Delta provides complimentary Sky Club access for Diamond Medallion members. Previously, if one already had a Sky Club membership upon attaining Diamond status, the membership was extended. Delta no longer extends Sky Club memberships; rather, the complimentary Diamond membership runs concurrently with any previously purchased memberships.

Delta has eliminated the ability to route between the US and the Southwest Pacific via Asia on award tickets. This effectively eliminates the primary method for traveling to the Southwest Pacific at saver mileage levels (partners such as KE, CI, CZ, MU).