Sky Club Access questions (June 2022 onward)
Dec 22, 2022, 8:15 am
#616
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,067
If Delta is going to make a tweak to the new access rules, it should probably be to allow Delta marketed JV codeshares access on the Amex Platinum.
Seems like a major oversight to block access to passengers who chose to purchase the AF or KLM flight over the DL flight at places like DTW. Especially when Delta markets these JV flights as being interchangeable.
Seems like a major oversight to block access to passengers who chose to purchase the AF or KLM flight over the DL flight at places like DTW. Especially when Delta markets these JV flights as being interchangeable.
Last edited by xliioper; Dec 22, 2022 at 8:28 am
Dec 22, 2022, 8:25 am
#617
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
If Delta is going to make a tweak to the new access rules, it should probably be to allow Delta marketed JV codeshares access on the Amex Platinum.
Seems like a major oversight to block access to passengers who chose to purchase the AF or KLM flight over the DL flight at places like DTW. Especially when Delta markets these JV flights as being interchangeable.
Seems like a major oversight to block access to passengers who chose to purchase the AF or KLM flight over the DL flight at places like DTW. Especially when Delta markets these JV flights as being interchangeable.
Dec 22, 2022, 9:16 am
#618
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,712
Right, but this seems like an oversight when they wrote the rules. Their intention is to encourage folks to pick up the Amex Platinum, and this hole in the rules is going to undermine that push.
Dec 22, 2022, 2:16 pm
#620
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PP, DL PM
Posts: 2,086
I don't expect most people will comprehend that a DL*/VS, DL*/KL, DL*/AF, or DL*/KE flight will not get Sky Club access with an Amex Platinum... until they are at the Sky Club and are told that being an Amex Platinum-holding Diamond Medallion flying Comfort+ to London does not get them Sky Club access.
However, I don't expect Delta/Amex to change the policy. I think they will position the only guaranteed way to get lounge access to be buying Delta One.
However, I don't expect Delta/Amex to change the policy. I think they will position the only guaranteed way to get lounge access to be buying Delta One.
Dec 22, 2022, 4:45 pm
#621
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 81
As of right now (end of 2022, before all the rules change), is it possible to "stack" card benefits to bring in more than two people?
I will be traveling with my spouse and my three kids. I am a Plat, a Delta Reserve cardholder and an AmEx (non-Delta) Plat cardholder. Obviously, there is overlap/doubling of benefits between those two cards.
I also have one Sky Club voucher left in My Wallet.
I have a feeling the answer is "no," or at best, "it depends on the agent at the club reception desk, and how crowded the club is at the time" but is there any confirmed way to leverage the two cards to get four guests in? Like, present my DL Reserve for two guests, and then present my AmEx Plat for the other two guests?
Please and thank you.
I will be traveling with my spouse and my three kids. I am a Plat, a Delta Reserve cardholder and an AmEx (non-Delta) Plat cardholder. Obviously, there is overlap/doubling of benefits between those two cards.
I also have one Sky Club voucher left in My Wallet.
I have a feeling the answer is "no," or at best, "it depends on the agent at the club reception desk, and how crowded the club is at the time" but is there any confirmed way to leverage the two cards to get four guests in? Like, present my DL Reserve for two guests, and then present my AmEx Plat for the other two guests?
Please and thank you.
Dec 22, 2022, 5:15 pm
#622
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
Programs: DL DM, 1.5MM, NEXUS, Sky Club Lifetime, Admirals Club Lifetime, LowValueCustomer everywhere
Posts: 6,447
As of right now (end of 2022, before all the rules change), is it possible to "stack" card benefits to bring in more than two people?
I will be traveling with my spouse and my three kids. I am a Plat, a Delta Reserve cardholder and an AmEx (non-Delta) Plat cardholder. Obviously, there is overlap/doubling of benefits between those two cards.
I also have one Sky Club voucher left in My Wallet.
I have a feeling the answer is "no," or at best, "it depends on the agent at the club reception desk, and how crowded the club is at the time" but is there any confirmed way to leverage the two cards to get four guests in? Like, present my DL Reserve for two guests, and then present my AmEx Plat for the other two guests?
Please and thank you.
I will be traveling with my spouse and my three kids. I am a Plat, a Delta Reserve cardholder and an AmEx (non-Delta) Plat cardholder. Obviously, there is overlap/doubling of benefits between those two cards.
I also have one Sky Club voucher left in My Wallet.
I have a feeling the answer is "no," or at best, "it depends on the agent at the club reception desk, and how crowded the club is at the time" but is there any confirmed way to leverage the two cards to get four guests in? Like, present my DL Reserve for two guests, and then present my AmEx Plat for the other two guests?
Please and thank you.
Either the Reserve or AMEX Platinum allows you to bring your immediate family (spouse & children, 21 or under) for $39 each. Children under 2 YO are free.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/access
Added: Your voucher is still good for 1 admission.
