Sky Club Access Lines and Waiting due to capacity
Sep 23, 2022, 4:15 pm
#571
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,894
I have an 8:15 PM flight to Europe tomorrow out of JFK. I expect a madhouse - I will try to take pictures of crowding at Virgin, Centurion and SkyClub lounges at the 5 PM to 6 PM hours
Sep 23, 2022, 6:03 pm
#572
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NCE, MCM
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 167
noticed a sign walking into CDG M lounge today saying something about amex delta and platinum cards do not grant access (never noticed an explicit sign before though probably just never paid attention; there was also a 'no priority pass' sign directing to the yotel)
also waited in line at JFK a week or two ago when flying D1, line moved pretty fast but was surprised that at least a few groups ahead of me (w/in earshot) did not have access so contributed to the line length/time but not actually crowding the club; there was a cart being pushed down the line w/ snacks but no one was partaking... :-)
also waited in line at JFK a week or two ago when flying D1, line moved pretty fast but was surprised that at least a few groups ahead of me (w/in earshot) did not have access so contributed to the line length/time but not actually crowding the club; there was a cart being pushed down the line w/ snacks but no one was partaking... :-)
Sep 23, 2022, 6:42 pm
#573
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, GlobalEntry, Admirals Club, United Club
Posts: 1,948
noticed a sign walking into CDG M lounge today saying something about amex delta and platinum cards do not grant access (never noticed an explicit sign before though probably just never paid attention; there was also a 'no priority pass' sign directing to the yotel)
also waited in line at JFK a week or two ago when flying D1, line moved pretty fast but was surprised that at least a few groups ahead of me (w/in earshot) did not have access so contributed to the line length/time but not actually crowding the club; there was a cart being pushed down the line w/ snacks but no one was partaking... :-)
also waited in line at JFK a week or two ago when flying D1, line moved pretty fast but was surprised that at least a few groups ahead of me (w/in earshot) did not have access so contributed to the line length/time but not actually crowding the club; there was a cart being pushed down the line w/ snacks but no one was partaking... :-)
Sep 24, 2022, 5:12 pm
#576
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,894
Line is a bit deceptive - it was probably 5 minutes. Agents were verifying people’s access in line; they gave people red tickets, and we presented those to agents when entering the club at the top of the escalator. Club is full but I have seen it more packed. Was presented champagne upon entering club:
Sep 24, 2022, 6:37 pm
#577
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/PHX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,958
Line is a bit deceptive - it was probably 5 minutes. Agents were verifying people’s access in line; they gave people red tickets, and we presented those to agents when entering the club at the top of the escalator. Club is full but I have seen it more packed. Was presented champagne upon entering club:
Sep 24, 2022, 6:50 pm
#578
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Death March, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott/Hilton Gold Life
Posts: 1,547
I believe the primary driver of the wait at the SkyClub (and Centurion for that matter) is staffing, not physical capacity, related. As I see it, lounges are still struggling to maintain the bar, buffet and clean-up staffing at levels that support "typical" lounge dwell time...
Oct 10, 2022, 8:51 am
#579
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlanta but Washington DC will always be home.
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold, Hyatt Explorist,, Delta Plat,
Posts: 2,070
Noticed new signs at ATL T Skyclub this AM. Now First has been added to D1, Diamond and 360 express line.
First was not originally allowed express entry when the queue system was set up. No idea how many weeks the sogns have been out for...its been a couple weeks since I've used the T Club.
First was not originally allowed express entry when the queue system was set up. No idea how many weeks the sogns have been out for...its been a couple weeks since I've used the T Club.
Oct 10, 2022, 10:53 am
#580
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,894
No line today, but one of the most crowded clubs I have seen at PHX this morning. Almost every seat taken, Buffett out of commission as they change over, people pounding drinks at 9:30 AM, etc
Oct 10, 2022, 11:30 am
#581
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PP, DL PM
Posts: 2,086
Noticed new signs at ATL T Skyclub this AM. Now First has been added to D1, Diamond and 360 express line.
First was not originally allowed express entry when the queue system was set up. No idea how many weeks the sogns have been out for...its been a couple weeks since I've used the T Club.
First was not originally allowed express entry when the queue system was set up. No idea how many weeks the sogns have been out for...its been a couple weeks since I've used the T Club.
1. Do I get priority if I'm a FO with an Amex Platinum that got an upgrade to First?
2. Does partner business class get priority?
Oct 11, 2022, 1:54 pm
#582
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: VPS, previously SEA and PIT
Programs: DL Diamond/1MM, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,200
Nov 5, 2022, 11:38 am
#583
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: ORD / MDW / FLL
Programs: DL DM/1MM, AA EXP, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 2,295
This may have been covered in another thread but there is a new banner bug outside the FLL SC announcing a 2,400sf expansion of the SC in 2023. Can't wait. I'm here on a Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm and it's packed. Nice, but packed.
Nov 5, 2022, 11:55 am
#584
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,182
I used to live in FLL. You get a ton of cruise traffic heading home on Sat/Sun afternoons.
Nov 6, 2022, 4:14 am
#585
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Florida
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 13
FLL Skyclub Expansion
The expansion coming at FLL SkyClub isn't new news. They announced it very shortly after opening the current Sky Club (after having closed for almost a year). As an FLL based flyer, I was pretty shocked at how small the brand "new" SkyClub was. I think the two part expansion of the new club was the plan all along.