DTW Skyclub: "one complimentary alcoholic beverage"
Mar 23, 2017, 4:16 pm
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DTW Skyclub: "one complimentary alcoholic beverage"
Snapped this shot today (3/23) at the Skyclub over by gate A70.
What gives? Has the temperance league taken over the Skyclub? Really, really hope this isn't the beginning of a new policy...
Hope this hasn't been discussed elsewhere...
What gives? Has the temperance league taken over the Skyclub? Really, really hope this isn't the beginning of a new policy...
Hope this hasn't been discussed elsewhere...
Mar 23, 2017, 4:51 pm
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The PHL SC had a similar sign a couple years ago, but it wasn't enforced.
Perhaps it's an attempt to avoid liability.
Perhaps it's an attempt to avoid liability.
Mar 23, 2017, 7:01 pm
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Guess you've never been through DTW as all 4 clubs are self serve. As other have already observed, these signs have been there for years (and mentioned several times already on FT) and have never been enforced.
Mar 23, 2017, 7:33 pm
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NW Worldclub's were largely self-serve and NW designed the McNamara terminal clubs to be self-selve. It's not at all clear that DL could easily re-fit a bar into these clubs. It's more likely due to the NW legacy rather than DL viewing the clubs as being "non-premium".
Mar 23, 2017, 7:36 pm
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I see that sign every time I'm in DTW. I'm pretty sure it's just a CYA issue regarding local laws in Detroit. I think I'm going to take my Big Gulp cup into the DTW club next time I'm there. "What! It says ONE drink!"
Mar 23, 2017, 9:02 pm
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Question from the "AA terminal" -- do Skyclubs have "premium" selections? In the Admiral's Club they gave me a voucher for one free premium drink (mixed drink, craft beer, sparkling wine), and then the included alcohol was otherwise house wine and Bud Light. Even the Flagship Lounge in DFW.
Caught me off guard since I had landed at DFW from LHR where they had an open bar with some nice spirits in the T5 lounge!
Caught me off guard since I had landed at DFW from LHR where they had an open bar with some nice spirits in the T5 lounge!