Questions! First time in D1...
Jan 9, 2019, 2:40 pm
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Yes, at least on some routes. DL is expanding the preordering option and AFAIK it will eventually include all international D1 flights.
Jan 9, 2019, 2:56 pm
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THe changes to partner lounges in 2019 are specifically limited to skyclub members. Business class passengers on flights from the US to UK (and vice versa) can access both sky club and clubhouse.
Jan 9, 2019, 4:03 pm
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Congrats griffy208 on your upcoming first D1 flight! On the pre-ordering of your meal, if you wanted a special meal, such as the Asian vegetarian or Hindu meal, you can probably order that right now for your flight! On the DL website when you look at the itinerary, if you click on special meals, you'll see that you can order a special meal right now, like halal or kosher. Just in case you want to experiment. If you happen to be a vegetarian, I hazard the Asian vegetarian is the best compromise. Have fun!
Jan 9, 2019, 7:21 pm
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Thanks for the info on the partner lounges. I'll take a look at special meals, but I imagine the 'defaults' would suit me just fine ;-)
Still going back and forth on seats. Being my first time, I'd want to get the full service 'experience' so I'm thinking aisle would be best, but the window seats in row 1 look nice and private too. I'll keep hoping for both.
Still going back and forth on seats. Being my first time, I'd want to get the full service 'experience' so I'm thinking aisle would be best, but the window seats in row 1 look nice and private too. I'll keep hoping for both.
Jan 9, 2019, 7:24 pm
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You’re still allowed into KL/AF clubs if your method of entry is either as a SkyTeam Elite Plus (which one has a Delta Gold Medallion or higher) on an International ticket or as International Business Class on a SkyTeam airline. It was access as a SkyClub member that was terminated for entry into AF/KL lounges. But as mentioned, since AF uses T1 at JFK which you can’t access unless you have a boarding for a flight/airline flying out of T1, this won’t be an option.
At EDI, looks like you’ll have access to the Aspire Lounge:
https://www.skyteam.com/en/lounges/l...nburgh%20(EDI)
Jan 9, 2019, 8:43 pm
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Jan 9, 2019, 9:51 pm
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I had preorder on JFK-FRA in September, but not FRA-JFK. As mentioned, more stations are being added to the program, and I guess eventually all airports will offer it. Not sure if it’s just international long-haul business class or will go beyond to all premium cabins, like AA has.
Jan 10, 2019, 8:53 am
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I'm surprised you find the T4 deck overrated compared to ATL F. I have been to ATL F a few times and hated it. I left and went to E.