Sky Club access when booked in D1 "domestic"
Jun 16, 2019, 8:44 am
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Sky Club access when booked in D1 "domestic"
Recently flew ATL>HNL RT in Delta One. Knowing this isn't "International" I showed my AMEX Plat card at the Sky Club desk in ATL. Was told that because I was in D1 I was able to use the lounge. Same thing in HNL on the return trip. Is this a new policy? Also, would it apply to other domestic D1 offerings?
Jun 16, 2019, 8:52 am
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No, not new. Passengers booked on D1 domestic have been entitled to SC access for as long as D1 domestic has been around.
Just a caution that D1 means booked into D1. It does not include F where there happens to be an aircraft configured for D1 assigned to perform the flight.
Just a caution that D1 means booked into D1. It does not include F where there happens to be an aircraft configured for D1 assigned to perform the flight.
Jun 16, 2019, 9:33 am
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IIRC the lounge access started with the JFK-LAX/SFO nonstops (or maybe even the transcons?) and now the rule is phrased in terms of D1 service, so some HNL flights are included. I guess it's simpler to say D1 than list the routes, and in principle, D1 costs more than domestic FC (which DL is now calling domestic business class?).
Jun 16, 2019, 9:49 am
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Domestic D1 class has always gotten access. The long-haul HNL flights were not formally classified as D1 flights until recently (even though they used D1 equipment). Now that they are classified as D1 instead of FC, they get lounge access. SLC-HNL is still considered FC and does not get lounge access (even when they use D1 equipment on it).
Jun 16, 2019, 11:13 am
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Domestic D1 class has always gotten access. The long-haul HNL flights were not formally classified as D1 flights until recently (even though they used D1 equipment). Now that they are classified as D1 instead of FC, they get lounge access. SLC-HNL is still considered FC and does not get lounge access (even when they use D1 equipment on it).
The easy answer is to just look at the website when booking or at your e-ticket receipt if already booked. If F, then no SC access. If D1, you get it.
Jun 16, 2019, 4:47 pm
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Jun 16, 2019, 6:52 pm
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IIRC the lounge access started with the JFK-LAX/SFO nonstops (or maybe even the transcons?) and now the rule is phrased in terms of D1 service, so some HNL flights are included. I guess it's simpler to say D1 than list the routes, and in principle, D1 costs more than domestic FC (which DL is now calling domestic business class?).