Delta Just Quietly Made a Major Change that Is Making Its Most Loyal Customers Angry. It Hoped No One Would Notice

I inc ^ | May 5, 2022 | Jason Aten

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The airline will now tighten the rules on access to its SkyClubs.

If you travel a lot, one of the least aggravating ways to spend time in an airport is in an airline club or lounge. If you need a quiet place to get a little work done, have some coffee or a light meal, or just want to avoid the mass of travelers, a lounge isn't a bad place to wait for a flight. Some of them are even pretty nice.

For example, Delta has recently made a big deal of the investment it is making in its lounges, known as SkyClubs. I recently toured the new flagship SkyClub at Los Angeles International Airport and it's very nice, indeed.

Even though lounges seem like an exclusive place where only special people get to hang out, it's not at all hard to get access--most airlines will sell a membership to anyone willing to pay $500 or so. Depending on the airline, you can also sign up for one of any number of credit cards, like the American Express Platinum Card, for example.

Apparently, too many people are doing just that, because Delta announced on Wednesday that it was implementing new rules for access starting June 1. Now, you'll only be allowed to access a SkyClub beginning up to three hours before your flight, and you won't be able to access a club when you arrive at your destination.

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Last year we got a Credit Card that came with Priority Pass, it’s totally worth it.