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Skyclub day pass via Skybonus jumps 60% (when they become available)!

René by René
February 6, 2014 - Updated on November 8, 2014
in Sky Bonus, Skyclub
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I guess I should have expected this after the hammering news of the price jumps for Skyclub membership and the devaluation of the +1 with Delta Reserve card or the Membership Rewards Platinum card access but I am still upset.

You see I have been saving my Skybonus points to grab a set of 4 one day Skyclub passes to give away on the blog; I love using my points this way. But also as you can see below they are not available right now anyway!

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But as you can see from the 1st screen shot Delta has JUMPED the price to get them by 60%! You can no longer order 4/30,000 but now get 5/60,000 points (I guess 60% jump is better than 100%)!

Delta also did announce some test “upgrades” to the Skyclubs but time will tell what of these stick, become system wide and or have such a long wait list that getting them without say a 5 hour layover could make them all but impossible to enjoy. Sorry to be pessimistic but at least I can still get some HOOUs for 10,000 points.

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So to make myself feel better I am going to give  2  HOOUs away today to a reader via Random.org. Just comment anything to cheer me up at all below on the blog today and I will pick a winner later today! – René
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Comments 72

  1. Nels says:
    8 years ago

    Don’t worry René, there weren’t going to be any free outlets in the SkyClub anyway! Join us at Starbucks where they are plentiful.

    Reply
  2. Graydon says:
    8 years ago

    Could be worse Rene. You could be media at Sochi.

    Reply
  3. Nathan says:
    8 years ago

    Maybe the sky club massage will make you feel better

    Reply
  4. Thi-Ly says:
    8 years ago

    A plane ticket anywhere is my still my favorite antidepressant!

    Reply
  5. Sean says:
    8 years ago

    You’re beautiful.

    (That cheer you up? 😉 )

    Reply
  6. emancj says:
    8 years ago

    But but but but… think of the hot soups! and the manicures! and the shoe shines! hahaha

    Reply
  7. vasily says:
    8 years ago

    Rene, It could be so much worse. You could be an elite flyer with American Airlines!

    Reply
  8. ttxtri says:
    8 years ago

    I saw the same thing after your last posting about the check your balance at Skybonus, I looked because I had enough to get the passes, but now I will have to get another flight in to qualify at the 60K.
    Use the points to buy some crappy, free drink tickets now?

    Reply
    • Delta Points says:
      8 years ago

      @ttxtri – Not bad drinks, good drinks. Unlike in the Skyclubs they pour Woodford onboard 😉

      Reply
  9. John M says:
    8 years ago

    At least they didn’t downgrade anything in the skyclub itself this time.

    Reply
  10. Justin says:
    8 years ago

    I’m hoping some of the premium offerings will stay/be worth the value.

    Reply
  11. Neal says:
    8 years ago

    Maybe they will begin to serve Pappy Van Winkle’s Bourbon too.

    Reply
  12. Keith W says:
    8 years ago

    At least the South Bend snow emergency travel ban has been lifted now, so you can put those HOOU’s to work!

    Reply
  13. Joelle says:
    8 years ago

    Could be worse… Delta could decide to only sell Skunky beer….

    Reply
  14. Greg M says:
    8 years ago

    Every day you wake up and realize that you are not six feet under is a Good Day!

    Reply
  15. Quinn says:
    8 years ago

    At least you haven’t been kicked out of skybonus

    Reply
  16. Melissa says:
    8 years ago

    I think you give great advice and as someone whose only real choice is Delta, I appreciate the tips you provide…keep up the good work!

    Reply
  17. Craig says:
    8 years ago

    Rene,

    Remember you can always use the Alaska Airlines Lounge, for now at least.

    Reply
  18. Randy says:
    8 years ago

    There are still serving Woodford. Life is good.

    Reply
  19. Donna says:
    8 years ago

    We love your blog even if Delta seems to love us less every day.

    Reply
  20. Jack says:
    8 years ago

    Look – in one hour you got 18 comments – shows how popular you are…

    Reply
  21. Glenda says:
    8 years ago

    I have gotten those in the past from Delta and gave them to family. Too bad…

    Reply
  22. Arthur H says:
    8 years ago

    At least we’ll be getting EMV and no foreign transactions fees on the Delta Amex cards soon.

    Reply
  23. dotti cahill says:
    8 years ago

    cheer up it has to get better–maybe after they upgrade the food and hopefully the white wine selection in the skyclubs

    Reply
  24. Chris P says:
    8 years ago

    In some strange twisted way is all of this making Diamond status more valuable???

