Delta and Virgin Atlantic Partnership
Feb 9, 2023, 10:03 am
#886
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,051
If not, this will just drive all the DL Skyteam Elite+ on eligible itineraries who don’t have other means to access the SkyClubs to the VS lounges at JFK and BOS. Though both of those locations did just terminate access to Amex Plat members, have to wonder if there’s a connection
That said, the JFK Clubhouse in particular has made very limited capacity available to Amex Platinum cardholders, and I imagine the same will be true for any STE+s who are not flying Virgin and try to enter.
Feb 9, 2023, 11:52 am
#887
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Flying Blue, Hilton Honors, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 2,407
The BOS situation will be interesting come summer, what with a SkyClub, a VS/Plaza Premium (thus Amex Platinum and Capital One accessible), and an AFKL lounge (accepting Priority Pass). The latter two are, via cards, usable by passengers of every airline that's not DL domestic or WS (albeit with quite a walk for an AC passenger).
Feb 9, 2023, 12:19 pm
#888
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PP, DL PM
Posts: 2,086
The BOS situation will be interesting come summer, what with a SkyClub, a VS/Plaza Premium (thus Amex Platinum and Capital One accessible), and an AFKL lounge (accepting Priority Pass). The latter two are, via cards, usable by passengers of every airline that's not DL domestic or WS (albeit with quite a walk for an AC passenger).
I can’t remember when the new Sky Club in E is supposed to open (it’s either this summer with the E expansion or in 2024), but I would not be surprised if AF and VS both close their lounges when it does.
Feb 9, 2023, 2:11 pm
#889
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium.;UA 1.5MM; UA Lifetime Gold (whoppee); DL Plat
Posts: 2,124
Searched VS website and found that Bulkhead seat are blocked for kids and special needs. Any hacks to reserve one of these in PE? Delta Gold.
Feb 9, 2023, 3:16 pm
#890
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: DL PM, AA PPro, HHonors Gold, Hertz President's Circle, Enterprise Silver
Posts: 198
Feb 9, 2023, 3:26 pm
#891
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Flying Blue, Hilton Honors, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 2,407
And a Chase Sapphire lounge soon to open in the B/C connector, the quality of which (in the US) is still unknown.
I can’t remember when the new Sky Club in E is supposed to open (it’s either this summer with the E expansion or in 2024), but I would not be surprised if AF and VS both close their lounges when it does.
I can’t remember when the new Sky Club in E is supposed to open (it’s either this summer with the E expansion or in 2024), but I would not be surprised if AF and VS both close their lounges when it does.
Mar 2, 2023, 10:06 am
#892
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York City
Programs: DL DM & 2MM; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 664
VS joins SkyTeam today - officially
https://www.skyteam.com/en/about/pre...alliance-today
So, this is official now. One question:
So, this is official now. One question:
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on Virgin Atlantic, Delta* or Aeromexico will have access to Virgin Atlantic’s renowned Clubhouse at London Heathrow, whilst other SkyTeam Elite Plus members can take advantage of their airline-designated lounge at Terminal 3.
- *As per existing agreements, Delta Gold Medallion members will not have access to Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow Clubhouse, unless travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class or Delta One.
Mar 2, 2023, 10:18 am
#893
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,051
https://www.skyteam.com/en/about/pre...alliance-today
So, this is official now. One question:
So, this is official now. One question:
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on Virgin Atlantic, Delta* or Aeromexico will have access to Virgin Atlantic’s renowned Clubhouse at London Heathrow, whilst other SkyTeam Elite Plus members can take advantage of their airline-designated lounge at Terminal 3.
- *As per existing agreements, Delta Gold Medallion members will not have access to Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow Clubhouse, unless travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class or Delta One.
Mar 2, 2023, 10:22 am
#894
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York City
Programs: DL DM & 2MM; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 664
GM has never had LHR Clubhouse access IIRC (or not usually anyway, they've tweaked the rules a few times). Not sure lately but at some points GM has gotten No. 1 Traveler lounge access in LHR, back when Delta used to think that status was supposed to grant lounge access traveling internationally. GM has had access to the outstation Clubhouses, and PM/DM have had access in LHR. SkyTeam Elite Plus hasn't played any role in VS lounge access until now, since they haven't been a member.
Mar 2, 2023, 12:33 pm
#895
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
Mar 5, 2023, 12:33 pm
#896
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
Also, remember that at LHR, most of the SkyTeam airlines are in T4, which is on the opposite side of the airfield from T2/T3. You could get into the SkyTeam (Holideck) lounge over there as STE+/Delta GM if you were on AF, KL or any of the other SkyTeam members using that terminal.
Mar 5, 2023, 1:06 pm
#897
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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: 27,052
Also, remember that at LHR, most of the SkyTeam airlines are in T4, which is on the opposite side of the airfield from T2/T3. You could get into the SkyTeam (Holideck) lounge over there as STE+/Delta GM if you were on AF, KL or any of the other SkyTeam members using that terminal.
Mar 18, 2023, 8:44 pm
#898
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: AF/KL Gold, DL Diamond, Hertz PC, Bonvoy Gold Elite; Hilton Gold
Posts: 997
Are there any known issues with VS posting correctly to Skymikes?
Last week flew ATL-LHR on VS104 in J (actual booking segment was J)
It has posted as:
Base RDM (4211)
120% Diamond RDM bonus
MQM of 4211
Missing from my understanding:
2x MQM (addl 4211 mqms)
200% RDM class bonus (addl 4211 RDM)
Is my calc correct and is this a known posting bug?
Last week flew ATL-LHR on VS104 in J (actual booking segment was J)
It has posted as:
Base RDM (4211)
120% Diamond RDM bonus
MQM of 4211
Missing from my understanding:
2x MQM (addl 4211 mqms)
200% RDM class bonus (addl 4211 RDM)
Is my calc correct and is this a known posting bug?
Mar 18, 2023, 8:52 pm
#899
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,070
Are there any known issues with VS posting correctly to Skymikes?
Last week flew ATL-LHR on VS104 in J (actual booking segment was J)
It has posted as:
Base RDM (4211)
120% Diamond RDM bonus
MQM of 4211
Missing from my understanding:
2x MQM (addl 4211 mqms)
200% RDM class bonus (addl 4211 RDM)
Is my calc correct and is this a known posting bug?
Last week flew ATL-LHR on VS104 in J (actual booking segment was J)
It has posted as:
Base RDM (4211)
120% Diamond RDM bonus
MQM of 4211
Missing from my understanding:
2x MQM (addl 4211 mqms)
200% RDM class bonus (addl 4211 RDM)
Is my calc correct and is this a known posting bug?
Mar 18, 2023, 8:57 pm
#900
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: AF/KL Gold, DL Diamond, Hertz PC, Bonvoy Gold Elite; Hilton Gold
Posts: 997
Have not heard of any posting errors with VS (these days, it mostly seems to be issues with KL W/S/A PE fares). Does it actually show as J on Delta website (or some other class)? Did you purchase an upgrade day of departure (which are generally not eligible for bonus miles)?
And before you ask…PNR and eticket are both VS104, not a KL flt number.
