Delta Sky Club: What You Need to Know

Who can use Delta Sky Club locations? Read this guide to learn how to get access to this group of premium airport lounges.

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Delta Sky Club offers a first-class experience even before you board your plane. We'll cover what this exclusive group of airport lounges offers and the many ways you can get access.

In this article:

• What is Delta Sky Club?
  
• What Amenities Can You Expect?
  
• How to Get In
  
• Delta Sky Club Membership Rules
  
• Delta Sky Club - Pros
  
• Delta Sky Club - Cons
  
• All Delta Sky Club Locations

What Is Delta Sky Club?

Delta Sky Club is a group of airport lounges owned and operated by Delta Air Lines. Advertised as "Your Destination Between Destinations," each lounge boasts a relaxing atmosphere with various perks and amenities.

The difference between Delta Sky Club lounges and regular seating at the gate is much like the difference between first class and economy class on an airplane - the lounges are comfortable, spacious, and full of amenities.

What Amenities Can You Expect?

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Though amenities may vary a little from lounge to lounge, all Delta Sky Club lounges provide the following perks:

• Free Wi-Fi
  
• Flight assistance
  
• Easily-accessible outlets
  
• Satellite TV, newspapers and magazines
  
• A large selection of complimentary snacks and regionally-inspired food (see menu)
  
• Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages
  
• Both complimentary and paid alcoholic beverage options

Some Delta Sky Club lounges provide additional amenities, such as free self-service bars and showers (which are all stocked with Malin + Goetz shower products, plush towels and hair dryers). Further down, we'll provide a list of all Delta Sky Club locations and any additional amenities they offer.

How to Get In

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You can get access to Delta Sky Club in many different ways. Each way is subject to varying policies regarding guest access and the type of boarding pass you must hold in order to visit a lounge.

• Buy a single-visit pass
  Anyone flying on Delta or a partner airline can buy a single-visit pass at the Delta Sky Club check-in desk for $59. Single-visit passes don't include any guest privileges.

• Hold the right credit card
  • Customers with The Platinum Card from American Express (a CreditDonkey Partner) or the Centurion Card can access Delta Sky Club for free. Cardholders need only present a valid credit card and a same-day, Delta-operated airline ticket to enter. They can bring up to two guests with them for a discounted fee of $29 each.

  • Delta Reserve Credit Card Members also get complimentary access to Delta Sky Club when traveling on a Delta-operated flight. They can bring up to two guests for a discounted fee of $29 each.

  • Gold and Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Members and up to two guests can also enjoy Club access for a discounted fee of $29 each.
  Related: Delta Credit Card
  

• Be a Delta One or SkyTeam Premium Cabin Passenger
  Customers traveling on a Delta One flight or flying in international First/Business Class on a SkyTeam operated flight get same-day complimentary access to Delta Sky Club.

• Become a SkyTeam Elite Plus Member
  SkyTeam Elite Plus (including Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion) members traveling in any cabin on a SkyTeam international flight or a SkyTeam domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international flight receive complimentary Club access with up to one free guest. For lounge access, members may need to show a frequent flyer credential.
  I'm a Delta Diamond Medallion member, and every year I opt for a membership to Sky Club. This year, for the first time, it has started to more than pay for itself as they've really made a comprehensive effort to compete with other lounges and loyalty programs.

  Kirsten Alana, digital media entrepreneur
  

• Become a Delta Sky Club Member
  Delta Sky Club members get free access to any Sky Club Location worldwide and certain partner lounges. Depending on what type of membership you purchase, guests you bring will either get in free or at a discounted rate of $29.
  Note: Starting January 1, 2019, Delta Sky Club members can only use the Club with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or its partner airlines. They also won't have access to partner lounges anymore. (Until then, only a same-day boarding pass with any airline is required for them to enter the Club or partner lounges.)
  

How to Become a Delta Sky Club Member

A Delta Sky Club Membership provides free access to any Sky Club location worldwide and certain partner lounges. You can purchase a membership either with frequent flyer miles or with cash.

