Delta's Porsche ride across the tarmac is one of the most photographed perks in US air travel. It is also one of the most misunderstood. For most flyers, the way in is a paid service called VIP Select, and it isn't cheap.
Now Delta is adding cars. In its Oct. 14 Delta One announcement, Delta said its Porsche partnership will grow from 40 to 70 hybrid vehicles across 15 key airports and hubs by 2028. A footnote adds that the Porsche service is available to Delta One customers when they book VIP Select.
What VIP Select costs
Delta's VIP Select terms for travel agents, last updated in February 2026, list these prices. Each price covers one airport.
| Airport | First guest | Each extra guest |
|---|---|---|
| LAX and JFK | $650 | $100 |
| Nine other US airports | $550 | $100 |
| Tokyo-Haneda departure | $550 | $100 |
| Tokyo-Haneda arrival | $350 for up to 4 | n/a |
The nine other US airports are Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York-LaGuardia, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle.
The key word is "per airport." The fee covers one service at one airport. If you want help at your departure airport and again at a connection, you pay twice.
One greeter can handle up to four people. A group of five or more needs a second greeter, and the price goes up.
The Porsche is not promised
This is the part that trips people up. Delta's terms say a car ride to the gate is not guaranteed. It may be offered at Delta's discretion, based on which vehicles are free. You also can't pick the car. And at Tokyo-Haneda, Delta says it does not offer the vehicle transfer at all.
So you are paying for a person, not a sports car. The greeter meets you, guides you through the airport and handles the steps in between. The Porsche is a possible bonus.
Who can book it
You don't need a Delta One seat to buy VIP Select. Delta's terms say the ticket must be on Delta or Delta Connection, in Delta Main Classic or higher. That rules out Basic Economy.
At LAX, there is a special perk. VIP Select guests leaving from or connecting through LAX check in at Delta One at LAX, the private check-in area. Its curbside entrance is shown in the photo above.
The fine print to know before you pay
Delta's terms set a few hard rules:
- Book early. Delta recommends booking at least 24 hours ahead. It will not take a booking less than six hours before your first meeting time.
- Be on time. For a US domestic flight, you meet your greeter 90 minutes before departure. For an international flight from the US, it is 120 minutes. From Tokyo-Haneda, it is 150 minutes.
- Cancel with care. Cancel at least 12 hours before the service starts to get a refund. Cancel later and you get nothing back.
- Arrivals count too. For an arriving flight, the greeter meets you at your arrival gate and takes you to the arrivals hall.
Is it worth it?
For most trips, no. A greeter for $550 or $650 is a lot to pay to skip some walking. But some cases make sense. A tight connection at a big hub is one. So is a trip with small children, lots of bags or a passenger who needs extra help.
Delta is adding 30 cars by 2028, which could help, since the ride depends on which cars are free. Delta has not said which 15 airports, or whether VIP Select prices will change.
If you already have a Delta One ticket, the cheaper upgrade is often the lounge. See our ratings for the JFK and LAX Delta One Lounges before you decide.
Sources: Delta News Hub, Oct. 14, 2026 and Delta's VIP Select terms for travel agents (in Japanese).
