BA lounge access guidelines
Jun 8, 2015, 3:34 am
#1021
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Thanks, I think I should have expressed my scenario 2 more clearly.
1 passenger, 1 through BA ticket (redemption), no status, domestic to LHR with onward sameday to JFK in F all on BA metal. That gives CCR access in LHR for F passenger plus guest (assume guest on same flight), BUT as to the domestic lounge, that gives domestic lounge access to the F passenger but I don't think that gives access for a guest (bar any blagging...).
I think it's in the lap of the dragon on the day!
1 passenger, 1 through BA ticket (redemption), no status, domestic to LHR with onward sameday to JFK in F all on BA metal. That gives CCR access in LHR for F passenger plus guest (assume guest on same flight), BUT as to the domestic lounge, that gives domestic lounge access to the F passenger but I don't think that gives access for a guest (bar any blagging...).
I think it's in the lap of the dragon on the day!
Jun 8, 2015, 3:42 am
#1022
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Thanks, I think I should have expressed my scenario 2 more clearly.
1 passenger, 1 through BA ticket (redemption), no status, domestic to LHR with onward sameday to JFK in F all on BA metal. That gives CCR access in LHR for F passenger plus guest (assume guest on same flight), BUT as to the domestic lounge, that gives domestic lounge access to the F passenger but I don't think that gives access for a guest (bar any blagging...).
I think it's in the lap of the dragon on the day!
1 passenger, 1 through BA ticket (redemption), no status, domestic to LHR with onward sameday to JFK in F all on BA metal. That gives CCR access in LHR for F passenger plus guest (assume guest on same flight), BUT as to the domestic lounge, that gives domestic lounge access to the F passenger but I don't think that gives access for a guest (bar any blagging...).
I think it's in the lap of the dragon on the day!
Jun 8, 2015, 4:09 am
#1023
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When flying F, can you still guest someone into the regional galleries before the domestic connection?
Jun 8, 2015, 4:13 am
#1024
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Indeed but the passenger isn't in First Class at the domestic location. Hence I think the lounge agent's viewpoint may carry more weight on the day.
Jun 8, 2015, 4:18 am
#1025
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Thanks CWS. That was my guess!
Jun 8, 2015, 4:24 am
#1026
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Being in a similar position (with guests at a regional galleries before a domestic connection to an F flight). Should I come armed with the print out of the lounge rules? Would be a shame if my guests are denied by misunderstanding of the rules.
Jun 8, 2015, 4:28 am
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Um, well the point I was trying to make is that I don't think it's for sure they do have access under the rules! But they may have access under commonsense. Again it may be your guests have lounge access if they are in WTP but that is for other reasons.
Jun 8, 2015, 5:07 am
#1028
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They are in Y and will be joining us in the CCR beforehand also. Perhaps I could get YouFirst to give the outstation a call beforehand (I'm sure I've read this somewhere). I have Status to guest one in though there are two guests so we were was relying on our connecting F tickets for the other. Perhaps presumptuous now though I persuaded them to fly a day later to the same destination so as that we could guest them into the lounge beforehand. Obviously the CCR will not be an issue though I had never even thought the domestic lounge could be.
Last edited by pazza2000; Jun 8, 2015 at 5:13 am
Jun 8, 2015, 5:11 am
#1029
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They are in Y and will be joining us in the CCR beforehand also. Perhaps I could get YouFirst to give the outstation a call beforehand (I sure I've read this somewhere). I have Status to guest one in though there are two guests so we were was relying on our conmecting F tickets for the other. Perhaps presumptuous now though I persuaded them to fly a day later to the same destination so as that we could guest them into the lounge beforehand. Obviously the CCR will not be an issue though I had never even thought the domestic lounge could be.
Jun 8, 2015, 5:37 am
#1030
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Called YF. They agreed our connecting F tickets should grant us access at the domestic lounges and any issues on the day to have the lounge guardians call the GGL line (I assume they and YouFirst are the same?). Thanks
Jun 9, 2015, 8:26 am
#1031
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I'm flying F arriving at LHR on BA248 at 1:10 PM. I saw that the Arrivals Lounge closes as 2 PM, do I have enough time to go through customs and get into the lounge? If I arrive minutes before it closes, do I get kicked out at 2 PM?
Jun 9, 2015, 8:56 am
#1032
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Yes, the GGL and You First team are one and the same.
Jun 25, 2015, 5:35 pm
#1033
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I know lounge access can't be purchased but I was just wondering if that was the case even if I'm status holder and would only be willing to pay for my second guest's entry to the lounge? (OWS) I want to enjoy the lounge but at the same time avoid an awkward situation!
Thank you
PS: this would concern passengers accompanying me, all flying economy from LHR T3
Thank you
PS: this would concern passengers accompanying me, all flying economy from LHR T3
Jun 25, 2015, 5:57 pm
#1034
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Generally you can't pay for entry. Well you can of course pay for a ticket which gives entry. There are some exceptions and - for example - a paid for lounge is being opened in T5 in just over a month. Also at some outstations, sometimes it is possible to pay for entrance at contract lounges. But generally speaking you can't do it.
Now at T3 there is a Swissport lounge which allows paid for admission for £15 each. You own Sapphire card won't count for anything there. Ditto at the No. 1 lounge in T3, which also does paid admission.
For the BA / AA and CX lounges, I don't think your second guest would be allowed, particularly in the summer months. If it was a small child CX probably would be indulgent.
Now at T3 there is a Swissport lounge which allows paid for admission for £15 each. You own Sapphire card won't count for anything there. Ditto at the No. 1 lounge in T3, which also does paid admission.
For the BA / AA and CX lounges, I don't think your second guest would be allowed, particularly in the summer months. If it was a small child CX probably would be indulgent.
Jun 30, 2015, 12:59 pm
#1035
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I'm flying a 1:45am EWR-HKG flight in Cathay Business this Thursday, and I'm trying to find out when the correct closing time for the BA Galleries at EWR is. LoungeBuddy says 1:30am, I've seen several reports of late night access, but BA's website says it closes at 10:45pm daily. Anyone been there after that within the past few months?