DL and WS New Transborder Joint Venture
Aug 18, 2019, 11:24 am
#46
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Any construction at an airport is a lengthy process. I have been involved in a few. A lot that is done behind the scenes, out of the view of the public. A lot of overnight shifts!
Aug 18, 2019, 10:57 pm
#47
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The other airports are probably more planning than anything else. What would be interesting is YVR. That airport already has a Skyteam lounge in the international area. In principle WestJet should just negotiate to use that lounge.
Aug 18, 2019, 11:16 pm
#48
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I would say given WestJet now has one lounge in Calgary they are more in a execution stage at that airport.
The other airports are probably more planning than anything else. What would be interesting is YVR. That airport already has a Skyteam lounge in the international area. In principle WestJet should just negotiate to use that lounge.
The other airports are probably more planning than anything else. What would be interesting is YVR. That airport already has a Skyteam lounge in the international area. In principle WestJet should just negotiate to use that lounge.
Aug 19, 2019, 3:35 pm
#49
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The Plaza lounge Transboarder is over crowded. Something needs to be done to open up space in that lounge. A third lounge dedicated to WS would be great. Will they do it before the next expansion? Not certain.
Aug 19, 2019, 5:26 pm
#50
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Aug 19, 2019, 6:12 pm
#51
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I had a great Delta agent there. She took my NEXUS card and quickly added my KTN, and reprinted my BP giving me TSA Pre access. I asked her why I'm having these constant problems. She subtly rolled her eyes and essentially answered: because WestJet. Problems with WS tickets on DL flights, it seems, are not uncommon.
Aug 19, 2019, 6:19 pm
#52
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Aug 19, 2019, 9:07 pm
#53
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Excellent.. WS should get on that ASAP before the Plaza lounge becomes even more crowded. In addition to that they need to put one into Vegas airport. The AMEX lounge is always crowded and requires a train ride
Aug 20, 2019, 1:34 pm
#54
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What are actual real life examples of WJ tier members flying Delta in the US on their first leg connecting to WJ on the second leg - are Delta agents at check-in waiving luggage fees? Do you show them your WJ status on your app for proof? Is it totally up to the agent being nice? What is the boarding zone on your Delta boarding pass?
Aug 20, 2019, 11:00 pm
#58
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Aug 21, 2019, 8:27 am
#59
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I won roughly $120 USD on a McCarran airport slot machine and used that money to upgrade to Plus on my departing WS flight. This wouldn't be possible if I was sitting in a lounge.
Aug 21, 2019, 9:12 am
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