• Executive Membership: $745/year, 70,000 miles, or 12 monthly installments of $65. This membership includes unlimited Club access for the member and up to two guests per visit.

• Individual Membership: $495/year, 47,000 miles, or 12 monthly installments of $45. This membership includes unlimited Club access for the member only, but members may bring up to two guests to the Club at a discounted rate of $29 per guest per visit.

Learn more about Delta Sky Club membership

Rules

Delta provides a lengthy list of house rules regarding admittance, access, and conduct for Delta Sky Club visitors. Here are some highlights:

Entrance

• You must be at least 18 years old for Club membership or access without a supervising adult.
  
• For access to Clubs with a self-service bar, you must be at least 21 years of age unless accompanied by a supervising adult who is also a Club member.

Dress Code

• Delta reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who could interfere with the Club's dignified, businesslike atmosphere. Dress appropriately.
  
• Airline, airport, and industry employees may not enter the Club while wearing work clothes or Delta-branded apparel.

Food and Beverage

• Food and alcoholic beverages may not be brought into any Delta Sky Club.
  
• Food and beverages may not be removed from any Delta Sky Club.

Guests

• Executive members may bring either two guests, or a spouse/domestic partner, and any number of children under 21. They can also bring 2 additional guests for $29 per club visit.
  
• Guest and family privileges are only applicable when the visitors accompany the member.

Membership

• Delta Sky Club Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  
• Membership is effective from the date of purchase.
  
• Membership may be terminated without compensation for not following the house rules.

Pets

• Only dogs, cats, and household birds are permitted in Delta Sky Club. They must be at least 8 weeks old and must remain inside a closed kennel at all times.

See here for a detailed list of all Delta Sky Club rules and policies.

Delta Sky Club - Pros

• Complimentary food and drink
  A Delta Sky Club Membership pays off the best when it comes to Delta's food and drink offerings. Quality airport food is expensive - to say nothing of airport cocktails. If you purchase an individual membership and use a Delta Sky Club lounge twice a month, you're paying just over $22.50 per visit - which easily could be the price of a meal and a premium alcoholic drink at a restaurant.

• Lots of U.S. locations
  If you frequently fly Delta in the U.S., chances are you could be making good use of a Delta Sky Club lounge. (Especially if you frequently fly out of Atlanta, GA!)

• Lots of ways to gain access
  Accessing Delta Sky Club can be as easy as holding the right credit card or purchasing an upgraded airline ticket - buying an annual membership isn't the only option.

• Great for long layovers and cancellations
  Access to a Delta Sky Club lounge is nice when you have twenty minutes to spare before you need to head to your gate - but it's even better when you have a four-hour layover or your flight gets delayed a few hours. The comfort and luxury Delta Sky Club lounges offer can really improve the travel experience.

Delta Sky Club - Cons

• Expensive
  The price of a membership is high. It likely isn't worth the money unless you fly Delta very frequently.

• Not always available
  Even if you purchase a membership and fly Delta or its partner airlines, that doesn't mean there'll be a Delta Sky Club lounge in every airport. Hours are limited as well - lounges aren't open 24/7 like an airport is. Be sure to check locations and their hours below.

• Fewer benefits, same cost
  Delta recently cut some Delta Sky Club perks, though the cost of a membership has stayed the same. As of October 6, 2018, Delta Sky Club no longer offers meeting room services at any Club location. As of January 1, 2019, Delta Sky Club members may only use the Club in conjunction with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or its partner airlines, and will no longer have access to partner lounges.

Bottom Line

Delta Sky Club offers a variety of amenities and perks that are sure to improve anyone's airport experience - for a price. That price might be worth it for you if you fly Delta very frequently. If you visit a Delta Sky Club lounge twice a month or more, the food and drinks you consume could potentially pay off your membership.

If you don't fly Delta quite as often but luxury is really important to you, joining the Club could still be a great option. The value of luxury and comfort is totally relative. Traveling can be hard, and Delta Sky Club is right there to make it better.