    Reply
  25. Jeremy K says:
    8 years ago

    No matter how Delta tries to change things for the ‘better’, I’m glad you are able to share us these details so that people like me aren’t surprised when we need things like this!

    Reply
  26. Bob Lamb says:
    8 years ago

    Keep calm and carry on?

    Reply
  27. Brennan says:
    8 years ago

    Cheer up because, um, maybe more people will leave the Delta circle because of these changes… Less competition = less demand, less demand might lead to Delta chasing customer loyalty once again

    Reply
  28. Tom says:
    8 years ago

    Cheer up Bud…

    Still the best on time performance.
    Still the best flight attendants
    Still the cleanest airplanes!

    For most of us, this is why we fly Delta. We can dream of having club access but the reality is mist don’t.

    Reply
  29. Rose G says:
    8 years ago

    Hey, it’s a good day. Just think how nice it is they are not connected with Spirit Airlines :}

    Reply
  30. Jesse says:
    8 years ago

    They’re still putting Woodford on the planes!

    Reply
  31. Susan says:
    8 years ago

    At least you’re not stuck in the snow somewhere with Snowmageddon in the NE.

    Reply
  32. Andy J says:
    8 years ago

    Delta could have announced all domestic flight from now on flown on CJ200’s.

    Reply
  33. bill says:
    8 years ago

    At least there should be 2 more amex clubs by the end of the year!

    Reply
  34. Andrew G says:
    8 years ago

    Not sure there is anything to point to right now that is an improvement of service.

    As a PM looking for low level seats to SCL from ATL I’ve not felt the love so to speak especially when it comes to availability in business class. It’s like chasing unicorns. I’ve considered trying for DM this year but I’m really not sure if that would help with this particular routes award availability.

    Reply
  35. Harlan says:
    8 years ago

    You could be flying United!

    Reply
  36. Jerome says:
    8 years ago

    Good thing I redeemed mine in for 4 passes when it was 30K last month. I hope we don’t get to see an increase on the drink coupon redemption yet before I redeem those in a few.

    Reply
  37. Dave says:
    8 years ago

    Cheer up just remember all the fun you had in Hawaii! 🙂

    Reply
  38. john says:
    8 years ago

    You are really making us work for this one. LOL How about this? All of Delta’s enhancements are making it really easy to find material for your blog.

    Reply
  39. jyee says:
    8 years ago

    Perhaps less time in the SkyClub will allow you to explore and find interesting new things in the airports you visit.

    Reply
  40. kevin says:
    8 years ago

    Skybonus? I would think with a name that includes bonus the benefits would be more…not a lot there. Wonder why they have Glenlivet on board DL but not in the Skyclubs?! As a DM I just tried to use the certificates for upgrade again…year 6 and still struggling to find viable options. Still DL loyal.

    Reply
  41. Alexander Ivanov says:
    8 years ago

    You can still enjoy a nice shower in Atl F concourse lounge:) I make a point to do it every time I connect.

    Reply
  42. uclalum says:
    8 years ago

    There IS some good news worth smiling about. I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico.

    Reply
  43. Adam says:
    8 years ago

    Just crack open some Woodfords and have a little drop! That should cheer you up!

    Reply
  44. Nancy says:
    8 years ago

    Delta owes you BIG TIME for remaining loyal to them. You’re a better person than I am!

    Reply
  45. Mark R. says:
    8 years ago

    It stopped snowing, in Detroit.

    Reply
  46. rich says:
    8 years ago

    Delta is still the only airline where it is easy to get status without all the flying via Amex cards !!!

    Reply
  47. J.J. says:
    8 years ago

    Agreed on the Woodford.

    Reply
  48. Russ says:
    8 years ago

    No delays through ATL (this week… so far…)! And if/when I meet you on a MR, you can have one on me! Cheers!

    Reply
  49. fififlies says:
    8 years ago

    If it weren’t for Delta and the weather, there would be
    nothing to complain about.

    Reply
  50. Sebastian says:
    8 years ago

    Step 1: wave to a neighbor. Do they wave back?
    Step 2: check pulse. Is it there?

    If both answers are YES so you are alive and that is what matters. Have fun!!!

    Reply
  51. liamhi808 says:
    8 years ago

    You were in Hawaii this year! Come back again soon! Mahalo!

