How to Get Delta Lounge Access? An Easy Guide

Delta Air Lines offers premium lounge experiences that enable you to relax and rejuvenate in a comfortable space before you head on to your flight. The airline’s lounges consist of luxury amenities that befit a range of tastes and preferences. If you are looking to elevate your travel experience with Delta Air Lines, we bring to you some major insights into accessing its lounges located at various airports. 

You are recommended to go through the policy in detail before you plan to visit a Delta Sky Club Lounge at a related airport. 

Delta Sky Club Lounge Access Policy 

Here are the criteria defined by Delta Air Lines which makes you eligible to access its lounges. However, it is important to note that there are certain terms and conditions associated with this policy. 

Delta Sky Club Membership

• You can purchase Delta Sky Club membership if you are a Medallion member of the Delta SkyMiles program. 

• You need to show your valid Delta Sky Club Membership and the boarding pass for the same day. The pass may belong to a Delta flight or an eligible flight of its partner airline.  Besides, you can use only one credential to access the lounge. 

• 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.

• Passengers traveling with Basic Economy tickets (or similar light) or basic tickets on a flight operated by Delta’s partner airline are not eligible for lounge access. 

• Existing Delta Sky Club Lifetime Members can access the lounge if they are traveling for the same day on any airline.

Delta One® or SkyTeam Premium Cabin Passenger

• If you are traveling on the same day’s domestic Delta One flight, you can access the lounge. 

• If you are ticketed in Delta One on the same day’s Delta flight scheduled on an international route or you are departing on a domestic flight that connects to or from the same day’s international Delta One flight then also you are eligible to access the lounge.

• If you are flying on the same-day’s first or business class ticket on a flight operated by SkyTeam and that too on an international route, you can access the lounge. 

Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members

• If you are a Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion member, you can access the lounge. But you must be traveling in Delta Premium Select on an international route or in Delta One. 

• Members of Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion status are allowed to use the lounge only if they fly in First Class or an equal cabin on a flight operated by a Delta partner airline. The flight must be flying to Canada, Mexico, or Central America and no other destination in this case. 

SkyTeam Elite Plus (Non-Delta Members)

• If you are a SkyTeam Elite Plus customer (not a Delta Medallion member), you can access the lounge only if you are flying in any cabin on an international flight by SkyTeam. It may also be a domestic flight by SkyTeam that connects to or from the same day’s international flight. This includes the same day’s travel on a domestic flight of Delta that connects to an international flight by Delta or a SkyTeam partner. 

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members

• If you are a Delta SkyMiles Reserve, Reserve Business Basic, or Reserve Additional Card member, you can enjoy free access to the lounge. However, you must be flying on the same day’s flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines. 

• If you hold the Reserve Card membership and you are flying on a flight operated by Delta’s partner airline (which is not marketed or operated by Delta), you are eligible to access the lounge by paying $50 per person (applicable as per location). If it is a Grab and Go entry, you need to pay the per-visit charge of $25 per person (as per location). 

• If you have a Reserve Card membership, you are required to show your valid Card, an I.D. issued by the government, and boarding pass to the ambassador of Delta Sky Club Lounge. Please note that your boarding pass must show a booking for the same day’s flight that is marketed or operated by Delta. The flight must be departing from or arriving at the airport where the lounge is located. Besides, your name on the pass must be the same as that of the card.

• If you hold a Reserve or Reserve Business Card membership and you are traveling in Basic Economy, you will not be allowed lounge access. 

American Express Centurion Card Members 

• If you hold a select Centurion Card membership from American Express, you are eligible to access the lounge. Nevertheless, you must be flying on the same day’s flight operated by Delta or marketed by Delta, but operated by WestJet Airlines (006 ticket number). 

• You need to show your valid American Express Credit Card, an I.D. issued by the government, and the corresponding airline ticket for the same day. Make sure that your name given on the boarding pass matches that of the Card. 

American Express Platinum Card Members 

• If you hold a select Platinum or Platinum Business Card membership from American Express, you are allowed to access the lounge. But this is possible only if you are flying on the same day’s flight operated by Delta or marketed by Delta, but operated by WestJet Airlines (006 ticket number). 

• You need to show your valid American Express Credit Card and an I.D. proof issued by the government. You also have to present the corresponding airline ticket for the same day. 

Single Visit Pass

• Although the sale of Single Visit Passes is not happening anymore, you may still use the same for lounge access if you bought it when it was sold. 

