DCA SC Refresh Complete [after partial closure]
#151
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
#153
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: DL DM PM
Posts: 2,026
Answer my own Q: yes, it's open!
In other news of impending devaluations... the lounge dragon gave me a heads-up that even with my SC membership (that I have as a DM benny), starting in 2019 I won't be able to come in if, as I am today, I'm flying another airline. Shock horror! She was very nice about it, just a sign of things to come, not sure if this is common knowledge.
In other news of impending devaluations... the lounge dragon gave me a heads-up that even with my SC membership (that I have as a DM benny), starting in 2019 I won't be able to come in if, as I am today, I'm flying another airline. Shock horror! She was very nice about it, just a sign of things to come, not sure if this is common knowledge.
#154
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,709
Answer my own Q: yes, it's open!
In other news of impending devaluations... the lounge dragon gave me a heads-up that even with my SC membership (that I have as a DM benny), starting in 2019 I won't be able to come in if, as I am today, I'm flying another airline. Shock horror! She was very nice about it, just a sign of things to come, not sure if this is common knowledge.
In other news of impending devaluations... the lounge dragon gave me a heads-up that even with my SC membership (that I have as a DM benny), starting in 2019 I won't be able to come in if, as I am today, I'm flying another airline. Shock horror! She was very nice about it, just a sign of things to come, not sure if this is common knowledge.
IMO purchased memberships should still allow any airline access, but DM memberships should not. That would help with the overcrowding issues I'd bet.
#155
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
Answer my own Q: yes, it's open!
In other news of impending devaluations... the lounge dragon gave me a heads-up that even with my SC membership (that I have as a DM benny), starting in 2019 I won't be able to come in if, as I am today, I'm flying another airline. Shock horror! She was very nice about it, just a sign of things to come, not sure if this is common knowledge.
In other news of impending devaluations... the lounge dragon gave me a heads-up that even with my SC membership (that I have as a DM benny), starting in 2019 I won't be able to come in if, as I am today, I'm flying another airline. Shock horror! She was very nice about it, just a sign of things to come, not sure if this is common knowledge.
#156
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Prfrence
Posts: 5,336
I haven't been in it in at least a decade, but I was in the DCA UA club when it was a Continental President's Club, and it is one neat room.
#157
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Prfrence
Posts: 5,336
Im here right now. Not that crowded.
Now you enter to the left of the desks and walk down the long hall past the protocol office and enter the club by the bathrooms, which are now open. Club manager said bar, kitchen and most work will be done. by the end of April with just cosmetic fixes after that.
Now you enter to the left of the desks and walk down the long hall past the protocol office and enter the club by the bathrooms, which are now open. Club manager said bar, kitchen and most work will be done. by the end of April with just cosmetic fixes after that.
#158
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
This seems like a big deal if you fly internationally a lot and are not SkyTeam Elite Plus or fly frequently from a terminal that has a SC but you usually fly another airline.
#159
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: DL DM, 1.5 MM; AS MVP Gold 100K; HHonors Diamond; AMEX Platinum
Posts: 486
I was there Sunday evening as well. Still a mess with all the construction. The food service has changed to completely pre-packaged items. Easier to take with you if need be, but not as varied as the previous food set up.
This place is interesting in that every week brings a different configuration. If you interested in a positive and consistent experience, you'll be disappointed.
This place is interesting in that every week brings a different configuration. If you interested in a positive and consistent experience, you'll be disappointed.
#160
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,709
I was there Sunday evening as well. Still a mess with all the construction. The food service has changed to completely pre-packaged items. Easier to take with you if need be, but not as varied as the previous food set up.
This place is interesting in that every week brings a different configuration. If you interested in a positive and consistent experience, you'll be disappointed.
This place is interesting in that every week brings a different configuration. If you interested in a positive and consistent experience, you'll be disappointed.
#161
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,260
Just avoid the SC until all this construction mess is finished or visit the UA Club if you have access. It will probably be more comfortable in the gate area, especially if you can grab one of the tables they have set up across from Gate 22.
#162
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I dont think there is any space anywhere in Terminal B/C for any new lounge at DCA. The new lounge space in the new RJ pier will be an AC and there are already two other ACs in the Gate 23-34 pier and 35-45 pier. I doubt AA will close one of the clubs and there dosnt seem to be anywhere else they could put it. I think Im totally wrong here but didnt UA use to have a Red Carpet Club in the 23-34 pier? (their old gates PMCO). If so, that is the only space I think a lounge could possibly go.
#163
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,709
#165
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: DL DM PM
Posts: 2,026
Anyway, flying out again tomorrow, can't wait to see what arrangement DCA SC has in store!