Of course, if you get free or discounted access with your credit card, visiting Delta Sky Club is pretty much a no-brainer.

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Delta Sky Club Locations

Delta operates more than 50 Sky Club lounges at international airports worldwide. A majority of them are located in the U.S., and nine of them are located in the Atlanta Airport, Delta's main hub.

All 52 Delta Sky Club lounges are listed alphabetically by city below, along with their hours and select amenities.

• Atlanta GA US - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl (ATL)
  Concourse A in center on 2nd level
  Daily: 6am - 10pm

  Concourse A near Gate A17
  Daily: 5am - 11pm

  Concourse B near Gate B18
  Daily: 6am - 11pm

  Concourse C near Gate C37
  Daily: 6am - 11pm

  Concourse D near Gate D12
  Daily: 6am - 10pm

  Concourse D near Gate D27
  Daily: 6am - 10pm

  Concourse T near Gate T6
  Daily: 5am - 10pm

  Concourse F, Mezzanine Level
  Daily: 5:30am - 12am
  Additional Amenities: Showers; Sun Deck

  Concourse E across from Gate E15
  Daily: 6am - 12am
  Additional Amenities: Showers

• Boston MA US - Logan Intl (BOS)
  Main Terminal - Gate A7
  Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 9pm
  Sat: 4:30am - 7:30pm

  Satellite Terminal - Gate A18 by Starbucks
  Daily: 6am - 9:30pm

• Chicago-O'Hare IL US - Chicago-O'Hare Intl (ORD)
  Terminal 2 - Concourse E across from Gate E6
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 8:15pm
  Sat: 4:30am - 7pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Cincinnati OH US - Cincinnati/Northern Ky Intl (CVG)
  Near Gate B14
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 9pm
  Sat: 5am - 6pm

• Dallas-Fort Worth TX US - Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW)
  Between gates E10 & E11
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 7pm
  Sat: 5am - 6:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Denver, CO FL US - Denver, CO
  4th floor Concourse A center core
  Daily: 5am - 7:30pm

• Detroit MI US - Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)
  Concourse C, at gate level near the entrance to Concourse C
  Sun - Fri: 5:30am - 10pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

  Concourse A, 2nd level at Express Tram North Station across from Gate A68
  Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9pm
  Sat: 7am - 9pm
  Sun: 1:30pm - 9pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

  Concourse A, 2nd level at Express Tram South Station across from Gate A18
  Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9pm
  Sat: 7am - 9pm
  Sun: 1:30pm - 9pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

  Terminal, gate level at the link, across from Gate A38
  Daily: 5am - 10pm
  Additional Amenities: Showers; Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Fort Lauderdale FL US - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl (FLL)
  Next to the Gate Information Center
  Daily: 4:30am to 8pm

• Honolulu HI US - Honolulu Intl (HNL)
  Main Concourse across from Gate F1
  Daily: 6am - 9:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Indianapolis IN US - Indianapolis Intl (IND)
  Concourse A immediately after security and before Starbucks
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 7:30pm
  Sat: 5am - 5:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Jacksonville FL US - Jacksonville Intl (JAX)
  Concourse A - right after Chili's restaurant and the Day Spa
  Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 7:45pm
  Sat: 4:30am - 6:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Intl (LAX)
  Terminal 2 (Mezzanine Level)
  Daily: 4:30am - 1am
  Additional Amenities: Showers; Full-Service Bar

  Terminal 3 (Mezzanine Level)
  Daily: 4:30am - 11pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Memphis TN US - Memphis Intl (MEM)
  Adjacent to the B Security Checkpoint in the B/C Connector
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 7pm
  Sat: 5am - 5:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Miami FL US - Miami Intl (MIA)
  South terminal. Airside. (In the H and J connector, left of H concourse security)
  Daily: 5am - 8:30pm

