{"id":204025,"date":"2025-10-15T18:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=204025\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:25:48","slug":"skyteam-lounge-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/skyteam-lounge-access\/","title":{"rendered":"SkyTeam Expands Domestic Lounge Access: Use Status to Access More Than 70 Domestic Lounges Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In April 2025, SkyTeam made some significant updates to its lounge access rules, including who can access select SkyTeam lounges, how long you can stay, and whether your guest can join you. Although some of these changes felt like a downgrade for longtime Elite Plus members, access to lounges on select domestic itineraries was a very welcome change.<\/p>\n<p>Today, domestic passengers can access more than 70 lounges worldwide, offering more options than ever for top-tier travelers. Let\u2019s break down SkyTeam lounge access so you can elevate your next trip.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#SkyTeam_Lounge_Access_Changes_2025\">SkyTeam Lounge Access Changes 2025<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Participating_lounges\">Participating lounges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_access_other_domestic_SkyTeam_lounges\">How to access other domestic SkyTeam lounges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Three-hour_limitation_at_lounges\">Three-hour limitation at lounges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lounge_access_for_guests\">Lounge access for guests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"SkyTeam_Lounge_Access_Changes_2025\">SkyTeam Lounge Access Changes 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SkyTeam lounge access is one of the key perks of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/skyteam-elite-plus-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyTeam Elite Plus status<\/a>. Until April 2025, access to more than 750 lounges worldwide was limited to Elite Plus members flying internationally with one of SkyTeam\u2019s 18 member airlines. As of <strong>April 1, 2025<\/strong>, select SkyTeam Lounges became accessible to more travelers &#8212; but with new time limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Select domestic passengers can now access select lounges in the U.S., Europe, China, Saudi Arabia, and other regions.<\/p>\n<p>However, this comes with a catch. Travelers with SkyTeam Elite Plus status via Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Plus won't receive lounge access on domestic itineraries worldwide. In addition, those with SkyTeam Elite Plus via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> don't receive lounge access on domestic U.S. itineraries.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Participating_lounges\">Participating lounges<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are now more than 70 lounges worldwide that are accessible to Elite Plus travelers on domestic itineraries. Here\u2019s where you can expect the new rules to be in effect:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1139\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1139 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Code<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Airport \/ City<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Lounge Name<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ARN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stockholm-Arlanda<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SAS Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 5, by Gate E1, after security (Schengen area)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">BOD<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bordeaux<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Hall B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">BOS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Boston Logan Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal E, next to Gate E3B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CDG<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Paris Charles De Gaulle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge - Terminal 2F<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">After security, in front of \u201cLacoste\u201d shop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CDG<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Paris Charles De Gaulle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge - Terminal 2G<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">After security, first floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CGK<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Soekarno-Hatta Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Garuda Indonesia Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3 Domestic, Mezzanine Floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CJU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jeju Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korean Air Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Domestic terminal, before security, 3rd floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CPH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Copenhagen-Kastrup<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SAS Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, after security (Schengen area)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CTU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chengdu Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Domestic VIP Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Across from Gate 139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CUU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chihuahua<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">In front of Gate 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">DPS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bali Ngurah Rai Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Garuda Indonesia Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Domestic area, near Gate 1C\u20132<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">EWR<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Newark Liberty Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SAS Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 60 in B3 (Terminal B)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">FOC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fuzhou Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Between Gates 8\u20139, 3rd floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GDL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Guadalajara<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, in front of Gate 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GMP<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Seoul Gimpo Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korean Air Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Domestic terminal, 4th floor, near Gate 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GOT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gothenburg-Landvetter<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SAS Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GVA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Geneva-Cointrin<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, 2nd floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HAN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hanoi Noi Bai Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Lotus Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, 3rd floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HFE<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hefei Xinqiao Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No.2 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HGH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hangzhou Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Xiamen Airlines First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal B, opposite Gate B40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HGH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hangzhou Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Hangzhou VIP Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, after security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HNL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Honolulu Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korean Air Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 2, near Gate D1\u2013D2, 1st floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">IAD<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Washington Dulles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal A, in front of Gate 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">IAH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Houston George Bush<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal D, Gate D12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">IAH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Houston George Bush<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Crown Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal D, in front of Gate D7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">JED<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jeddah King Abdulaziz<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Alfursan Domestic Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, near Gate A05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">JFK<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New York JFK Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, after security, by Gate 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">JFK<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New York JFK Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korean Air Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, 3rd floor, near Gate 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">JJN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jinjiang Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Xiamen Airlines First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2nd floor, restricted departure hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">KHN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nanchang Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Nanchang Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 2, near Gate 216<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">KMG<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kunming Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V8 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, near Gate 29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">LAX<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Los Angeles Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Tom Bradley Intl Terminal, near Gates 201\u2013225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">LAX*<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Los Angeles Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korean Air Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Tom Bradley Intl Terminal, 5th floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">LHW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lanzhou Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Next to security channel 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MEX*<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mexico City Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Terraza Premier<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 2, Gate 75, Concourse M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MEX*<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mexico City Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier Internacional<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 2, Concourse K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MEX*<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mexico City Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier Nacional<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Concourse M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MID<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">M\u00e9rida Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">After security, next to boarding area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MTY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Monterrey Escobedo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Terraza Premier<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal B, Regional Gate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MTY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Monterrey Escobedo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal