DL Sky Club - Remaining NWA Lifetime Members
Sep 23, 2018, 7:46 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: BSB
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 4,914
I bought the World Club Lifetime membership during the merger, before it closed at a discounted price of $2750 for Platiinum Elites,
A lot of NWA business travelers purchased the lifetime memberships.
RC
A lot of NWA business travelers purchased the lifetime memberships.
RC
Sep 23, 2018, 10:32 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: GEG (Spokane, WA)
Programs: Delta Plat, MM, AS MVP, Lifetime Skyclub, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, National Exec Elite, IHG Gold
Posts: 808
I also purchased a Lifetime WC membership right before the merger. I am 41 so I hope to use this for sometime more.
Sep 26, 2018, 8:47 am
#18
Join Date: May 2002
Location: STL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, DL SkClub LT, Marr LT Plat, IHG Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 2,005
And if if there’s a class suit I’ll be joining!
Sep 26, 2018, 9:30 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
I “bought” (actually managed to expense) my lifetime around 1999 and I think it was about $1500. Was an amazing investment, particularly in the early days when you didn’t need to go through security or have a same day flight to “sample” the free liquor with a couple of friends. Sadly I think I may have helped prompt the “same day flight” rule.
I would like to join the class action, but really couldn’t in any sort of good conscience.
I would like to join the class action, but really couldn’t in any sort of good conscience.
Sep 26, 2018, 10:24 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mesilla, NM
Programs: DL DM 4.7 MM MQM Marriott Ambassador Lifetime Titanium AA CK
Posts: 2,714
Can't be that many. One it's not like lots of people were buying them. Second I'm sure quite a few have had their membership run out. Third and lastly, it's been what, close to a decade since they were sold.
In the end, I'd venture not enough to make a class action worthwhile. Sorry if that's not you're intent with question. Just have had a number of users screaming for lawsuit regarding Jan 1 changes and LT memberships.
In the end, I'd venture not enough to make a class action worthwhile. Sorry if that's not you're intent with question. Just have had a number of users screaming for lawsuit regarding Jan 1 changes and LT memberships.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:30 am
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,059
The change is for all Sky Club members (not just LT). They will be required to have a same-day flight on DL or partner airline in order to have access as opposed to same-day ticket on any airline today. Sky Club members will also lose access to partner lounges on that date (a particular issue for IAD/IAH as there are AF/KL lounges, but no Sky Clubs).
Sep 26, 2018, 11:35 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mesilla, NM
Programs: DL DM 4.7 MM MQM Marriott Ambassador Lifetime Titanium AA CK
Posts: 2,714
The change is for all Sky Club members (not just LT). They will be required to have a same-day flight on DL or partner airline in order to have access as opposed to same-day ticket on any airline today. Sky Club members will also lose access to partner lounges on that date (a particular issue for IAD/IAH as there are AF/KL lounges, but no Sky Clubs).
Sep 26, 2018, 12:54 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Verdi, NV, SFO & Olympic (aka Squaw )Valley.
Programs: Ikon Pass Full + AS Gold + Marriott Titanium + Hilton Gold. Recovering UA Plat. LT lounge AA+DL+UA
Posts: 3,823
As a child of the 1980s who happens to have bought a Lifetime WorldClubs membership, I very much aspire to make it to 100 years old. Wonder whether I'm the youngest LT SC member?
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Sep 26, 2018, 12:57 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
Sep 27, 2018, 7:01 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: PSC
Programs: Hilton Diamond/IHG Platinum/DL Plutononium
Posts: 1,728
I guess that's a no. It seems it would make a lot of sense for airlines to sell 5+ year passes with the stipulation you fly that carrier, since it would drive revenue their way.
Sep 27, 2018, 9:58 pm
#27
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MSN/HOU
Programs: DL Silver (0.239 MM), DL SkyClub Life, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,107
Kinda pretty ticked about the forthcoming move to require DL tickets...
Sep 27, 2018, 9:59 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MSN/HOU
Programs: DL Silver (0.239 MM), DL SkyClub Life, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,107
Sep 27, 2018, 10:25 pm
#29
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,059
And here's the final pricing before they dropped lifetime --
https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea....ub-membership/
https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea....ub-membership/
Sep 27, 2018, 10:33 pm
#30
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Delta Diamond/1MM
Posts: 4,635
So I bought mine circa 2006 for ~$2100 (PE and had some credit from my one year membership left that hadn't expired). I recall the LAX T2 WC agent saying it takes 8 years to hit past the sweet spot.
I'm always concerned about "enhancements" and rule changes. Up until this point, we've been grandfathered appropriately but this really seems like it's going to hurt some people and the loss of some of the partner lounges really aren't good.
I'm always concerned about "enhancements" and rule changes. Up until this point, we've been grandfathered appropriately but this really seems like it's going to hurt some people and the loss of some of the partner lounges really aren't good.