Delta Sky Club Value
Mar 31, 2013, 10:44 am
#1
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Delta Sky Club Value
I am looking into getting a 1 year pass for the Sky Club.
I have 8 trips ticketed this year SAN to BOS and likely 15 Next year
Mostly the Redeye to ATL and then up to BOS and the returns seem to vary a lot either thru JFK, SLC, ALT or DTW.
Some of the connection times are short 30-50 min but a few have 1-2 hours. FO price is $500 and that's fine but will I get the value from it and beside the free drink or snack, quiet time and internet, what else should I factor in?
Thanks in advance
InsUW
I have 8 trips ticketed this year SAN to BOS and likely 15 Next year
Mostly the Redeye to ATL and then up to BOS and the returns seem to vary a lot either thru JFK, SLC, ALT or DTW.
Some of the connection times are short 30-50 min but a few have 1-2 hours. FO price is $500 and that's fine but will I get the value from it and beside the free drink or snack, quiet time and internet, what else should I factor in?
Thanks in advance
InsUW
Mar 31, 2013, 11:01 am
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The SAN SC is small but pretty nice and IME relatively quiet and peaceful. Is it open late enough for your redeye departures?
Does the $500 include any additional first year fee? Do you need a membership or have you considered alternative ways to access SCs: single admissions at $25 with a DL AmEx, day passes at $50 but usually discounted for less, AmEx cards that give access when flying DL, etc.?
Does the $500 include any additional first year fee? Do you need a membership or have you considered alternative ways to access SCs: single admissions at $25 with a DL AmEx, day passes at $50 but usually discounted for less, AmEx cards that give access when flying DL, etc.?
Mar 31, 2013, 11:09 am
#4
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Not worth it IMO unless you have at least 1.5 hour layover (and SC is open during your layover), or if you plan to get to departure airport early.
For $450 you can get a DL reserve card with SC access and some additional perks.
For $450 you can get a DL reserve card with SC access and some additional perks.
Mar 31, 2013, 11:19 am
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Or regular Amex Plat with SC access and a different set of (valuable) perks.
Mar 31, 2013, 11:19 am
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You can also get the AmEx regular Plat charge card with access and different additional perks.
Mar 31, 2013, 11:28 am
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There also are some discounts/ bonus points that pop up from time to time.
Bob H
Mar 31, 2013, 11:31 am
#8
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Yes the SAN Sky Club is open when the SAN - ATL flights leave and they are open in ATL when I arrive.
I have the Delta Platinum and Delta Business Platinum from AMEX so no need for another one.
I have been stuck at BOS waiting for a flight for several hours too many times...
I have the Delta Platinum and Delta Business Platinum from AMEX so no need for another one.
I have been stuck at BOS waiting for a flight for several hours too many times...
Mar 31, 2013, 11:44 am
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This all assumes I don't get a MR trip in or an additional trip to somewhere
Mar 31, 2013, 11:46 am
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Yes the SAN Sky Club is open when the SAN - ATL flights leave and they are open in ATL when I arrive.
I have the Delta Platinum and Delta Business Platinum from AMEX so no need for another one.
I have been stuck at BOS waiting for a flight for several hours too many times...
I have the Delta Platinum and Delta Business Platinum from AMEX so no need for another one.
I have been stuck at BOS waiting for a flight for several hours too many times...
Mar 31, 2013, 11:55 am
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Mar 31, 2013, 11:58 am
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Yes the SAN Sky Club is open when the SAN - ATL flights leave and they are open in ATL when I arrive.
I have the Delta Platinum and Delta Business Platinum from AMEX so no need for another one.
I have been stuck at BOS waiting for a flight for several hours too many times...
I have the Delta Platinum and Delta Business Platinum from AMEX so no need for another one.
I have been stuck at BOS waiting for a flight for several hours too many times...
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Mar 31, 2013, 12:09 pm
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Mar 31, 2013, 12:20 pm
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Mar 31, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Delta Sky Club Value
The only reason I'd consider the sky club membership as a FO is if I traveled internationally frequently. Otherwise Amex Platinum or Reserve are just better value. Plus when you hit GM you can get into international lounges anyways.