Dec 8, 2014, 12:26 am
Last edit by: Infinite1K
FAQ
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.
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Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.
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Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
Dec 15, 2014, 11:04 am
#286
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Carlson/HHonors GLD, National Ex, Hertz Gld, AMEX Plat
Posts: 344
Would like to visit this lounge to check it out on an upcoming flight (I've spent a good amount of time in the DFW lounge, and enjoy it quite a bit). My wife and I have a 3.5 hr layover next week heading up to Seattle from LAX (yes,, the stopover is intentional...and was a good price). My question is about security, etc. We'll fly in on AA to T2 and I believe out of T1 on AS. From what I read, we should be able to go thru security at T3 with a boarding pass from AS if we say we're going to the lounge?
We both have precheck and GE, any chance we'd get this at T3? And does the airside shuttle from T3 to T1 work in this situation, or will we need to go back out and re-clear at T1 for our connecting flight? Anyone have experience how this is being treated?
We both have precheck and GE, any chance we'd get this at T3? And does the airside shuttle from T3 to T1 work in this situation, or will we need to go back out and re-clear at T1 for our connecting flight? Anyone have experience how this is being treated?
Dec 15, 2014, 12:24 pm
#287
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
Posts: 4,963
If you have GE/Pre-Check, it should be a piece of cake. I dropped my WN bag off in T1, then took the AirTrain to T3. Spent 2m clearing T3 security, in the lounge 3m later. AirTrain back to T1, 2m T1 security, at my gate 3m later. Literally spent more time transitioning terminals than I did transiting security.
Dec 15, 2014, 11:09 pm
#288
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
I was really looking forward to spending 2 hours there this past Sunday night, but unfortunately my connection (onward to SYD) was cut to 40 minutes due to UA delays and a passenger projectile vomiting on board before we left the gate (resulting in plane cleaning and seat replacement), so I was only able to spend 10 minutes in the lounge, and everything about those 7-8 minutes was awesome. I was able to sample a piece of mushroom, pork, and sweet potato, and each was fantastic. During my 3-minute shower one of the lounge attendants put together a small thing with dessert and fruit that I took to go after which I booked it to the gate to be one of the last passengers to board the flight. ^^
Hopefully my return isn't filled with as many close calls and I can spend a proper amount of time in the lounge...
Hopefully my return isn't filled with as many close calls and I can spend a proper amount of time in the lounge...
Dec 20, 2014, 2:19 pm
#289
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
Noticed they were turning people away from the club today. No compensation, etc offered, just a waitlist.
Figured it would be a matter of time.
Smack in the middle of a big hub (unlike DFW which is away from the domestic fray), high income area. Lots of digitally engaged folks reading here, etc.
Hope 'cost' is added to the benefit (maybe minimum spend on the card to get access) as the clubs are really well executed.
Figured it would be a matter of time.
Smack in the middle of a big hub (unlike DFW which is away from the domestic fray), high income area. Lots of digitally engaged folks reading here, etc.
Hope 'cost' is added to the benefit (maybe minimum spend on the card to get access) as the clubs are really well executed.
Dec 20, 2014, 3:10 pm
#290
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
This is an extremely busy travel weekend, though. I doubt that this will be the norm.
Were they turning away plat/cent members, or people looking to pay $50? I think that Plat/Cent are supposed to have priority (so they will turn away people looking to pay when it is "almost" full, to save spots for the higher-tier cardholders). I could be wrong about that though.
They should probably add a (reduced) fee for plat members on certain weekends (ie, this one). eg, Cent is free all the time, Plat is free most of the time, and $25 on pre-selected busy times, and other cards are $50 all the time. That would probably be enough to keep from having to turn anyone away.
Another possibility would be to charge extra for guests on on those select busy weekends (except for Cents, who can continue to bring guests in for free)
Were they turning away plat/cent members, or people looking to pay $50? I think that Plat/Cent are supposed to have priority (so they will turn away people looking to pay when it is "almost" full, to save spots for the higher-tier cardholders). I could be wrong about that though.
They should probably add a (reduced) fee for plat members on certain weekends (ie, this one). eg, Cent is free all the time, Plat is free most of the time, and $25 on pre-selected busy times, and other cards are $50 all the time. That would probably be enough to keep from having to turn anyone away.
