Lounge access with SkyTeam
Feb 26, 2012, 3:48 am
#16
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Do you have the link listing the lounges? I could only find this link which lists the general SkyTeam benefits: https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...fits/index.jsp
Mar 4, 2012, 8:47 am
#17
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The lounge listing is not hard to find. Select BusinessElite passenger and then find your airport (again, if you'd mentioned the airport, we could have provided clear information faster) to see which lounges you were entitled to. I don't think there's much difference between the BE list and the ST E+ list, but maybe there are a few airports.
Mar 4, 2012, 8:58 am
#18
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If you are a BE passenger, you're only entitled to the lounge DL has a contract with. If that's not the AF lounge, and you're not Elite+, you indeed weren't eligible.
But the DL website is VERY clear about this! They list all the lounges one can use after you've submitted your credentials (E+, BE, AMEX etc.).
But the DL website is VERY clear about this! They list all the lounges one can use after you've submitted your credentials (E+, BE, AMEX etc.).
I beg to differ...it is not at all clear to SkyTeam members...outside of North America...I would read their list of members admitted..(SkyTeam Elite etc.etc.) to include us lot outside of N A....but they don't say that, which is not at all clear.
Mar 4, 2012, 2:20 pm
#19
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But does that apply to Delta Elite etc., members only ? How about a KL/AF British Elite for life....travelling around North America domestically for a few weeks ? Last time I was there....'Sorry, you may be 'for life' but you have to be travelling Internationally for access'....which to me says, 'for life' perk..forget it.
Mar 4, 2012, 2:20 pm
#20
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SkyTeam Elite Plus is clear. Doesn't matter which program it's from, if you're SkyTeam Elite Plus, you have lounge access when travelling on a flight with a same day international connection.
May 2, 2012, 8:43 pm
#21
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I wasn't aware of this 'international leg rule' until recently I wasn't allowed into AM Club Premier lounge in MEX on a purely domestic flight although I am E+ and AMFFP Gold.
Tried it in MEX, MID and CUN. It seems they are following the rules.
Defeats the purpose being E+ really.
Last edited by c2h; May 2, 2012 at 8:44 pm Reason: MEX
Apr 27, 2013, 10:03 pm
#22
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Just want to reconfirm (I know this may have been discussed before over and over).
Flying within USA domestic on DL, there's absolutely no lounge access flying ANY CLASS without other paid membership nor credit card, even if you have Elite Plus from foreign airlines. Is this correct?
Flying within USA domestic on DL, there's absolutely no lounge access flying ANY CLASS without other paid membership nor credit card, even if you have Elite Plus from foreign airlines. Is this correct?
Apr 28, 2013, 2:40 am
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Just want to reconfirm (I know this may have been discussed before over and over).
Flying within USA domestic on DL, there's absolutely no lounge access flying ANY CLASS without other paid membership nor credit card, even if you have Elite Plus from foreign airlines. Is this correct?
Flying within USA domestic on DL, there's absolutely no lounge access flying ANY CLASS without other paid membership nor credit card, even if you have Elite Plus from foreign airlines. Is this correct?
Apr 29, 2013, 11:40 am
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Just want to reconfirm (I know this may have been discussed before over and over).
Flying within USA domestic on DL, there's absolutely no lounge access flying ANY CLASS without other paid membership nor credit card, even if you have Elite Plus from foreign airlines. Is this correct?
Flying within USA domestic on DL, there's absolutely no lounge access flying ANY CLASS without other paid membership nor credit card, even if you have Elite Plus from foreign airlines. Is this correct?
Jun 12, 2013, 2:14 am
#26
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Hi,
In London, yes, definitely.
In Milan, are you connecting from your London flight, or is this on a different day?
(a) if you are connecting, you will receive access by showing both your boarding passes
(b) if it's a different day, no access in principle.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
In Milan, are you connecting from your London flight, or is this on a different day?
(a) if you are connecting, you will receive access by showing both your boarding passes
(b) if it's a different day, no access in principle.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Jun 12, 2013, 2:26 am
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Hi,
In London, yes, definitely.
In Milan, are you connecting from your London flight, or is this on a different day?
(a) if you are connecting, you will receive access by showing both your boarding passes
(b) if it's a different day, no access in principle.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
In London, yes, definitely.
In Milan, are you connecting from your London flight, or is this on a different day?
(a) if you are connecting, you will receive access by showing both your boarding passes
(b) if it's a different day, no access in principle.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Jul 7, 2013, 10:01 pm
#28
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21058166-post284.html
If you live in US, fly primarily domestic with Delta, and don't care for upgrades. I see little to no benefit of maintaining Medallion Silver or even Gold. By having the AmEx Gold card, I have pretty much the same perks as Silver, with AmEx and "The Club" opening more lounges, Delta better start enhancing their Gold and Platinum with more perks such as free access to Sky Club, else we'll be seeing a lot of folks stop maintaining their ST statuses.
Last edited by vincewy; Jul 7, 2013 at 10:06 pm
Jan 11, 2016, 2:01 pm
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Sorry to bring this thread back to life, but I have a quick question. I will be flying MSP-ATL-DUS 3/19 in Delta F/J, then on a separate ticket in Y DUS - FCO Alitalia 3/20. Will I have lounge access in DUS even though connecting in Y? The policy on the SkyTeam website is not so clear. Many thanks!
Jan 11, 2016, 4:57 pm
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Sorry to bring this thread back to life, but I have a quick question. I will be flying MSP-ATL-DUS 3/19 in Delta F/J, then on a separate ticket in Y DUS - FCO Alitalia 3/20. Will I have lounge access in DUS even though connecting in Y? The policy on the SkyTeam website is not so clear. Many thanks!
