JFK: To use a SC or not to use a SC? That is the question...
Apr 4, 2017, 8:13 pm
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The "rail" liquor, beer and wine is decent quality. I enjoy the pinot noir during my visits and the sky clubs have good local craft beers.
Apr 5, 2017, 6:38 am
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Apr 5, 2017, 7:03 am
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Apr 5, 2017, 9:33 am
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Just a note that during the international departure banks the T4 SC can become very crowded. I've seen them stop selling single visit passes at least once (though usually they do sell them).
If that happens, the T2 SC is unlikely to be full. Ever since it was expanded I don't think I've seen it more than 1/3 occupied.
If that happens, the T2 SC is unlikely to be full. Ever since it was expanded I don't think I've seen it more than 1/3 occupied.
Apr 5, 2017, 10:11 am
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Apr 5, 2017, 10:25 am
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I agree with others who say go into the club. I was there on a busy afternoon and they had hot food and replenished it often. And, for me, the outside deck was great for watching flights come and go as well as the row of seats facing out to the runway. There's plenty to keep you occupied, fed and amused.
Apr 5, 2017, 11:44 am
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I don't really understand what you're talking about with perhaps not being served a double and a "3rd" drink. Sky Clubs will serve you unlimited alcohol as long as you're not clearly intoxicated. Many LAX and ATL bartenders literally fill highballs 2/3 full with liquor and ice before adding any mixer.
Apr 5, 2017, 12:10 pm
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Don't think this part was answered. SkyClubs do not (some int'l carriers do), but I always bring a set of flip-flops in my carry-on and a plastic laundry bag from a hotel to transport them in after I'm done. A wipe down with a towel and the bag keeps the other contents in my bag dry.
Have a wonderful trip with your wife!
Have a wonderful trip with your wife!
Apr 5, 2017, 1:24 pm
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I was responding to OP's note (below). I am not sure the bartenders would serve him a double for his wife and a drink for him at the same time- which would be the "3rd" drink, or pour. I apologize if that was a confusing way of stating this. I personally have never been cut off in a skyclub but I've also never tried to get more than 2 drinks at a time.
I just want some free booze!Does T2 have showers? I'd prefer to just settle in at T4 as it's likely where we'll depart from.
Thanks for the tips and well-wishes. I am look forward to our adventure.
Apr 5, 2017, 2:00 pm
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Boy, this is complicated. I'm not even sure what my original intent was with the original comment. I just want some free booze!
Does T2 have showers? I'd prefer to just settle in at T4 as it's likely where we'll depart from.
Thanks for the tips and well-wishes. I am look forward to our adventure.
I just want some free booze!Does T2 have showers? I'd prefer to just settle in at T4 as it's likely where we'll depart from.
Thanks for the tips and well-wishes. I am look forward to our adventure.
But the very great likelihood is that you won't have to bother with that.
Apr 5, 2017, 4:35 pm
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I'll keep this all in mind - I've never flown through JFK that I can recall (though my wife has), so every tidbit of info is useful.Now if only I could come up with that extra $11,271 pp to get into D1 @:-)
Apr 5, 2017, 11:15 pm
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The club in T2 is not half bad; not very crowded; and I actually had a concierge in there the other day that fixed a misconnect for me that ended up with an F upgrade and getting to my destination only about 90 minutes late. I actually enjoy sitting in the "open air" part in the back having a drink and looking out at the chaos at the gates below (such as C65-C66).
Apr 6, 2017, 12:15 am
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