Jan 10, 2014, 3:20 pm
Last edit by: bgriff
Summary of Changes and Frequently Asked Questions
These changes are effective May 1, 2014
This topic is a prime candidate for Wikipost. Let's see if we can't pull one together incorporating the details of the changes, as well as DLCorpGirl's responses to some of our questions.
SkyClub membership has been split into two tiers: Executive and Individual.
Executive members may guest two individuals, or immediate family (spouse + children under 21) without additional charge. Executive members may guest up to 2 additional individuals for $29 each per visit.
Individual members must pay for all guests. Individual members may guest up to 2 individuals, or immediate family (spouse + children under 21) for $29 each per visit.
Lifetime Memberships will be converted to Lifetime Executive Memberships, per DLCorpGal.
30 Day Skyclub Pass - this has been discontinued per Delta contacts.
American Express Delta Reserve and American Express Platinum or Centurion Card (not American Express Delta Platinum co-branded credit card, but American Express non-branded Platinum Charge Card) members may guest up to 2 individuals, or immediate family (spouse + children under 21) for $29 each per visit.
The fee for the Delta Gold American Express and Delta Platinum American Express cardmembers will increase to $29 per visit, per DLCorpGal.
Diamond Medallions may upgrade to an Executive Membership as a Choice Benefit or by using miles or cash to pay the difference. No confirmation on miles, but the cash difference is confirmed to be $145 if done by 3/1/15 per DLCorpGal. NOTE: Diamond Medallions have Executive Membership until 2/28/15. After this date, they will have Individual Membership by default.
Alaska Board Room membership is a workaround as of 1/15/14 for $450 1 year - $1050 3 years and includes 2 guests FREE or family. Note, however, that the AS/DL relationship isn't as good as it used to be and there's no guarantee that the Board Room/SkyClub reciprocity relationship will continue as it currently exists. -- As of February 2015 AS club membership no longer includes guests at Delta lounges.
These changes are effective May 1, 2014
This topic is a prime candidate for Wikipost. Let's see if we can't pull one together incorporating the details of the changes, as well as DLCorpGirl's responses to some of our questions.
SkyClub membership has been split into two tiers: Executive and Individual.
Executive members may guest two individuals, or immediate family (spouse + children under 21) without additional charge. Executive members may guest up to 2 additional individuals for $29 each per visit.
Individual members must pay for all guests. Individual members may guest up to 2 individuals, or immediate family (spouse + children under 21) for $29 each per visit.
Lifetime Memberships will be converted to Lifetime Executive Memberships, per DLCorpGal.
30 Day Skyclub Pass - this has been discontinued per Delta contacts.
American Express Delta Reserve and American Express Platinum or Centurion Card (not American Express Delta Platinum co-branded credit card, but American Express non-branded Platinum Charge Card) members may guest up to 2 individuals, or immediate family (spouse + children under 21) for $29 each per visit.
The fee for the Delta Gold American Express and Delta Platinum American Express cardmembers will increase to $29 per visit, per DLCorpGal.
Diamond Medallions may upgrade to an Executive Membership as a Choice Benefit or by using miles or cash to pay the difference. No confirmation on miles, but the cash difference is confirmed to be $145 if done by 3/1/15 per DLCorpGal. NOTE: Diamond Medallions have Executive Membership until 2/28/15. After this date, they will have Individual Membership by default.
Alaska Board Room membership is a workaround as of 1/15/14 for $450 1 year - $1050 3 years and includes 2 guests FREE or family. Note, however, that the AS/DL relationship isn't as good as it used to be and there's no guarantee that the Board Room/SkyClub reciprocity relationship will continue as it currently exists. -- As of February 2015 AS club membership no longer includes guests at Delta lounges.
Updates to Delta Sky Club membership Options
Jan 10, 2014, 8:14 am
#136
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You are misreading. Eligible AMEX holders still get complimentary access individually. It's only their guests that are charged $29. They probably should have worded this announcement more carefully as there seems to be a massive amount of confusion.
Last edited by xliioper; Jan 10, 2014 at 8:19 am
Jan 10, 2014, 8:14 am
#137
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I'm a bit confused by the info on DL's webpage. First:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...ship-fees.html
Lists DM's can buy executive membership for $595 ($695 -$100 discount) or 80K miles "until March 1, 2015". Why would any DM pay for that now, I thought all DM's get executive membership til that date? Are the prices going to change at that date?
Secondly, here:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...d-updates.html
Why is there a 60K mile rate listed for DM's under individual membership? I thought it was complimentary when it starts in March 2015?
Lastly, love the little disclaimer under executive membership that you can guest 2 but only "provided that Delta determines that adequate space exists".
That'll go over real well.
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...ship-fees.html
Lists DM's can buy executive membership for $595 ($695 -$100 discount) or 80K miles "until March 1, 2015". Why would any DM pay for that now, I thought all DM's get executive membership til that date? Are the prices going to change at that date?
