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Originally Posted by matthew64832
(Post 26069661)
What lounge access are you getting on AS? I thought they didn't even let SkyClub members in anymore, let alone elites.
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My husband and I both received our DM Credentials today (Monday 1/25). We live in Seattle, WA.
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Originally Posted by javabytes
(Post 26064473)
Funny. I remember when this happened:
Originally Posted by RealHJ
(Post 26078152)
The card is often photocopied or scanned, and then I think it's copy is sent as proof of eligibility when the lounge operating airline sends the bill to DL for it (e.g. the AF lounge at NRT always photocopies the card). It's likely not their doing but I would bet it's DL insisting that if they don't have a copy of the physical card, that DL is not going to pay them for their pax lounge visit. And then that very same DL purposefully shortens the Medallion year and year after year fails to send out the cards on time (last year my DM card, and I was qualified for 2016 already back in 2014, only was mailed out in late March; this year I wonder will DL even send it out before April - they seem to do it the slowest for the highest tiers).
Delta could very easily inform partner airlines that the electronic card is valid, especially in the months of February and March, instead of wasting their energy in streamlining the production process any further. |
Originally Posted by RealHJ
(Post 26078152)
The card is often photocopied or scanned, and then I think it's copy is sent as proof of eligibility when the lounge operating airline sends the bill to DL for it (e.g. the AF lounge at NRT always photocopies the card). It's likely not their doing but I would bet it's DL insisting that if they don't have a copy of the physical card, that DL is not going to pay them for their pax lounge visit. And then that very same DL purposefully shortens the Medallion year and year after year fails to send out the cards on time (last year my DM card, and I was qualified for 2016 already back in 2014, only was mailed out in late March; this year I wonder will DL even send it out before April - they seem to do it the slowest for the highest tiers).
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UPDATE (from OP): I just received my DM credentials (today!) for this year. Have you started receiving yours? Drink certs are now digital in "My Wallet" online.
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Originally Posted by thesaints
(Post 26080136)
In 10+ years of accessing partner lounges I don't recall my card being scanned, or copied, a single time.
Delta could very easily inform partner airlines that the electronic card is valid, especially in the months of February and March, instead of wasting their energy in streamlining the production process any further. But yes, absolutely, DL should require/request other airlines to simply type in and check the medallion # for qualification (provide the tools/access to do so) of l lounge access, vs. stick to the archaic requirement for a physical card that too many still cling to. |
Originally Posted by UVAhoo06
(Post 26080217)
UPDATE (from OP): I just received my DM credentials (today!) for this year. Have you started receiving yours? Drink certs are now digital in "My Wallet" online.
Not really a concern atm since I cashed out a bunch from skybonus the end of last month so I'll give them some time to sort it out. |
I see my new DM card in the app, but no drink certs in my wallet.
The new electronic ones will have the disadvantage that we won't be able to give them to someone not traveling with us, right? I rarely use mine, but I do try to remember to give them away as appropriate. |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
(Post 26080656)
The new electronic ones will have the disadvantage that we won't be able to give them to someone not traveling with us, right? I rarely use mine, but I do try to remember to give them away as appropriate.
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Originally Posted by pleasantsn
(Post 26078881)
I haven't really had issues with no physical card in AMS or CDG, usually the STE+ on the boarding pass is sufficient. Also I have been pleasantly surprised that Priority Pass is encouraging all their lounges to use the digital cards, one less card to keep in my physical wallet. I would guess it's only at some further out partner stations the dragons may want to see the actual card.
It just depends on who you get at the desk always best to have the physical card and not need it. |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
(Post 26080656)
I see my new DM card in the app, but no drink certs in my wallet.
The new electronic ones will have the disadvantage that we won't be able to give them to someone not traveling with us, right? I rarely use mine, but I do try to remember to give them away as appropriate. |
Okay, well I just got my mail and found my DM card. So, good to go for my trip next week! Still not convinced that every medallion is going to get theirs by 1/31 but at least I'm covered.
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
(Post 26080656)
I see my new DM card in the app, but no drink certs in my wallet.
The new electronic ones will have the disadvantage that we won't be able to give them to someone not traveling with us, right? I rarely use mine, but I do try to remember to give them away as appropriate. Too bad Delta didn't do what their two competitors did and not have the HOOU and just provide free drinks to their top tiers in Coach. |
Originally Posted by jamesteroh
(Post 26080996)
Not in my wallet either and I received my credentials today and there was no mention of the HOOU being in my online wallet.
Too bad Delta didn't do what their two competitors did and not have the HOOU and just provide free drinks to their top tiers in Coach. |
Originally Posted by jacksafar
(Post 26079882)
My husband and I both received our DM Credentials today (Monday 1/25). We live in Seattle, WA.
Folks in NYC will receive next. |
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