Does Sky Clubs offer champagne or sparkling wine?
May 6, 2009, 2:57 am
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Does Sky Clubs offer champagne or sparkling wine?
I know the Sky Club at the ATL airport (international concourse E) offers sparkling wine. But I was wondering if any other Sky Clubs offer it in any other locations? What about the TPA (tampa) skyclub location?
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May 6, 2009, 4:26 am
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It was some really nasty Korbel the last time I was through. Ugh.
May 6, 2009, 7:15 am
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I rarely see champagne or sparkling wine in CRCs, and I do look. I imagine the only places you'd consistently find it on a regular basis would be international gateways like ATL-E and JFK. However, the bar selection in CRCs seems to vary wildly from location to location, so you never know.
May 6, 2009, 10:28 am
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The ATL CRCs have pretty awful selections, overall. Last time I went through JFK, however, I was stunned to see Bombay Sapphire and Ketel One, and I believe prosecco (though I may not remember that part right).
On an unrelated note, has anyone ever been in the CO Presidents Club at LAS? In addition to their free selections, they offer premium wines and spirits for purchase... they even had a bottle of Opus One, at $40/glass. I actually thought that was an intriguing way to raise some extra cash. I wouldn't shell out that much for Opus One, but I'd consider spending $10 for a decent glass of chardonnay, instead of the swill they serve for free.
On an unrelated note, has anyone ever been in the CO Presidents Club at LAS? In addition to their free selections, they offer premium wines and spirits for purchase... they even had a bottle of Opus One, at $40/glass. I actually thought that was an intriguing way to raise some extra cash. I wouldn't shell out that much for Opus One, but I'd consider spending $10 for a decent glass of chardonnay, instead of the swill they serve for free.
May 6, 2009, 10:34 am
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On an unrelated note, has anyone ever been in the CO Presidents Club at LAS? In addition to their free selections, they offer premium wines and spirits for purchase... they even had a bottle of Opus One, at $40/glass. I actually thought that was an intriguing way to raise some extra cash. I wouldn't shell out that much for Opus One, but I'd consider spending $10 for a decent glass of chardonnay, instead of the swill they serve for free.
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May 6, 2009, 11:36 am
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The FRA CRC (signage not yet changed to Sky Club when I went there in April) had a local German sparkling wine there. It was perfectly fine.
May 6, 2009, 5:03 pm
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If you ever get the chance, visit one of the 3 KLM run clubs in AMS. Their selection of self serve EtOH products puts all WC and CRCs to shame. Includes Bombay Sapphire and Dewars 12 year old. Of course Heinekin on tap. Still and sparkling wines. NW WC card used to get you in, it appears DL is keeping the relationship for SC, as the AMS clubs are listed in the SC roster. ^ I hope.
May 6, 2009, 7:38 pm
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On an unrelated note, has anyone ever been in the CO Presidents Club at LAS? In addition to their free selections, they offer premium wines and spirits for purchase... they even had a bottle of Opus One, at $40/glass. I actually thought that was an intriguing way to raise some extra cash. I wouldn't shell out that much for Opus One, but I'd consider spending $10 for a decent glass of chardonnay, instead of the swill they serve for free.
May 6, 2009, 9:23 pm
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On an unrelated note, has anyone ever been in the CO Presidents Club at LAS? In addition to their free selections, they offer premium wines and spirits for purchase... they even had a bottle of Opus One, at $40/glass. I actually thought that was an intriguing way to raise some extra cash. I wouldn't shell out that much for Opus One, but I'd consider spending $10 for a decent glass of chardonnay, instead of the swill they serve for free.
May 6, 2009, 10:56 pm
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The "partner" lounges operated by KLM and AF serve passable champagne @:-)
May 6, 2009, 11:57 pm
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As mentioned, every CO President's Club has the premium wine selection. It started in just the hubs, but then rolled out systemwide. There are usually 3 whites/champagnes and 3 reds, for $9-12 / glass. I've never actually seen the Opus One before. But I can assure you that CO is not raising extra cash; they pretty much are offering these wines at cost.