That's because the Atlanta-based airline plans to discontinue popular perks granting certain American Express cardholders and other premium cardholders unlimited access to its Sky Club lounges, in an effort to reduce crowds, the company said Wednesday in a statement.
Is Amex Platinum losing Delta lounge access?
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card will no longer provide Sky Club lounge access. (Currently, cardholders can purchase visits for $50 per person.) Cardholders flying in Basic Economy will no longer receive Sky Club access.
What happened with Delta Lounge?
As discussed, Delta announced major changes to Sky Club lounge access and Medallion elite status earning. On the lounge side, American Express card holders will only have a limited number of lounge visits starting in 2025, with unlimited access being earned by spending $75,000 on their card.
What are the changes to Amex Platinum 2023?
Beginning September 26, 2023, the Platinum Card's already steep annual fee will go from $699 to $799 per year on your next card anniversary. It will also cost more to add a supplementary Platinum Card to an account with the fee rising from $175 to $250 at the same time.
Can I go into Delta Sky Club with Amex Platinum?
Delta Sky Club loungesAmex Platinum cardmembers get access to Delta-operated Sky Club lounges when flying on a Delta-operated flight or a Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet. To find eligible lounges, head to Delta's website and select "Platinum Card® Members From American Express" as your membership type.
Is Delta restricting access to lounges?
Can silver medallion get Delta One upgrade?
As a Silver Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, beginning 24 hours (1 day) prior to departure, and to the domestic Delta One® experience on the day of departure.
Is Delta changing Sky Club access?
Starting Feb. 1, 2025, cardholders of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card will get 15 visits to Sky Clubs per year, up from a planned limit of 10 per year. Another change is those cardholders will have unlimited visits for the entire day.
Does Delta Platinum status get lounge access?
(9) Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members traveling in any cabin on a same-day, international SkyTeam flight (excluding Delta-operated flights) receive access to SkyTeam lounges (SkyTeam partner-operated and SkyTeam branded lounges; excludes travel to/from the Caribbean, Guam and Saipan when traveling in Main …
Is Delta not enforcing masks?
The Transportation Security Administration is no longer enforcing the federal mandate as of April 18. The choice is yours: Delta people and customers may still choose to wear a mask. Experts agree that wearing a well-fitting mask – such as a KN95 – protects the wearer, even if others around them are not wearing masks.
What are the rules for the Amex Lounge 2023?
As of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge. Terms apply.