DCA SC Refresh Complete [after partial closure]
Jan 13, 2018 | 11:38 am
#91
Used to be 'roachjl'
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL Platinum, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 322
it appears it will be open Mon-Fri. Just closed Sat and Sun. I would have appreciated warning before I got to the airport. I likely would have just packed food from home and slept an extra 30 min.
Jan 13, 2018 | 11:57 am
#92
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, DL PM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,974
I used to be opposed to them moving National Hall into the sterile area, but I'm hoping that will allow a PP lounge to come in.
Jan 13, 2018 | 2:03 pm
#93
Suspended
Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
At least it's still open on weekdays. I suspect that there would be a lot of pissed off members of Congress otherwise. Once I go FA I'll probably buy a UA Club membership thanks to DL's horrible changes.
I used to be opposed to them moving National Hall into the sterile area, but I'm hoping that will allow a PP lounge to come in.
I used to be opposed to them moving National Hall into the sterile area, but I'm hoping that will allow a PP lounge to come in.
Jan 13, 2018 | 7:18 pm
#94
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: 5,723
I flew out of DCA on Wednesday and Thursday 1/10 and 1/11. There was no indication that the club would be closed this weekend and the next two weekends until I got back this afternoon, and saw the sign at the elevator.
Jan 13, 2018 | 7:50 pm
#95
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL GM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,617
Flew into DCA late last night and there was no sign saying the SC would be closed for the next couple of weekends.
Jan 14, 2018 | 12:10 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, DC, Chapel Hill, NC (RDU)
Programs: DL Plat (won't hit DM again) 2MM (2.5), HH Gold, PC Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 5,725
Thanks for the weekend closing warning. I’m guessing new toilets might require some significant changes that can’t be done overnight. Good for me, no travel until mid-Feb.
Jan 14, 2018 | 2:22 pm
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM/2MM, Hilton, Wyndham and IHG DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Southwest A List
Posts: 15,565
I’m at DCA right now and was greeted with a sign that the airport skyclub is closed the next three weekends. Figures since my friends was on a flight an hour earlier on America and I went to the airport with him in the same Uber At least they have free wifi and my flight appears to be on time
Feb 2, 2018 | 12:28 pm
#98
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DCA
Programs: DL (ex-NW) Plat pining for self-serve WC's and real cheese
Posts: 716
At least it's still open on weekdays. I suspect that there would be a lot of pissed off members of Congress otherwise. Once I go FA I'll probably buy a UA Club membership thanks to DL's horrible changes.
I used to be opposed to them moving National Hall into the sterile area, but I'm hoping that will allow a PP lounge to come in.
I used to be opposed to them moving National Hall into the sterile area, but I'm hoping that will allow a PP lounge to come in.
Feb 6, 2018 | 7:12 pm
#99
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: 5,723
I was in the club Monday evening (2/5/18) after a return trip. I'm not sure what they did in the club the three weekends it was closed. The bar, kitchen and restrooms have not been touched. The construction wall on the right after entering the club is still there. One of the bartenders told me that all construction was supposed to be completed by April, but she didn't believe it.
Feb 7, 2018 | 9:46 am
#100
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DCA, LEX
Programs: DL Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Caesars Diamond, K Fund
Posts: 375
Just out of curiosity - why were you opposed to moving National Hall into the sterile area? Seems like nothing but a benefit to passengers. There are not very many concessions at all near the Delta gates, this will allow easier access to those in the Mall as well as the (IMO) better offerings in the two AA piers. Also, allows folks to access the DL club if flying AA or the AA club if flying DL, etc. Seems like a win-win.
Count me as someone who is hoping AMEX announces a CL as soon as National Hall post TSA begins.
Feb 7, 2018 | 9:56 am
#101
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, DL PM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,974
WWADS occasionally makes some tongue in check remarks regarding DCA, I hope this is one as I don't see how that opinion is defensible. Opening up is a major benefit to all passengers. Yes, we will have to deal with a some time of construction, but worth it in the end I hope.
Count me as someone who is hoping AMEX announces a CL as soon as National Hall post TSA begins.
Count me as someone who is hoping AMEX announces a CL as soon as National Hall post TSA begins.
Feb 7, 2018 | 10:54 am
#102
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: DL MM GM, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, EI Silver
Posts: 2,158
I feel the same, and my shift to the converted has greatly accelerated since a shift to AA for my most frequent route, along with the hell of 35X,
Feb 16, 2018 | 1:52 pm
#103
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: DL DM, 1.6 MM; AS Titanium; HHonors Diamond; AMEX Platinum
Posts: 559
In the sky club now. Just when I thought they couldn’t make it smaller, they did. Bar is gone. Buffet is gone. There are temporary replacements, but they are taking up even more of the space that was seating. SRO again on a Friday afternoon.
Feb 17, 2018 | 4:26 am
#104
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: DL MM GM, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, EI Silver
Posts: 2,158
Yes, yesterday at around the time you posted, I walked in, used the restroom, and walked out and to the gate where it was quieter, more comfortable, and didn't feel so much like a bus stop.