safari ari

That doesn't work for Denver based people flying to DFW/PHL/PHX/LAS/IAH/SFO unless you want to take a connecting flight.

tnorris

I've looked at that, but as a Denver based flyer, it doesn't make sense for my typical destinations, as most trips would require a connection on Delta.

mpw81

Here now, no change visible from inside the terminal. Their liquor license hearing notification is up though. Apparently the hearing was 11/19. Liquor license fees in Denver County aren't particularly expensive, so I don't think them having a license in hand actually means anything in turns of timing, but hey.... At least it won't be the thing slowing them down.

redstormrising

Anyone have any updates? Flying through DEN in the next few weeks so crossing my fingers it will be open. Phoenix opening seemed kind of out of the blue so wondering if this one will be similar.

tnorris

There was a pop-up Centurion lounge in Vail last weekend to intro the new chef. Sounds like the opening may be imminent.

Traveler_boy_25

Agreed. I am moving to DEN and will continue to only fly DL. I'd rather connect on Delta and actually get there!

mpw81

The economics and time constraints really muddy the waters for Denver residents here. If the scenario is...

DEN-[random east coast city] - 3 hours & $250

DEN-ATL-[random east coast city] 6 hours & $325

I get that Delta's ops/on-time records (and service, I'm told) tend to be better than UA, but do you really think they are THAT much better after you factor in potential premium to fly Delta, lost time in the air (sometimes this means missing full days of productivity depending on schedules), an added flight that increases chances for delay/cancel? Seems like a lot of $ and inconvenience and the ability to access the Delta lounge with your Amex Plat doesn't really seem like enough to offset it.

But if it makes sense financially, and with your travel patterns I completely understand why someone would choose Delta.

Traveler_boy_25

I completely agree with a lot of your points and find them to be very valid. I personally just see how often UA and WN are delayed/cancelled, and how little that happens on DL. I’m going to start out flying DL when I first move since I already have status on them and find them to be pretty reliable. If it doesn’t workout I’ll have to switch to UA.

I also have been researching flight fares and comparing UA nonstop vs DL connecting out of DEN, and they are usually around the same price give or take $5.

JohnnyP

Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson from Boulder’s Frasca will be the new executive chef at the Denver lounge. Sounds like Northern Italian cuisine will be the tastes and smells!

https://www.departures.com/lifestyle...unge-vail-menu

safari ari

All that is missing is the actual lounge now!

seacarl

Are there any updates on the lounge opening schedule? Are they hiring employees yet?

mpw81

The operator doesn't appear to have any openings posted that indicate airport. So unless everyone is already hired, which I doubt, that's probably a good sign the opening is at least a month or 2 out unless they were to just move staff from other operations.

fingmongoose

Just got an email for the February Platinum Card news and it shows LAX and CLT opening soon. I'm losing hope that it will be any sooner than late Summer at this point.

kersie

We had our hopes up with the Vail pop up that it would be open by our next trip when we are flying SW!

boulderlaw

I'm in DEN so I walked down to see how things are going. I could hear construction going on upstairs. I guess we still have a while to wait.