jamienbaker

I sincerely appreciate the effort. I'm not flying until next summer. Delta is not my usual TPAC airline, but the lure of flying into HND (in J) beats out JL to NRT in J. (I'll have some soul searching to do in the event JL F opens up).

Many thanks, and safe travels - Jamie

MSPeconomist

I see pros and cons. For lavatories, you must leave the lounge, although the public restrooms located near the lounge don't seem very public.

MSP also seems to have a PGA (as in golf) lounge if it wasn't removed after the Ryder Cup ended. This could be fun for something a bit different if it's not too expensive.

ross123

I got a chance to visit the lounge over the last couple of weeks and I really like it. I have both the Sky Club and Club memberships but if I am in MSP again and don't need the services that SC offers, i will spend some time there.

jamienbaker

I could simply use the lavs in the SC

Yeah, I know, a long walk.

Definitely appreciate you chiming in. Safe travels, Jamie

jamienbaker

Helpful. Is there anything besides lavs and flight assistance that the SC offers that Escape does not?

Just want to make sure there isn't a noodle bar or cabana that I'm forgetting about. Oh wait, that's HKG...

MSPeconomist

My impression is that the SCs have more electrical outlets. I remember having to change seats to find a place with an outlet that my cord would reach.

Buster CT1K

Much better. Great service. Bottled waters. Ice-cold sparkling wine.

jamienbaker

You started to lose me at bottled water.

But then you rallied - big time - with sparkling wine. Ice-cold, no less.

Bravo on a job well done.

Jamie

TheLifeOfA_NKCM

They have a fair share of outlets. My favorite parts of the lounge are the full size couches which kinda double as daybeds as well as the hushpods. I haven't had a single issue with outlets, and as far as the food goes, it's far superior to what you'll get in the SC and there's premium food for purchase if the complimentary options aren't enough. Plus, the views, everyone here has to agree that they destroy the SC on this -no questions asked.

Also, I don't get why people hate the lavs, they'res never anyone in them; cause, who would go out of their way to go from the concourse, onto the mezzanine just to go to the bathroom -it'd make no sense. OTOH, I've also heard some people joking about problems with the stall doors in the SC lavs .

MSPeconomist

The issue I had with the scarcity of outlets was at the bench seating with dining tables, along the windows and near the F&B. This was a day when it seemed that all of the sofas were occupied by either groups or sleepers.

BTW, there are airport monitors in the lounge showing flight status, IIRC for all Terminal 1 departures but definitely including DL flights. [I don't think flights using Terminal 2 are displayed, but I'm not sure about that.]

TheLifeOfA_NKCM

Really, I had no issue with that, they should be along the wall, just are kinda' tucked out of the way. Could've sworn my first time I was there I plugged in my laptop at one of those booths, but I could be wrong. Also, I've noticed they don't seem to care about unattended baggage. When I got up with bags in hand to head to the lav prior, the person at the desk got surprised and said I should've just left my stuff by where I was sitting and offered to keep it with her by the desk.

MSPeconomist

I remember needing to change booths to get power. IIRC not all booths had outlets and of those that did, not all of them were located where my short cord could reach. I ended up using a booth, but I had to pick one that worked for me.

milesjjcc

Is it possible to use this lounge while flying out of T2 on SW flight?

TTT

The Escape lounge is in T1. While technically possible, it certainly isn't practical as the two terminals are not easily connected.

jrkmsp

It was really nice — and it has a lot of little touches that make it a good place to relax before a flight. It definitely seems more relaxed than the F/G SkyClub. The food is good, but not especially ubiquitous — at least at breakfast. I haven't yet experienced the afternoon spreads. The booze is solid as well.

If all is equal, I'd probably choose based on which is closest to my gate and/or which I haven't been to most recently.