Lounge access in BOG
Apr 13, 2017, 12:07 pm
#1
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Lounge access in BOG
I was wondering if there is a lounge access agreement for AC pax with any airline in BOG. I was not sure what arrangements carry through now that BOG is assigned to Rouge. We are one E50K and one non-status pax flying premium Rouge.
Apr 13, 2017, 12:23 pm
#2
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I checked and see nothing for *G.
However if you have the Amex platinum or Priority Pass, you have available options.
depending on your next flight.
Edit: see the next reply and ignore mine.
Last edited by CanRulez; Apr 13, 2017 at 12:33 pm
Apr 13, 2017, 12:29 pm
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OP,
Per the Star Alliance website.
You both can use the Avianca lounges in BOG. You're Star Gold so you've got access on status with one guest.
The only issue is if you're leaving on a non Star Alliance airline. Avianca won't let you in even if you came in on a Star Alliance airline.
Per the Star Alliance website.
You both can use the Avianca lounges in BOG. You're Star Gold so you've got access on status with one guest.
The only issue is if you're leaving on a non Star Alliance airline. Avianca won't let you in even if you came in on a Star Alliance airline.
Last edited by ttuna3; Apr 13, 2017 at 12:31 pm Reason: Added Reference
Apr 13, 2017, 3:35 pm
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Rouge is fully in Star Alliance as an affiliate airline, unlike some subsidiaries like Lufthansa's Eurowings/Germanwings.
The lounges at BOG suck. Even the Diamond Lounge that *G cannot access (only J or AV Diamonds) is pretty bad.
The lounges at BOG suck. Even the Diamond Lounge that *G cannot access (only J or AV Diamonds) is pretty bad.
Apr 15, 2017, 11:11 am
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In theory the Daimond side of the AV lounge is only for those in AV J and AV's top-tier members, but I believe in practice they let in *G as well.
I actually prefer the other side of the lounge as it's usually less crowded and more types of seating.
I actually prefer the other side of the lounge as it's usually less crowded and more types of seating.
Apr 15, 2017, 2:56 pm
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While full of errors, the Star Alliance lounge finder is a good place to start:
http://m.staralliance.com/portal/lou...art.do?l=en_US
To the fellow FTer who claims the AV lounges suck, they are on par with most United Clubs.
Apr 15, 2017, 3:20 pm
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I've been in there several times when flying UA or AC and I definitely don't have any status with AV. One time I was told since I was *G I could go over there. So perhaps it's a case of certain agents not following policy, but to make a blanket statement line that isn't necessarily correct.
Apr 15, 2017, 3:37 pm
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I've been in there several times when flying UA or AC and I definitely don't have any status with AV. One time I was told since I was *G I could go over there. So perhaps it's a case of certain agents not following policy, but to make a blanket statement line that isn't necessarily correct.
Otherwise, access based on status when flying economy is pretty clear for AV:
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/abo/wnb/wnbelitab.aspx
That is an option as well, but not everybody has AMEX Plat/PP.
Apr 15, 2017, 6:23 pm
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Were you flying J in UA or AC? That may be why they made an exception.
Otherwise, access based on status when flying economy is pretty clear for AV:
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/abo/wnb/wnbelitab.aspx
Otherwise, access based on status when flying economy is pretty clear for AV:
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/abo/wnb/wnbelitab.aspx
Those flying on *A partners in J are not supposed to be able to access the Diamond lounge either.
So, the AV agents haven't been following policy one way or the other. And, as I said, I was one told that because I was *G I could use the Diamond side.
Clearly YMMV.