Originally Posted by
CKDGM
There's been a very interesting (and, AFAICT, completely stealthy/unannounced) update to the VS partnership pages on delta.com.
In particular, the lounge access footnote now reads:
(Emphasis added)
TL;DR: GMs now get lounge access (though only at the US end; not at LHR/LGW). They also get Fast Track Channel access at LHR (where DM/PM can use the Upper Class Wing), which I think is also new.
I noticed this and started a thread, and since then the language has been modified several times... originally it just added GM to the list of ppl who get access to/from London. While this is really nice given the quality of Virgin Clubhouses, it should be noted that as Skyteam Elite+, we should get lounge access on int'l travel and now with DL moving to T3 at LHR, not only do we not get lounge access there, it also makes transfers/connections the other way (i.e. US-LHR-Europe) more annoying since we have to exit and re-enter at the Skyteam terminal (T4?).
Overall, if they are trying to be so buddy buddy with Virgin, they should at least make sure to update our reciprocal benefits such as lounge access without artificial restrictions and access to Virgin's "extra legroom" seats - although this might be harder because in my reading, it seems their own elites don't even get this for free...