Food and Wine on Delta at Delta SkyClub for Being Delta One Passenger
Apr 22, 2015, 12:28 pm
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Food and Wine on Delta at Delta SkyClub for Being Delta One Passenger
I'm not sure if anyone has made comments or a thread on this but I did a search and couldn't find anything.
Delta is now providing Delta One passengers a card in the Delta Sky Club (JFK) for a light meal and beverage. They gave me a card to place on a table and a server noticed it and took my order. Today's selection: Chilled Shrimp with Saffron Aioli, Bulgur Salad with Beets and Walnuts, Lemon Roasted Fennel with a dessert offering of assorted macaroons (2). There is a vegetarian option of Roasted Vegetable Crostini that can replace the shrimp. A suggested wine pairing of Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards 2012 California is also listed on the card. I ordered the shrimp which comes with the salad, fennel, and macaroons. It was plated in four distinct sections, tapas style. I also went with the suggested wine pairing which was pretty nice and crisp for a nice spring day out on the Sky Deck.
I'm not sure if I could have substituted the wine with a spirit from the Luxury Bar since I didn't bother to ask. The meal and wine were complimentary.
I have to say, this was a surprise and a really nice touch. ^
EDIT: Just found out that they started this new meal service this week. Talked to a SkyClub waiter who said he noticed me walk out to the Sky Deck with the card and they made a note to come find me after I was situated. All in all, a fantastic job by the wait staff in the SC. Wanted to give a shout out for their amazing service.
Delta is now providing Delta One passengers a card in the Delta Sky Club (JFK) for a light meal and beverage. They gave me a card to place on a table and a server noticed it and took my order. Today's selection: Chilled Shrimp with Saffron Aioli, Bulgur Salad with Beets and Walnuts, Lemon Roasted Fennel with a dessert offering of assorted macaroons (2). There is a vegetarian option of Roasted Vegetable Crostini that can replace the shrimp. A suggested wine pairing of Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards 2012 California is also listed on the card. I ordered the shrimp which comes with the salad, fennel, and macaroons. It was plated in four distinct sections, tapas style. I also went with the suggested wine pairing which was pretty nice and crisp for a nice spring day out on the Sky Deck.
I'm not sure if I could have substituted the wine with a spirit from the Luxury Bar since I didn't bother to ask. The meal and wine were complimentary.
I have to say, this was a surprise and a really nice touch. ^
EDIT: Just found out that they started this new meal service this week. Talked to a SkyClub waiter who said he noticed me walk out to the Sky Deck with the card and they made a note to come find me after I was situated. All in all, a fantastic job by the wait staff in the SC. Wanted to give a shout out for their amazing service.
Last edited by Pathfinder813; Apr 22, 2015 at 12:34 pm Reason: Service start date.
Apr 22, 2015, 12:33 pm
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Who gave you the card? I wasn't offered this on a JFK connection earlier this month, but maybe that's because I checked in at MSP rather than JFK. OTOH, if the T4 lounge dragons distribute the cards, this shouldn't be a problem, although those with multiple ways to access the SC must be aware that they should always show the boarding pass for the D1 segment.
Apr 22, 2015, 12:35 pm
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Who gave you the card? I wasn't offered this on a JFK connection earlier this month, but maybe that's because I checked in at MSP rather than JFK. OTOH, if the T4 lounge dragons distribute the cards, this shouldn't be a problem, although those with multiple ways to access the SC must be aware that they should always show the boarding pass for the D1 segment.
Apr 22, 2015, 1:14 pm
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I was at the JFK T4 SC, about 2 weeks ago, on a D1 service to LAX, and I bought a sandwich from their menu. This service wasn't offered then (or maybe because I was on a multi-city itinerary?). The sandwich was pretty tasty, however, it is not covered under the AMEX PLATINUM $200 Airline Fee Reimbursement (I thought it was as the DL SC entry fee is covered)!
Apr 22, 2015, 1:20 pm
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Hope this service sticks! It's a great way for the SC experience to compete with OAL premium cabin lounges, though it seems that this only works at JFK where they have a kitchen.
And, selfishly, because I have a D1 flight out of JFK coming up soon.
And, selfishly, because I have a D1 flight out of JFK coming up soon.
Apr 22, 2015, 1:46 pm
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I wish they'd at least provide premium drink tickets for D1 passengers. I found it frustrating to have to pay for a premium beer at the ATL F Club when flying D1 (well BE at the time) to FCO.
Apr 22, 2015, 2:50 pm
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I suspect that charges for Sky Club food and drink are processed by Delta's catering vendor (Sodexo or OTG Management) rather than the airline itself, which would explain AmEx's failure to reimburse.
Apr 22, 2015, 2:58 pm
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So this is only JFK? No love for ATL or SEA when I head to HKG next week?
I remember when we had dedicated BE lounges and food in ATL, but no more!
I remember when we had dedicated BE lounges and food in ATL, but no more!
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Apr 22, 2015, 3:02 pm
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Apr 22, 2015, 3:09 pm
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Apr 22, 2015, 3:14 pm
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Apr 22, 2015, 3:40 pm
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Apr 22, 2015, 3:49 pm
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(This was part of the ludicrous routing BOS-YUL-CDG-MAN, MAN-CDG-JFK/LGA-BOS. Award ticket availability is fun.)