Need advice for what to do at MSP for 3 hour layover
Jun 22, 2017, 12:45 pm
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They have a golf simulator. http://www.pgamsp.com
Jun 22, 2017, 12:53 pm
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It's airside and upstairs, almost across from the Escape lounge.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:54 pm
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Thanks for the suggestions. It's too bad escape left the PP program but from what was said in that thread it was necessary due to crowding issues.
I'll just check out the shopping areas and the two skyclubs. I have a couple new books I've added to my kindle and can always read if I cant find an outlet at the SC
I wish they still had the arcade a poster mentioned. I wish more major airports had gyms. It would be nice to get some exercise in on a long layover
ETA: Missed the post about the range. I'll check that out if my DTW lands on time and the fees are reasonable.
I'll just check out the shopping areas and the two skyclubs. I have a couple new books I've added to my kindle and can always read if I cant find an outlet at the SC
I wish they still had the arcade a poster mentioned. I wish more major airports had gyms. It would be nice to get some exercise in on a long layover
ETA: Missed the post about the range. I'll check that out if my DTW lands on time and the fees are reasonable.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:56 pm
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Thanks for the suggestions. It's too bad escape left the PP program but from what was said in that thread it was necessary due to crowding issues.
I'll just check out the shopping areas and the two skyclubs. I have a couple new books I've added to my kindle and can always read if I cant find an outlet at the SC
I wish they still had the arcade a poster mentioned. I wish more major airports had gyms. It would be nice to get some exercise in on a long layover
I'll just check out the shopping areas and the two skyclubs. I have a couple new books I've added to my kindle and can always read if I cant find an outlet at the SC
I wish they still had the arcade a poster mentioned. I wish more major airports had gyms. It would be nice to get some exercise in on a long layover
Jun 22, 2017, 12:59 pm
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Rock Bottom Restaurant/Brewery seemed decent although I've only been there once.
There's the small upstairs "observation deck" in the D gates area.
I think there are some free treadmills (with desks?) but personally I prefer walking around the airport. Although I guess if you had a bulky/awkward carryon, it's easier to use the treadmill to get some steps in w/o wrangling bags.
There's the small upstairs "observation deck" in the D gates area.
I think there are some free treadmills (with desks?) but personally I prefer walking around the airport. Although I guess if you had a bulky/awkward carryon, it's easier to use the treadmill to get some steps in w/o wrangling bags.
Jun 22, 2017, 1:01 pm
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I wish Delta One would carry Kahlua or at least give a couple free Sky Bar drinks to D1 flyers at the Skyclub.
Jun 22, 2017, 1:02 pm
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Does anyone know whether there are good views of the airport hotel that's under construction from airside places? If so, it could be slightly amusing to check the progress and see how it looks so far.
Rock Bottom is a small chain that's been around for a couple decades. It's not bad for slightly sophisticated bar food, almost with a bit of an Alaska theme. I haven't eaten in one in a while, but I used to like their salmon.
Rock Bottom is a small chain that's been around for a couple decades. It's not bad for slightly sophisticated bar food, almost with a bit of an Alaska theme. I haven't eaten in one in a while, but I used to like their salmon.
Jun 22, 2017, 1:25 pm
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It's doable if you're willing to just go there, look around for a few minutes, and return to the airport, but this is hardly worth doing unless you want to say that you've been to the MOA.
Jun 22, 2017, 1:38 pm
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Good to know. If I have a flight with a serious delay at DTW I'll walk for exercise. It's exactly 1 mile from gate a1 to gate a78
Jun 22, 2017, 2:23 pm
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I've got a 3 hour + layover coming up too. I seem to remember there is a sushi bar there. Is it any good? I've always used Ike's or the little wine bar (blanking on the name) to grab a bite when the Sky Club food wasn't interesting. It's been a year + since my last layover at MSP. Any other good options I may not be aware of?
Jun 22, 2017, 11:16 pm
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If you still wanted to visit the Escape Lounge (which I found very nice), they are still listed on Loungebuddy (dot com) with a $40 entrance fee. But if your FT profile is correct and you are Diamond, you would also have complimentary access to the Sky Club. Is Escape that much better (I haven't been to an SC)?
Jun 23, 2017, 4:54 am
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