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So @Delta just made it not worth it to continue being a member with their arrival skyclub change, are any airlines good for a jfk/sfo diamond level passenger to switch to

— Jay Z (@jayzalowitz) May 5, 2022

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That’s just terrible. I legit need that arrival access to Sky Club even when I’m flying home. Spending an hour just sitting in a quiet corner to relax before a drive home is important for sanity after long flights. I guess time to look at going back to United.

— Qasim (@hashtaginfosec) May 4, 2022

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Giving credit where credit's due: @Delta just announced they're reversing this decision after public outcry. I'm shocked they actually paid attention & listened, so props to them on that #CustomerExperience

— Brad Orego (they/he) (@bradorego) May 12, 2022

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Seriously @Delta ?????? Limiting sky club access to 3 hours before your flight for even your most high level medallion status??? I love you guys but you’re going to regret this decision and the blow back from us Diamond and platinum medallion customers will be fierce.

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@Delta might be time to revisit what’s eligible to enjoy the #skyclub. Traveled the last 3 weeks and each trip sky lounge was shut down due to max capacity plus a line wrapped around the block. Whats more important #diamond or #amex?

— Brent Trenga (@BrentTrenga) April 8, 2022

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COVID is not an “ordinary seasonal virus”

Here is the President’s 100-page plan to continue fighting COVID.https://t.co/enIxYdPF6s https://t.co/IZj5g9o73O

— Kevin Munoz (@KMunoz46) April 19, 2022

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MISINFO BY DELTA AIRLINES—This statement by @Delta that #COVID19 is now an “ordinary seasonal virus” is wrong. My source says that Delta did not consult with its senior medical advisor before releasing this misinformation. Hope Delta will correct ASAP!

Screenshot by @WUTangKids pic.twitter.com/icIHmXSclU

— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) April 19, 2022

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Who is in charge of @Delta’s COVID/crisis comms? COVID-19 has not “transitioned to an ordinary seasonal virus.” 🤦🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/Lky9xNShXw

— Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS (@jessicamalaty) April 19, 2022

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I don't care what you think about masking, but @Delta's comment that #SARSCOV2 has transitioned to become an "ordinary seasonal virus" is just bonkers, has no basis in science and is outright misinformation misleading their customers (of which I am one!). https://t.co/4cjidK35oD

— Gregg Gonsalves (@gregggonsalves) April 19, 2022

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Just boarded a @Delta flight from MIA to LGA… and the Captain announced that as of literally NOW, mask mandates are lifted. “Can’t wait to see your smiling faces!” Half the plane cheered, the other half looked at each other with exhaustion. Not my favorite surprise honestly!!

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Onboard @delta JFK-SFO this eve and we've received confirmation of the #COVID19 #mask news prior to pushing from the gate. pic.twitter.com/kw1wNKiNuH

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I took 3 steps into the Atlanta airport before I became part of an evacuation. Hopefully just precautionary…Also if you’re going to be evacuated this is a pretty great day for it! pic.twitter.com/s4TV9DZ8nV

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Bastian said new hires at Delta will still have to be vaccinated."},{"_id":"XLBSFSOBJBAJNJLH4FYPWSCNUA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649869442007},"type":"text","content":"More than 95% of Delta employees are now vaccinated, up from 75% when the surcharge was announced."},{"_id":"VOHL5NBSFFBETJNIALEAAHTD2A","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649849965544},"type":"text","content":"Coronavirus infections are near their lowest point nationally since July 2021 following a record-breaking omicron surge. COVID-19 cases are rising nationally, largely in the Northeast driven by an omicron subvariant called BA.2, but hospitalizations are at their lowest point since early in the pandemic."},{"_id":"ON7ZTMMYPFHIPPXUVL7AOZ7FZU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649849965539},"type":"text","content":"Still, there are concerns another surge could soon start. 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Last year many employers announced vaccination mandates for at least some employees, including Tyson, UPS and Cox Enterprises, which owns the AJC. COVID-19 vaccination mandates for federal employees and contractors have been challenged in court and put on hold."},{"level":3,"_id":"7T54AANHIFFAHOKBI4W3Q45ILE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649869442018},"type":"header","content":"Short-term mask mandate extension"},{"_id":"QGY536TKEJHGXBO5QIY5Y4Q3UM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649849965547},"type":"text","content":"The federal mask mandate on planes and public transportation, which was due to expire April 18, on Wednesday was extended through May 3."},{"_id":"INAT4KL5HFHG7JH2RGUZTY7B5Q","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649849965548},"type":"text","content":"Bastian said if the federal mandate is eventually lifted, Delta employees and customers can choose to wear masks, “but we will not require it.”"},{"_id":"QQA4LJMNPBEF7PPZDYFGT3VVTQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1649849965549},"type":"text","content":"Delta began requiring that customers wear masks on planes in May 2020 following similar moves by other airlines. 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