How do most SkyClub visitors get access?
Dec 29, 2018, 7:47 am
#16
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I will add my anecdotal information as well. I get in with $29 access with Delta Gold Amex or STE on international itineraries. But the limited times I have been in the SkyClub in the past couple months (SEA/DTW) it has never been mobbed or even remotely crowded.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:01 am
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Dec 29, 2018, 8:02 am
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What about the fact that DL DMs have SC access as one of their choice benefits? Even though DMs aren't a huge population, the high travel frequency for this group has to result in a not-insignificant level of traffic into the SC system.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:07 am
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Most people I see gain access to the Sky Club just scan their boarding pass.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:15 am
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OP included SFO, which as I recall is past security on the small concourse with only DL flights as a rule. I would think the mix of Amex Plat users there would be smaller there than in places (ATL C,E,F) where the area is shared for flight departures for other airlines.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:21 am
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A lot of DMs also have the Reserve card. In fact, I suspect that some DMs were complaining that they wanted something other than a SC membership since they already had SC access through some other means (I would guess primarily the Reserve card, but also regular AmEx Plat/Centurion card as well as lifetime membership), which then resulted in making SC membership a choice benefit rather than giving it automatically to every DM.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:35 am
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I will modify my comment about the SEA Sky Club - it was comfortably full, but not “mobbed.” SFO has been very crowded for my late afternoon flights (no seats available anywhere, lines for drinks and food, lines for bathroom, etc). Atlanta, LGA and JFK clubs have been super crowded with food picked over, super lines for everything, etc
Dec 29, 2018, 8:37 am
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Dec 29, 2018, 8:38 am
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A boarding pass scan (with no card) can also mean a business class or Sky Team Elite Plus pax, which are probably a large percentage of those.
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Dec 29, 2018, 8:38 am
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I wish DL would raise the price on those $29 admissions to reduce the crowding ands be merciless about charging for every person. In fact, I wish that animals (other than genuine service animals but including ESAs) were charged as a guest admission. However, I don't expect Santa to grant me either wish belatedly.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:40 am
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What CSR card do I you mean? The AmEx DL Reserve credit card does include SC admission when flying DL the same day. It does NOT include PP.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:44 am
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That card does seem popular. I have the Platinum Combo (Amex and Delta), and Reserve seems redundant if you have an Amex Platinum.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:49 am
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Does “mobbed” mean “too many people to have an entire bank of seats to myself?”
I can count on one hand, well maybe two hands, how many times I’ve been in s SkyClub that was too busy for me to tolerate- meaning virtually no seats and too loud. The biggest culprit is ATL B and JFK T4 during peak times/IRROPS.
As far as access, DM w/Reserve and Guest Pass option...
I can count on one hand, well maybe two hands, how many times I’ve been in s SkyClub that was too busy for me to tolerate- meaning virtually no seats and too loud. The biggest culprit is ATL B and JFK T4 during peak times/IRROPS.
As far as access, DM w/Reserve and Guest Pass option...
Dec 29, 2018, 8:50 am
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ahhh wasn't aware there was a Delta Amex Reserve card doh! thanks for the info!
Dec 29, 2018, 8:50 am
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