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Jan 23, 2020, 3:53 pm

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Originally Posted by GUWonder

I use the Escape when not flying DL or at times even when flying DL, but that’s not PP.

The last couple of times I've been through there, the Delta Club has been a complete zoo!

Jan 24, 2020, 12:35 am

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The last couple of times I've been through there, the Delta Club has been a complete zoo!

The UA lounge at MSP is ok and rarely (if ever) is a zoo, but the food service is better at the Escape. So whether I am flying DL/SkyTeam out of MSP or UA or AA out of MSP, I’m at Escape most often .... and quite a bit as a lounge hopper at MSP.

Mar 9, 2020, 9:23 pm

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Originally Posted by philemer

A Yelp reviewer recently wrote that they have opened a new kitchen and that the "breakfast tacos were awesome"

Anyone know what restaurants will accept the $15 credit?

There’s a restaurant in the shop side of the lounge now. Food is acceptable considering most customers are there through PP.

Sep 25, 2020, 9:08 am

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There’s a restaurant in the shop side of the lounge now. Food is acceptable considering most customers are there through PP.

Is it open now? Anything you can grab for under $15 worth stopping in for?

Sep 27, 2020, 7:37 pm

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Is it open now? Anything you can grab for under $15 worth stopping in for?

I haven't flown since March, so I'm not sure if it's open. But there's a good number of options within $15 that make it worth stopping in - assuming it's open.

Sep 28, 2020, 6:01 am

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Is it open now? Anything you can grab for under $15 worth stopping in for?

My Google Fu says "temporarily closed" though I wouldn't take that as gospel. I never thought the food there was that good, I usually hiked those steps just to grab the $15 food voucher and use it downstairs at French Meadow, which I think is permanently closed. The reuben they served there was money.

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Oct 28, 2020, 8:36 am

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According to the airport, Escape (AmEx) is still closed but PGA (PP) is open now. In addition the DL SC at F/G is open but the C lounge is closed. I don't know about the UA lounge also in T1, but would assume it's closed due to COVID-19.

Mar 23, 2021, 12:25 am

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Leaving this weekend on Delta out of MSP. Any new updates to any of the clubs being opened and current offerings/ amenities inside each one?

Mar 23, 2021, 2:47 am

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Leaving this weekend on Delta out of MSP. Any new updates to any of the clubs being opened and current offerings/ amenities inside each one?

You can look up what's open with a quick google. The Delta sub-forum has some extensive discussion of what's being provided in the SkyClubs, search for MSP: Delta SkyClub Closures & General Discussion During COVID-19 From my personal experience they're providing enough calories to avoid going hungry, but it's hardly food one would seek out.

Mar 28, 2021, 6:54 pm

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Leaving this weekend on Delta out of MSP. Any new updates to any of the clubs being opened and current offerings/ amenities inside each one?

Unfortunately the Escape Lounge has not reopened yet. It's very nice -- one of the best domestic lounges in the U.S., I say.

Mar 29, 2021, 8:22 am

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The Escape at MSP is my preferred lounge at MSP, and I am hoping it opens up again this summer. I prefer it to the airline lounges at MSP.

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Apr 12, 2021, 2:50 pm

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Originally Posted by GUWonder

The Escape at MSP is my preferred lounge at MSP, and I am hoping it opens up again this summer. I prefer it to the airline lounges at MSP.

Have an upcoming trip and just checked their website and still says closed. You have to wonder what their business model is at this point with them continuing to be shut down. Not sure who the parent company is, but can't imagine they would be living off PPP money at this point still. This was my favorite club before it went AmEx exclusive and was hoping to check it out since.

Apr 12, 2021, 6:52 pm

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.... Not sure who the parent company is,.

Manchester Airlines Group

https://www.magairports.com/about-us...ate-structure/

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May 6, 2021, 5:31 pm

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So Governor is lifting most COVID restrictions by end of month and mask mandate NLT 1 July (obviously MSP is under a different jurisdiction). You would think this would be the green light for Escape Club to re-open.