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Old Jun 26, 2015, 7:14 am
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Complimentary beer choices at Delta Sky Clubs by airport:

Atlanta (ATL)
Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale

Boston (BOS)
Sam Adams
Miller Lite

Cincinnati (CVG)
Mt. Carmel IPA
Miller Lite

Chicago (ORD)
Goose Island IPA
Miller Lite

Dallas (DFW)
Miller Lite
Shiner Bock
Stella Artois
Rahr & Sons Stormcloud IPA

Detroit (DTW)
Latitude 42 "Layover IPA" (possibly rebranded "I.P.EH!")
Saugatuck Brewing Company "Bonfire Brown"
Miller Lite

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Honolulu (HNL)

Indianapolis (IND)

Jacksonville (JAX)

Los Angeles (LAX)

Memphis (MEM)

Miami (MIA)

Milwaukee (MKE)

Minneapolis (MSP):

C12 Club: Summit Extra Pale Ale or Miller Lite

Nashville (BNA)

New Orleans (MSY)

New York (JFK, LGA, EWR)
JFK - T2 Club - Brooklyn Lager or Miller Lite
LGA -
EWR -

Orlando (MCO)
Orlando Red
Miller Lite

Philadelphia (PHL)
Victory Summer Love... nice blonde ale, good summer drink
Replaced by Victory Festbier

Portland (PDX)

Raleigh–Durham (RDU)

Salt Lake City (SLC)

San Diego (SAN)

San Francisco (SFO)

Seattle–Tacoma (SEA)
Manny's

Tampa (TPA)

Washington–Reagan National (DCA)
Miller Lite
Port City Essential Pale Ale

West Palm Beach (PBI)
Miller Lite
Due South Caramel Cream Ale

The Bar at the Sky Club menu of complimentary drinks

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SkyClubs with espresso machines using real beans:

Seattle (SEA) - Starbucks beans
Los Angeles (LAX) - Starbucks beans

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Old Jun 7, 2015, 8:04 pm
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Originally Posted by realjd
Sodexo is perfectly capable of making good food. I suspect that your university, just like my company, are too cheap to pay them for quality ingredients. We use them for catering and they run our company cafeteria. The same kitchen staff that makes terrible food for the cafeteria produces excellent food for the executive dining room and company awards banquets and other such events.
I believe its actually SodexoMAGIC (Magic Johnson) that Delta uses for the SkyKlubs. And yes, Delta sets the level of quality and training.

Fun fact: Sodexo also runs some of the Virgin Atlantic lounges. So again, it's up to the client to set the level of quality and service.
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Old Jun 7, 2015, 8:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Drewstaa
I sat next to a Sodexo manager today and she mentioned the changes as well ... - Bombay Gin for sure, can't remember the others she mentioned.
If that is true then I will personally thank Jeff Robertson and acknowledge that he has finally done something positive for his customers.

(Although I'll be worried that his 'enhancement' comes at some other cost)
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Old Jun 7, 2015, 8:12 pm
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If the liquor improvements do actually happen then I'll resume my membership. I'm glad that those who like beer and wine will also be getting something they enjoy.
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Old Jun 7, 2015, 8:19 pm
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I wonder if the SC renewals were down year over year. I can't imagine they would make a change just because people "just" complained.
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Old Jun 7, 2015, 9:48 pm
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I wonder if the SC renewals were down year over year. I can't imagine they would make a change just because people "just" complained.
Complaining with your wallet can be quite eloquent.

Rest assured that they did not do this (if they do it) out of the goodness of their heart.
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Old Jun 7, 2015, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter
Rest assured that they did not do this (if they do it) out of the goodness of their heart.
^ If Delta is making improvements (or rather returning what we once enjoyed) it means they have taken a hit financially. I know I voted with my wallet when they "enhanced" the Skyclub. There is nothing in this world other than $$$ that will make DL play nice.
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Old Jun 7, 2015, 11:15 pm
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Originally Posted by readywhenyouare
If the liquor improvements do actually happen then I'll resume my membership. I'm glad that those who like beer and wine will also be getting something they enjoy.
Would names like:

Belvedere Vodka
Hennessy
Grand Marnier
Moet Chandon

Impress you then?

I think it would be nice to get a mimosa now and then (I never pay for anything in a $kyPub btw).
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Old Jun 8, 2015, 12:16 am
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Originally Posted by Delta Points
Would names like:

Belvedere Vodka
Hennessy
Grand Marnier
Moet Chandon

Impress you then?

I think it would be nice to get a mimosa now and then (I never pay for anything in a $kyPub btw).
Lol Trust me I would be happy just to have the previous line up back plus a decent tequila.

But my dream line up of complimentary spirits would be:


Ketel One Vodka
Bombay Saphire Gin
Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey
Jameson Irish Whiskey
10 Cane Rum
Avion Tequila
Black Crouse or Glen Moray Scotch
Baileys
Kahlua
Cointreau
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Old Jun 8, 2015, 1:50 am
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Originally Posted by readywhenyouare
If the liquor improvements do actually happen then I'll resume my membership. I'm glad that those who like beer and wine will also be getting something they enjoy.
What's the information about having better wine in SCs? I haven't seen any reports of that.
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Old Jun 8, 2015, 5:38 am
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Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter
Rest assured that they did not do this (if they do it) out of the goodness of their heart.
Correct. The only reason they decided to restore (note I did not say improve) the beverage selection is because they saw a financial hit.
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Old Jun 8, 2015, 6:04 am
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Just as DL may giveth, DL may also taketh away. I wonder what the taketh away part is...
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Old Jun 8, 2015, 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by BamaGirl
I wonder if the SC renewals were down year over year. I can't imagine they would make a change just because people "just" complained.
I wouldn't be surprised if renewals were down for the simple reason that they jacked up the membership price especially for medallions.
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Originally Posted by Crazyhotelguy
Just as DL may giveth, DL may also taketh away. I wonder what the taketh away part is...
An excellent point. I'm now more certain than ever there will be some ankle grabbing for us in the near future...
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I wouldn't be surprised if renewals were down for the simple reason that they jacked up the membership price especially for medallions.
Someone had to pay for all that classy white Formica
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Old Jun 8, 2015, 9:24 am
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I wouldn't be surprised if renewals were down for the simple reason that they jacked up the membership price especially for medallions.
Haven't seen any lack of crowding at the clubs I'm at. Being DM, I understand that my membership is "gifted", but DL doesn't spend a lot on me. I go to the SC every flight day, mainly for the WIFI, the marinated mushrooms and water. I haven't had a G&T since they moved to Gordon's. I remember the first one I ordered, took a sip, nearly gagged and asked what it was. That is when I found out that they moved from Tanqueray to Gordon's.

This change, if true sounds great to me and it looks like it might be costing DL some real G&Ts. And yes, I can see the cost of membership going up for those that purchase it.
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