In this episode, Greg and Nick will look at 4 ways to access Delta Sky Clubs, they’ll reveal a hot reader tip for a free stay in Atlantis in the Bahamas, and they’ll discuss the Air France / KLM Flying Blue devaluation. Check out the full episode below.
Main Event: Your ticket to the Delta Sky Club
(alt title: 4 ways into Delta Sky clubs, How to get into Delta Sky Clubs)
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Giant Mailbag
(01:28) – It seems like a lot of people are running into issues lately with using the $200 platinum credit for Fine Hotels and Resorts.
Crazy Thing: United
(07:03) – United TravelBank glitch (now resolved) [Reported on Reddit]
Bonvoyed
(09:50) – Air France KLM Flying Blue award prices increase by 15-25% to/from Europe
Read more about this price change here.
Awards, Points & More
(18:02) – It’s not too late to book Atlantis even if your Caesars Diamond status is about to go away.
Main Event: Your ticket to the Delta Sky Club
(20:28) – Sky Clubs vs other airport clubs
Read more about how to get into Delta Sky Club Lounges here.
(23:01) – Overall Requirements
(24:12) – #1 Premium Credit Cards
(24:27) – Amex Platinum (not to be confused with Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum)
Learn more about the Amex Platinum card here.
(31:31) – Delta Reserve consumer or business
Learn more about the Delta Reserve card here.
See: How to get Delta Sky Club access for you and your family here.
(39:58) – #2 Fly Delta One; or any Sky Team airline in business or first class
(42:56) – #3 Elite Status
Check out our blog post: Shortcuts to Delta elite status here: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-elite-shortcuts/
Or check out our episode “Easy path to Delta Elite status in 2024 Ep281” here: https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-delta-elite-status-in-2024-frequent-miler-on-the-air-ep281-11-15-24/
(45:51) – #4 Sky Club Membership
Learn more about Delta Choice Benefits here: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-choice-benefits/
Question of the Week
(55:16) – Many times when I’m booking stays, there’s only availability for standard rooms. How do approach getting an upgrade if there’s no availability?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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