Delta Skyclub-- no more free guests, effective 5.1.2014
Jan 10, 2014, 8:56 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: DL PM, Hertz Preisdents Club, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 63
I haven't received any email yet, but I'm sure it's coming.
Two questions.
What access do you get with DM status? Are you still able to bring guests in?
How does this affect Skyteam lounges, say AMS or CDG? Can we still bring guests in there?
Understandable to make the club more 'exclusive', however I don't agree that it should have been a sneak attack. CC's are decided based on these benefits.
Two questions.
What access do you get with DM status? Are you still able to bring guests in?
How does this affect Skyteam lounges, say AMS or CDG? Can we still bring guests in there?
Understandable to make the club more 'exclusive', however I don't agree that it should have been a sneak attack. CC's are decided based on these benefits.
Jan 10, 2014, 9:03 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: A bunch of pretty little colored plastic cards.
Posts: 333
I too received the e-mail this morning from Delta. AMEX must have shared their member list in order to make it happen so I am guessing they knew it was coming. Very disappointing indeed.
Jan 10, 2014, 9:05 am
#36
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: SPG Gold, Delta Platinum
Posts: 528
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Jan 10, 2014, 9:09 am
#38
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 866
It looks like they are giving Diamonds a soft landing. This is from my e-mail notification:
"Diamond Medallion® members will continue to enjoy complimentary Executive Membership through the 2014 Medallion year. If you qualify for 2015 Diamond Medallion status, you will receive a complimentary Individual Membership beginning March 1, 2015. And, if guest access is a priority, you may upgrade to an Executive Membership as one of your Choice Benefits or by using miles or cash to pay the difference. "
For me, this means I will be very likely using one of my choice benefits. I find that having the lounge for coworkers and family is a significant perk.
"Diamond Medallion® members will continue to enjoy complimentary Executive Membership through the 2014 Medallion year. If you qualify for 2015 Diamond Medallion status, you will receive a complimentary Individual Membership beginning March 1, 2015. And, if guest access is a priority, you may upgrade to an Executive Membership as one of your Choice Benefits or by using miles or cash to pay the difference. "
For me, this means I will be very likely using one of my choice benefits. I find that having the lounge for coworkers and family is a significant perk.
Jan 10, 2014, 9:12 am
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Programs: Wouldn't you like to know?!
Posts: 23,822
Amex Plat hasn't made an official announcement. They might very well negotiate with Delta and eat the cost of an additional guest. We shall see...
Jan 10, 2014, 9:20 am
#42
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: RDU
Posts: 389
My question is kids. Typically children under two are free in any lounge, but what does this mean for kids that are 3-15? You've got to be at least 15 to have an additional card with Amex. Is the idea that any time you travel with your kids you're paying $29 a head or sitting in the general terminal?
Not a great deal for family travel. It's unfortunate.
Not a great deal for family travel. It's unfortunate.
This may or may not be enough for me to drop the Plat card, but it may very well be the final straw in my relationship with Delta.
Jan 10, 2014, 9:22 am
#43
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 6
I've already received my $200 statement credit for 2014, and as an ATL based Platinum holder, this Delta news does it for me. Called in and cancelled the card today.
For what it's worth, retention line offered me either 25,000 MR points or a $200 statement to keep the card open. But I'd prefer to just re-apply and get a new bonus when they (hopefully) sort the airline benefits downward spiral out.
For what it's worth, retention line offered me either 25,000 MR points or a $200 statement to keep the card open. But I'd prefer to just re-apply and get a new bonus when they (hopefully) sort the airline benefits downward spiral out.
Jan 10, 2014, 9:24 am
#45
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Somewhere...
Programs: AA PLT/3MM, UA GM/1MM, DL DM/1MM, FB Plat, AS MVP Gold, WN AList+
Posts: 1,588
I was dropping mine back down to a regular DL Plat card in May anyway...Not worth the money before (at least as a DM)...now it makes even less difference.
That said, I am not opposed to this necessarily, since I am usually on DL by myself and when I am not it is with the wife travelling internationally...and she is getting in anyway. Should have the clubs be a bit quieter and less jammed...and the food/bev might get better also...then again unicorns might also be put in place as entry dragons!
That said, I am not opposed to this necessarily, since I am usually on DL by myself and when I am not it is with the wife travelling internationally...and she is getting in anyway. Should have the clubs be a bit quieter and less jammed...and the food/bev might get better also...then again unicorns might also be put in place as entry dragons!