Oneworld lounge access with a AB/AZ codeshare?
Nov 17, 2014, 10:32 am
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Oneworld lounge access with a AB/AZ codeshare?
I have oneworld Sapphire status (BA Silver) and will be flying on 2nd January from LIN to VIE. The flight is on Alitalia metal, but was booked with Airberlin. This seems to be a new codeshare between AB and AZ.
I know that the oneworld rules state that to gain lounge access the flight has to be marketed and operated by a oneworld airline, but I don't know if there is some special agreement between the 2 airlines involved.
I would like to know if anybody has been able to gain access to a oneworld lounge with a AB ticketed flight on AZ metal?
I know that the oneworld rules state that to gain lounge access the flight has to be marketed and operated by a oneworld airline, but I don't know if there is some special agreement between the 2 airlines involved.
I would like to know if anybody has been able to gain access to a oneworld lounge with a AB ticketed flight on AZ metal?
Nov 17, 2014, 3:20 pm
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Yes seawolf, I believe you are right. I have now changed the flight to Niki, which as an affiliate to Airberlin will probably allow me access...fingers crossed!
I would still be interested to know if anybody has gained access to the BA lounge on a AB/AZ ticket. Please let us know here if you have.
I would still be interested to know if anybody has gained access to the BA lounge on a AB/AZ ticket. Please let us know here if you have.
Nov 28, 2014, 3:52 am
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Hello,
I have a similar question and maybe you could help me sort it out.
I'am Airberlin Topbonus Gold and will flight from:
Milan Malpensa to AUH flight operated by Alitalia & issued on Alitalia stock
then from
AUH to SIN flight operated by Etihad & issued on Alitalia stock.
Do you know if I will be granted access to Alitalia lounge in Milan Malpensa & Etihad Lounge in AUH with my Airberlin status?
Thanx
I have a similar question and maybe you could help me sort it out.
I'am Airberlin Topbonus Gold and will flight from:
Milan Malpensa to AUH flight operated by Alitalia & issued on Alitalia stock
then from
AUH to SIN flight operated by Etihad & issued on Alitalia stock.
Do you know if I will be granted access to Alitalia lounge in Milan Malpensa & Etihad Lounge in AUH with my Airberlin status?
Thanx
Dec 22, 2014, 10:49 am
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Hello,
I have a similar question and maybe you could help me sort it out.
I'am Airberlin Topbonus Gold and will flight from:
Milan Malpensa to AUH flight operated by Alitalia & issued on Alitalia stock
then from
AUH to SIN flight operated by Etihad & issued on Alitalia stock.
Do you know if I will be granted access to Alitalia lounge in Milan Malpensa & Etihad Lounge in AUH with my Airberlin status?
Thanx
I have a similar question and maybe you could help me sort it out.
I'am Airberlin Topbonus Gold and will flight from:
Milan Malpensa to AUH flight operated by Alitalia & issued on Alitalia stock
then from
AUH to SIN flight operated by Etihad & issued on Alitalia stock.
Do you know if I will be granted access to Alitalia lounge in Milan Malpensa & Etihad Lounge in AUH with my Airberlin status?
Thanx
I don't know about the AB/AZ relationship - it's fairly new due to the Etihad stake in AZ. You may have to do some research about this and if can't find anything, you can either call topbonus or AZ directly and find out.
Aug 28, 2015, 7:47 am
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On the other hand AB policy says you need to have AB or oneworld ticket to enter the lounge, it is in contradiction to what oneworld says
I wanted to go to asia on AB number but partly EY operated fly, would I be able to access a CX or QF lounge on my way back?
I wanted to go to asia on AB number but partly EY operated fly, would I be able to access a CX or QF lounge on my way back?
Aug 28, 2015, 8:37 pm
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CX/QF lounge dragons will be looking for a OW BP.
Aug 22, 2016, 1:36 pm
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Hi,
I have a similar question and maybe you could help me.
I'am BA Executive Club Gold and will flight from:
Berlin Tegel to AUH flight operated by AirBerlin & issued on Etihad stock
then from
AUH to BKK flight operated by Etihad & issued on Etihad stock.
Do you know if I will be granted access to BA lounge in Tegel airport & Etihad Lounge in AUH with my Oneworld status?
Thank you,
Mateusz
I have a similar question and maybe you could help me.
I'am BA Executive Club Gold and will flight from:
Berlin Tegel to AUH flight operated by AirBerlin & issued on Etihad stock
then from
AUH to BKK flight operated by Etihad & issued on Etihad stock.
Do you know if I will be granted access to BA lounge in Tegel airport & Etihad Lounge in AUH with my Oneworld status?
Thank you,
Mateusz
Aug 24, 2016, 7:04 am
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Your question is answered in the thread you started for that very question:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etiha...-sapphire.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etiha...-sapphire.html
