In open rebellion against the terms and conditions of Delta SkyClub access, one hungry (or perhaps greedy is the better word…) passenger loaded his bag with plates of ribs, chicken, sides, and chocolate chip cookies. A banana or apple is one thing, but this? Come on, folks.
Man Loads His Bag With Ribs, Chicken, And Chocolate Chip Cookies in Delta Sky Club
In a post titled, “Who Knew The Sky Club Did Takeout,” a member shared what he observed:
“I saw him pack up at least 3 PLATES (yes, we have paper) full of food and put them in his plastic shopping bag. I wanted to get a pic of the situation, but it’s not cool to post people‘s pics. As if on cue, he got up to grab some…wait for it…bananas, so I quickly snapped a pic of his food haul. Dude has a penchant for St. Louis ribs and garlic chicken, not to mention sides and chocolate chip cookies.”
The terms and conditions do clearly specify:
Food and beverages may not be removed from any Delta Sky Club.
So does that mean you cannot take a cup of coffee or a bagel out? By the letter of the “law” the answer is yes…but that’s really not what this rule appears to be targeting.
Instead, this rule is meant to discourage folks like this from taking a meal to go (or multiple meals to go…).
Delta has opened a grab-and-go lounge in Atlanta (United has also opened grab-and-go locations in Houston and Denver). Capital One lounges also have a dedicated takeout section where you are not only encouraged to take food along, but as much as you want.
The Delta grab-and-go concept is offered as an either-or choice: you can take items from the grab-and-go section or visit the lounge upstairs, but not both.
I find this sort of behavior deplorable…it’s a textbook example of “this is why we cannot have nice things.” I’m not sure I would have handled the matter any differently (ratting him out instead of just taking a picture), but I would hope that if a Delta lounge worker “caught” him s/he would have spoken up.
How should such folks be handled?
Hat Tip: View From The Wing
My two cents. I observed such egregious behavior at the LHR UC last year. A guest was loading up her Tupperware-like container with the charcuterie selection from the buffet. I did not hesitate to “rat her out” to the front desk staff. I don’t the outcome. But, I do it again for the behavior. I’ve also noticed over the past year, staff is more likely to enforce rules, like no feet on furniture. (I’ve also noticed in my subway system, clearly signed “no food”, that those eating are being threatened with the designated fine; a big change from the past few years.) Now, I would only report the guest to the front desk – that is staffed by true UA employees; not sure the food service contractor has any actual authority over the guests.
Full disclosure, I have left for the gate with a fresh cup of coffee in hand,
I’m a frequent guest of the IAD Capital One lounge. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any guest over due it with the ‘to go’ food. If I’m on a domestic flight, I’ll usually grab a sandwich and/or a salad, but never enough that I’d need a separate bag.
Steve, I’m blanking… what is LHR UC? I at first thought Upper Class for Virgin Atlantic, but I know that’s not right.
These people should be reported to the staff and then banned from the club, or lounge, for life. Taking one wrap or sandwich if you’re in a rush is one thing, but this is disgusting behavior. Over time, this type of piggish, entitled behavior ruins it for the rest of us.
If this were a university caf, then sure. Usually, the lounge agents are fine if you take a small bite out that’s meant to be carried out, but this is just not it.
Sky Club food has improved the past few years, where sometimes I’ll even fill up on it before a TATL flight so I can sleep on the plane. But it’s not so great that you’re wanting to fill up tupperware with.
Report and never confront. To drive home the consume on premises only rule, I suggest signage that does offer carry out for $250.00 a pound. If people wish to steal they should be aware of the price.
Love Maryland’s idea just to make the point.
These people are entitled a-holes, and ruin it for everyone when all we get are crummy snacks, watery soups and bologna sandwiches.
And it’s always the entitled white clown in his business suit who hates his life but thinks he’s important since he’s in a lounge.
Unlike what Gil Scott-Heron said, this time the revolution will be televised.
Can you even imagine having that “class act” as a seat mate on your flight?
If this blog also bans me and takes away my 1st amendment rights of free speech, there will be HELL to pay!
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This is embarrassing. Anyways, it was the clown emoji
YOU are the clown, look at how embarassing you are chain replying to yourself.
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Snarky Jan is much better at this.
I have seen really bizarre food stealing behaviors and this ranks right up at the top.
He should be summarily executed.