Delta SkyClub Access Changes starting Jan 1, 2019
Nov 16, 2017, 12:10 pm
#16
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 16,273
Keep climbing 
Am I correct that this change seems to impact existing memberships before the expiration of their current term, in the typical DL fashion of yanking the rug out from under their customers?
Am I correct that this change seems to impact existing memberships before the expiration of their current term, in the typical DL fashion of yanking the rug out from under their customers?
Nov 16, 2017, 12:24 pm
#19
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,022
Meh this is nothing. United did this what, two years ago? It affected me exactly zero times. How many times are you flying domestically NOT flying Delta? If you are flying someone else is there even DL club at that airport?
NOthing to see here folks, move along please.
NOthing to see here folks, move along please.
Nov 16, 2017, 12:39 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CHS
Programs: Lots
Posts: 1,012
Meh this is nothing. United did this what, two years ago? It affected me exactly zero times. How many times are you flying domestically NOT flying Delta? If you are flying someone else is there even DL club at that airport?
NOthing to see here folks, move along please.
NOthing to see here folks, move along please.
Nov 16, 2017, 12:43 pm
#22
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: LON, PDX
Programs: DL PM, AS MVP 75K, HH/SPG/MR Gold, Amex Plat, PRG, CSR
Posts: 2,064
Nov 16, 2017, 12:45 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,851
Nov 16, 2017, 12:46 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 18
I have a membership and I only fly Delta about 15% of the time. This is a huge devaluation for me as I use this benefit at least 4-5 times a month. There are a large amount of SkyClubs in the US and often they are the only good option for a lounge. I am definitely not renewing when mine expires next year.
Nov 16, 2017, 12:48 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: LON, PDX
Programs: DL PM, AS MVP 75K, HH/SPG/MR Gold, Amex Plat, PRG, CSR
Posts: 2,064
American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders and guests must be on Delta operated flights. Fee for each guest is $29. Currently access is granted regardless of the airline flown and free for guests.
Nov 16, 2017, 12:52 pm
#27
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Denver, Colorado
Programs: IHG Spire, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Titanium, Mileage Plus Gold
Posts: 1,736
Meh this is nothing. United did this what, two years ago? It affected me exactly zero times. How many times are you flying domestically NOT flying Delta? If you are flying someone else is there even DL club at that airport?
NOthing to see here folks, move along please.
NOthing to see here folks, move along please.
Nov 16, 2017, 12:54 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Verdi, NV, SFO & Olympic (aka Squaw )Valley.
Programs: Ikon Pass Full + AS Gold + Marriott Titanium + Hilton Gold. Recovering UA Plat. LT lounge AA+DL+UA
Posts: 3,823
"A valid United Club membership card and boarding pass for same-day travel."
Also---passengers holding military ID and a UA boarding pass within 24 hours, and Amtrak Guest Rewards Select Plus + Select Executive regardless of airline.
Nov 16, 2017, 1:09 pm
#29
Join Date: May 2002
Location: STL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, DL SkClub LT, Marr LT Plat, IHG Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 2,005
Add me to this list. Will be interested to see how DL handles this for those of us with LT membership. I spread my flying around more in 2017 than in any other year (and will be flying DL even less in 2018) so this could definitely impact me.