China Eastern Skyteam Lounge Access?
Sep 13, 2011, 11:17 pm
#1
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China Eastern Skyteam Lounge Access?
Hello,
Just wanted to get insight from FTers about a discussion I just had with a Delta rep. I called to confirm whether Skyteam Elite+ members when flying international economy on China Eastern Airlines would receive Skyteam lounge access at JFK Terminal 1.
Her answer after checking with her supervisor was no. Her explanation was that China Eastern is only a partial member of Skyteam (so one can accrue MQMs, etc. but not access Skyteam lounges...). She pointed me to the Delta website that does not show China Eastern Airlines as a Skyteam partner yet: https://www.delta.com/planning_reser...ance/index.jsp
However, the Skyteam website seems to say differently. First, China Eastern appears to be a "full" member on http://www.skyteam.com/en/About-us/Our-members/. Second, based on the press release on the Skyteam website it appears the China Eastern benefits should be effective immediately: http://www.skyteam.com/About-us/Pres...Joins-SkyTeam/
Has anyone had recent experience with this issue? And more importantly, can Skyteam Elite+ flying international economy on China Eastern access Skyteam lounges on the same day as departure?
Thanks!
Just wanted to get insight from FTers about a discussion I just had with a Delta rep. I called to confirm whether Skyteam Elite+ members when flying international economy on China Eastern Airlines would receive Skyteam lounge access at JFK Terminal 1.
Her answer after checking with her supervisor was no. Her explanation was that China Eastern is only a partial member of Skyteam (so one can accrue MQMs, etc. but not access Skyteam lounges...). She pointed me to the Delta website that does not show China Eastern Airlines as a Skyteam partner yet: https://www.delta.com/planning_reser...ance/index.jsp
However, the Skyteam website seems to say differently. First, China Eastern appears to be a "full" member on http://www.skyteam.com/en/About-us/Our-members/. Second, based on the press release on the Skyteam website it appears the China Eastern benefits should be effective immediately: http://www.skyteam.com/About-us/Pres...Joins-SkyTeam/
Has anyone had recent experience with this issue? And more importantly, can Skyteam Elite+ flying international economy on China Eastern access Skyteam lounges on the same day as departure?
Thanks!
Sep 15, 2011, 5:00 am
#2
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Oct 2, 2011, 8:18 am
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We also had no problems in Shanghai or Bangkok lounges.
Oct 3, 2011, 11:15 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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I recently traveled 4 segments on China Eastern. As DM, I was able to avail of special check-in counters in Beijing and Kunming. My boarding passes showed my Medallion Elite-Plus status, but there was nothing special. Boarding was the same line for all (including first class) almost always.
During May-June, my non-MQM miles posted quickly and medallion bonus miles were included. When I checked the DL site, I see that post joining Skyteam, the restrictions have changed. No MQM bonus for domestic first class, and no Medallion bonus. Some discounted fare classes earn no MQM. My miles have still not posted after 10 days (my fare class earns 100% MQM per info on DL web site.
Anyone know what MU elites are eligible for when traveling on DL?
Cheers.
During May-June, my non-MQM miles posted quickly and medallion bonus miles were included. When I checked the DL site, I see that post joining Skyteam, the restrictions have changed. No MQM bonus for domestic first class, and no Medallion bonus. Some discounted fare classes earn no MQM. My miles have still not posted after 10 days (my fare class earns 100% MQM per info on DL web site.
Anyone know what MU elites are eligible for when traveling on DL?
Cheers.
Oct 4, 2011, 12:36 am
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I recently traveled 4 segments on China Eastern. As DM, I was able to avail of special check-in counters in Beijing and Kunming. My boarding passes showed my Medallion Elite-Plus status, but there was nothing special. Boarding was the same line for all (including first class) almost always.
During May-June, my non-MQM miles posted quickly and medallion bonus miles were included. When I checked the DL site, I see that post joining Skyteam, the restrictions have changed. No MQM bonus for domestic first class, and no Medallion bonus. Some discounted fare classes earn no MQM. My miles have still not posted after 10 days (my fare class earns 100% MQM per info on DL web site.
Anyone know what MU elites are eligible for when traveling on DL?
Cheers.
During May-June, my non-MQM miles posted quickly and medallion bonus miles were included. When I checked the DL site, I see that post joining Skyteam, the restrictions have changed. No MQM bonus for domestic first class, and no Medallion bonus. Some discounted fare classes earn no MQM. My miles have still not posted after 10 days (my fare class earns 100% MQM per info on DL web site.
Anyone know what MU elites are eligible for when traveling on DL?
Cheers.