Delta Sky Club Access: Your Guide to Lounge Entry and Amenities in 2024

19.07.2024 - 08:41 / insider.com

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Delta Air Lines is one of the most popular U.S. carriers in the consumer airline industry and is one of the "Big 3" airlines, alongside American Airlines and United Airlines.

Like many major airlines, Delta Air Lines has its own network of airport lounges called Delta Sky Clubs. With dozens of locations throughout the U.S., Delta Sky Clubs offer travelers somewhere to relax and enjoy quiet privacy at the airport, along with free snacks, drinks, and WiFi before their flights. 

Here's what you should know if you want to visit a Delta Sky Club on your next trip. 

Delta Sky Clubs have an air of contemporary luxury, and can be found in dozens of airports throughout the U.S. Most locations offer travelers complimentary food, drinks, alcoholic beverages, and quiet rest areas or spaces to work while waiting for your next flight. Some even feature showers. 

Delta Sky Club access is normally restricted to passengers traveling in business- or first-class seats on Delta and SkyTeam partners; certain travelers on qualifying flights who hold Delta elite status; or travelers who have purchased a Sky Club membership.

There's quantifiable monetary value to Delta Sky Club access — Sky Club memberships begin at $695 per year, but can be worth significantly more for frequent Delta travelers.

You can also enter Delta Sky Clubs through complimentary lounge access from certain credit cards, which we'll discuss in more detail below. 

With the right credit card, you can access Delta Sky Clubs for free on many flights. The best credit card with Sky Club lounge access will depend on your other travel goals and spending habits. Here's a rundown of the differences between these cards to help you choose.

If you have the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, you can access Delta Sky Clubs if you're traveling on a Delta flight that same day. These cards also come with day-of-travel benefits on Delta flights, including a free checked bag and priority boarding for the cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.

If you don't want to commit to opening a Delta co-branded credit card, there's another way to get into Delta Sky Clubs for free. The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express also come with Sky Club lounge access on travel days when you fly with Delta. These cards also provide complimentary entry to other