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
Nov 12, 2014, 4:40 pm
#1591
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: DL PM MM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,276
Besides, the current cards don't say Executive or Individual Membership as far as I can tell. It's once they scan your card they know what type of membership you have.
Nov 20, 2014, 6:29 pm
#1593
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Diamond; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 655
I have a complimentary executive membership until 2/28/15 as a result of making Diamond for the first time. On Sunday, I'm flying from Kauai to Kona on Hawaiian Air with a two hour layover in HNL. Can my wife, kids, and I access the Sky Club in HNL or do the Sky Clubs require you to be on a Delta ticket for access?
Nov 20, 2014, 8:32 pm
#1594
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,063
I have a complimentary executive membership until 2/28/15 as a result of making Diamond for the first time. On Sunday, I'm flying from Kauai to Kona on Hawaiian Air with a two hour layover in HNL. Can my wife, kids, and I access the Sky Club in HNL or do the Sky Clubs require you to be on a Delta ticket for access?
Nov 21, 2014, 8:21 am
#1596
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Minneapolis, originally from Cincinnati
Programs: Diamond with Delta, Hyatt and Hilton. 2 MM and Plat with America (thank you citi:))
Posts: 2,345
+1 A couple years ago my wife was given a hassle at the E club at ATL. She was on AirTran on a red eye and wanted to use the shower at the E club and grab a bagel during her layover and they told her she had to be a on DL ticket. She had no issues getting in at the C or D club but there was no shower.
Nov 26, 2014, 2:04 pm
#1597
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM. 1MM
Posts: 2,045
I'm flying JFK-LAX-PHX this afternoon. Business elite & First respectively.
I know I have access to sky club at JFK since im in Business Elite on a t-con. I'm in T4 club right now.... Will I have access to sky club at LAX? Only a 90 minute connection so no big deal but was curious.
I know I have access to sky club at JFK since im in Business Elite on a t-con. I'm in T4 club right now.... Will I have access to sky club at LAX? Only a 90 minute connection so no big deal but was curious.
Nov 26, 2014, 2:45 pm
#1598
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: LGA/JFK
Programs: DL PM, UA Premier, AA Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Sixt Plat
Posts: 500
I'm flying JFK-LAX-PHX this afternoon. Business elite & First respectively.
I know I have access to sky club at JFK since im in Business Elite on a t-con. I'm in T4 club right now.... Will I have access to sky club at LAX? Only a 90 minute connection so no big deal but was curious.
I know I have access to sky club at JFK since im in Business Elite on a t-con. I'm in T4 club right now.... Will I have access to sky club at LAX? Only a 90 minute connection so no big deal but was curious.
Dec 11, 2014, 11:39 am
#1599
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MA
Programs: DL DM, AA GE, CP ED
Posts: 256
Thanks for keeping us posted DLCorpGal!
Like many others, I think these changes make sense.
The email I received noted the following (bold formatting is by me):
Diamond Medallion® members will continue to enjoy complimentary Executive Membership through the 2014 Medallion year. If you qualify for 2015 Diamond Medallion status, you will receive a complimentary Individual Membership beginning March 1, 2015. And, if guest access is a priority, you may upgrade to an Executive Membership as one of your Choice Benefits or by using miles or cash to pay the difference.
This suggest that next year we can upgrade with cash. How much? Would it be $695 minus the $100 Platinum discount minus the $450 value of the individual membership?
Like many others, I think these changes make sense.
The email I received noted the following (bold formatting is by me):
Diamond Medallion® members will continue to enjoy complimentary Executive Membership through the 2014 Medallion year. If you qualify for 2015 Diamond Medallion status, you will receive a complimentary Individual Membership beginning March 1, 2015. And, if guest access is a priority, you may upgrade to an Executive Membership as one of your Choice Benefits or by using miles or cash to pay the difference.
This suggest that next year we can upgrade with cash. How much? Would it be $695 minus the $100 Platinum discount minus the $450 value of the individual membership?
Anyone hear how/where we can pay the difference. I asked at my friendly neighborhood SkyClub today and they had no idea the option even existed.
Dec 15, 2014, 5:30 pm
#1600
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MCO
Programs: DL-DM/1MM, HILTON-DIA, .HYATT-DIA/GLOB , IHG-PLT,HERTZ 5*, NATIONAL ES
Posts: 8,691
I thought i heard something about the Sky Clubs becoming less crowded and more exclusive.....
I was in SLC today and I think it was more crowded than I have ever seen! There was nowhere to sit, the restrooms were jammed, and people were killing the food / bar. I made a circle and found solace in the E Gates. Yeah, it was that bad...
I was in SLC today and I think it was more crowded than I have ever seen! There was nowhere to sit, the restrooms were jammed, and people were killing the food / bar. I made a circle and found solace in the E Gates. Yeah, it was that bad...
Dec 15, 2014, 5:46 pm
#1601
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,399
I thought i heard something about the Sky Clubs becoming less crowded and more exclusive.....
I was in SLC today and I think it was more crowded than I have ever seen! There was nowhere to sit, the restrooms were jammed, and people were killing the food / bar. I made a circle and found solace in the E Gates. Yeah, it was that bad...
I was in SLC today and I think it was more crowded than I have ever seen! There was nowhere to sit, the restrooms were jammed, and people were killing the food / bar. I made a circle and found solace in the E Gates. Yeah, it was that bad...
Dec 15, 2014, 8:34 pm
#1602
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SMF
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt D
Posts: 416
I thought i heard something about the Sky Clubs becoming less crowded and more exclusive.....
I was in SLC today and I think it was more crowded than I have ever seen! There was nowhere to sit, the restrooms were jammed, and people were killing the food / bar. I made a circle and found solace in the E Gates. Yeah, it was that bad...
I was in SLC today and I think it was more crowded than I have ever seen! There was nowhere to sit, the restrooms were jammed, and people were killing the food / bar. I made a circle and found solace in the E Gates. Yeah, it was that bad...
Dec 16, 2014, 10:41 pm
#1603
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL DM, HH Silver
Posts: 64
I am assuming there are a few others with my problem. I hit diamond this year and also have the reserve card. It seems I have two forms of entry but still cannot get a second person in. This seems really strange to me. I would think diamond status would get me in and then the credit card would get 1 person in as well.
Has anyone had any luck with AMEX or Delta to get this to work? It seems as if the reserve card is a waste. You get most of the benefits from the Delta Plat. AMEX at half the price.
Has anyone had any luck with AMEX or Delta to get this to work? It seems as if the reserve card is a waste. You get most of the benefits from the Delta Plat. AMEX at half the price.
Dec 17, 2014, 1:06 am
#1604
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Spire Amb, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 1MM
Posts: 3,611
Executive Memberships Until 12/28/15?
I know the wiki has long said our club access as a Diamond Medallion retains Executive Membership only until 2/28/15.
But recently, the My Wallet section of Delta.com lists my Executive Membership as running until 12/28/15 (that's December)!
and it also lists an upcoming Individual Membership from 12/29/15 until 11/29/16.
I never had Skyclub membership except as a Diamond Medallion, so I don't know where the extra year came from. Not that I'm complaining
But recently, the My Wallet section of Delta.com lists my Executive Membership as running until 12/28/15 (that's December)!
and it also lists an upcoming Individual Membership from 12/29/15 until 11/29/16.
I never had Skyclub membership except as a Diamond Medallion, so I don't know where the extra year came from. Not that I'm complaining
Dec 17, 2014, 4:45 am
#1605
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MCO
Programs: DL DM/MM, Marriott Plat Premier, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 4,081
Not worth the extra $$$ to you? Then scale back to the DL Plat card or something else.