Changes in Dan lounge access with Israeli CCs
Jul 19, 2015, 1:18 pm
#46
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Someone who was never there and thinks it's worth it
Jul 21, 2015, 8:05 am
#49
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Zichron Yakov, Israel
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 808
I was browsing the Amex website and I happened upon this information (that was never sent through any other format) regarding the Anashim Umachshavim (People & PC) Amex Gold Business card:
Translation: "For your information, starting September 2015, the benefit of Dan Lounge access at TLV on your card will be changed. Starting at this point, you will be eligible for the benefit of one free entrance in a month (between billing dates) on your card if you fulfill the requirement of charging on your account NIS 2,000 at businesses or more from your last statement."
So it sounds like the free entrance is drastically being reduced. Up until now, all card-holders have had unlimited free entry, regardless of card usage. Now, it's limited to those spending NIS 2,000/month, and only once a month.
Translation: "For your information, starting September 2015, the benefit of Dan Lounge access at TLV on your card will be changed. Starting at this point, you will be eligible for the benefit of one free entrance in a month (between billing dates) on your card if you fulfill the requirement of charging on your account NIS 2,000 at businesses or more from your last statement."
So it sounds like the free entrance is drastically being reduced. Up until now, all card-holders have had unlimited free entry, regardless of card usage. Now, it's limited to those spending NIS 2,000/month, and only once a month.
Jul 21, 2015, 8:24 am
#50
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They also wrote that the SMS service I have (SMS alerts for card usage, bill, and points) currently will soon cost 4 shek/month. The weirdest thing is they wrote, "We're pleased to inform you..." Why the heck are they pleased to inform me of this?!
Jul 21, 2015, 9:42 am
#51
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Israel (some of the time)
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Sep 17, 2015, 7:18 am
#53
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Carded out
I guess I have been out-carded at the Dans'.....
Visa Business and Amex Recannati Business no longer work (I was offered a great deal - 110 NIS instead of 150 NIS for entry...). I didn't have my MC corporate with me, so do not know if that's a no-go as well.
Pity.... Does anyone know of a list of "cards that can" following this month's changes ?
Some useful (and not so useful) info here:
http://rotter.name/nor/chat/32791.shtml
D.
Visa Business and Amex Recannati Business no longer work (I was offered a great deal - 110 NIS instead of 150 NIS for entry...). I didn't have my MC corporate with me, so do not know if that's a no-go as well.
Pity.... Does anyone know of a list of "cards that can" following this month's changes ?
Some useful (and not so useful) info here:
http://rotter.name/nor/chat/32791.shtml
D.
Sep 17, 2015, 7:22 am
#54
Join Date: May 2005
Location: tlv
Programs: AA Platinum, LY Matmid
Posts: 804
Was listed on my statement that I got yesterday as well.
They also wrote that the SMS service I have (SMS alerts for card usage, bill, and points) currently will soon cost 4 shek/month. The weirdest thing is they wrote, "We're pleased to inform you..." Why the heck are they pleased to inform me of this?!
They also wrote that the SMS service I have (SMS alerts for card usage, bill, and points) currently will soon cost 4 shek/month. The weirdest thing is they wrote, "We're pleased to inform you..." Why the heck are they pleased to inform me of this?!
Sep 17, 2015, 11:21 am
#55
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
Programs: UA, LY, BA, AA
Posts: 13,167
I guess I have been out-carded at the Dans'.....
Visa Business and Amex Recannati Business no longer work (I was offered a great deal - 110 NIS instead of 150 NIS for entry...). I didn't have my MC corporate with me, so do not know if that's a no-go as well.
Pity.... Does anyone know of a list of "cards that can" following this month's changes ?
Some useful (and not so useful) info here:
http://rotter.name/nor/chat/32791.shtml
D.
Visa Business and Amex Recannati Business no longer work (I was offered a great deal - 110 NIS instead of 150 NIS for entry...). I didn't have my MC corporate with me, so do not know if that's a no-go as well.
Pity.... Does anyone know of a list of "cards that can" following this month's changes ?
Some useful (and not so useful) info here:
http://rotter.name/nor/chat/32791.shtml
D.
I believe you get in for free with the Plat Amex
Ya, pretty bummed too
Sep 19, 2015, 3:38 pm
#56
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,281
The Dan+ lounge is a little better than the regular Dan lounges because it does not give access to credit card holders so it remains rather calm. When I'm there before a BA flight I usually have a few seats to myself but TBH I really don't get to the airport early enough to have more than 10 minutes spare before boarding once I'm through security so I don't care much for the lounges either way.
One thing I could not gather until today is whether one can access Dan+ as BAEC Silver / Gold (or as a Oneworld Sapphire / Emerald when flying Y on other Oneworld carriers). The Oneworld website only mentions the two "regular" Dan lounges but I also wonder how well informed are the receptionists there concerning that. Any experience with that?
Sep 20, 2015, 12:57 am
#57
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I had mixed feelings after visiting the DAN+ for the first time last month. It is definitely less crowded than the other two Dan lounges but somehow it feels too small and secluded. There are less windows and from the windows that exist you do not see much.
One thing I could not gather until today is whether one can access Dan+ as BAEC Silver / Gold (or as a Oneworld Sapphire / Emerald when flying Y on other Oneworld carriers). The Oneworld website only mentions the two "regular" Dan lounges but I also wonder how well informed are the receptionists there concerning that. Any experience with that?
One thing I could not gather until today is whether one can access Dan+ as BAEC Silver / Gold (or as a Oneworld Sapphire / Emerald when flying Y on other Oneworld carriers). The Oneworld website only mentions the two "regular" Dan lounges but I also wonder how well informed are the receptionists there concerning that. Any experience with that?
I have heard that United customers can also access, but don't know about that.
Sep 20, 2015, 3:19 am
#58
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
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Thanks; anyone here has experience accessing the other Dan lounges when flying Oneworld carrier (Not BA) with Oneworld status? My MasterCard Corporate still gives me access but who know for how long...
Sep 20, 2015, 5:44 am
#59
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Sep 20, 2015, 8:44 am
#60
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They do ask you for an invitation - which you can get at the check-in counters. To avoid the long line, if you don't have begs to check, just say you're heading to the business class counters (usually empty), already checked-in and just want to pick up the lounge invitation. Not a lie.
I tried one time to get in without an invitation. They had to call the check-in counter to verify the whole thing and it took a few minutes. Easier to just go to the counters yourself before security.
BTW, twice now when flying Y with OneWorld carriers, I was advised to use the fast track as a 'priority passenger'. I found it odd because that line is exclusive for J and F - as well it should be. But I was indeed allowed through (it was empty, as it usually is).