The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome! (2022 - Forward)
Jul 18, 2022, 10:06 am
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Jul 18, 2022, 11:29 am
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I used to intentionally route through MSP or DTW for the self-serve Sky Clubs and better upgrade odds, but I think they’ve done away with that policy since COVID. I haven’t flown domestically since Feb, but from what I understand the best SC right now is any you can actually get into in a reasonable time frame.
(though being able to go to a SC with a SkyDeck or a SC where I can plane watch often does - that means wanting to avoid DTW with the annoying windows). My biggest factors (besides prices and schedule) are aircraft type, MQMs, avoiding certain hubs during certain times of year, and adding new lines to my FlightMemory. 
Other factors are I would sometimes routes via DTW to have the opportunity to meet up with some in-laws for lunch or dinner on a long layover but that's a non-factor now living much closer to Detroit.For now I'm leaning towards sticking with MSP-HNL though if I see the aircraft type operating ATL-HNL changes with any of the Saturday schedule changes over the next couple weeks, I will definitely re-evaluate.
Jul 18, 2022, 1:53 pm
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Can we assume that you have reserved seats that you like on the MSP route?
Jul 18, 2022, 1:59 pm
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I do but as of my most recent check, the ATL-HNL leg had the seats I would most prefer available too (though it’s also less of an issue for the daytime flight - my biggest concern is being on the left side of the jet for the approach into HNL and hoping for the 8L arrival versus the 4R arrival.
Jul 18, 2022, 6:17 pm
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"Working remotely" from YVR (I mean I did wait until 5pm)
Tenuous DL tie-in -- Google says they had a Colorado outpost, that was bought up by Sweetwater. (I did a search after accidentally checking in to the wrong location on Untappd
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Tenuous DL tie-in -- Google says they had a Colorado outpost, that was bought up by Sweetwater. (I did a search after accidentally checking in to the wrong location on Untappd
)
Jul 18, 2022, 7:04 pm
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Stop #2
Cucumber mint IPA sounded intriguing, and it is, although more cucumber than mint.
The manganero is not as in-your-face as I remember the Ballast Point Habanero Sculpin being, which is good or bad depending how much you like spicy
Cucumber mint IPA sounded intriguing, and it is, although more cucumber than mint.
The manganero is not as in-your-face as I remember the Ballast Point Habanero Sculpin being, which is good or bad depending how much you like spicy
Jul 18, 2022, 7:05 pm
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I would like to try to the Czech Point.
Jul 18, 2022, 7:21 pm
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Oooh, I just finished the Manganero, then went back to the cucumber mint and they should really consider combining the two.
Jul 18, 2022, 7:29 pm
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It’s been a Monday. Fist flight delayed Right after I got to the airport. I didn’t realize it until I was at the gate so I got to schlep all the way back to the lounge. Spent the entire delay putting out fires. I’m still not ready for my big meeting in the morning and I’m going on 30 minutes of waiting for a pick up order for dinner that was supposedly ready Almost an hour ago.
At least I know the sushi will be freshly rolled.
At least I know the sushi will be freshly rolled.
Jul 18, 2022, 7:35 pm
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Jul 18, 2022, 7:48 pm
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