B, Gate B10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">NBO<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Msafiri Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">NGB<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ningbo Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Domestic VIP Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 219<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">NKG<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nanjing Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V3 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 2, right side of security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ORD<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chicago O\u2019Hare<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SAS Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 5, near Gates M19\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ORY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Paris Orly<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 2, Gates C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">OSL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oslo-Gardermoen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SAS Domestic Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Opposite Gate A2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PEK<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Beijing Capital<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V2 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">After 2F domestic security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PKX<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Beijing Daxing<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V2 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">After 3F domestic security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PKX<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Beijing Daxing<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V3 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate C46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PUS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Busan Gimhae Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korean Air Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Domestic terminal, 2nd floor, before security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PVG<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Shanghai Pudong<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No.35 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-53 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RUH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Riyadh King Khaled<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Alfursan Domestic Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 5, after security, near Gate 508A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-54 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SFO<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Francisco Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Air France Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Intl Terminal A, after security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-55 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SGN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Lotus Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, 4th floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-56 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SHA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Shanghai Hongqiao<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 1, 3rd floor above Gate T26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-57 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SHA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Shanghai Hongqiao<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V28 First & Business Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 61, Terminal 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-58 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SHA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Shanghai Hongqiao<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V23 First & Business Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 56, Terminal 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-59 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SHA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Shanghai Hongqiao<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V2 Shanghai Airlines Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 40, Terminal 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-60 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TAO<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Qingdao Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V5 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">After security, 4th floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-61 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TFU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chengdu Tianfu Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Domestic VIP Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Across from Gate 214<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-62 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TNA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jinan Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Across from Gate 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-63 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TRC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Torreon<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Salon Premier Torrean<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2nd floor, near Gate 1C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-64 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TSN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tianjin Binhai Intl<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near Gate 230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-65 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TYN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Taiyuan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V2 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Close to First Class security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-66 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TYN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Taiyuan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V1 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Close to First Class security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-67 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WUH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wuhan Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V1 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, Area A, Gate 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-68 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WUH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wuhan Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V4 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, Area A, West corridor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-69 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WUX<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wuxi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V3 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, Area A, West corridor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-70 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">XIY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Xi\u2019an Xianyang<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V20 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Near security entrance, by Starbucks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-71 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">XIY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Xi\u2019an Xianyang<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">V22 Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 5, near Gate 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-72 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">XMN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Xiamen Airport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">First Class Lounge<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Terminal 3, near Gate 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>You may notice that Delta Sky Club locations are notably absent from the list. Here's what you need to know about getting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-sky-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> access<\/a>. In short, Delta and select Amex cards are still the best shortcut to getting into Delta lounges &#8212; but the best cards for Sky Club access don't come cheap:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/0877ce67-755f-4abc-a129-c9b5e47a3a58.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve Business American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve Business American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/DeltaReserveforBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X miles per dollar on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and U.S. office supply store purchases, plus all eligible purchases after spending $150K per calendar year<\/li>\r\n<li>1 mile on every dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express Platinum Card\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$895<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_access_other_domestic_SkyTeam_lounges\">How to access other domestic SkyTeam lounges<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trying to access a lounge that's not on this list? The good news is that\u00a0SkyTeam Elite Plus members can still access other lounges on domestic flights, but with a caveat: You must have an itinerary comprising a transfer from a domestic flight to an international flight, or a domestic flight to another domestic flight that eventually leads to an international flight.<\/p>\n<p>If you're traveling on a domestic-only itinerary, you only have access to the select lounges above. Regardless of access method, you'll need to show a same-day boarding pass to get in, along with a valid Elite Plus membership card.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_170391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/461\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170391 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SkyTeam-lounge-Istanbul.png\" alt=\"A photo of the SkyTeam Lounge in Instanbul.\" width=\"750\" height=\"461\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SkyTeam-lounge-Istanbul.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SkyTeam-lounge-Istanbul-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>The SkyTeam Lounge in Istanbul (IST) Credit: SkyTeam<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Three-hour_limitation_at_lounges\">Three-hour limitation at lounges<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SkyTeam Elite Plus members, along with First and Business Class travelers, can only access lounges up to three hours before their flight. And for those flying in First or Business Class, every leg of the trip needs to be booked in that same cabin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beginner's Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Lounge_access_for_guests\">Lounge access for guests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Guest access is now more restrictive, too. Elite Plus members used to be able to bring in anyone as a guest \u2014 now that guest has to be on the same SkyTeam-operated flight. Other SkyTeam flights &#8212; including on the same route but before or after your flight &#8212; don\u2019t count.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These lounge changes mark a notable shift for SkyTeam \u2014 especially for travelers used to more flexible access. While opening lounge access on domestic flights is a major win in some regions, the restrictions on time limits and guest access may leave frequent flyers frustrated. As more lounges adopt these rules, it\u2019s worth planning ahead to make the most of your SkyTeam status or premium cabin perks.<\/p>\n<p><em>What do you think about the changes to SkyTeam lounges' access policies?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In April 2025, SkyTeam made some significant updates to its lounge access rules. The most notable change is that Elite Plus members can now access select lounges on select domestic itineraries. 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