Originally Posted by
Weatherboy
I thought DL/NW no longer participate in the Amex program.
They absolutely still do. They dropped out of Priority Pass.
Originally Posted by
TWA Fan 1
My membership fee is still grandfathered at $375 because of a deal I made with them on my additional cards.
The Amex plat has always allowed me to enter any of these clubs with at least on companion while traveling on the airline in question.
That is all I have ever required and it has worked out great for me.
I'm not sure what more one would reasonably require from what is after all nothing more than a slightly fancier waiting room.
Well, having a rate that is otherwise impossible for anyone to get doe't really seem like a great comparative measure, but good for you. I clearly have no such negotiation skills.
As for the differences in value, it comes down to where you are flying and which lounges you want to access and when. The same metal/lounge requirement can bite you in many airports. And no access when not flying. Those are decisions everyone must evaluate personally when deciding which way to go with lounge membership.