dmbolp

As Silver don't all your main cabin boarding passes say Sky Priority? Don't think you get lounge access: https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/access

Duke787

No. Sky Priority doesn't get you SkyClub access there is no relation between the two and FO doesn't get lounge access on international (need GM or higher).

You will have SkyClub access at JFK on the return if you are connecting onwards as a result of your D1. If no connection, you'll be dumped landside after clearing CBP so you won't be able to get back to the SkyClub without a same-day connecting boarding pass.

Are you flying in C+ for JFK - DUB (or for any XXX - JFK)? If so that would explain the Sky Priority on the boarding pass for tonight.

No FO doesn't get Sky -- it's GM or higher for Sky, Silver is MC1 unless flying in C+/F/D1. I'm flying with my wife tonight and she's FO and I'm PM and even though we are in C+ on the same ticket, her BP doesn't list Sky.

uncleruckus

Thanks. Confirmed I did not access the lounge but no I am not in C+ and was simply in MC. Not sure why I got Sky Priority then, but it did save me about 5 minutes dropping off my bag. Who knows.

icanneverflyenough

yeah very disappointing that delta can't offer delta one lounges at jfk, lax, dtw, atl and sea. the virgin atlantic clubhouse lounge at lax isn't bad, either. good runway views and decent drinks. when i fly out of LHR i actually get there earlier than i need to so i can fully experience the virgin atlantic lounge. i also like the convenience of the arrivals lounge as it allows me to kill a good 60-90 minutes since my hotel room is hardly ever ready before 12 PM. i'm always surprised at how few folks use ther arrivals lounge.
i was actually going to switch to united because i like polaris and like the polaris lounges but when united gutted its frequent flyer progrma i decided to stay with delta until i get a million miles sometime in early 2020. im expecting some work changes in 2020 so we;ll see if i even fly afrer february.

bennos

Surprise! The bar renovations are complete! (And to be clear, it's not yet the new year.) It's substantially the same size as it was before, except the "server station" at the end is now walled off with a pass through. The former relaxation area between the bar and the SkyDeck has now been infilled with seating.

With that, I think the most intrusive renovations are finished. The former conference or VIP room to the left of the desks upstairs (at the top of the escalationrs) is now closed off with a sign indicating it will become additional seating, but that area wasn't heavily used to begin with. Kind of makes you wonder why they didn't renovate that area first...

ekozie

Sounds like the staff's pessimism was only exceeded by mine .

Glad to hear the bar's done!

lsquare

Does the one in SEA offer decent food from about 6 PM to closing? I get the sense that only the best food selection is available during peak hours.

allseas1586

Flying DL-marketed and VS-operated to LHR. I usually get SkyClub access with the AMEX Platinum. Will I be able to access the SkyClub on this itinerary? If not, I also have AMEX Delta Platinum, would I get the $29 access?

Zorak

I haven't done this personally, but the DL Sky Club access page says AMEX Plat gets SC access on DL-operated or DL-marketed do you should be good to go.

https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/access

lost_perspicacity

I'm here now and the renovations look pretty nice. It's pretty crowded but still ample seating. In addition to the normal buffet area there is a station service chicken sausage paella near the bar and a station serving negronis at the top of the escalator. Had some great braised beef over rice.

krazykanuck

The renovations have since moved to the mid seating area between the bathrooms and the food area. Lunch today is the same as dinner a couple weeks ago, pasta and braised chicken. Also they had the wicked thai chicken soup that is oh so good and bad for you.

At the bar they were doing Gentleman Jack for free as a special, which I was told about when I ordered a jack and diet. SkyDeck is closed, I presume because they think their customers are not penguins and don't want to freeze. Though I have to say the deck is great when it's cold out and the lounge is at max capacity during TATL hour because nobody is out there.

deltalirious

Quote:
[. Also they had the wicked thai chicken soup that is oh so good and bad for you.]

I am completely convinced that the wicked Thai soup is responsible for most of my recent weight gain.
I am totally addicted to the stuff, and have consumed more than is reasonable.
It should come with an FDA black box warning.

ijgordon

Your profile says you are Delta Platinum (Medallion), in which case you would get access to either the SkyClub or the Virgin Clubhouse, regardless of class of service. The latter is a far superior lounge and is likely to be much closer to the gate where the VS flight will depart (though sometimes a VS flight will depart from near the SkyClub, but I'd still rather use the Clubhouse).

Duke787

+1. Go to the Clubhouse assuming PM is accurate. Just make sure to budget time to get gate in the event your departure is by the DL gates and not by the VS Clubhouse (it’s a good 5-10 minute walk to the closest DL gates and more if further down and I am a very fast walker).

If you aren’t PM, you shouldget free SkyClub access with your AMEX Plat though it’s a weird use case — if you are connecting from elsewhere (aka you have some DL metal in your itinerary), it’s definitely free access off that ticket alone.

AANYC1981

Recently was at the updated T4 club and I have to say there are good improvements....lots more places to sit....I never had to wait more than 30 secs at the bar (this was in the evening too, granted it’s the low season for Europe). This club finally has proper Alessi dishware and silverware and the food options were pretty healthy and fresh.