Secondly, here:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...d-updates.html
Why is there a 60K mile rate listed for DM's under individual membership? I thought it was complimentary when it starts in March 2015?
Lastly, love the little disclaimer under executive membership that you can guest 2 but only "provided that Delta determines that adequate space exists".
That'll go over real well.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:14 am
#138
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Jan 10, 2014, 8:14 am
#139
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Was trying to figure out a 'free' work around, especially if the changes don't come w upgraded food/beverage as others have commented.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:14 am
#140
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And as I complain, the SkyClub agent has just jumped over quite a few hurdles to handle a last-minute IRROPS situation, reminding me of the real value of club access.
I'll still likely cancel. Not being able to use the club with my family without paying an extra $87 per visit is really a deal-breaker.
I'll still likely cancel. Not being able to use the club with my family without paying an extra $87 per visit is really a deal-breaker.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:15 am
#141
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: TOL/ATL
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Sky Club "Enhancement"
The clubs are overcrowded and I am all for a price-hike to alleviate the problem.
However, the price-hike coupled with the downgrade of offerings (crap beer, wine and liquor selection unless you pay extra for the "luxury" bar) make me feel nickle and dimed. If Gordon's, carrots and pretzels are "exclusive," count me out.
Delta is doubling the price for a platinum member and the only added benefit is now you have a better chance of getting a seat... something that should have been guaranteed at the old price point. Bravo.
Also, there is no longer an option to renew a joint membership.
However, the price-hike coupled with the downgrade of offerings (crap beer, wine and liquor selection unless you pay extra for the "luxury" bar) make me feel nickle and dimed. If Gordon's, carrots and pretzels are "exclusive," count me out.
Delta is doubling the price for a platinum member and the only added benefit is now you have a better chance of getting a seat... something that should have been guaranteed at the old price point. Bravo.
Also, there is no longer an option to renew a joint membership.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:16 am
#142
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Msp, we get it. You don't like kids in lounges and F/J cabins. I personally don't like the jerks that scream on their cell phones in lounges about how important this "deal" is to close, or how awesome their hot new 20 year old girlfriend is. If they should revoke kids from coming in, revoke jerks that talk to loud and drink to much.
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Msp, we get it. You don't like kids in lounges and F/J cabins. I personally don't like the jerks that scream on their cell phones in lounges about how important this "deal" is to close, or how awesome their hot new 20 year old girlfriend is. If they should revoke kids from coming in, revoke jerks that talk to loud and drink to much.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:16 am
#143
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Jan 10, 2014, 8:16 am
#144
Join Date: Jul 2012
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You should be able to call and cancel.
But if you spend $60K on it, you still get 20,000 RDMs, 30,000 MQMs, a companion cert, and the Choice Benefits from any extra status the card allows you to achieve.
But if you spend $60K on it, you still get 20,000 RDMs, 30,000 MQMs, a companion cert, and the Choice Benefits from any extra status the card allows you to achieve.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:16 am
#145
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Is that a per visit fee or a per day/trip fee? If I'm traveling with my wife, it would be absolutely ridiculous to make me pay $29 for departure airport access, then another $29 for for connecting airport access, then another $29 if we leave for food then come back, then another $29 if our flight changes gates so we have to move to a different club...
Jan 10, 2014, 8:17 am
#146
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New York, NY
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Can I 'buy' my husband a Club membership w my miles, or would I have to transfer them to his account first (w a fee)? I have an AMEX Plat to get in & plenty of miles to burn to get around the fee to guest him in...though my guess is it's not as easy as 'paying' w my miles or others would have suggested it as a work around.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:17 am
#147
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With hopefully fewer people using SCs, can we please have some of the private cubicles back, especially at DTW and MSP F/G?
Last edited by MSPeconomist; Jan 10, 2014 at 8:40 am
Jan 10, 2014, 8:18 am
#148
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I too have SC membership beyond my DM status that DL continues to correctly print my SC membership expiration correctly on my card (what I had plus the DM extension). Wonder what will happen.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:19 am
#149
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I was responding to your "/sarcasm" post that I quoted. Sorry that it's too hard to insert smileys when not posting from a computer.
Jan 10, 2014, 8:19 am
#150
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And as I complain, the SkyClub agent has just jumped over quite a few hurdles to handle a last-minute IRROPS situation, reminding me of the real value of club access.
I'll still likely cancel. Not being able to use the club with my family without paying an extra $87 per visit is really a deal-breaker.
I'll still likely cancel. Not being able to use the club with my family without paying an extra $87 per visit is really a deal-breaker.
I can't believe how family-unfriendly all this is. I travel for business and appreciate the club most the one time of the year I'm traveling for leisure. OK, enough kvetching. Time to move on completely and travel merely on the price / schedule of the flights like most of the flying public.