Sky Club Access (2009 - June 2022)
Aug 31, 2012, 7:05 pm
#106
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New York
Programs: EK Plat, UA GS, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Amex Centurion
Posts: 514
It says you're DM....
Aug 31, 2012, 7:10 pm
#107
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SLC
Programs: DL FO, KM, & 1.7MM; UA nothing; HH♦; National EE
Posts: 6,344
Aug 31, 2012, 8:24 pm
#108
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 10,689
If there are three travelers on the same flights then it would make sense to look at the 30days pass. It has all the guesting privileges (+2) and is valid for 30days so it could work for your return flight if it is within the 30 days window.
I think you can also get a credit if you decide to buy a SC membership within so many days after the expiry of the 30 days.
I think you can also get a credit if you decide to buy a SC membership within so many days after the expiry of the 30 days.
Sep 1, 2012, 3:01 pm
#109
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Solved
Thanks all for your responses ... I learned a lot again ^
In the meantime I also remembered having received a bunch of Skyclub One-Day passes a while back from SkyBonus.
Because of my own status I never needed to pay attention to the passes, until now with SO having to endure the horrors of very long lay-overs-with-kids ("kids" are teenagers in this case, but none-the-less, can behave as "small"
)
Problem thus solved and SO happy with the prospect of a prolonged Skyclub-with-booz visit to get thru the next long night in Y
In the meantime I also remembered having received a bunch of Skyclub One-Day passes a while back from SkyBonus.
Because of my own status I never needed to pay attention to the passes, until now with SO having to endure the horrors of very long lay-overs-with-kids ("kids" are teenagers in this case, but none-the-less, can behave as "small"
)Problem thus solved and SO happy with the prospect of a prolonged Skyclub-with-booz visit to get thru the next long night in Y
Sep 1, 2012, 3:11 pm
#110
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM, UA 1K, AA EXP, US G, SPG P, HH D, MR G, NEXUS/GE, DL AMEX Reserve
Posts: 2,035
Originally Posted by Travelomania:19236160
Thanks all for your responses ... I learned a lot again ^
In the meantime I also remembered having received a bunch of Skyclub One-Day passes a while back from SkyBonus.
Because of my own status I never needed to pay attention to the passes, until now with SO having to endure the horrors of very long lay-overs-with-kids ("kids" are teenagers in this case, but none-the-less, can behave as "small")
Problem thus solved and SO happy with the prospect of a prolonged Skyclub-with-booz visit to get thru the next long night in Y
In the meantime I also remembered having received a bunch of Skyclub One-Day passes a while back from SkyBonus.
Because of my own status I never needed to pay attention to the passes, until now with SO having to endure the horrors of very long lay-overs-with-kids ("kids" are teenagers in this case, but none-the-less, can behave as "small"
)Problem thus solved and SO happy with the prospect of a prolonged Skyclub-with-booz visit to get thru the next long night in Y
Sep 1, 2012, 3:41 pm
#111
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Sep 1, 2012, 7:49 pm
#112
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 10,689
Sep 1, 2012, 8:59 pm
#113
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: DL MM Gold
Posts: 1,676
Sep 2, 2012, 7:17 am
#114
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: AA, DAL, blah, blah, blah...The usual.
Posts: 646
A needle pulling thread.
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Not to side track, and (most importantly) not to attack the OP...
This is a perfect example why, after 4 years of my company paying for my SkyClub membership, I told them to not bother and save a few hundred bucks.
The SkyClub has transformed from a sanctuary where you could relax, conduct business and escape from the chaos of the terminal, into a place where parents drop their kids to entertain themselves while mom and dad go indulge in the free booze. The last 18-24 months have seen such an over-monitization of the SC, that it no longer serves its intended purpose.
It's easier to find a quiet, unused gate at the far end of a terminal where I can set up shop, eat my food in peace, make some phone calls without wailing children, and recharge my batteries without 5 year olds tripping over the cords while playing tag.
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Not to side track, and (most importantly) not to attack the OP...
This is a perfect example why, after 4 years of my company paying for my SkyClub membership, I told them to not bother and save a few hundred bucks.
The SkyClub has transformed from a sanctuary where you could relax, conduct business and escape from the chaos of the terminal, into a place where parents drop their kids to entertain themselves while mom and dad go indulge in the free booze. The last 18-24 months have seen such an over-monitization of the SC, that it no longer serves its intended purpose.
It's easier to find a quiet, unused gate at the far end of a terminal where I can set up shop, eat my food in peace, make some phone calls without wailing children, and recharge my batteries without 5 year olds tripping over the cords while playing tag.
Sep 2, 2012, 1:01 pm
#115
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Recommendations encouraged !
No offense taken
The SkyClub has transformed from a sanctuary where you could relax, conduct business and escape from the chaos of the terminal, into a place where parents drop their kids to entertain themselves while mom and dad go indulge in the free booze. The last 18-24 months have seen such an over-monitization of the SC, that it no longer serves its intended purpose.
It's easier to find a quiet, unused gate at the far end of a terminal where I can set up shop, eat my food in peace, make some phone calls without wailing children, and recharge my batteries without 5 year olds tripping over the cords while playing tag.
Hence a repeat of my following question as part of initial #3:
If so, (crowded) which one would you recommend ?
The SkyClub has transformed from a sanctuary where you could relax, conduct business and escape from the chaos of the terminal, into a place where parents drop their kids to entertain themselves while mom and dad go indulge in the free booze. The last 18-24 months have seen such an over-monitization of the SC, that it no longer serves its intended purpose.
It's easier to find a quiet, unused gate at the far end of a terminal where I can set up shop, eat my food in peace, make some phone calls without wailing children, and recharge my batteries without 5 year olds tripping over the cords while playing tag.
If so, (crowded) which one would you recommend ?
Sep 2, 2012, 1:03 pm
#116
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Dec 14, 2012, 12:54 pm
#117
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: ATL/TPA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis President's Club
Posts: 362
Just had an interesting occurrence at the IND SC...was guested in by a colleague, who I believe, is AMEX Platinum cardholder and Silver Medallion. Originally both on the same flight, she changed to an earlier departure, and left at time of boarding. Approximately ten minutes later (enjoying a Blue Moon and some Mesa Rosa mix), the SC concierge came over and, after confirming I was the guest of my colleague, mentioned that she had already boarded her flight, and I had to leave the Club, as I had to be with her. On our travels together, she often guests me in when our flights coincide and she decides to change to an earlier departure (including @ IND), and have never had an issue.
Isolated incident, or, were we just fortunate all of the other times? Though the concierge was discreet and professional, I am wondering if I should have questioned the rules as stated, or, at least, mentioned that I was on the next flight to ATL?
Isolated incident, or, were we just fortunate all of the other times? Though the concierge was discreet and professional, I am wondering if I should have questioned the rules as stated, or, at least, mentioned that I was on the next flight to ATL?
Dec 14, 2012, 12:59 pm
#118
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,068
Why would you question her when she was correct? Did you read the guest access rules for yourself? -- "you must remain with your guests at all times during the visit". Seems pretty clear to me. Yes, they don't generally enforce it, but those are the rules.
Dec 14, 2012, 1:27 pm
#119
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: ATL/TPA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis President's Club
Posts: 362
Fair enough...I take responsibility for not being familiar with the rules.
Guess I had been fortunate, on the other occasions, that the policy was not strictly enforced. Live and learn...
Dec 14, 2012, 1:33 pm
#120
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL - DM, Charter KM; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,355
Was the club packed? If not while this is the policy it seems to be in bad form...