travel dates on or after January 1, 2024, customers with the Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card who are flying on Basic Economy tickets will not be permitted for Club entry.
Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card	Complimentary Delta Sky Club® access 3 visits per calendar year or 3 individuals per calendar year The Card Member must present a valid Card, same-day boarding pass of Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated flight or partner-marketed and Delta-operated flight, and government-issued I.D. to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Name on the boarding pass must match name on the Card. Effective for travel dates on or after January 1, 2024, customers with the Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card who are flying on Basic Economy tickets will not be permitted for Club entry.

Number of Guests Permitted When Accessing a Delta Sky Club

NUMBER OF GUESTS PERMITTED WHEN ACCESSING A DELTA SKY CLUB:
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL OR CUSTOMER CATEGORY	NUMBER OF GUESTS
Delta Sky Club Executive Membership	Complimentary - Two guests, or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age); plus two additional guests for $50 or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee for the two additional guests is $25 or 2,500 miles per guest per Club visit.
Delta Sky Club Individual Membership	Two guests or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) for $50 or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit. For Grab and Go entries, the guest fee is $25 or 2,500 miles per guest per Club visit.
Delta One or Delta SkyTeam Premium Cabin Passenger	None
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members	Two guests or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person. For Grab and Go guest entries, the per-visit rate is $25 per person. Reserve Card Members have the option to redeem up to two one-time Guest Passes (issued after account opening and after account renewal each year) for complimentary access to the Club.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Cards^‡	Two guests or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person per location. For Grab and Go guest entries, the per-visit rate is $25 per guest. ^‡Effective January 1, 2024, this benefit will no longer be available.
Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion traveling internationally* in Delta Premium Select or Delta One¹	One guest complimentary. Guest must also be booked in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight) *International Travel includes: Customers traveling to/from Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Canada and Mexico (excludes travel between the U.S. and the Caribbean).
SkyTeam Elite Plus (non-Delta Members) ²	One guest complimentary. Guest must also be traveling on a SkyTeam operated flight.
Single Visit Pass	None
Delta Sky Club Lifetime Membership³	Complimentary - Two guests, or immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under 21 years of age); plus two additional guests for $50 or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit. For Grab and Go guest entries for the two additional guests, the per-visit rate is $25 or 2,500 miles per guest per visit.
Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card	Two guests. Children 2 years-old and over will be counted as a guest.
Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card	Two guests. Children 2 years-old and over will be counted as a guest.
Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card	Two guests. Children 2 years-old and over will be counted as a guest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Clubs so crowded these days?

Delta Sky Club has invested heavily in the lounge experience, and more people value this amenity than ever before. With so many returning to travel this year, we are seeing high volumes of Delta Sky Club visitors.

Why is Delta implementing this policy change?

The Delta Sky Club team has worked hard to create a best-in-class experience in our lounges, and we want to ensure that experience can be widely enjoyed by Delta customers. That said, our priority is to balance the popularity of the Delta Sky Club experience with the premium atmosphere and service we wish to provide for our guests.

Is this change permanent?

This is a permanent change to the Delta Sky Club policy.

Are there any exceptions to this policy?

Delta 360 Members, American Express Centurion cardholders, and Lifetime Delta Sky Club Members will be exempt from this policy change.

Will this affect my Club access on layovers?

This policy change will not affect Club access for customers visiting the lounges before connecting flights.

What if my flight is delayed?

Flight delays or interruptions will have no impact on Club access, as long as customers enter the Club within three hours of their originally scheduled departure time.

What if my ticketed flight is outside the three-hour window, but I’m standing by for a flight earlier in the day?

Club access is allowed in this case, provided customers intend to board the earlier flight if a seat becomes available.

Does Delta have plans for Clubs exclusive to Delta One customers?

Delta is committed to providing a singular experience to our most loyal customers. Right now, we are in the planning stages for exclusive Delta One Clubs at LAX and JFK as we look for additional ways to expand our premium offerings. We are excited about this opportunity to further enhance the Delta Sky Club experience for Delta One customers, and more details will be coming soon.

I selected my American Express Card because I value unrestricted access to Delta Sky Clubs.

Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members^†can still enjoy access to the Delta Sky Club up to 3 hours before departure of their Delta flight. Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business Card Members^‡ can also access the Delta Sky Club at a per-visit rate of $50. If you have questions about this policy change, please contact the Delta Sky Club Service Center. If you would like to discuss Card benefits or make updates to your membership, please contact American Express by calling the number on the back of your Card.

^†Effective February 1, 2025, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per 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 the Card must equal $75,000 or more between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, 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.

^‡Effective January 1, 2024, this benefit will no longer be available.

Will the 3-hour access policy change apply to the Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card One-Time Guest Passes?

Yes, this change applies to the two One-Time Guest Passes Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members receive each year after renewal of their Card.

^††Delta 360 Members and customers with a Lifetime Delta Sky Club Membership will be exempt from this policy.

1. Effective February 2, 2023, Delta Sky Club access is no longer extended to Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members when flying in Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ internationally. Please note that Medallion Status still permits entry to the Club if flying in Delta Premium Select or Delta One, or if you have access through a different method.
2. SkyTeam Elite Plus: Itinerary must include same-day international travel on SkyTeam flight.
3. Applies to guests of existing Delta Sky Club Lifetime Members; Lifetime Memberships are no longer available for purchase.
4. Delta Sky Club Members may redeem miles from their SkyMiles account to cover fees for accompanying guests as a payment option, in lieu of guest fee paid in U.S. Dollars, at any Delta Sky Club or Grab and Go location. Guest payment must be made in person upon check-in to the Club location. Mileage must be deducted from Delta Sky Club Member’s own account. Member must have sufficient miles balance to cover the entire guest fee for all guests entering the Club with them. Not combinable with certificates, eCredits, or vouchers. Any miles you use will be automatically and permanently deducted from your SkyMiles account at the time of the redemption. Transactions are nonrefundable and cannot be reversed. SkyMiles Program Rules apply. For Delta Sky Club locations, the guest fee is $50 per person per visit, or 5,000 miles (mileage redemption option available to Delta Sky Club Members only). For entries to Grab and Go locations, the guest fee is $25 per person per visit, or 2,500 miles (mileage redemption option available to Delta Sky Club Members only).

All Delta Sky Club rules apply to Delta Sky Club Membership and use.