Xeno

I saw an earlier thread that mentioned people often miss the best DL lounge at AMS because they stop at the first one they see. But what is the case when you are using AMS as a transfer city?

I arrive flying DL BE but will be economy on KLM to my destination (HEL). Can I get in a DL or KLM lounge with my BE ticket, my CRC card, or my platinum AEX? If we arrive on time and the gates are in different terminals, I may just need to go to the gate because the scheduled layover in AMS is under 2 hours.

On the return I have over 2 hours in AMS and would not expect any problems since at least my DL BE ticket should get me into one of the lounges. Even though I was in AMS this past June, I simply don't remember how close the lounge is to DL's departure gate.

deltaflyer256

2 hours is plenty of time to transit in AMS. On the outbound, you'll have to head into the Schengen zone of the terminal (involves a passport and security check). In the schengen zone, there is a good KLM lounge (lounge 25), CRC membership should give you access ( http://www.klm.com/travel/kr_ko/imag...m115-16370.pdf )

On the way back, you will just go through passport control leaving the Schengen zone (security is at the gate). Delta usually leaves from the F/G/H side of the terminal. The KLM lounge by pier F (lounge 52) is newer and bigger than the KLM lounge by pier E (lounge 41). Definitely go to lounge 52-- it will be closer to your flight and it is the better lounge. I think you will also have access to the Menzies lounge, but I can't say how that lounge compares to the KLM lounges.

ecaarch

I would second the suggestion from deltaflyer256 that you utilize the lounge at 52 on your return rather than the one at 41. The lounge at 41 can get very crowded at times and finding a seat can be a challenge. The lounge at 52 is twice as big.