Question: *G Arrival @ CDG (in Y): Any Benefits? (Access1?)

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Mar 30, 2015, 7:47 am

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*G Arrival @ CDG (in Y): Any Benefits? (Access1?)

I'm a *G (UA Gold) traveling YUL-CDG in June on AC in Y (may try to switch to YYZ-CDG flight). Will I have access to Access1 or other priority processing at CDG? Do I have any shot at getting an invitation card in YUL (at the MPL or gate)? Should I try to use the Access1 line with my *G boarding pass (or United *G card)? I will have a non-status companion with me.

I know mornings at CDG are fairly nuts - can anyone comment from recent experience on what it is like in T2A when AC870 arrives around 8:35a?

Thanks.

Mar 30, 2015, 11:59 am

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What is Access1?

You will have lounge access at the point of departure for you and a guest.
Nothing on arrival.

Mar 30, 2015, 12:05 pm

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Access1 appears to be a semi-branded priority lane for inbound passengers at CDG (images below):

and

I do not know if this same branding is applied to expedited departure flow lanes at CDG. When landing in IST, for example, as a *G in Y on TK, I was give an invitation at check-in to IST's Access1 equivalent.

I was curious if I had any shot at using this Access1 as a *G in Y, either with or without a specific invitation. Sounds like no. Thanks for the info!

Mar 30, 2015, 2:50 pm

iamaho

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http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin.../security.html

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

Priority Security Clearance access is available to passengers travelling in International Business Class. Altitude Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, Elite 50K and Elite 35K customers travelling in Economy Class may obtain a Priority Security Clearance access card at check-in.

Look for signs indicating "Accès no 1".

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Not eligibile for UA Gold in Economy Class

Mar 30, 2015, 3:00 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iamaho

Thanks. I did see that page. I am asking about international arrivals at CDG, however. I am guessing from the text you pasted, that AC does not extend priority processing benefits to arriving international *G passengers, but I posted here in the hopes that someone could confirm (first time flying AC since before I had non-AC *G status).

Mar 30, 2015, 4:30 pm

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The crew will hand out Accès No.1 passes to all J-class customers. Not sure about status customers in Y, but it can't hurt to ask once onboard.

While the morning is a busy period at CDG, T2A immigration is usually passably quiet by the time the Montreal flight arrives. (IME)

Good luck, and please do report back.