2018 Medallion Choice Benefits program to expand per Medallion Line
Jan 25, 2017, 9:48 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2016
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What am I missing here? Currently a DM can upgrade his/her complimentary Individual Sky Club Membership to an Executive Membership as a Choice Benefit. So what is the difference between this Choice Benefit and this one...Diamonds with the Delta AmEx Reserve card can upgrade to Executive membership as a Choice.
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Curious as well.
Jan 25, 2017, 10:09 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Ok I understand everything now. For DMs, under the new system once it becomes effective, complimentary Sky Club Membership is no longer free and is only offered as a Choice Benefit. In addition, a DM having the AmEx Reserve card can choose Executive Sky Club Membership as a Choice Benefit!
Jan 26, 2017, 11:29 am
#48
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Interesting move, def a plus for lifetime SC folks that are DM. Now I have to wonder if having SC is really worth it..
Jan 26, 2017, 12:44 pm
#49
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Im a DM with the reserve, but opted to pay cash for the executive upgrade. Forgot how much I paid, would anyone know? Trying to see if it would make sense to pick a 3rd choice benny or use the 3rd to upgrade.
Jan 26, 2017, 1:11 pm
#50
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I think it was $245 not too long ago? The current offer I have is for $250 or 23K miles.
Jan 26, 2017, 1:37 pm
#51
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I agree. I have often wondered why I keep the Reserve. I originally got it when I was not a DM just for the SC access. I've now been DM for over 5 years so the benefit wasn't that great for me.
Jan 26, 2017, 1:41 pm
#52
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Jan 26, 2017, 3:33 pm
#53
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I had a paid 3 year SC Membership when DM came out. Originally that was added on to my current year DM status as an Executive membership but I think they started burning that off and adding Individual on the end -- I am totally confused about that.
About 75% of my trips are international. My big reason for wanting lounge access was because I usually am not staying in the city with the airport, so I have an early morning bus/train ride to the airport. Since I always leave time for mishaps, often I'm at the airport hours ahead of time. When Delta dropped the use of 3rd party lounges I signed back up for an Amex Plat for -- among other things -- the Priority Club membership. If they offer AmexPlat holders the same offer as Reserve I could spring for it for the times I travel with somebody.
About 75% of my trips are international. My big reason for wanting lounge access was because I usually am not staying in the city with the airport, so I have an early morning bus/train ride to the airport. Since I always leave time for mishaps, often I'm at the airport hours ahead of time. When Delta dropped the use of 3rd party lounges I signed back up for an Amex Plat for -- among other things -- the Priority Club membership. If they offer AmexPlat holders the same offer as Reserve I could spring for it for the times I travel with somebody.
Jan 26, 2017, 9:38 pm
#54
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Ok I understand everything now. For DMs, under the new system once it becomes effective, complimentary Sky Club Membership is no longer free and is only offered as a Choice Benefit. In addition, a DM having the AmEx Reserve card can choose Executive Sky Club Membership as a Choice Benefit!
Is it... A DM with the reserve card can use a single choice benefit to get Executive membership?
Or... A DM with the reserve card can use the first choice benefit to get standard membership, and then a second choice to UG to the Executive membership?
Jan 30, 2017, 8:48 am
#56
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I've heard about this from CSR's in more than 5 Sky Clubs but no one has any information about the announcement or effective dates.
Has anyone gotten more info?
Has anyone gotten more info?
Jan 30, 2017, 9:15 am
#58
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Jan 30, 2017, 10:42 am
#59
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Sooo, now I gotta iron clothes on top of carrying luggage onto the plane for DM's.
I have a hard enuff time carrying a DM's bags and my own - but now I gotta lug an iron AND an ironing board too???? Sheesh, when will it ever end.
I have a hard enuff time carrying a DM's bags and my own - but now I gotta lug an iron AND an ironing board too???? Sheesh, when will it ever end.
Jan 30, 2017, 10:44 am
#60
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You don't make kettles carry your bags? There's a clear hierarchy here.