Can Silver Medallion members use the Sky Priority luggage drop?
Sep 21, 2017, 12:50 pm
#1
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Can Silver Medallion members use the Sky Priority luggage drop?
Apologies up-front as I couldn't see anything on this since 2006. Can Silver Medallion members use the sky priority lane when checking bags? The bag drop lines are horrendous at RDU before the CDG flight, so if I can use the SP line i'd have time for a beer after security.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 21, 2017, 12:57 pm
#2
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Apologies up-front as I couldn't see anything on this since 2006. Can Silver Medallion members use the sky priority lane when checking bags? The bag drop lines are horrendous at RDU before the CDG flight, so if I can use the SP line i'd have time for a beer after security.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 21, 2017, 1:13 pm
#4
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I *think* the airports that don't include it have a separate line for just FOs? That's been my anecdotal experience at DTW and JFK. I don't check bags often, though.
Sep 21, 2017, 1:36 pm
#7
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When I was an FO all other airports had the "Silver Medallion/Sky Team Elite" on the signs to welcome you.
Sep 21, 2017, 1:39 pm
#8
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At airports with dedicated FO lanes it seems that they are only open during peak times. In ATL a few months ago at 6pm on a Wednesday the FO lane was closed and I was told to use the SP lane whenever it’s closed.
Sep 21, 2017, 2:06 pm
#9
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If the airport does not have a dedicated FO line, you are entitled to use the SkyPriority line. "Priority check-in" is a stated benefit, so use it! https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...-benefits.html
Sep 21, 2017, 2:42 pm
#10
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Apologies up-front as I couldn't see anything on this since 2006. Can Silver Medallion members use the sky priority lane when checking bags? The bag drop lines are horrendous at RDU before the CDG flight, so if I can use the SP line i'd have time for a beer after security.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 21, 2017, 3:05 pm
#11
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Not to sound dense, but just clarifying here for myself. If I am a Silver Medallion member, I can use the Sky Priority line to check my bags regardless of the class of service in which I am flying? Thanks!
Sep 21, 2017, 6:02 pm
#12
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Unless there is a separate Silver Medallion Line, which may exist at a hub, you are allowed to use the Sky Priority Line to check your bags.
Sep 21, 2017, 9:07 pm
#13
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Sep 21, 2017, 9:37 pm
#14
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I was first made aware of this benefit in PRG where I was reprimanded for using the regular line and not taking advantage of my benefits.
I just traveled through ORD and noticed SkyPriority signage at the baggage drop at ORD specifically says Silver Medallion Sky Team Elite while the SkyPriority signage at security does not include those.
I just traveled through ORD and noticed SkyPriority signage at the baggage drop at ORD specifically says Silver Medallion Sky Team Elite while the SkyPriority signage at security does not include those.
Sep 21, 2017, 10:12 pm
#15
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As an aside the lines at RDU even in the SkyPriority line have gotten really bad if you are there before the 5/6pm bank of flights that includes CDG.
We almost missed the bag cutoff time in May when we were flying D1 because the line was moving so slowly and we were going to LHR so couldn't use the curbside check-in (which has become my go-to if traveling domestic and there is any kind of line - it's well worth the couple of bucks tip).