Le Delta Sky Club enjoys record attendance this year. In front of often packed trade fairs, Delta has therefore decided to modify some of the conditions of access to the Clubs. This measure will take effect from 2023. Delta explains that it wants to preserve the exclusivity of its lounges.
" It is extremely important to us that Delta's Sky Clubs continue to offer an exceptional experience. "Premium to our customerssays Dwight James, Senior Vice-President - Customer Engagement and Loyalty. "Our aim now is to balance the popularity of the clubs with the premium service and atmosphere they were designed for - and that our guests deserve."
Access to the Delta Sky Club in 2023
– Medallion members buying their Sky Club membership
This option will only be available to Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion members.. This measure applies to new purchases and membership renewals from 1 January 2023. Travellers wishing to invite a companion will have to pay 50US$ instead of 39US$ from 2 February 2023.
– Delta Sky Club members in economy class on domestic flights
Delta Sky Club members travelling on Basic Economy tickets will no longer have access to the lounges. except those who benefit from this advantage offered by the American Express card. The measure takes effect on 2/02/23.
– Passengers on Delta One and certain Medallion members travelling on Delta Premium Select internationally
Medallion Diamond, Platinum and Gold members travelling internationally in the main cabin or Delta Comfort+ will no longer benefit from access to the Delta Sky Club.except those who have purchased their membership. The measure is effective from 2/02/23. Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion status always allows access to the lounge in conjunction with Delta Premium Select international or Delta One travel..
On the other hand, the eligibility status for access to the Delta Sky Club remains the same for :
- Delta 360 members
– Elite Plus members of other SkyTeam airlines
– Delta and SkyTeam Elite Plus members flying in Delta Premium Select and Delta One cabins (or the equivalent of a partner airline) as well as anyone in the Delta One cabin (or the equivalent of a partner airline).
Evaluate Sky Club congestion on Delta's application
From this December, Delta Sky Club customers can follow the Club's occupancy in real time on the Fly Delta application.. The programme is currently available at the Delta Sky Clubs at Atlanta and Detroit airports. The clubs will display four occupancy levels ranging from "not busy" to "extremely busy", allowing customers to better plan their visits.
Since April, Delta Sky Club has opened four new clubsincluding the two largest in its network at New York LaGuardia and Los Angeles International airports. The company has also inaugurated a new space in Chicago O'Hare and Tokyo-Haneda. It plans to open new clubs in 2023. The next to open will be the Delta Sky Club at Kansas City, New York JFK Terminal 4, Boston and Minneapolis.
