Sky Club Access (2009 - June 2022)
#586
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: DL - PM (Sky Priority);HH - Gold; Marriott - Silver; National - Executive; DL Reserve AMEX
Posts: 5,232
I don't.
Suppose DL allowed kids under 8 in for free. The very next day we'd see this exact post, except it would say "8 1/2 year old child" instead.
DL actually has pretty clear rules for who must pay what to access the clubs, and it is perfectly acceptable (desirable, in fact) for them to consistently enforce said rules.
Suppose DL allowed kids under 8 in for free. The very next day we'd see this exact post, except it would say "8 1/2 year old child" instead.
DL actually has pretty clear rules for who must pay what to access the clubs, and it is perfectly acceptable (desirable, in fact) for them to consistently enforce said rules.
I just meant that I always felt the $29/$59 fee was to help offset the cost of the free alcohol and well, kids don't drink alcohol.
#587
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: DL - PM (Sky Priority);HH - Gold; Marriott - Silver; National - Executive; DL Reserve AMEX
Posts: 5,232
I have NO PROBLEM with Delta starting/enforcing a rule against screaming kids, etc. My child just happens to be well-behaved.
#588
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: STL
Posts: 87
Wow, really? It's not a businessman's club... it's a club. I have every right to have my child in there, as long as they are acting accordingly.
I have NO PROBLEM with Delta starting/enforcing a rule against screaming kids, etc. My child just happens to be well-behaved.
I have NO PROBLEM with Delta starting/enforcing a rule against screaming kids, etc. My child just happens to be well-behaved.
And while your 6 1/2 year old doesn't drink any alcohol, it is my experience that kids are sprawled out on their iPads taking up 3 seats when the Sky Club is super crowded. (And yes, some adults do that too.)
Listen, everyone who comes into the Sky Club uses it in some way. I have nothing against kids, or families, or bachelor parties. But it's only fair that we all pay our fair share.
#589
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,767
I tried that argument with my wedding caterer regarding charging the open bar fee for my wife's Mormon cousins. I got about as far in that as you might get with Delta on this issue.
#590
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,742
I don't know why people keep equating the $29/$59 fee to payment for alcohol. It's not, and if it was, that would be a pretty bad deal (especially for $59). For $29 I can probably get two much better drinks in an equally comfy seat at the airport bar.
What you're actually paying for is entry to a limited-access space within an airport, within which (and as part of the overall operating cost), there just happens to be complimentary food, beverage, reading material, power outlets, wifi, bathrooms, etc. available. Alcohol is only a small part of what you're paying for.
Yes, you do have every right to bring your child in there...in exchange for the appropriate fee which DL has clearly established and advertised ahead of time.
#591
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,566
Gold medallion arriving CDG-LAX on AF premium economy, departing on DL LAX-SMF in C+
can i access the SC at LAX? would be handy since i have a 3+ hour layover and want a shower.
can i access the SC at LAX? would be handy since i have a 3+ hour layover and want a shower.
#592
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 26,954
Yes. Note only T2 SC has showers. After dropping bags at the TBIT bag recheck, I would simply walk landside and clear TSA there. You could clear at TBIT and take bus, but will take a bit longer to get to T2. Your flight will leave from T3 most likely. Remember to leave 20 minutes before you normally would to account for any delays with bus taking you to T3. Also make sure to get on correct bus. One goes to T3, one to TBIT.
#593
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,566
Yes. Note only T2 SC has showers. After dropping bags at the TBIT bag recheck, I would simply walk landside and clear TSA there. You could clear at TBIT and take bus, but will take a bit longer to get to T2. Your flight will leave from T3 most likely. Remember to leave 20 minutes before you normally would to account for any delays with bus taking you to T3. Also make sure to get on correct bus. One goes to T3, one to TBIT.
#594
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 116
SAN (DL F) --> LAX (AF J) --> CDG under one AF PNR. I assume I will have access to SC at SAN based on the long haul AF J segment, correct?
#595
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ NJ
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,191
#596
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 26,954
Yes. Also at LAX. Not sure who AF uses at LAX, but if it's the KE lounge skip it and stay at the SC. KE lounge is awful. Never seen a lounge get such consistent bad reviews. Just leave early enough to catch the shuttle between terminals.
#597
#599
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Paradise
Posts: 1,616
I have a upcoming flight connecting to a D1 transcon and then further connecting, to a flight the next day. I get into JFK at about 11pm and depart the next morning at 9am. Will I still have access to the Skyclub for the last flight, seeing as it isn't same day?
#600
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 26,954
If on separate tickets you might get pushback. Per agents they view same day as within 24hrs. Despite T4 SC agent saying same day = 24 hrs, I've never seen it written in policy. However I've been told the same at LAX and RDU.