JFK SkyClub - Food and Cocktails for Sale!
Oct 5, 2010, 8:42 pm
#1
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JFK SkyClub - Food and Cocktails for Sale!
Visited the JFK Sky Club yesterday and was delighted to see that DL now offer table service for food and beverages. I assumed this was to compete with the overseas airlines that have provide such service for years.
WRONG. Cocktails are being sold for $12 each and salads, wraps etc are also on a for sale basis with a small non-processed cheese plate also priced at $12. Service is super-slow, I waited 30 mins for a chicken salad sandwich.
If this is the upgraded Sky Club experience to roll out across the network and supersede the current free beverage service, I won't be renewing my membership.
New York City, NY – John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
* We're adding cafés to all four of JFK's Delta Sky Club locations where you can purchase made-to-order meals and premium liquors.
* As always, members may continue to enjoy the same array of complimentary snacks and beverages in these Clubs.
o Club Menu (PDF)
o Club Cocktails (PDF)
o Wine & House Selections (PDF)
WRONG. Cocktails are being sold for $12 each and salads, wraps etc are also on a for sale basis with a small non-processed cheese plate also priced at $12. Service is super-slow, I waited 30 mins for a chicken salad sandwich.
If this is the upgraded Sky Club experience to roll out across the network and supersede the current free beverage service, I won't be renewing my membership.
New York City, NY – John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
* We're adding cafés to all four of JFK's Delta Sky Club locations where you can purchase made-to-order meals and premium liquors.
* As always, members may continue to enjoy the same array of complimentary snacks and beverages in these Clubs.
o Club Menu (PDF)
o Club Cocktails (PDF)
o Wine & House Selections (PDF)
Oct 5, 2010, 8:59 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2009
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I actually liked the club and the breakfest bagel kicked ...!!!! loved it can't wait till its like this at every airport.
i waited less than 10 minutes for my bagel
They still have free drinks and the current line of snacks.
i waited less than 10 minutes for my bagel
They still have free drinks and the current line of snacks.
Oct 5, 2010, 9:05 pm
#4
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Best in class...
I was in JFK SC T3 two weeks ago and noticed the obvious difference in the service and speed. I too ordered a bad chicken salad sandwich and waited for around 25 min. Fortunately I wasn't in a hurry. After finishing that I tried to order a drink, and the were out of several "well" liquors but had plenty of premium liquor. The were also out of white house wine, but were willing to substitute a premium wine for no charge for my first glass. I'm not that excited about them putting food service in the clubs, i feel like it will attract more kids and families to stay longer and make the clubs more crowded. However the upside is that there is more bar staff, and during the week I had prompt service as I ordered drinks.
Oct 5, 2010, 9:23 pm
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Oct 5, 2010, 9:44 pm
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Oct 5, 2010, 10:05 pm
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Drinks can be $8 - $18 here in the city, so $12 is about average. That being said, when I was in the T3 skyclub, I guzzled plenty of nasty skyy vodka for free. If I'm paying $12 for a drink, it better be at least one or two steps above wells, there better be loud music and beautiful people dancing around me.
Oct 5, 2010, 11:58 pm
#10
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Am I missing something? Is booze no longer free?
Oct 6, 2010, 1:45 am
#12
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Just left there actually. My major complaint? The amount of seating the entire bar/food service area has taken. The club by gate 11 now seems packed as so much space was taken for the tables (which you can only sit at if you order food/drink).
Oct 6, 2010, 5:32 am
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My best guess the food is prepared by a nearby secure area restaurant and delivered to the SC and served with a 30% markup. I predict DL will soon will be offering haircuts, oil changes and manicures in the SC lounges.
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