Last edited by SuperG1955; Dec 22, 2022 at 5:40 pm Reason: Added voucher info
Dec 22, 2022, 5:32 pm
#623
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,712
I don't expect most people will comprehend that a DL*/VS, DL*/KL, DL*/AF, or DL*/KE flight will not get Sky Club access with an Amex Platinum... until they are at the Sky Club and are told that being an Amex Platinum-holding Diamond Medallion flying Comfort+ to London does not get them Sky Club access.
However, I don't expect Delta/Amex to change the policy. I think they will position the only guaranteed way to get lounge access to be buying Delta One.
However, I don't expect Delta/Amex to change the policy. I think they will position the only guaranteed way to get lounge access to be buying Delta One.
The people who make the lounge rules are completely out of touch and this issue probably never crossed their minds. Case in point was the rollback of the arrival access policy.
Dec 22, 2022, 6:40 pm
#624
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 81
The T&C's only allow one form of access to be used so you're out of luck using both.
Either the Reserve or AMEX Platinum allows you to bring your immediate family (spouse & children, 21 or under) for $39 each. Children under 2 YO are free.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/access
Added: Your voucher is still good for 1 admission.
Either the Reserve or AMEX Platinum allows you to bring your immediate family (spouse & children, 21 or under) for $39 each. Children under 2 YO are free.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/access
Added: Your voucher is still good for 1 admission.
Two of my kids are under 21. So......could I use the voucher for my 21-y.o. son, and get my wife and two younger kids in via "spouse/domestic partner and children under 21"?
The language is a little ambiguous, but it seems like there's no "cap" on the number of under-21 kids. Delta could have just said "two guests" and left it at that, but they made the distinction for spouse/kids under 21 for a reason.......
I have gotten so used to club access flying solo for work, the concept of waiting at the gate has become totally alien to me now.
Dec 22, 2022, 6:52 pm
#625
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,190
As of right now (end of 2022, before all the rules change), is it possible to "stack" card benefits to bring in more than two people?
I will be traveling with my spouse and my three kids. I am a Plat, a Delta Reserve cardholder and an AmEx (non-Delta) Plat cardholder. Obviously, there is overlap/doubling of benefits between those two cards.
I also have one Sky Club voucher left in My Wallet.
I have a feeling the answer is "no," or at best, "it depends on the agent at the club reception desk, and how crowded the club is at the time" but is there any confirmed way to leverage the two cards to get four guests in? Like, present my DL Reserve for two guests, and then present my AmEx Plat for the other two guests?
Please and thank you.
I will be traveling with my spouse and my three kids. I am a Plat, a Delta Reserve cardholder and an AmEx (non-Delta) Plat cardholder. Obviously, there is overlap/doubling of benefits between those two cards.
I also have one Sky Club voucher left in My Wallet.
I have a feeling the answer is "no," or at best, "it depends on the agent at the club reception desk, and how crowded the club is at the time" but is there any confirmed way to leverage the two cards to get four guests in? Like, present my DL Reserve for two guests, and then present my AmEx Plat for the other two guests?
Please and thank you.
Last edited by sydneyracquelle; Dec 22, 2022 at 8:54 pm
Dec 22, 2022, 7:48 pm
#626
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
I don't expect most people will comprehend that a DL*/VS, DL*/KL, DL*/AF, or DL*/KE flight will not get Sky Club access with an Amex Platinum... until they are at the Sky Club and are told that being an Amex Platinum-holding Diamond Medallion flying Comfort+ to London does not get them Sky Club access.
Dec 22, 2022, 9:19 pm
#627
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 81
I called the Delta Platinum desk, and, FWIW, they confirmed that I could get my wife and my two younger kids in using my Reserve benefit, and then use my one-time pass for my 21-y.o. kid.
I’ve found the Plat phone reps to be of far better quality in terms of knowledge than the chat reps, so here’s hopin’…….
Dec 22, 2022, 11:02 pm
#628
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
If Delta is going to make a tweak to the new access rules, it should probably be to allow Delta marketed JV codeshares access on the Amex Platinum.
Seems like a major oversight to block access to passengers who chose to purchase the AF or KLM flight over the DL flight at places like DTW. Especially when Delta markets these JV flights as being interchangeable.
Seems like a major oversight to block access to passengers who chose to purchase the AF or KLM flight over the DL flight at places like DTW. Especially when Delta markets these JV flights as being interchangeable.
Dec 29, 2022, 3:11 pm
#629
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: DL- PM, AA-PlatPro
Posts: 82
I'm always confused at lounge access in this scenario-
Platinum Medallion with Reserve card flying on LATAM economy on a LATAM issued ticket- Access to SkyClub at JFK?
I believe the answer is "no" as LATAM is not a SkyTeam member
Thanks for your help!
Platinum Medallion with Reserve card flying on LATAM economy on a LATAM issued ticket- Access to SkyClub at JFK?
I believe the answer is "no" as LATAM is not a SkyTeam member
Thanks for your help!
Dec 29, 2022, 3:37 pm
#630
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PP, DL PM
Posts: 2,086
Of course, it’s unclear what will happen to elites flying partner economy fares after February 2.