• The pass is accepted only if it has not expired. So, you must check the expiry date mentioned on your pass. The pass can be used if you fly on the same day’s flight ticketed by Delta or its partner airline. Entry to the lounge will depend on the availability of space if you choose to use your single visit pass for access. 

• If you travel in Basic Economy after 2^nd February 2023, your pass will not be accepted for lounge access. 

LATAM Business Class Passengers

• If you are flying with LATAM Airlines in Business Class, you can access any Delta Sky Club lounge by showing a boarding pass for the same day in case of an international journey. Your flight may also be operating in conjunction with connection to or from an international flight that is operated by Delta Air Lines or LATAM Airlines.  

LATAM Black Signature, Black, or Platinum LATAM Pass Member

• If you hold a LATAM Pass Signature Black Emerald, Black Emerald, or Platinum Sapphire membership, you can access any of the Delta Sky Club lounges. Make sure to present your boarding pass for the same day. You may be traveling in any class of service on or connecting to an international flight for the same day. The flight may be operated by either Delta or LATAM. 

WestJet Business Class Passengers

• If you are traveling with WestJet Airlines in Business Class, you can access any Delta Sky Club lounge by showing your same day’s boarding pass. It must be an international flight or in conjunction with a connection to or from an international flight that is operated by Delta Air Lines or WestJet Airlines. 

WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum Membership 

• If you have a WestJet Rewards Gold or Platinum membership, you can access a Delta Sky Club lounge. It is applicable if you are flying on a transborder flight running between the United States and Canada. The flight may be operated by Delta Air Lines or WestJet Airlines. You need to show your boarding pass belonging to the same day. 

Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card

• If you hold this card, you can enjoy free access to Delta Sky Club lounges. In this case, three visits are allowed on a calendar year basis. Else, three individuals can visit in a calendar year.

• You must show a valid Card and an I.D. proof issued by the government. You also need to keep handy your boarding pass for the same day for a flight that is marketed and operated by Delta or marketed by Delta and operated by a partner airline. It could also be marketed by a partner airline and operated by Delta.

• Passengers holding the Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card membership and traveling on Basic Economy fares are not allowed to access the lounge. 

Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card

• If you are a member of this card, you are allowed free access to Delta Sky Club lounges. Six visits are allowed on a calendar year basis. Else, six individuals can visit in a calendar year.

• You are required to present a valid Card and an I.D. proof issued by the government. You also need to show your boarding pass for the same day for a flight that is marketed and operated by Delta or marketed by Delta and operated by a partner airline. It could also be marketed by a partner airline and operated by Delta. 

• If passengers, who are the members of the Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card, travel in Basic Economy, they will not be eligible to access the lounge. 

Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card

• If you are a member of this card, you are allowed free access to Delta Sky Club lounges. Three visits are accepted in a calendar year or three individuals can visit in a calendar year.

• You must show your valid Card and an I.D. proof issued by the government. You also need to present your boarding pass for the same day for a flight that is marketed and operated by Delta; marketed by Delta and operated by a partner airline; or marketed by a partner airline and operated by Delta. 

• If you hold the Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card and you travel in Basic Economy, you will not be allowed to access the lounge. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: This access policy comes with various instructions, guidelines, and terms & conditions defined by Delta Air Lines. You must read the same on the official website of the airline to understand it in detail. This will help you avoid complications at the end moment at the airport. 

Delta Sky Club Guest Policy 

Delta Air Lines has defined guest policy in case you wish to bring or invite guests to its lounges. The following members are eligible to invite guests. 

• Delta Sky Club Executive Membership
• Delta Sky Club Individual Membership
• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Card Members
• Delta Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion Members Flying on International Flights in Delta Premium Select or Delta One
• SkyTeam Elite Plus (non-Delta Members) 
• Delta Sky Club Lifetime Membership
• Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card
• Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card
• Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card

IMPORTANT NOTE: This guest policy comes with various terms or restrictions that you must follow in order to avoid any hassle at the last moment. Thus, you are advised to refer to complete information provided on the website of Delta Air Lines.

Concluding Words

Delta Sky Club lounges are tastefully designed, and they aim to offer an exceptional and unforgettable experience to travelers. You can enjoy premium food and beverages, cozy seating, and other major amenities necessary for your business travel. You are served by hospitable staff who take care of all your requirements. Make sure to read the above access policy in detail so that you can be eligible to use Delta Sky Club lounges that provide you with a suitable escape and relief from the bustling airport terminals. You can also bring guests to these lounges as per the guest policy defined by the airline. Don’t forget to browse through complete details including terms & conditions provided on the website of Delta Air Lines.

Related FAQ’s

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