Fate of RDU Club, Jan 16 2011
Jan 19, 2011, 4:12 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Just checked with Delta club staff. they confirm there are discussions in the works, but nothing definite. They believe that Delta access will be limited to US Club cardholders - no AMEX.
Jan 21, 2011, 5:25 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: AVL
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Just received an email from US - they are finalizing plans for a new Club in terminal 2
Raleigh-Durham, your club is moving
On January 23, we're beginning our move to terminal 2. During the move, you're invited to visit the Delta Sky Club in terminal 2. The Sky Club is on level 2 across from gate C3. As always, you can bring 2 guests or immediate family members with you. Just show your US Airways Club member card for access.
We'll keep you updated as we finalize plans for a new club in Raleigh-Durham.
Thanks for choosing US Airways! .....
On January 23, we're beginning our move to terminal 2. During the move, you're invited to visit the Delta Sky Club in terminal 2. The Sky Club is on level 2 across from gate C3. As always, you can bring 2 guests or immediate family members with you. Just show your US Airways Club member card for access.
We'll keep you updated as we finalize plans for a new club in Raleigh-Durham.
Thanks for choosing US Airways! .....
Jan 21, 2011, 9:22 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: Dividend Miles, AAdvantage, Hilton Honors, Marriott Rewards, Priority Club
Posts: 181
Of interest, US goes from 5 gates in Terminal 1 to 4 gates in Terminal 2. United will have more gates than US (5 gates: 2 UA, 3 CO).. I wonder if the new US Club will be larger than the current (3000 sq ft) or if it will remain status quo.. with the US Club now being a Star Alliance club, wonder if there is reason to expand it.
Although, I'm just happy that the club is staying..
On another note, does anyone think that United will announce DEN once they get closer to the final merge? I really hope so because DEN and SFO are desperately needed.. ^
Although, I'm just happy that the club is staying..
On another note, does anyone think that United will announce DEN once they get closer to the final merge? I really hope so because DEN and SFO are desperately needed.. ^
Jan 21, 2011, 10:00 pm
#19
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Of interest, US goes from 5 gates in Terminal 1 to 4 gates in Terminal 2. United will have more gates than US (5 gates: 2 UA, 3 CO).. I wonder if the new US Club will be larger than the current (3000 sq ft) or if it will remain status quo.. with the US Club now being a Star Alliance club, wonder if there is reason to expand it.
Although, I'm just happy that the club is staying..
On another note, does anyone think that United will announce DEN once they get closer to the final merge? I really hope so because DEN and SFO are desperately needed.. ^
Although, I'm just happy that the club is staying..
On another note, does anyone think that United will announce DEN once they get closer to the final merge? I really hope so because DEN and SFO are desperately needed.. ^
With DL starting nonstop service to LAX, perhaps UA can compete on that route..SFO-RDU would be great, as long as it was on a 757 or A320.. Using an A319 would be painful for upgrades
Mar 12, 2011, 10:05 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: based out of LAX
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The regular US Airways clubs give reciprocity to UA Red Carpet Club and CO Presidents Club card holders. I have both the RCC club membership and *G card. Wondering if I can use one of these for access to the DL Skyclub at RDU in conjunction with a paid F ticket transcon on US Airways this summer.
Alternatively does anyone know when this new US club will open? It should take RCC cards once it opens.
I've been in the DL club at RDU on a paid F DL transcon last year it was very nice and the staff was fantastic. They gave me a food voucher when our DL flight was delayed.
Alternatively does anyone know when this new US club will open? It should take RCC cards once it opens.
I've been in the DL club at RDU on a paid F DL transcon last year it was very nice and the staff was fantastic. They gave me a food voucher when our DL flight was delayed.
Mar 12, 2011, 10:18 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I'd be surprised if DL would give you access without buying a day pass or having a paid F ticket on DL. UA/CO/US are in the same alliance and that's largely why you get reciprocal access. Since DL is in a different alliance there are no reciprocal benefits.
Jim
Jim
Mar 12, 2011, 10:23 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Yes the question is are they letting in everyone who would have access to the US air club or just those with US air membership and *AG international. Also wondering why they would draw the line at RCC/PC club rather than *AG.
Mar 12, 2011, 11:13 pm
#23
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
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My mistake - I thought you were asking about DL club access with a US ticket.
Others could answer the specifics of US Club admission - I don't think US elites get automatic access to US Clubs unless they have a club membership.
Jim
Others could answer the specifics of US Club admission - I don't think US elites get automatic access to US Clubs unless they have a club membership.
Jim
Mar 15, 2011, 2:46 pm
#24
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Any confirmation that you can't access the DL club with AMEX?
You would be able to if you were flying Delta, or if it was the US club it is subbing for.
How about with a Day Pass? (I have one from my credit card.)
You would be able to if you were flying Delta, or if it was the US club it is subbing for.
How about with a Day Pass? (I have one from my credit card.)
Mar 16, 2011, 6:49 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Access is granted to current US Club members only, (I asked). I have never been asked to show proof of travel on US or Delta. I was in the other day and saw two separate instances of CO Club members turned away - no reciprocity for CO or UA.
Mar 17, 2011, 11:26 am
#26
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Thanks for reporting back. This is a little disappointing as my flying has focused more on Star as of late and I'm going to keep my RCC membership and drop my SC membership. Let's hope the new lounge gets done quickly!
Mar 18, 2011, 3:02 pm
#27
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Apr 16, 2011, 10:13 pm
#28
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Regarding AMEX Platinum/Centurion access to a club in RDU, it seems that assuming the AMEX member signs up for the new Priority Pass benefit, we can access The Club at RDU. Trouble is, it's in T1 and US is in T2. Can you transit between the two behind security? Been a while since I was at RDU but might be soon.
Apr 16, 2011, 10:48 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Regarding AMEX Platinum/Centurion access to a club in RDU, it seems that assuming the AMEX member signs up for the new Priority Pass benefit, we can access The Club at RDU. Trouble is, it's in T1 and US is in T2. Can you transit between the two behind security? Been a while since I was at RDU but might be soon.
Apr 17, 2011, 9:44 am
#30
Join Date: Jul 2007
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The new "club at RDU"/Priority Pass doesn't open in Terminal ONE until May 1; it IS the club formerly run by USAirways, opposite gate A21. By mid-May, only Southwest and Airtran will be operating there...