The earliest I can check in at Santiago, Chile, and LATAM lounge access?
Dec 5, 2023, 11:18 pm
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The earliest I can check in at Santiago, Chile, and LATAM lounge access?
I know chances are Delta’s counter won't open until three hours prior to departure. Is it possible to check in earlier so that I can go through exit control and security earlier in order to get more time at the lounge?
As a Diamond flying in Main Cabin (DL146), what's the best LATAM lounge that I can access? Signature lounge?
Is there a major difference between LATAM’s signature and premium lounges?
As a Diamond flying in Main Cabin (DL146), what's the best LATAM lounge that I can access? Signature lounge?
Is there a major difference between LATAM’s signature and premium lounges?
Dec 6, 2023, 10:59 am
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Do you guys know what my lounge situation will be like?
Dec 6, 2023, 12:38 pm
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This page indicates that DM has access to the Signature lounge regardless of cabin; this is consistent with my experience several months ago. (It was a great lounge).
Dec 6, 2023, 2:55 pm
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I recently was a PM on a PS ticket...was directed to the Signature Lounge. It was amazing - probably my favorite of all the ones I've been to recently (Skyclubs, AF Lounges, etc)
Note: for those who haven't been there recently/ever - its a hike to the Delta gates from the LATAM lounge. It's worth it...but don't cut it close leaving the lounge. I'd say it's at least as long as a full ATL concourse walk from one end to the other or all of JFK T4 for example.
Note: for those who haven't been there recently/ever - its a hike to the Delta gates from the LATAM lounge. It's worth it...but don't cut it close leaving the lounge. I'd say it's at least as long as a full ATL concourse walk from one end to the other or all of JFK T4 for example.
Dec 6, 2023, 6:11 pm
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SCL Airport Advice
The LATAM Signature lounge is probably the best lounge anywhere of any Skyteam airline. There is another, but basic, LATAM lounge in the domestic terminal. There is also a crappy Skyteam lounge in the international terminal.
I flew out of SCL on Delta in June, 2023. The Delta check-in counter opened up closer to three hours before departure, so the exact time may vary.
I few SCL to MEX twice this week on AeroMexico. I have this warning to anyone departing on any international flight from SCL: It takes a full hour to clear exit immigration between security and the check-in gates. This will take away from any lounge time. People who cut it too close can and do miss their flights, let alone have time for the lounge. There is no premium, elite, and biz-class short-cut through exit immigration or security. There is a short-cut line for wheelchairs or infants.
Regardless of when Delta's check-in counter actually opens up, I would plan on arriving at the airport four hours prior to departure.
I am happy with AeroMexico's reliability and in-cabin service overall. However, they use the crappy Skyteam lounge that is near their departure gate. I would not put it past Delta to switch their Delta One customers to the Skyteam lounge from the nice LATAM lounge in the future.
I flew out of SCL on Delta in June, 2023. The Delta check-in counter opened up closer to three hours before departure, so the exact time may vary.
I few SCL to MEX twice this week on AeroMexico. I have this warning to anyone departing on any international flight from SCL: It takes a full hour to clear exit immigration between security and the check-in gates. This will take away from any lounge time. People who cut it too close can and do miss their flights, let alone have time for the lounge. There is no premium, elite, and biz-class short-cut through exit immigration or security. There is a short-cut line for wheelchairs or infants.
Regardless of when Delta's check-in counter actually opens up, I would plan on arriving at the airport four hours prior to departure.
I am happy with AeroMexico's reliability and in-cabin service overall. However, they use the crappy Skyteam lounge that is near their departure gate. I would not put it past Delta to switch their Delta One customers to the Skyteam lounge from the nice LATAM lounge in the future.
Last edited by Bowgie; Dec 6, 2023 at 6:26 pm
Dec 6, 2023, 7:15 pm
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The LATAM Signature lounge is probably the best lounge anywhere of any Skyteam airline. There is another, but basic, LATAM lounge in the domestic terminal. There is also a crappy Skyteam lounge in the international terminal.
