Delta Announces Major Changes to Airport Lounge Access and Elite Status Qualification Starting in 2024

Delta restricting access to airport lounges, changing elite status rules starting in 2025
Limits on lounge visits for AmEx Platinum cardholders unless they spend $75K a year
Reserve cardholders get 10 lounge visits a year, unless they spend $75K+ on card
Basic economy tickets no longer allow lounge access starting Jan 2024
Earning elite status now based on money spent with airline, not miles flown

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9/13/2023

Delta Overhauls Medallion Status Program, Making It Harder to Earn Top Elite Tiers

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Delta Adds New Routes Focused on Outdoor Destinations for 2024 Summer Travel Season

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Delta CEO Backtracks on Controversial SkyMiles Changes After Member Backlash

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Delta Faces Customer Revolt Over SkyMiles Changes That Make Elite Status Harder to Earn

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Posted 9/14/2023, 4:25:15 AM