JackFranchino

Hi FT Community,

So, I was originally booked roundtrip Detroit to Denver nonstop, both directions. Due to schedule changes, and limited flights on my date to return to Detroit, here is my updated itinerary (keep in mind, I booked NONSTOP flights to start with): DTW-DEN (great, no problem going out), DEN-LAX-JFK-DTW-TVC (free mileage run? also, they let me add a flight to save 4 hours of driving home for free!). I'll be flying DTW-DEN, LAX-JFK, JFK-DTW, and DTW-TVC in Comfort Plus and DEN-LAX (first leg of return) in First Class. Will I receive full SkyPriority benefits (it's marked at the top of my reservation on the FlyDelta App even though I'm only a Silver Medallion) and PREM boarding all the way back due to the first return segment being flown in First? Additionally, I have 5 hours in LAX and 4 hours in JFK - are there any SkyClubs or other NEARBY lounges (like a United Club or Admirals Club) that I can pay to access in either of those locations? Keeping in mind I'm only a Silver Medallion and don't have complimentary SkyClub access... *sigh*. Never have flown through LAX and only through JFK once, so any insight here would be appreciated. Thanks!

flyerCO

Each BP will reflect the zone for which you qualify. PREM will only show for segments you're in F. SKY for segments in C+ and Zone 1 for Y. You'll board based in the appropriate zone. Being in F one segment doesn't mean you get to board with PREM for all.

Lounges at LAX rarely sell single visit pass due to capacity. If they do it's $59. JFK is more likely to sell them. Note you'll need to pay $59 at each. The pass from LAX won't get you in at JFK as they're visit not day passes.

xliioper

Are you saying intentionally requested the return routing in order to get a free mileage run or were auto-rebooked on that routing? I'm having a hard time believing the auto-rebooking system would construct that routing or that the routing options were so limited that was the only one available. Between SLC, SEA, MSP, CVG, JFK, and ATL there must be a least a few options to get you between DEN and DTW without a double-connect if the non-stop flights aren't available/don't work.

NoStressHere

So, if I read this right, the question is - are there lounges at JFK or LAX for you - right? (not sure what all the other stuff is about)

I assume you do not have AMEX or Priority Pass?

JackFranchino

I need to depart DEN after 3PM and this was literally the only way to get to TVC because of a lack of flights as this is the day after Taftergiving. This was manually done by an agent.

JackFranchino

I do not have AMEX or Priority Pass.

xliioper

Hmm, wouldn't think the 19 minutes difference between the 2:41PM DEN-DTW flight and the 3:00PM DEN-LAX flight would make that much difference, but whatever. If you don't want to lay out much cash, you can get a Hilton Honors Ascend card with a $95 annual fee that comes with 10 free annual PP entrances. It basically more than pays for itself if you can get 4 or more lounge visits out of it. You won't be able to use the VS lounge in T2 at LAX since it is only available until 10:45AM for PP members, but you can spend up to $28 at Barney's Beanery in T2. It will also get you into the Wingtips lounge in T4 at JFK. It won't get you into any Sky Clubs (and there are no PP options at DTW).

ATLMike1234

Won't it give you the SkyPriority flag on your reservation, that can be used at least for security screening and check-in priority? Even if the BP shows your original zone number.

Lux Flyer

Yes it would. But based on their itinerary OP only has to check in/security screen in DEN which is where they are flying FC anyways. Unless they plan on leaving one of the connecting airports, it doesn't provide much additional benefit then they are already getting.

MSPeconomist

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