DCA SC Refresh Complete [after partial closure]
#46
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It's not only saving on the cost of the soda, but if serving the soda creates a line so that less alcohol can be served during the same time, DL saves money. If you're giving away N free drinks per hour, wouldn't you prefer that as many of those drinks as possible contain cheap liquid (soda) rather than expensive liquid (alcohol in general)? It's a bonus if the line is long enough to discourage people from trying to get a drink or if the line makes it impossible for them to get a drink before their flight, or if getting the drink means that they have less time to take food before their flight, etc. Of course, this strategy must be used in a somewhat limited way so that the lounge doesn't look cheap and too many people don't complain.
#47
Join Date: Dec 2002
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DL has been moving back to the fountain soda dispensers. They tried out the expensive Coke Freestyle machines in ATL but went back to the traditional dispensers because the new machines kept breaking down. MSP F just put a dispenser in which has cut down a bit on the bar line (which is pretty busy most of the time).
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DL has been moving back to the fountain soda dispensers. They tried out the expensive Coke Freestyle machines in ATL but went back to the traditional dispensers because the new machines kept breaking down. MSP F just put a dispenser in which has cut down a bit on the bar line (which is pretty busy most of the time).
#49
Join Date: Aug 2003
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This is why FT rocks. I changed my DCA flight today to BWI to avoid the SC construction issues issues and use the PP lounge at BWI (although that Vino Vilo is tempting). I am "only" Plat (but closing in on DM) but a non-preferred A fare flight out of BWI was $194 less than DCA so I paid $6 ($200 change -
$194 fare difference) and then SDC'd to my preferred flight which was booking in P. Thanks for the heads up, OP!
$194 fare difference) and then SDC'd to my preferred flight which was booking in P. Thanks for the heads up, OP!
#50
Join Date: Aug 2015
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On a standard height bar you can still showcase multiple premium bottles, as well as have bottles on a glass shelf suspended from the ceiling. Although, I will admit it will not be a clear as is now, just a cool backdrop.
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Unless you are behind a bunch of pre-teens all making Suicides with 24 flavors, not a SkyClub problem but I dread it traveling with 12yo hockey kids.
#53
Join Date: Mar 2010
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I don't care about soda fountains but I really like the new water dispensers that have the option to give you self serve sparkling water. That plus a lemon or lime and I'm perfect. The cucumber water is also nice.
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#56
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I am here this morning for the first time since they made the change and it definitely feels a lot tighter, in fact someone a few seats away commented on that after he inquired if anyone was using the seat. It has cleared a bit since when I first arrived about 45 min ago (which is after the big morning rush) but I am sure its now unpleasant during the most peak periods.
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I am here this morning for the first time since they made the change and it definitely feels a lot tighter, in fact someone a few seats away commented on that after he inquired if anyone was using the seat. It has cleared a bit since when I first arrived about 45 min ago (which is after the big morning rush) but I am sure its now unpleasant during the most peak periods.
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#59
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#60
Join Date: Dec 2002
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