Lounge Hopping - How much does it cost AC?
Feb 25, 2015, 6:05 am
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Lounge Hopping - How much does it cost AC?
I have a strange addiction. If it's been a few months since I've gone through an airport and I have time, I need to see the Star Alliance lounges. It's a curiosity thing. As an E35K (and this story is probably one reason why it's not a 2015 benefit...) I opted for the Maple Leaf Club lounge benefit to get access to the lounges.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
I was thinking afterwards - did AC have to pay each time I accessed? If so, what would this lounge hopping cost?
Among the four lounges, I spent a total time of less than 10 minutes. There are only so many carrots, ranch dip, and yogurt covered raisins one can eat.
PS - the one in F terminal is the cleanest / most up-to-date.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
I was thinking afterwards - did AC have to pay each time I accessed? If so, what would this lounge hopping cost?
Among the four lounges, I spent a total time of less than 10 minutes. There are only so many carrots, ranch dip, and yogurt covered raisins one can eat.
PS - the one in F terminal is the cleanest / most up-to-date.
Feb 25, 2015, 6:49 am
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I have a strange addiction. If it's been a few months since I've gone through an airport and I have time, I need to see the Star Alliance lounges. It's a curiosity thing. As an E35K (and this story is probably one reason why it's not a 2015 benefit...) I opted for the Maple Leaf Club lounge benefit to get access to the lounges.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
I was thinking afterwards - did AC have to pay each time I accessed? If so, what would this lounge hopping cost?
Among the four lounges, I spent a total time of less than 10 minutes. There are only so many carrots, ranch dip, and yogurt covered raisins one can eat.
PS - the one in F terminal is the cleanest / most up-to-date.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
I was thinking afterwards - did AC have to pay each time I accessed? If so, what would this lounge hopping cost?
Among the four lounges, I spent a total time of less than 10 minutes. There are only so many carrots, ranch dip, and yogurt covered raisins one can eat.
PS - the one in F terminal is the cleanest / most up-to-date.
Feb 25, 2015, 8:55 am
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As a farmers wife I have to comment on the baby carrots- you know they aren't baby carrots right? They are just bigger carrots shaved down into bite size portions? So much waste at the processing plant where they do this- the little town it's in smells like dog pooh- that is apparently the smell of decomposting carrot waste 
Feb 25, 2015, 9:26 am
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I have a strange addiction. If it's been a few months since I've gone through an airport and I have time, I need to see the Star Alliance lounges. It's a curiosity thing. As an E35K (and this story is probably one reason why it's not a 2015 benefit...) I opted for the Maple Leaf Club lounge benefit to get access to the lounges.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
You should write the TLC show ... I'll watch for your segment. Maybe they'll put yours between the girl who can't stop eating rocks and the dude who makes out with his car
Feb 25, 2015, 9:36 am
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I always use my AC card so they have to pay for lounge stays even when i am flying other airlines. Lets me feel that i am screwing them back like AC does to its customers.
Feb 25, 2015, 9:44 am
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Feb 25, 2015, 10:18 am
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I have a strange addiction. If it's been a few months since I've gone through an airport and I have time, I need to see the Star Alliance lounges. It's a curiosity thing. As an E35K (and this story is probably one reason why it's not a 2015 benefit...) I opted for the Maple Leaf Club lounge benefit to get access to the lounges.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
I was thinking afterwards - did AC have to pay each time I accessed? If so, what would this lounge hopping cost?
Among the four lounges, I spent a total time of less than 10 minutes. There are only so many carrots, ranch dip, and yogurt covered raisins one can eat.
PS - the one in F terminal is the cleanest / most up-to-date.
So last night, I had an hour connection in ORD on a YYZ-ORD-GRR trip. For the one hour I was in ORD, I visited four (4) United Clubs - F terminal, two in terminal B and one in terminal C (sadly, no access to United First lounge... it will remain a mystery).
I was thinking afterwards - did AC have to pay each time I accessed? If so, what would this lounge hopping cost?
Among the four lounges, I spent a total time of less than 10 minutes. There are only so many carrots, ranch dip, and yogurt covered raisins one can eat.
PS - the one in F terminal is the cleanest / most up-to-date.
Feb 25, 2015, 10:22 am
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Will correct myself... baby cut carrots.
Yes, I admit insanity. The new club in the Greyhound terminal is nice from an interior perspective but the same boring baby cut carrots and crackers. I hope UA pays AC a lot more when UA status pax are admitted to MLLs.
Definitely not out to get AC - have much more appreciation for the offering after seeing those lounges! Maybe they can get a discount off the number of times I went in... 4 admissions for the price of 3?
Yes, I admit insanity. The new club in the Greyhound terminal is nice from an interior perspective but the same boring baby cut carrots and crackers. I hope UA pays AC a lot more when UA status pax are admitted to MLLs.
Definitely not out to get AC - have much more appreciation for the offering after seeing those lounges! Maybe they can get a discount off the number of times I went in... 4 admissions for the price of 3?
Feb 25, 2015, 10:37 am
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If it's any consolation OP, if I had some time to kill, I'd also lounge hop... although for one hour I'd pick one and just settle in with some Miller Lite and cheese... the United Club lunch of champions
Feb 25, 2015, 10:45 am
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Oh yeah, I meant strictly in terms of ambience... the offerings are exactly the same at all of them. The one out in the C concourse is pretty good in terms of feeling spacious and open with a good view of the airfield, but it has the super dated early 90s decor that just feels a little run down at this point.
If it's any consolation OP, if I had some time to kill, I'd also lounge hop... although for one hour I'd pick one and just settle in with some Miller Lite and cheese... the United Club lunch of champions
If it's any consolation OP, if I had some time to kill, I'd also lounge hop... although for one hour I'd pick one and just settle in with some Miller Lite and cheese... the United Club lunch of champions
Miller Lite and cheese... Love it.
Feb 25, 2015, 2:22 pm
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