Delta Airlines to Restrict Access to Sky Club Lounges, Slashes Profit Outlook

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Delta is the latest airline to lower its profit outlook for the current quarter. The company says it's paying more than expected for fuel as well as maintenance. This follows similar announcements from American and Spirit Airlines yesterday, Alaska and Southwest have also recently cut their forecasts due to higher costs. Delta Airlines will restrict access to its Sky Club airport lounges starting February 1st 2025. This is reportedly due to overcrowding at Delta airport lounges. It will impact both American Express platinum card holders and Delta reserve American Express members. Platinum card will be allowed to visit the lounges six times a year. Delta reserve members will get 10 yearly visits. Passengers with an economy ticket will no longer be able to access Delta lounges that starts January 1st 2024. Even if they have a premium credit card.