FAQ No.1: Aer Lingus Lounges
Sep 23, 2016, 5:32 am
#271
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: EIDW
Programs: EI Gold
Posts: 44
Hi,
As a Gold Circle member can a passenger travelling in economy on EI-ticket number (but United metal) to connect to another EI flight (i.e. EI6430 YYZ-ORD and then EI124 ORD-DUB) use the EI-designated lounge in YYZ?
Apologies for the basic question - first time not flying direct with EI.
Thanks in advance.
As a Gold Circle member can a passenger travelling in economy on EI-ticket number (but United metal) to connect to another EI flight (i.e. EI6430 YYZ-ORD and then EI124 ORD-DUB) use the EI-designated lounge in YYZ?
Apologies for the basic question - first time not flying direct with EI.
Thanks in advance.
Sep 23, 2016, 5:57 am
#272
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
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EI and UA operate from two physically distinct terminals at YYZ. Therefore, I don't think you will able to physically access the KLM in Terminal 3 (used by Aer Lingus at YYZ) when you fly from Terminal 1 with United.
Oct 3, 2016, 10:47 am
#273
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, BA Executive Blue, IHG Platinum Elite,Kimpton.
Posts: 739
Heading back home to Dublin from the States via Heathrow for the first time in 5 years with our three year old 
What is the GC Lounge at Heathrow like compared to the old lounge in T1 ?
Thinking of paying the $ for it, assuming we have to pay for her also ?
What is the GC Lounge at Heathrow like compared to the old lounge in T1 ? Thinking of paying the $ for it, assuming we have to pay for her also ?
Oct 6, 2016, 11:34 am
#274
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Naas at the weekend and FRA during the working week
Programs: EI Aer Club Concierge , BAEC Silver, Tesco clubcard
Posts: 408
There's a mouse in the house.
For those of you who suffer from Musophobia the Sky Lounge in Frankfurt may not be for you. Fun and games tonight as a shriek went up and a lady shouted "mouse". Didn't see it myself but she was adamant.
Oct 14, 2016, 8:49 am
#275
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 71
I'm flying J with EI in February with a onward connection in ORD with UA (United First).
Am I correct in thinking that I can access the UA lounge in T1 by showing the boarding passes?
Its not a huge deal if I can't, the connection is only 2 hours 10 mins, just wouldn't mind a quick look at their remodeled lounge (should be completed at that point) and a coffee.
Am I correct in thinking that I can access the UA lounge in T1 by showing the boarding passes?
Its not a huge deal if I can't, the connection is only 2 hours 10 mins, just wouldn't mind a quick look at their remodeled lounge (should be completed at that point) and a coffee.
Oct 19, 2016, 5:53 am
#281
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: EIDW
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge, Radisson Rewards Platinum, BW Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,966
No guest is my current understanding but your milage may vary
There is a very clear notice on the reception desk of the access rules for BAEC
There is a very clear notice on the reception desk of the access rules for BAEC
Dec 1, 2016, 4:35 am
#283
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: EI Aer Club Platinum; AF/KLM Flying Blue; IHG Rewards Platinum Elite; Hilton Honors Silver.
Posts: 135
Now that Aer Club has launched, is there any clarity regarding lounge access?
Tier benefit table indicates that Silver, Platinum and Concierge members have "lounge access" (no guest for silver), and Platinum and Concierge also have partner airline lounge access (BA etc). But what about lounges operated by airport or handling company? Previous comments on other threads have suggested this is for Platinum and Concierge members only but nowhere (that I can find) is that stated on the website.
Tier benefit table indicates that Silver, Platinum and Concierge members have "lounge access" (no guest for silver), and Platinum and Concierge also have partner airline lounge access (BA etc). But what about lounges operated by airport or handling company? Previous comments on other threads have suggested this is for Platinum and Concierge members only but nowhere (that I can find) is that stated on the website.
Dec 1, 2016, 6:00 am
#284
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: EIDW
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge, Radisson Rewards Platinum, BW Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,966
If you are Platinum/Concierge same rules as GC apply, same lounges as well as confirmation of access to 51st State in Dublin
If Silver its just DUB/LHR/JFK
You are unlikely to be turned away with a valid GC card until the end of December as no one will have the card until next week at the earliest
If the IT has been updated they should have status on the boarding cards thus eliminating the need for the card in the first place in DUB/LHR/JFK
Outstations will still need the card, EI isn't exactly quick to update the contact locations when rules change so no panic for the next week at least
If Silver its just DUB/LHR/JFK
You are unlikely to be turned away with a valid GC card until the end of December as no one will have the card until next week at the earliest
If the IT has been updated they should have status on the boarding cards thus eliminating the need for the card in the first place in DUB/LHR/JFK
Outstations will still need the card, EI isn't exactly quick to update the contact locations when rules change so no panic for the next week at least
Jan 26, 2017, 8:54 pm
#285
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Naas at the weekend and FRA during the working week
Programs: EI Aer Club Concierge , BAEC Silver, Tesco clubcard
Posts: 408
LAX Lounge
Air Canada lounge used at present. Very nice decor and not too busy. Guinness on tap and you pull your own pint.....nice. Wish we had the same in Dublin. No hot food so headed downstairs to buy a meal. You are not allowed to consume cooked food in the lounge. Told that it was against the law. Funny that. The Virgin lounge across from the AC lounge serves hot food and allows guests to bring in their own. However, this issue does did not negatively impact a very pleasant few hours in the Air Canada looking lounge. P.S....lounge wifi did not work.
Air Canada lounge used at present. Very nice decor and not too busy. Guinness on tap and you pull your own pint.....nice. Wish we had the same in Dublin. No hot food so headed downstairs to buy a meal. You are not allowed to consume cooked food in the lounge. Told that it was against the law. Funny that. The Virgin lounge across from the AC lounge serves hot food and allows guests to bring in their own. However, this issue does did not negatively impact a very pleasant few hours in the Air Canada looking lounge. P.S....lounge wifi did not work.
Last edited by trustno1; Jan 27, 2017 at 11:31 am