Automated Check In at SkyClubs
Feb 13, 2023, 1:43 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: BNA
Programs: DL GM, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,027
Not from a tinfoil hat perspective, but I don't like it.
No different privacy wise than the agent saying it outloud. Thank you Mr. Defrosted departing B11 and thank you for your platinum status.
But this automated thing now they don't even bother. More automation means less humanity. Oh well such is progress.
No different privacy wise than the agent saying it outloud. Thank you Mr. Defrosted departing B11 and thank you for your platinum status.
But this automated thing now they don't even bother. More automation means less humanity. Oh well such is progress.
Feb 13, 2023, 1:48 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL DM; Hyatt Globalist; etc
Posts: 540
It doesn't bother me at all - the boarding computer says the same information when you scan your BP to board the plane as well.
I personally like it, same with the handheld scanner person that they have at clubs like SEA. It gets me in the club faster.
I personally like it, same with the handheld scanner person that they have at clubs like SEA. It gets me in the club faster.
Feb 13, 2023, 2:15 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: Delta PM, SPG, Hertz Presidents Circle, IHG Ambassador, CLEAR/Global Entry
Posts: 239
Does the automated check-in also conduct the purchase of a guest skyclub admittance or do you still have to go to a humanoid to swipe the card? Asking for my Teddy Ruxpin Bear...
Feb 13, 2023, 2:39 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 832
Feb 13, 2023, 3:50 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern California
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier 1K, Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion
Posts: 1,150
Yes it is rather annoying that the next passenger, if they are quick enough, can see your entire name on the screen display.
not the best from a privacy standpoint
not the best from a privacy standpoint
Feb 13, 2023, 4:36 pm
#10
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: DL
Posts: 44
If I'd want my full name and status displayed to everyone, I'd print them on the tshirt I wear while strolling through the airport. It's creepy, dude behind me could be some rando who doesn't care or he could be a youtube lounge reviewer filming everything in sight, now all of a sudden I'm on tv. I check my rearview mirror when I check into the lounge, but it's still a bit worrisome.
Feb 13, 2023, 5:14 pm
#11
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
Feb 13, 2023, 5:50 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: SFO
Programs: AS100k, DL Diamond, MarriottAmb, FlyingBlueSilver
Posts: 400
Most of the time faster, but I have been at a few (DTW last week) where the people at the kiosks where all challenged with getting the "green light" from the scanner.. Eligibility issues, tech issues, who knows, then an agent has to come come over and if its multiple groups having issues the same time, look out.... .. I ended up walking past the 3 or 4 scanners to the one person working the desk...
Last edited by FenwayTim; Feb 13, 2023 at 5:50 pm Reason: spelling
Feb 13, 2023, 5:58 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 890
Most of the time faster, but I have been at a few (DTW last week) where the people at the kiosks where all challenged with getting the "green light" from the scanner.. Eligibility issues, tech issues, who knows, then an agent has to come come over and if its multiple groups having issues the same time, look out.... .. I ended up walking past the 3 or 4 scanners to the one person working the desk...
Feb 13, 2023, 8:12 pm
#15
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,384
I think they ought to have Michael Buffer or a look/spund-alike to take to the microphone and belt out, "Now Entering the SkyClub, 3 Million Miler, First Class Passenger and All Around Good Guy, ND76, Let's Get Ready to Rum-blllllle"