DL Sky Club - Remaining NWA Lifetime Members
Sep 10, 2019, 12:11 pm
#76
Join Date: May 2002
Location: STL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, DL SkClub LT, Marr LT Plat, IHG Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 2,003
I also have some empathy for the reception clerks. About every fourth person coming through the doors is trying to talk their way into the SC without a legitimate right to be there. Just in entering the SC's and checking flight status, I already think I've heard it all, i.e. I have this credit card, I'm a member of this SkyTeam partner club, I'm flying in this class of service, I've had a bad day, etc., etc, etc. I wonder how many people they tell "no" to in an eight hour shift.
And this is how I'm made to feel when they initially deny me entry as a paid LT member...like I'm trying to bull$hit my way in like you described.
Sep 10, 2019, 12:18 pm
#77
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Sky Miles Aadvantage United Mileage Plus Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 21
Yes, I see this from time to time. It's not uncommon at all. People pulling credit card after credit card out of their wallet to try to get in....finally the SC agent pulls out the laminated card to note the valid credential options for entry.
And this is how I'm made to feel when they initially deny me entry as a paid LT member...like I'm trying to bull$hit my way in like you described.
And this is how I'm made to feel when they initially deny me entry as a paid LT member...like I'm trying to bull$hit my way in like you described.
Sep 11, 2019, 11:54 am
#78
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
I wonder if part of the problem is that you and hockeystl are still using Northwest credentials. I use my brown Delta Executive Lifetime member card. As I mentioned in the previous post, after the merger in 2009, Delta provided me with a Delta Lifetime card and asked me to use that in place of my Northwest card (see below). It has been 10 years since the merger, so I can see how it could raise question with a SC reception agent whether your Northwest membership ever properly transferred over to Delta. Still, that is no excuse for being rude!
As a backup, I also carry a copy of the Jan 14, 2019 email from Delta to me which confirms that I have Lifetime access regardless or airline flown.
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As a backup, I also carry a copy of the Jan 14, 2019 email from Delta to me which confirms that I have Lifetime access regardless or airline flown.
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Sep 11, 2019, 12:00 pm
#79
Join Date: May 2002
Location: STL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, DL SkClub LT, Marr LT Plat, IHG Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 2,003
I always checkin with the SC card in the DL app. But I also have the same style physical card as worldwidedreamer - light blue that I received a couple years ago. Think I'll start presenting that card at check-in given that it says "Lifetime Member" right below my SM number.
Sep 11, 2019, 3:05 pm
#81
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
Yes, I see this from time to time. It's not uncommon at all. People pulling credit card after credit card out of their wallet to try to get in....finally the SC agent pulls out the laminated card to note the valid credential options for entry.
And this is how I'm made to feel when they initially deny me entry as a paid LT member...like I'm trying to bull$hit my way in like you described.
And this is how I'm made to feel when they initially deny me entry as a paid LT member...like I'm trying to bull$hit my way in like you described.