Hello,

Just wanted to get insight from FTers about a discussion I just had with a Delta rep. I called to confirm whether Skyteam Elite+ members when flying international economy on China Eastern Airlines would receive Skyteam lounge access at JFK Terminal 1.

Her answer after checking with her supervisor was no. Her explanation was that China Eastern is only a partial member of Skyteam (so one can accrue MQMs, etc. but not access Skyteam lounges...). She pointed me to the Delta website that does not show China Eastern Airlines as a Skyteam partner yet: https://www.delta.com/planning_reser...ance/index.jsp

However, the Skyteam website seems to say differently. First, China Eastern appears to be a "full" member on http://www.skyteam.com/en/About-us/Our-members/. Second, based on the press release on the Skyteam website it appears the China Eastern benefits should be effective immediately: http://www.skyteam.com/About-us/Pres...Joins-SkyTeam/

Has anyone had recent experience with this issue? And more importantly, can Skyteam Elite+ flying international economy on China Eastern access Skyteam lounges on the same day as departure?

Thanks!