Sky Club how soon after making DM?
Aug 26, 2014, 10:06 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 7
Sky Club how soon after making DM?
If I were to take a flight that crosses me into DM (hooray!) territory, would I be able to use the Sky Club immediately or do I have to wait until I receive a membership card? Any idea how long the latter would take?
Thanks in advance for your help
Thanks in advance for your help
Aug 26, 2014, 10:16 am
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
Programs: United1K, AA ExPlAAt, DL MM/Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 13,316
Immediate. You do not need a card it is in your profile as soon as you become DM.
Aug 26, 2014, 10:21 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: Delta TDK(or care)WIA, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,869
Aug 26, 2014, 10:39 am
#4
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,023
Yes, but DM status does not take effect immediately after the flight is complete. I suspect one would not be able to enter until the flight has posted and DM status is noted in your profile.
Aug 26, 2014, 10:42 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,166
Yup, you have to wait until the flight and MQMs post, and your profile reflects your new DM status. That part is usually just a couple days, so you can't take your qualifying flight and get in after you deplane.
Aug 26, 2014, 11:17 am
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
Programs: United1K, AA ExPlAAt, DL MM/Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 13,316
Which is why I said "when you become DM". Once it is reflected in your profile it is both DM and SC.
Aug 27, 2014, 12:09 am
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: SoFla (formerly NYC Metro)
Programs: DL PM, UA Prem1K, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 25,694
That said, I think it will be at least one overnight for the miles to post (assuming miles are on DL or KLM, IME)
O/H
Aug 27, 2014, 5:10 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA Plat 2MM/UA G MM/DL MM DM 2015/BA Silver/Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 3,103
Correct. Open the App and then tap on "My Wallet". On the next screen will be an electronic skymiles card of appropriate Medallion tier and below that, for DMs (or, presumably, people who purchase a membership) will be a Skyclub e-card. Tap that, and a scannable (QR? whatever those things are) bar comes up, which can be read by a reader in a skyclub.
That said, I think it will be at least one overnight for the miles to post (assuming miles are on DL or KLM, IME)
O/H
That said, I think it will be at least one overnight for the miles to post (assuming miles are on DL or KLM, IME)
O/H
Aug 30, 2014, 12:24 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 16,264
Starting March 1 next year, you can use a choice benefit to upgrade your individual membership to an Executive membership. I don't remember seeing a cash price, or if it's possible to upgrade for $$$.
Aug 30, 2014, 4:21 pm
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
If your flight moves you to DM, you might try calling in and asking if they can do anything about expediting the MQMs posting for your new status.