I flew out of SCL on Delta in June, 2023. The Delta check-in counter opened up closer to three hours before departure, so the exact time may vary.
I flew out of SCL on Delta in June, 2023. The Delta check-in counter opened up closer to three hours before departure, so the exact time may vary.
I few SCL to MEX twice this week on AeroMexico. I have this warning to anyone departing on any international flight from SCL: It takes a full hour to clear exit immigration between security and the check-in gates. This will take away from any lounge time. People who cut it too close can and do miss their flights, let alone have time for the lounge. There is no premium, elite, and biz-class short-cut through exit immigration or security. There is a short-cut line for wheelchairs or infants.
Regardless of when Delta's check-in counter actually opens up, I would plan on arriving at the airport four hours prior to departure.
I am happy with AeroMexico's reliability and in-cabin service overall. However, they use the crappy Skyteam lounge that is near their departure gate. I would not put it past Delta to switch their Delta One customers to the Skyteam lounge from the nice LATAM lounge in the future.
Regardless of when Delta's check-in counter actually opens up, I would plan on arriving at the airport four hours prior to departure.
I am happy with AeroMexico's reliability and in-cabin service overall. However, they use the crappy Skyteam lounge that is near their departure gate. I would not put it past Delta to switch their Delta One customers to the Skyteam lounge from the nice LATAM lounge in the future.
Dec 6, 2023, 7:36 pm
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If you are able to check in online and get your boarding pass that way you could proceed to security... but not sure if the DL app allows that at SCL.
Or see if there is a self serve check in kiosk that has DL on the list? I remember during a trip to EZE I eventually found one of those self serve kiosks that had DL as a check in option and was able to get my boarding pass hours before the DL check was open... so maybe they exist in SCL somewhere too.
Its unfortunate that the feedback on the skyteam lounge in SCL is not good, especially since DL touted that as being a big improvement when they closed the skyclub there. Sounds like the Latam signature lounge is the way to go.
Or see if there is a self serve check in kiosk that has DL on the list? I remember during a trip to EZE I eventually found one of those self serve kiosks that had DL as a check in option and was able to get my boarding pass hours before the DL check was open... so maybe they exist in SCL somewhere too.
Its unfortunate that the feedback on the skyteam lounge in SCL is not good, especially since DL touted that as being a big improvement when they closed the skyclub there. Sounds like the Latam signature lounge is the way to go.
Dec 6, 2023, 7:51 pm
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If you are able to check in online and get your boarding pass that way you could proceed to security... but not sure if the DL app allows that at SCL.
Or see if there is a self serve check in kiosk that has DL on the list? I remember during a trip to EZE I eventually found one of those self serve kiosks that had DL as a check in option and was able to get my boarding pass hours before the DL check was open... so maybe they exist in SCL somewhere too.
Its unfortunate that the feedback on the skyteam lounge in SCL is not good, especially since DL touted that as being a big improvement when they closed the skyclub there. Sounds like the Latam signature lounge is the way to go.
Or see if there is a self serve check in kiosk that has DL on the list? I remember during a trip to EZE I eventually found one of those self serve kiosks that had DL as a check in option and was able to get my boarding pass hours before the DL check was open... so maybe they exist in SCL somewhere too.
Its unfortunate that the feedback on the skyteam lounge in SCL is not good, especially since DL touted that as being a big improvement when they closed the skyclub there. Sounds like the Latam signature lounge is the way to go.
Edit: I can't do an online check-in via DL’s app. It’s telling me government regulation requires me to do it in person. 🤨😡
Dec 7, 2023, 7:01 am
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Yes, but I'm limited by Delta since the consensus here is that their counter won't open until 3-4 hours before departure. Any other way to get in there earlier?
Dec 7, 2023, 7:09 am
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Sounds like you're stuck if you can't check in via the app. Only other option is if you find a self check in kiosk, but it sounds like you probably have to go to an agent. Assume if you try to check in via the full website you get the same notice?
Also make sure your fly-ready info is completed online for the return as that can prevent being able to check in online/app.
Also make sure your fly-ready info is completed online for the return as that can prevent being able to check in online/app.