New PM
Sep 30, 2009, 5:11 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tennessee, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 322
New PM
On Monday I will qualify for PM on the out bound leg of a 10 day trip. I would guess that the miles would post to my account and the status change show within a few days. My question is to gain lounge access on my return, will I need to have my PM creds with me? Or can the lounge attendants verify my eligibility?
Also, can I use DL miles to upgrade an M fare on NW and a NW/KLM codeshare?
Also, can I use DL miles to upgrade an M fare on NW and a NW/KLM codeshare?
Sep 30, 2009, 5:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Diego DL Diamond Medallion 2.4 MM
Posts: 249
Can't answer all of your questionS; but your status usually posts on Saturdays for any change. As a PM you don't automatically gain access to any World Club/Crown Room/ or whatever they're called now. "You have to PAY", even as a PM for it; so the short answer is NO. If you have an AMEX Plat card you can gain access to all DL/NW lounges.
2nd question: of course if you have enough miles in the bank and the fare availability (M Class) is there you can use them for upgrades. We would need more details to help you out more. Suggest you call the PM desk for more help.
Cheers
2nd question: of course if you have enough miles in the bank and the fare availability (M Class) is there you can use them for upgrades. We would need more details to help you out more. Suggest you call the PM desk for more help.
Cheers
Sep 30, 2009, 6:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: ABQ
Programs: Delta Platinum, Southwest A-List
Posts: 1,429
On Monday I will qualify for PM on the out bound leg of a 10 day trip. I would guess that the miles would post to my account and the status change show within a few days. My question is to gain lounge access on my return, will I need to have my PM creds with me? Or can the lounge attendants verify my eligibility?
Also, can I use DL miles to upgrade an M fare on NW and a NW/KLM codeshare?
Also, can I use DL miles to upgrade an M fare on NW and a NW/KLM codeshare?
Sep 30, 2009, 6:47 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,599
If it is an international trip and you are flying DL or a SkyTeam Carrier, and your DL.Com Account Membership level/ boarding pass shows "Platinum Medallion", you should be able to access the SkyClub or other SkyTeam lounges for free.
The class of service does not matter and the way you paid for the ticket also does not matter (so an Economy Class saver award international ticket would qualify for Lounge Access).
Its a SkyTeam Elite Plus (Platinum) benefit on international flights.
For domestic flights --- you don't qualify for free access. For domestic flights you will need either a SkyClub 90day/1year/3year membership, a one-day access pass which you can buy at the skyclub, or you need to get the DL Reserve Credit card.
The class of service does not matter and the way you paid for the ticket also does not matter (so an Economy Class saver award international ticket would qualify for Lounge Access).
Its a SkyTeam Elite Plus (Platinum) benefit on international flights.
For domestic flights --- you don't qualify for free access. For domestic flights you will need either a SkyClub 90day/1year/3year membership, a one-day access pass which you can buy at the skyclub, or you need to get the DL Reserve Credit card.
Sep 30, 2009, 8:05 pm
#5
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Sep 30, 2009, 9:31 pm
#6
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Oct 1, 2009, 4:35 am
#9
Join Date: May 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: DL ♦M MM|HH♦|Marr Slvr|CO UA AA US|Pri Cub Plat|SPG|Avis 1st|Htz 5*
Posts: 5,044
Can't answer all of your questionS; but your status usually posts on Saturdays for any change. As a PM you don't automatically gain access to any World Club/Crown Room/ or whatever they're called now. "You have to PAY", even as a PM for it; so the short answer is NO. If you have an AMEX Plat card you can gain access to all DL/NW lounges.
2nd question: of course if you have enough miles in the bank and the fare availability (M Class) is there you can use them for upgrades. We would need more details to help you out more. Suggest you call the PM desk for more help.
Cheers
2nd question: of course if you have enough miles in the bank and the fare availability (M Class) is there you can use them for upgrades. We would need more details to help you out more. Suggest you call the PM desk for more help.
Cheers
The Delta SM Plat Amex does not get one Sky Club access (nor to the former CRCs). For lack of a better term its the traditional Amex Platinum card that allows access to many airline lounges including Sky Clubs.