The Sky Club doesn't seem to be very pleasurable experience these days
Jul 21, 2017, 7:50 am
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Jul 21, 2017, 8:35 am
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Roping off an area would be a simple thing for them to do, similar to what Centurion lounges do for their Centurion card holders. Although I am sure there are more D1 Passengers then Centurion card holders lol. I personally think though that them opening a dedicated D1 lounge would be the best option, it would also make d1 a more premium product.
I wish delta would add first class though to their international routes to compete with European carriers like lufthansa.
I wish delta would add first class though to their international routes to compete with European carriers like lufthansa.
Drop them in Delta's major international hubs - ATL, DTW, MSP, SEA, PHL (
)Problem solved. You're welcome.
Jul 21, 2017, 8:51 am
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I've been in JFK T4 twice in the last two weeks or so -- July 4 connecting from a DCA flight to the KL 10 pm to AMS and on Wed, 7/19, arriving from PRG and connecting back to DCA on a 9 pm flight delayed to 1030 pm.
The concept of the JFK T4 club is great, and there was food, although the buffet looked like a pig trough. It is just too crowded during the peak European departure times.
After about 8 pm, things ease up, it gets quieter....
I wish they would shift the DCA flights back to T2 where they used to arrive and depart -- although the food in the T2 club is less elaborate, since the reno, I think the club is nicer, even without any views except the inside of T2.
The concept of the JFK T4 club is great, and there was food, although the buffet looked like a pig trough. It is just too crowded during the peak European departure times.
After about 8 pm, things ease up, it gets quieter....
I wish they would shift the DCA flights back to T2 where they used to arrive and depart -- although the food in the T2 club is less elaborate, since the reno, I think the club is nicer, even without any views except the inside of T2.
Jul 21, 2017, 8:55 am
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There's a simpler answer - dedicated Delta One lounges - no travelers on partner airlines business class tickets, no guests of travelers, no Diamonds, no SkyClub members. If you can't produce a "same day" Delta One ticket, you get politely redirected to a SkyClub.
Drop them in Delta's major international hubs - ATL, DTW, MSP, SEA, PHL ( )
Problem solved. You're welcome.
Drop them in Delta's major international hubs - ATL, DTW, MSP, SEA, PHL (
)Problem solved. You're welcome.
I don't like the Delta One lounge idea. Delta is great a putting fancy names on things; but what I think would be better would be for them to take 1% of the energy they use thinking up euphemisms and dedicate that to designing and delivering a quality lounge product.
PHL????
Jul 21, 2017, 9:02 am
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As I've said, I think the real problem is Amex swipes. I'm fine with them during most of the day, but during the evening international departures, or during IRROPS, they should be blocked.
That's a compromise that any reasonable person should be able to get behind. When flying D1, I shouldn't have to struggle to find a seat. Period.
Last edited by KDCAflyer; Jul 21, 2017 at 9:10 am
Jul 21, 2017, 9:21 am
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Jul 21, 2017, 9:38 am
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Careful with this. Once Delta reads it we might see the press release stating, "Customers have told us they want us to triple our annual SkyClub membership rates and eliminate access to Diamond Medallion members. But don't worry! As long as you spend $50K/year including a significantly increased annual fee on the AMEX Delta Reserve card you'll still have access."
Jul 21, 2017, 10:03 am
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We're talking about a handful of clubs, at a narrow window each day. Sure, it's probably a hit, but nowhere near enough to warrant a return to how things were. Who's to say that the revenue wouldn't be made up by people choosing to buy memberships, or getting the Reserve card as a result of this change?