Another possibility would be to charge extra for guests on on those select busy weekends (except for Cents, who can continue to bring guests in for free)
Dec 20, 2014, 3:13 pm
#291
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
And of course, build more lounges.
Dec 20, 2014, 3:21 pm
#292
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
This is an extremely busy travel weekend, though. I doubt that this will be the norm.
Were they turning away plat/cent members, or people looking to pay $50? I think that Plat/Cent are supposed to have priority (so they will turn away people looking to pay when it is "almost" full, to save spots for the higher-tier cardholders). I could be wrong about that though.
They should probably add a (reduced) fee for plat members on certain weekends (ie, this one). eg, Cent is free all the time, Plat is free most of the time, and $25 on pre-selected busy times, and other cards are $50 all the time. That would probably be enough to keep from having to turn anyone away.
Another possibility would be to charge extra for guests on on those select busy weekends (except for Cents, who can continue to bring guests in for free)
Were they turning away plat/cent members, or people looking to pay $50? I think that Plat/Cent are supposed to have priority (so they will turn away people looking to pay when it is "almost" full, to save spots for the higher-tier cardholders). I could be wrong about that though.
They should probably add a (reduced) fee for plat members on certain weekends (ie, this one). eg, Cent is free all the time, Plat is free most of the time, and $25 on pre-selected busy times, and other cards are $50 all the time. That would probably be enough to keep from having to turn anyone away.
Another possibility would be to charge extra for guests on on those select busy weekends (except for Cents, who can continue to bring guests in for free)
I think those fees / other ideas are worth considering.
The agent standing outside the door didn't make any distinction among members - simply said "we're full - and letting people wait to enter."
Dec 22, 2014, 1:39 pm
#293
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: MM / UA 1K
Posts: 473
I'll be attempting to visit the Centurion Lounge tomorrow morning. It'll be the first time for me so I'm looking forward to it. In fact I'll be arriving at SFO slightly ahead of schedule to allow time to check it out. It would be a big disappointment if I were to get turned away.
Being SFO based, one of the reasons I've kept the Amex Platinum card another year is for Centurion Lounge access. If it turns out to be a crap shoot if entry is allowed, further incentive to reconsider my membership level with Amex :/
Being SFO based, one of the reasons I've kept the Amex Platinum card another year is for Centurion Lounge access. If it turns out to be a crap shoot if entry is allowed, further incentive to reconsider my membership level with Amex :/
Dec 23, 2014, 2:25 pm
#294
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Carlson/HHonors GLD, National Ex, Hertz Gld, AMEX Plat
Posts: 344
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014]
Anyone visited today? I'm coming in around 5, and would be going through security an extra time to visit. If they're turning people away or security is crazy, we might not bother.
Dec 23, 2014, 2:52 pm
#295
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 835
I am flying to MIA on UA. Can I use the lounge moving between terminals after security?
Dec 23, 2014, 3:25 pm
#296
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 988
Dec 23, 2014, 5:24 pm
#297
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 835
Dec 23, 2014, 8:38 pm
#298
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 47
Edit: nvm! Found it in the thread
I'm flying Alaska domestic, but apparently Alaska has moved to the international terminal. Am I allowed to enter the lounge in this case and get back through security again to catch my flight?
I'm flying Alaska domestic, but apparently Alaska has moved to the international terminal. Am I allowed to enter the lounge in this case and get back through security again to catch my flight?
Dec 24, 2014, 5:50 am
#299
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
Dec 24, 2014, 10:02 pm
#300
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SFO
Posts: 97
I'm currently at the Centurion Lounge right now. I have been here so many times now that the Membership Desk recognizes me upon check in, which led to a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays greeting.
There are about 25-30 people here on Christmas Eve. It looks like there's a flight that has been delayed many times. The Membership Desk has called the airline and the gate to verify the status of that flight and has taken it upon themselves to greet each guest on that flight with that status. Do other Centurion Lounges do this?
The Membership Desk noted that they are open on every holiday, and for future reference, Christmas Eve looks like an easy time to pop in.
There are about 25-30 people here on Christmas Eve. It looks like there's a flight that has been delayed many times. The Membership Desk has called the airline and the gate to verify the status of that flight and has taken it upon themselves to greet each guest on that flight with that status. Do other Centurion Lounges do this?
The Membership Desk noted that they are open on every holiday, and for future reference, Christmas Eve looks like an easy time to pop in.