Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Programs: LatinPass MM, HH Diamond, NW Platinum, Delta DM MM, SPG
Posts: 432
CNBC had a few live segments from this new Skyclub this morning ... could not help but the think that it looks just like all the other clubs that have been remodeled. DL says they spent $1.5 billion or so this project but I doubt that much was spent on the club. The report says that DL is catering to the business traveler which is where all the $$$ are - but I have to wonder how impressed will the International Business Class Traveller be when they see the low quality drink and snack selections? The snacks in the Skyclubs are ok if one is starving due to no meals served on planes but 90% of the population should not eat that stuff as it has zero nutritional value. (ok so the carrots and celery are borderline nutritious) Perhaps the Business Traveller will be able to expense the upgraded food and beverages, but my guess is that many will not.
I wonder if Delta thinks that if they tell me a million times that this is fantastic - will I start to think it is fantastic?