Originally Posted by
bgriff
I assume you were flying (international)-JFK-ATL? (Especially since that is the only way it could have been a Virgin codeshare.) If not, SkyTeam rules do not require that status give lounge access on a purely domestic itinerary. (Unlike Star and oneworld, which do require it generally but give specific carveouts for UA, AA and AS members.)
No I didn’t fly in on a SkyTeam International flight.
The DL/VS code share was mentioned simply because my DL flight also had a VS number.
“SkyTeam rules do not require that status give lounge access on a purely domestic itinerary” , then this is a significant issue that will persuade me to continue/revert to BA Gold instead of Virgin Gold.