    Reply
  52. Bill says:
    8 years ago

    How about a little sour grapes to cheer you up? I have found that a several SkyClubs are almost too crowded. In some casees it is less crowded to sit at the gate than it is to visit the SkyClub (like the one in ATL terminal B).

    Reply
  53. Sam says:
    8 years ago

    Hopefully you can sit in front of the fireplace and have a brandy tonight!

    Reply
  54. KevinIN says:
    8 years ago

    Hi Rene, at least you were not denied access to Alaska lounge in ANC like I was. Had a 3 hour turn on MR and they said sorry no Delta club members. But they would sell me day pass for $50!!!

    Reply
  55. Michael J. says:
    8 years ago

    Thank you for being such a great resource and help to all of us – you’re a blessing to many 🙂

    Reply
  56. William Finger says:
    8 years ago

    Thanks for the info Rene. I am only a GM, so we don’t get too many perks anyway. Have been in Delta’s Sky Club at DTW a few times with friends but usually don’t have much time before flights to spend there. Guess I’ll be spending even less time there now.

    Reply
  57. Hua says:
    8 years ago

    Kevin:

    You should follow up with Delta on that one — Board Room access is a published benefit of SkyClub membership:

    “Alaska Board Room members flying in BusinessElite or World Business Class on an international flight or a domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international Delta-operated flight. Please show a physical Delta Sky Club membership card for lounge access. (Note: Board Rooms also accessible to Delta Sky Club members traveling on a Delta- or Alaska-operated flight.)”

    From https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/airports-and-aircraft/delta-sky-club/house-rules/glossary-of-terms.html

    Reply
  58. Denise says:
    8 years ago

    Smile! Be happy. You are one of the lucky people who gets to travel…not everyone can say that.

    Reply
  59. Matt R says:
    8 years ago

    Cheer Up, Rene.

    Delta is still doing great work to accommodate passengers affected by weather delays. The other US airlines just can’t keep up!

    Reply
  60. Tim says:
    8 years ago

    Could be in SFO waiting for an upgrade…. Number 49 out of 75 waiting for one seat !!!

    Reply
  61. dejamo says:
    8 years ago

    It will only get worse.

    As an FYI, I fly through ATL at least 4 times a week, and was in A17 Skyclub last night.

    They (at least 5 of the staff there – bartenders, Service reps and wait staff), have not been told anything as to when the club will be “upgraded”, if that’s what you want to call it.

    Reply
  62. Christine says:
    8 years ago

    Rene, cheer up! At least delta is giving you things to write about. Now if the news would just be good for a change . . .

    Reply
  63. CarolB says:
    8 years ago

    Rene, think how happy the winner of the HOOUs will be!

    Reply
  64. christine pincince says:
    8 years ago

    I suggest you take off your socks and your gloves and start counting your many deeply lucky grand glorious blessings on your toes and fingers. as you keep at it you no doubt will quickly run out of digits and will soon realize that allowing another entity (Delta) to be in powerful control of the attitude and feelings of the wonderfulness that is your kind self is just not helpful. breath

    Reply
  65. MR.H says:
    8 years ago

    Cheer up mate, Skybonus is a better “free” perk than we can get with any other airline as a “double dip”!!!

    As such, cant complain too much about devaluation!

    Reply
  66. JR says:
    8 years ago

    Without the day passes, a person spends less time eating all the high-carb snacks they serve in the club! Yeah…I don’t buy that argument either.

    Reply
  67. Young_Tho®ough says:
    8 years ago

    Your blog the New Delta Points could have been a DL AA merger. Sometimes someone elses misery is all you need to feel better!

    Reply
    • Delta Points says:
      8 years ago

      @Young – txs we have our winner(s)!

      Reply
  68. Barbara says:
    8 years ago

    Being an old Eastern Airlines refugee, I’m glad Delta is still making a profit and open for business! I’ve had great flights and Crown Room visits, most on points and Am Ex. Hey, at least my husband and I get to have quality vacations paid for by the clients and business expenses.

    Reply
  69. Deb says:
    8 years ago

    My chance to say hello! As a result of your blog I received a refund check from Chase for $1156.10, for points I accumulated on Ink & Sapphire. Thank you René, you are great! -Deb in Fort Lee, NJ.

    Reply
  70. Phil R says:
    8 years ago

    Don’t worry, they will go up more next year! Enjoy the savings this year! 🙂

    Reply

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