Delta and Virgin Atlantic Partnership
Jun 24, 2013, 1:56 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
What about SWUs? Can I upgrade Premium Economy to Upper Class? @DeltaAssist says there are no details on that, though it's coming for flights booked after June 29th.
Also, what if I'm flying LAX-LHR-DEL on VS ... I have a US-UK segment in there on VS, can I access the clubhouses? Where?
SKL is a business class lounge regardless of status, while the Krisflyer Gold lounge is for *G (those don't even have bathrooms in the lounge). I believe SQ's top-tiers get access to the SKL Biz or First lounge.
It's the opposite at FRA, where the Business Class lounges are lower than the Senator (*G) lounges. Other than that though, *A is pretty consistent.
Also, what if I'm flying LAX-LHR-DEL on VS ... I have a US-UK segment in there on VS, can I access the clubhouses? Where?
It's the opposite at FRA, where the Business Class lounges are lower than the Senator (*G) lounges. Other than that though, *A is pretty consistent.
Last edited by amolkold; Jun 24, 2013 at 2:08 pm
Jun 24, 2013, 2:14 pm
#62
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SUX
Programs: BA Silver; HHonors Gold; SPG Gold; Points but dirt with everyone else
Posts: 8,050
SKL is a business class lounge regardless of status, while the Krisflyer Gold lounge is for *G (those don't even have bathrooms in the lounge). I believe SQ's top-tiers get access to the SKL Biz or First lounge.
It's the opposite at FRA, where the Business Class lounges are lower than the Senator (*G) lounges. Other than that though, *A is pretty consistent.
It's the opposite at FRA, where the Business Class lounges are lower than the Senator (*G) lounges. Other than that though, *A is pretty consistent.
Jun 24, 2013, 2:30 pm
#63
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
My understanding is that a non-status passenger on full J/C ticket who flies in from FRA to ORD and then connects on a domestic flight to, say, DSM will have no lounge access in ORD. ST at least recognizes same-day connections in international business class for lounge access consistently for both ST E+ and passengers on paid business class tickets. Basically, every alliance has its quirks, and you need to know them.
Jun 24, 2013, 2:48 pm
#64
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
Although there is one area where they might be consistent but it's pretty dodgy. My understanding is that a non-status passenger on full J/C ticket who flies in from FRA to ORD and then connects on a domestic flight to, say, DSM will have no lounge access in ORD. ST at least recognizes same-day connections in international business class for lounge access consistently for both ST E+ and passengers on paid business class tickets. Basically, every alliance has its quirks, and you need to know them.
Jun 24, 2013, 2:57 pm
#65
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM MM SC; GE; Bonvoy Titanium; IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,310
Exactly. If VS won't let me into the Clubhouse with my SC membership and an estimated 2K for a premium economy ticket, I'll keep flying AF. I'd rather use the LHR SkyTeam lounge and the AF Salon at CDG than have to kill time in a terminal.
Jun 24, 2013, 3:12 pm
#66
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SUX
Programs: BA Silver; HHonors Gold; SPG Gold; Points but dirt with everyone else
Posts: 8,050
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Jun 24, 2013, 3:19 pm
#67
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
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Platinum and Diamond Medallion get access WHEN TRAVELING TO AND FROM THE UK ONLY...
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...ntic-faqs.html
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Knew it was too good to be true.
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...ntic-faqs.html
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Knew it was too good to be true.
Jun 24, 2013, 3:21 pm
#68
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,049
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Jun 24, 2013, 3:33 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YYF/YLW
Programs: AA, DL, AS, VA, WS Silver
Posts: 5,951
I read that rule as relevant for Delta flights. Ie you get access to the Clubhouse when flying DL trans-Atlantic flights to/from the UK, but not to/from elsewhere in Europe.
Jun 24, 2013, 3:34 pm
#70
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,384
Good point. I guess for a GM to have any shot at the AF Salon in IAD while flying Y or W one has to have a Delta ticket (I'm also a SC member; that may or may not make a difference). I intend to try VS soon, either with miles for J or with money for premium economy.
Jun 24, 2013, 3:46 pm
#71
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YYF/YLW
Programs: AA, DL, AS, VA, WS Silver
Posts: 5,951
Yeah. And didn't Delta say they'll eventually move their operations to T3 at LHR when the VS partnership was first announced? Is there a lounge there that DL Golds (and other STE+ members) will be able to use when on DL metal?
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Jun 24, 2013, 4:06 pm
#75
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Orange County, CA (SNA)
Programs: Delta - PM , MM; Hilton - Diamond, Marriott - Peon
Posts: 911
Can not book yet?
I just tried to do a LAX-LHR on 7/18. Not available non stop (which would be VS metal).
When will the bookings be available to place?
When will the bookings be available to place?