• Milwaukee WI US - Gen Mitchell Intl (MKE)
  Concourse D at intersection across from Usinger's and Johnny Rocket's
  Sun - Fri: 4:45am - 7:15pm
  Sat: 4:45am - 5pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Minneapolis/St. Paul MN US - Minneapolis/St. Paul Intl (MSP)
  F/G Concourse - Entrance located at the beginning of the F concourse
  Daily: 4:30am - 10pm

  Concourse C, next to Gate C12
  Daily: 6am - 10pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Nashville TN US - Nashville Intl (BNA)
  Adjacent to Gate B3
  Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 7:45pm
  Sat: 5:45am - 6pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• New Orleans LA US - Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY)
  Concourse D - Gate 4
  Sun - Fri: 4:45am - 7:15pm
  Sat: 4:45am - 6:30pm

• New York-Kennedy NY US - Kennedy Intl (JFK)
  Terminal 2 (Mezzanine Level)
  Daily: 5am - 9pm

  Terminal 4 - Concourse B near Gate 31
  Daily: 5am - 12am
  Additional Amenities: Showers; Sun Deck

• New York-La Guardia NY US - La Guardia (LGA)
  Terminal D - Concourse level, inside security before Gate 2
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 10pm
  Sat: 5am - 7pm

  Terminal C across from the food court
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 10pm
  Sat: 5am - 7pm

  Terminal C near Gate 28
  Mon - Fri: 6am - 8pm
  Sat: Closed
  Sun: 12pm - 8pm

• Newark NJ US - Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)
  Terminal B - Satellite B1 after security check point, near gates 40 to 47
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 8pm
  Sat: 5am - 6:15pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Orlando FL US - Orlando Intl (MCO)
  Airside - Center Atrium area (Gate 71)
  Daily: 4:20am - 10:45pm

• Philadelphia PA US - Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
  Terminal D, to the right of the Earl of Sandwich
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 7pm
  Sat: 5am - 6pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Portland OR US - Portland Intl (PDX)
  Concourse D between Gate D5 and D7
  Sun; Wed - Fri: 4:45am - 12:15am
  Mon - Tue: 4:45am - 10:45pm
  Sat: 4:45am - 6:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Raleigh-Durham NC US - Raleigh-Durham Intl (RDU)
  Terminal 2, 2nd level, across from gate C3
  Sun - Fri: 5am - 8pm
  Sat: 5am - 6:15pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• Salt Lake City UT US - Salt Lake City Intl (SLC)
  Between Concourses C & D, next to the gift shop
  Daily: 5am - 1am
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• San Diego CA US - San Diego Intl (SAN)
  Across Security Check-Point, Mezzanine Level, above Sunset Cove
  Daily: 5am - 10:45pm
  Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar

• San Francisco CA US - San Francisco Intl (SFO)
  Terminal 1 near gate 41 on Concourse C
  Daily: 5am - 12am
  Additional Amenities: Showers

• Santiago Chile - Pudahuel Intl (SCL)
  Second floor of Intl Terminal, near Gate 17
  Mon; Thurs; Sat: 10am - 10:30pm
  Tues: 2pm - 10:30pm
  Wed: 10am-10:30pm
  Fri; Sun: 2pm - 9:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Seattle-Tacoma WA US - Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA)
  Rooftop level, near Gates S-9 and S-10
  Daily: 4:45am - 10:30pm
  Additional Amenities: Showers

  Concourse A near Gate 1
  Daily: 4:45am - 12:40am
  Additional Amenities: Showers

• Tampa FL US - Tampa Intl (TPA)
  Concourse E Gate 68
  Daily: 4:30am - 7:30pm

• Tokyo-Narita Japan - New Tokyo Intl (NRT)
  Terminal 1, #2 Satellite 4F
  Daily: 8am - 9pm
  Additional Amenities: Showers; Self-Service Bar (21+)

• Washington-Reagan National DC US - Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (DCA)
  Concourse B, above Gate 15
  Mon - Fri: 5am - 8pm
  Sat - Sun: 5am - 7pm

• West Palm Beach FL US - Palm Beach Intl (PBI)
  Concourse C, opposite Gate 4
  Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 7:30pm
  Sat: 4:30am - 5:45pm

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