{"id":77059,"date":"2024-02-19T21:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T21:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/19\/delta-sky-priority-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-get-it-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T21:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T21:00:07","slug":"delta-sky-priority-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-get-it-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/19\/delta-sky-priority-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-get-it-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Sky Priority: What is it, and how do you get it? &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Life&#8217;s most important commodity is time. Delta Air Lines&#8217; Sky Priority is designed to give you more of it.<\/p>\n<p>Delta Sky Priority is a service that&#8217;s only available on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/delta-air-lines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta-operated flights<\/a>. It eliminates common bottlenecks associated with air travel (think check-in, airport security, baggage claim, etc.). If you manage to qualify for Sky Priority, you can practically walk into the airport and onto your plane.<\/p>\n<p>Delta Sky Priority can&#8217;t be purchased outright, but there are two ways to qualify for it. Notably, holding the right combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rewards credit cards<\/a> can score you automatic Sky Priority for every single Delta flight.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about this helpful service.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-is-delta-sky-priority\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">What is Delta Sky Priority?<\/h2>\n<p>Delta Sky Priority upgrades your travel experience in four ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Priority check-in<\/strong>: When you first enter the departures hall, you&#8217;ll (often) find multiple check-in lanes. Most are for regular customers, but a select few are exclusively for Sky Priority passengers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority baggage<\/strong>: Delta agents will place a special tag on your checked bag that will ensure your luggage is one of the first on the carousel at your final destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority security<\/strong>: Though often only available during peak operating hours, you may benefit from a security lane reserved exclusively for Sky Priority customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority boarding<\/strong>: You&#8217;ll board the plane before the Main Cabin and right behind the Delta Premium Select and Comfort+ groups. This guarantees that you&#8217;ll have plenty of overhead bin space at your disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of these benefits don&#8217;t seem like a big deal \u2014 being the first to grab your stuff at baggage claim might save 20 minutes tops \u2014  but it&#8217;s a noticeable touch. The expedited security and check-in lane, in particular, could save you an incredible amount of time. This is especially beneficial if you&#8217;re someone who doesn&#8217;t like to arrive at the airport super early.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/05\/1_IMG_20200303_092744.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ALBERTO RIVA\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-earn-delta-sky-priority\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How to earn Delta Sky Priority<\/h2>\n<p>Delta Sky Priority is for a select few. There are only two ways to get it: one is expensive, and the other is a bit difficult to achieve. And while its prohibitive nature is a bummer for most, it ensures that those who do qualify for it will get top-notch treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Elite status<\/h3>\n<p>Believe it or not, it&#8217;s possible to secure Delta Sky Priority for no money. But there&#8217;s still a price: Your undying loyalty to Delta. Those with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-delta-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta Gold Medallion status<\/a> or higher will automatically receive Sky Priority when booking a Delta flight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To earn Gold Medallion status, you must earn 10,000 Medallion Qualification Dollars in a calendar year. There are two ways to earn MQDs in a hurry.<\/p>\n<p>The first is by flying. You&#8217;ll earn 1 MQD per dollar you spend on the ticket price for a flight operated by Delta or one of its partners. The second (and objectively better) method to earning MDQs is by using <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/delta\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta cobranded cards<\/a>. The recent <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-credit-card-changes-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta card changes<\/a> have made it a lot easier to earn elite status. Both the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span> and the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-business-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/span> earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent on purchases. The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-business-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/span> earn 1 MQD for every $10 spent on purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Even better, all four of the above cards now offer 2,500 MQDs at the beginning of each year \u2014 just for being a cardmember. If you were to hold all four of the above cards, you&#8217;d receive 10,000 MQDs each year, automatically qualifying you for Gold status. Amex lets you hold up to five cards, including a mix of personal and business.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth noting that you can receive Sky Priority if you&#8217;ve got elite status with a different airline that is a member of SkyTeam (Delta&#8217;s airline alliance). When you earn certain levels of elite status with a SkyTeam airline, you&#8217;ll also be awarded a SkyTeam elite status. Achieving SkyTeam Elite Plus confers Sky Priority for Delta flights.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, those with LATAM Pass Platinum, Black and Black Signature, as well as Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold status, also qualify for Delta Sky Priority.<\/p>\n<h3>Premium fares<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not loyal to Delta but still want Sky Priority, you can get it by booking premium Delta seats such as Delta One, Delta Premium Select or first class.<\/p>\n<p>True, these seats often cost considerably more, whether you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/when-to-use-cash-or-miles-for-airline-tickets\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">booking with cash or miles<\/a>. But I&#8217;ve found that you can receive Sky Priority for the entirety of your trip by upgrading just one segment of your flight after booking. For example, I recently flew from Portland, Oregon, to Cincinnati via Atlanta. I upgraded only my Portland-Atlanta flight, and I received Sky Priority all the way to Cincinnati.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Boston-Planes-9.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"does-delta-sky-priority-get-me-access-to-the-delta-sky-club\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Does Delta Sky Priority get me access to the Delta Sky Club?<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, having Sky Priority does not automatically mean that you will have access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-sky-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta Sky Club lounge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Club access is given to those traveling on premium Delta-operated or SkyTeam flights. Additionally, Delta elite members (those with Gold, Platinum or Diamond Medallion status) can enter the Sky Club when flying in Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/delta-air-lines\/credit-card-showdown-delta-skymiles-reserve-vs-delta-skymiles-reserve-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles Reserve personal or business card<\/a>, you will receive complimentary access to the Sky Club lounge when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed flight. However, cardmembers flying on basic economy fares will not be allowed access.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/us\/en\/delta-sky-club\/access\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta&#8217;s website<\/a> for more about specific access to the carrier&#8217;s Sky Club lounge.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-get-similar-benefits-without-delta-sky-priority\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How to get similar benefits without Delta Sky Priority<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">travel credit card benefits<\/a>, you can enjoy some Delta Sky Priority-esque perks without actually having Sky Priority.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the best credit cards for Delta flights, such as the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span> or <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card<\/a><\/span>, offer priority boarding in the Main Cabin 1 group. This is one group behind Sky Priority, and it still virtually guarantees that you&#8217;ll be in your seat before the majority of other passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, those with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tsa-precheck-what-to-know\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> can get through airport security faster, similar to Delta&#8217;s priority security. TSA PreCheck comes with its own dedicated lane, and it allows you to keep your jacket, shoes and belt on when going through the metal detector. You&#8217;re even allowed to keep your laptop and carry-on approved toiletries in your bag \u2014 which is a massive time-saver.<\/p>\n<p>You can get <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/global-entry-vs-tsa-precheck\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">complimentary TSA PreCheck<\/a> (via statement credits) with cards like the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Delta Sky Priority can mitigate the minor stresses of air travel by reducing your wait times at check-in, security, boarding and baggage claim. To get it, you must either have elite status with Delta (or another SkyTeam airline) or purchase premium airfare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/what-is-delta-sky-priority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life&#8217;s most important commodity is time. Delta Air Lines&#8217; Sky Priority is designed to give you more of it. Delta Sky Priority is a service that&#8217;s only available on Delta-operated flights. It eliminates common bottlenecks associated with air travel (think check-in, airport security, baggage claim, etc.). 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