Delta SkyClub Access Changes starting Jan 1, 2019
#346
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,649
In case it wasn't mentioned, Lifetime Skyclub Members still have access when flying ANY airline (not just DL or partners). I'm posting this here because I didn't realize this and was pleasantly surprised to stumble on it (https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/house-rules).
#347
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Sky Miles Aadvantage United Mileage Plus Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 21
I don't know about AA and UA, but several of us DL Liletime members shared with Delta the original NW LIfetime offering materials. NW used to aggressively sell those LIfetime memberships when you entered the Top Flight Club (later renamed World Club). The option of using the club when flying any airline was a key feature in the sale. I don't know whether that was true with AA or UA.
#348
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Newton Centre, MA, USA
Programs: DL 2MM Gold, AA Plat Pro; Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium (via SPG), IHG Plat
Posts: 2,192
I don't know about AA and UA, but several of us DL Liletime members shared with Delta the original NW LIfetime offering materials. NW used to aggressively sell those LIfetime memberships when you entered the Top Flight Club (later renamed World Club). The option of using the club when flying any airline was a key feature in the sale. I don't know whether that was true with AA or UA.
#349
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,929
I don't know about AA and UA, but several of us DL Liletime members shared with Delta the original NW LIfetime offering materials. NW used to aggressively sell those LIfetime memberships when you entered the Top Flight Club (later renamed World Club). The option of using the club when flying any airline was a key feature in the sale. I don't know whether that was true with AA or UA.
#350
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Sky Miles Aadvantage United Mileage Plus Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 21
There's a small Facebook group of Delta Lifetime SkyClub members. The purpose is to make sure our interests are properly represented with Delta. If you're already on FB you might consider joining. Just search FB groups for: Delta SkyClub Lifetime Member Protest Group. Most people in the group bought their Lifetime memberships from Northwest, although there's a smattering from Western, Pan-Am and I believe even Republic.
#351
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Sky Miles Aadvantage United Mileage Plus Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 21
You used to be able to enter NW clubs even when you were not flying at all. DCA and SFO clubs were pre-security and you could still get to them post-9/11 without having a ticket. I bought a couple 3-year memberships I'm working through (currently on second one) that I purchased prior to changes requiring same-day DL flights. Guess I'm not important enough to get the grandfather treatment.
#352
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: AA, chase ultimate rewards, hawaiian
Posts: 40
Hello Guys,
i have 2 Amex Platinum Cards & will be trying to access DTW Skyclub on Nov 15th. Do you guys think if i add one of the cards to my wife's wallet she should also be able to get the skyclub access?
thanks
i have 2 Amex Platinum Cards & will be trying to access DTW Skyclub on Nov 15th. Do you guys think if i add one of the cards to my wife's wallet she should also be able to get the skyclub access?
thanks
#355
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Sky Miles Aadvantage United Mileage Plus Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 21
An Amex Platinum member can bring in up to two guests into the Delta SkyClub guest fee at $29 a person per visit. (Fee goes up to $39 a person per visit in January 2020).
#356
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Delta PM, Hilton Silver, UA Plat
Posts: 259
Slightly off topic but couldn't find the right message board nor did I want to start a new thread. I am about to become GM on delta this week and flying them SFO-SEA-ICN-SFO in a few weeks. Ticket is Main Cabin but is it right to assume I get sky club access throughout my whole trip to ICN and back? Will I have access at both SFO and SEA?
#358
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 26,951
Slightly off topic but couldn't find the right message board nor did I want to start a new thread. I am about to become GM on delta this week and flying them SFO-SEA-ICN-SFO in a few weeks. Ticket is Main Cabin but is it right to assume I get sky club access throughout my whole trip to ICN and back? Will I have access at both SFO and SEA?
#360
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta PM, Alaska MVP, AMEX Plat (MR), AMEX Delta Platinum
Posts: 56
Elite plus flying to PUJ connecting ATL from SEA - will I get Sky Club access ?
Im flying SEA - ATL - PUJ in December and Im a Delta PM.
Will I get Sky Club access in SEA since the flight is to an international destination? Or will the stop over prevent that? When I fly to Asia I always have lounge access.
Will I get Sky Club access in SEA since the flight is to an international destination? Or will the stop over prevent that? When I fly to Asia I always have lounge access.