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Has anyone heard anything about a change in assessing the Sky Clubs? A friend tells me me that she and a friend were recently denied entry to the ORD club even though she has an AX Express card - wondering if this has anything to do with the move to T5?
Thanks
Yep, as of February 2, no more access for nonrev tickets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Soooo, her AX (annual fee) card no longer gets her and here fellow DL retirees into the Sky Clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by vulindlela
Many retirees ( all airlines) keep the AX card so they can enjoy the lounges as they travel the world. :cool:
Did DL happen to mention why they changed their policy???????
They can enter with a paid ticket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
The company said it is due to overcrowding.
When I was at JFK last week, the line was way out the door to enter the club.
I used the Air India club at JFK which was surprisingly nice.
This is True. We're so full that Amex bought 12% of the company. D Concourse in ATL is building one bigger than B Concourse - the busiest concourse in the world.
I know why. Inside story... hehe
Here is the alternative : Priority Pass | Airport Lounge Access All employees are buying in. They have many locations including LAX, JFK and ATL F Concourse.
"Overcrowding", Well I have my own theory, I attribute crowded lounges to TSA telling everyone to be at the airport 2/3 hours before flights and "mobile check-in". BTW, I also maintain that "mobile check-in" has changed non-revving.Quote:
Originally Posted by vulindlela
CHECK-IN, now there's an airline term which meaning has changed.
CHECK-IN used to mean I'm actually at the the airport ready to roll.
CHECK-IN today has a much broader meaning - anything from
A. I'm on the beach now, but I fully intend to be on that flight tomorrow (24 hours)
B. I'm stuck in traffic but I think I can make it within the next hour or so (90 minutes)
C. I just cleared screening and I'm running. (45 minutes)
Guess which one had these non-revs heading for the lounge? :cool:
Hmm the inside story I'm definitely interested. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
I have priority pass thru the chase sapphire reserve card. Makes the long layovers in CLT go by quicker… unless I’m having a bojangles or chick fil a craving! At jfk T8, the priority pass gets you a $28 credit per person at Bobby Vans. Many airline lounges at Jfk T1 include LH, KE, TK and AF are included in priority pass. Am very tempted to buy a zed ticket and try out the lounges. Besides, I don’t think I would’ve made that Lufthansa flight anyway 😎Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
Bojangles, I've heard it's great chicken, but have yet to taste it myself - like In-N-Out burgers, it's regional, next time I'm east of the Mississippi, I'll give it a try. :cool:
Hmm, "... a $28 credit per person at" Bobby Vans." This makes me think Bobby Vans is very very expensive. :cool:
My favorite place for steak in NYC. "Gallagher's", please tell me they're back and have a spot at JFK. (wishful thinking).
Bojangles is Not great Chicken. Their biscuits are amazing. Popeyes and Zaxbys still run the South.Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Now I'm quite familiar with Popeye's, but Zaxby's is a new one - so I Googled it. The nearest one to me is in Oklahoma (a few right outside OKC), but why fly to OKC when I have In-N-Out right here in my backyard:cool: But, the next time I go to Chicago and after I have eaten all the deep dish pizza I can, I will "consider" making the 2 hours flight to OKC to taste this chicken and give the Forum a full report:cool:
And yes, this thread has drifted (Sky Clubs to chicken) BUT, that's how conversations go.:cool:
In-N-Out? When I lived in LAX, that was a novelty. So many better burgers in Los Angeles including Fosters, Astro Burger (SMB) and Tam's (LA, HP, Gardena).Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Bobby Van’s - The $28 is certainly not enough for a steak dinner but does cover a burger and either an appetizer or dessert. Would also cover breakfast. Never been to Gallaghers. My two favorite NYC steakhouses are Wolfgangs (owned by a former Peter Luger waiter) and Keens.
Agree Bojangles doesn’t have the best chicken. I mostly go for the Cajun biscuit sandwich with dirty rice and sweet tea. Agree with D2, Zaxbys and Popeyes are good choices.
When visiting MiG’s hometown of LA, no visit would be complete without stopping at In N Out and Rubio’s.
I'm familiar with Rubio's there's one maybe 10 minutes from LAX (El Segundo) but I prefer Tito's in (Culver City) maybe 15/20 minutes from LAX- great burritos, always get mine to go.
I'd forgotten abut Tams, they are good burgers, they use to deliver to LAX, but I don't know if they still do.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
(And yes this tread has drifted from Sky Clubs, to Chicken to hamburgers - where to next):cool:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Or fly just one hour to IND and I will even take you to Zaxby's.
It is pretty good, but I prefer Cane's
Titos in Culver off Washington is good but Chabelita is great! Taco Chabelita | Los Angeles, CA 90018 | Location. Rubios good pic too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Yes Canes for the strips and bread (Kids Favorite). The bread is soooo good!Quote:
Originally Posted by vulindlela
Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
This dead tread thread has drifted!!!
Will have to add Tito’s and Taco Chabelita to my list next time I’m in Lax. Mexican in NY is just not as good as in Texas or California. Every now and again I will come across a good birria taco. Had a really good brisket taco near Dfw last week Anamias. The best tacos I ever had though was not in Mexico but in Madrid. Takos Al Pastor. https://m.facebook.com/takosalpastormadrid Cheap, fresh and very tasty. Wash them
down with a Modelo.
Back to the DL clubs…
OK this thread has officially drifted from DL Sky Clubs and evolved into a discussion about food, so as a true food enthusiast, I've started a new thread - http://nonrev.net/open-discussion/23...html#post85465
Please post your burger/burrito/chicken/steak/taco/pizza suggestions in that thread and do note if there's a location near an airport.
The best tacos I had were in ABQ ...https://www.facebook.com/elmichoacano.barbacoa/Quote:
Originally Posted by isppilot
It Won't Die- this thread is alive! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
https://youtu.be/QuoKNZjr8
So, Where's the best Pizza? JFK? MXP, FCO? EWR ? I had a pizza in Jersey years ago and I still remember it.
Unfortunately Delta Sky Club winter's menu doesn't serve pizza. However I just happen to know a place near ORD that serves really great pizza. Follow me to http://nonrev.net/open-discussion/23...html#post85470 for all the details :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
Update
Due to the popularity of the DL Sky Clubs, DL will start testing grab-and-go options in the lobby areas of their ATL and JFK lounges in May. It's an interesting move; however, I don't see how a grab-and-go in the lobby will make the lines outside the clubs any shorter...hmmm maybe longer.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-...irport-lounge/
They already started on F Concourse.Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
I guess we'll soon see if grab-and-go shortens the line. I can tell you it doesn't work all that well at my supermarket. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
Supermarket? What's that? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
OK D2, you just think Kroger. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
Oh, I use Amazon Prime. Forgot all about that Kroger, Freds, Ralphs, Safeway, Piggy Wiggly,Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Oh yes, the good old days:cool:. Next thing you'll tell me is you forgot all about airline ticket offices and scrub passes. I think you and a few others, might like this "Remember When..." thread, and D2, you'll just love post#3Quote:
Originally Posted by ddagencylv
http://nonrev.net/general-discussion...when-when.html