Fewsolarge From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 409 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 1974 times:
For those who can make it, the ATL lobby renovation has progressed to the point where the change is obvious. It's pretty radical. I like it by looks, but I was hoping for a flow-through design instead of walk up/back up. We'll see how it works.
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 2, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1958 times:
Quoting ATLflyer (Thread starter): Delta opened its new Crown Room Club in Concourse C at ATL.
It's about time. I remember seeing signs back in at least 1999 saying that it was coming soon. I'll check it out on Sunday when I'm there.
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GeorgiaAME From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 867 posts, RR: 6 Reply 3, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1933 times:
Looks pretty. As a FORMER Crown Room member, MCO/Orlando is clearly the most beautiful. SLC/Salt Lake in MHO ranks #2, but I think it was inherited from Western. The rest are, well, like the rest of Delta, shall we say, somewhat tired.
I don't know that they are going to be here in 2 months, so why in heaven's name should I be dropping $300, discounted no less, because I am Gold Medallion, to re-up with them? Please, someone/anyone, give me a good reason!
There is a remote chance, (sorry guys, a VERY remote chance), that this once illustrious airline might actually re-define itself, get out of bankruptcy, and actually, gasp, actually, provide amazing customer service. Like food in steerage. On time departures (gasp,gasp). Clean, sparkling, polished equipment, and sorry, the fake wood floor in the loo don't make it. (I ain't holding my breath on that one). Hot towels (what?) in first. Drinkable wine served in a real glass, in first. Hell, any good reason to be flying with them rather than the competition.
I quit Crown Room because they were packed, noisy, and served really lousy wine and "trail mix", and on several occasions, couldn't even get into the packed Crown Room on Concourse E in Atlanta. NOT ACCEPTABLE! I paid premium dollars that I worked my butt off to obtain for that modicum of pre-flight luxury. Luxury, however, is not a concept the new Delta comprehends. Perhaps if that concept ever seeps through to management, they might actually find out that, shock of shocks, people come back to them.
In the meantime, steerage with the competition beats "First" class with Delta. Tragic, but reality.
Paying premium dollars to fly in a garbage scow just doesn't cut it. I've been a loyal customer since 1984. Your enemies don't tell you these things, but your friends do. I'm booked into Singapore with Delta in May. I'm strongly suspecting that I'll be flying NWA for literally half the price for the same itinerary. Sans Crown Room/Business Elite lounge. And much as I truly feel for the really professional people of Delta, I'm not losing too much sleep worrying if they go belly up on April 19.
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Mah584jr From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 495 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1909 times:
I have noticed that flights to and from ATL on Delta have increased tremendously since about a year ago. I actually always loved flying Delta. I never had a problem. Perhaps that's because the last time I flew them was in July of 2001. They definitely offered a lot of great services, not to mention their brand new 764's. I truly hope they right their ship somehow. Btw, getting rid of Song is one of the worst ideas I've heard of in my opinion. They were making profits with Song, now I don't know what they're doing.
TPAnx From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 1021 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1865 times:
Steeler83 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 8809 posts, RR: 19 Reply 6, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1862 times:
That little bit of an ad there kind of resembled an ad for a house in an upscale suburb somewhere. That club does look very nice. I'd like to see what kind of view it has out over the gates, if there are any views, but I am sure that there are...
Do not bring stranger girt into your room. The stranger girt is dangerous, it will hurt your life.
DAL767400ER From Germany, joined Feb 2005, 5721 posts, RR: 50 Reply 7, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 1774 times:
Quoting Mah584jr (Reply 4): I have noticed that flights to and from ATL on Delta have increased tremendously since about a year ago.
Actually, only the number of destinations served has increased tremendously. The number of flights is currently less than last year, but will be on last-year levels over the busy summer months.
B777-700 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 1757 times:
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): I don't know that they are going to be here in 2 months, so why in heaven's name should I be dropping $300, discounted no less, because I am Gold Medallion, to re-up with them? Please, someone/anyone, give me a good reason
Obviously Delta can't satisfy you. Go find and airline that can. More room for me.
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): There is a remote chance, (sorry guys, a VERY remote chance), that this once illustrious airline might actually re-define itself,
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): Drinkable wine served in a real glass, in first.
Um, they already have this. Are you just making stuff up now?
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): In the meantime, steerage with the competition beats "First" class with Delta. Tragic, but reality.
Correction, it's your imagination.
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): Paying premium dollars to fly in a garbage scow just doesn't cut it. I've been a loyal customer since 1984.
Correction, with comments like yours, no you haven't.
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): I'm booked into Singapore with Delta in May.
That's amazing. They don't fly there.
Quoting GeorgiaAME (Reply 3): And much as I truly feel for the really professional people of Delta, I'm not losing too much sleep worrying if they go belly up on April 19.
Then you don't feel anything for the professional people at Delta, and that makes you a sick, disturbed human being.
Fewsolarge From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 409 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 1667 times:
Litz From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1745 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1592 times:
Quoting Fewsolarge (Reply 9): That was a first class smackdown. Hot towel?
Actually ..... DL does offer hot towels in First ... but only when there's a meal served. They pass out hot towels so you can clean your hands prior to your meal. And believe you me, they are HOT ...
The chicken dinner I had last night on my way from PHX to ATL was actually quite good. Salad, chicken, mixed veggies, a warm roll, and a really good chocolate cheesecake (who makes that thing? YUM!).
Steeler83 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 8809 posts, RR: 19 Reply 11, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1587 times:
Who on earth uses the term "steerage" to describe first class??? IMO, steerage, on an airplane, would be in the cargo hold, if you think about it
Do not bring stranger girt into your room. The stranger girt is dangerous, it will hurt your life.
ATLflyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 704 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 1523 times:
Delta is trying to become a better airline by providing amenities and upgrades above their Low-Cost Competition..but it is going to take time to become a whole new airline. I know they are flying in all their FAs to Atlanta for two days of training to show them what the new Delta is all about... We will see changes.
I am sure if I showed the exact same pictures of a new lounge opened by Singapore Airlines...everyone would marvel at how nice it is...
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