AS AS KL F/J ticket: DL SC Access in SEA?
Mar 12, 2019, 10:54 pm
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AS AS KL F/J ticket: DL SC Access in SEA?
Quick query since the AMEX CL in SEA is closed this week, what would the Concierge's reaction in SEA be to the following?
AS ANC-SEA A class (F)
AS SEA-MSP A class (F)
KL MSP-AMS O class (J)
I know I'll have access in MSP, but not sure that DL will look too kindly upon me trying to use the DL SC in SEA. I do have access to the AS AL's, but with nearly 4 hours in SEA, I'd like to wander a bit.
Thanks.
AS ANC-SEA A class (F)
AS SEA-MSP A class (F)
KL MSP-AMS O class (J)
I know I'll have access in MSP, but not sure that DL will look too kindly upon me trying to use the DL SC in SEA. I do have access to the AS AL's, but with nearly 4 hours in SEA, I'd like to wander a bit.
Thanks.
Mar 12, 2019, 11:11 pm
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Sadly, not by the SkyTeam rules:
In practice, I would personally try it, though - present your KLM boarding pass that says SkyTeam Elite Plus amd I think you have a 50/50 shot of getting in.
SkyTeam Elite Plus
Regardless of their travel class, SkyTeam Elite Plus members1 traveling on, or connecting to/from, a same-day international flight2 operated by a SkyTeam member airline have access to a lounge. Lounge access will be provided only at your departure airport and transfer airports, and not on arrival. For connecting customers, both the domestic and international flights must be operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Simply present your boarding passes and a valid Elite Plus membership card for the lounge agent to validate for admission.In practice, I would personally try it, though - present your KLM boarding pass that says SkyTeam Elite Plus amd I think you have a 50/50 shot of getting in.
Mar 12, 2019, 11:39 pm
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I've learned that if there is a lounge that you think you might be admitted to, go there and ask the concierge. The worst he or she can say is no. I've gotten into lounges in airports like WAW, BUD and NCL just by politely asking and presenting my ticket and SkyTeam Elite+ (that is, DM or PM) card.
Mar 13, 2019, 12:20 am
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I was able to check in at KLM.US redirecting to DELTA.COM so I do have BP's for all pax. Thanks- will probably go over and try this out.
Mar 13, 2019, 3:27 am
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You have a same day KLM J class flight. Thus you're entitled at any airport you fly through Skyclub.
Mar 13, 2019, 5:52 am
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Mar 13, 2019, 6:33 am
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Always worth a try. I was flying DCA-JFK on an award ticket connecting to a paid MU business class ticket JFK-PVG-TPE. The lounge agent at DCA initially said no, then saw I was Diamond 2MM and let me in. Probably outside the rules, but....
Mar 13, 2019, 6:35 am
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If DCA-JFK was on the same ticket and on a DL flight, you were entitled to SC access at DCA due to the international business class ticket on MU, which is a SkyTeam member.
Mar 13, 2019, 6:48 am
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Mar 13, 2019, 8:46 am
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Mar 13, 2019, 8:59 am
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4 Pax admitted with no issue. First greeter with handheld had an error, went to desk where they scanned all 4 bp's. Having paper copies helped I think. ^
Mar 13, 2019, 9:15 am
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This is a neat feature ^
Mar 13, 2019, 9:48 am
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The rules are relatively flexible I've found. I've flown on DL ATL-JFK, one ticket, then MU JFK-PVG on a separate ticket. The MU flights are usually around 1am the next day. I've had the SkyClubs in ATL and JFK grant me access even though it's not technically same day.
Worst case they say no, but if you ask politely you've got a chance.
Worst case they say no, but if you ask politely you've got a chance.