[Frankfurt] lounge access new c gates // cash upgrade
May 3, 2008, 6:19 am
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[Frankfurt] lounge access new c gates // cash upgrade
Dear flyertalker's,
I have an upcoming trip next weekend with two flights booked on seperate initiaries:
Vie-Fra OS 123 - Business [D Fare]
Fra-Pek LH 720 - Economy [S Fare]
Given that my first leg is on time, I will approximately have a 3 hour layover in fra. I don't have any FF Status yet (will probably make SEN in '08 though
) and would like to know if I have access to the new "C/D Riegel" with my United RCC Card? Normally I have access to all business *A lounges with the card and same day ticket. I have checked recent departures and see that PEK is leaving in section C, does anybody know where my Vie flight will arrive?
Furthermore are their any chances of upgrading an int. S fare on LH? Cash at the gate? If so, what would this approx. cost?
Concerning mileage I see that the S fare only earns 50%.. is there an economical way to buy-up to V class without paying the fare difference?
Thanks alot for your help on all of my questions.
Best Regards, asmallworld
I have an upcoming trip next weekend with two flights booked on seperate initiaries:
Vie-Fra OS 123 - Business [D Fare]
Fra-Pek LH 720 - Economy [S Fare]
Given that my first leg is on time, I will approximately have a 3 hour layover in fra. I don't have any FF Status yet (will probably make SEN in '08 though
) and would like to know if I have access to the new "C/D Riegel" with my United RCC Card? Normally I have access to all business *A lounges with the card and same day ticket. I have checked recent departures and see that PEK is leaving in section C, does anybody know where my Vie flight will arrive?Furthermore are their any chances of upgrading an int. S fare on LH? Cash at the gate? If so, what would this approx. cost?
Concerning mileage I see that the S fare only earns 50%.. is there an economical way to buy-up to V class without paying the fare difference?
Thanks alot for your help on all of my questions.
Best Regards, asmallworld
May 3, 2008, 6:58 am
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Cash upgrades are possible at any time. I am however convinced that you will not proceed, as LH will simply charge you the fare difference between your S fare and full fare C.
The CRT fare FRA-PEK is USD 8.175 round trip.
The CRT fare FRA-PEK is USD 8.175 round trip.
May 3, 2008, 7:01 am
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Hi asmallworld!
May I suggest to use the search function? It is a very helpful feature of FT and allows you to access a wealth of information here.
This thread covers connections in FRA for example:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=712844
And this thread covers upgrades at the gate:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=711432
(the short answer is, there aren't any in Europe).
And the only way to get to a higher booking class for mileage purposes is to pay the fare difference.
Happy flying!
May I suggest to use the search function? It is a very helpful feature of FT and allows you to access a wealth of information here.
This thread covers connections in FRA for example:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=712844
And this thread covers upgrades at the gate:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=711432
(the short answer is, there aren't any in Europe).
And the only way to get to a higher booking class for mileage purposes is to pay the fare difference.
Happy flying!
May 4, 2008, 7:00 am
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May 4, 2008, 3:48 pm
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All lower fare classes can b upfared
the original protion of the S fare is then still non-refundable and non changeable...
May 4, 2008, 10:23 pm
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Still, I agree that the opinion of the frontline employees doesn't made a company's policy.
May 5, 2008, 6:14 am
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Thank you all for the input! I already thought that buy-ups are tough with LH in europe 
While lurking around on FT I have already been through the suggested links/search.. thanks anyhow.
How about the lounge access? Any good news on that?
Is the new "C/D Riegel" a combined gate/lounge? Which would mean Y/C/F PAX and Status PAX are in seperate boarding/waiting areas?
Thats how I had understood it from the LH News about the new lounge concept.
My RCC Card should do the trick.. just wondering if anyone has precise info.. just to make sure that the low earning, untrained LH lounge wardens don't use their "power/arrogance" to the full extent
if you understand what I am saying.
Cheers, asmallworld
While lurking around on FT I have already been through the suggested links/search.. thanks anyhow.How about the lounge access? Any good news on that?
Is the new "C/D Riegel" a combined gate/lounge? Which would mean Y/C/F PAX and Status PAX are in seperate boarding/waiting areas?
Thats how I had understood it from the LH News about the new lounge concept.
My RCC Card should do the trick.. just wondering if anyone has precise info.. just to make sure that the low earning, untrained LH lounge wardens don't use their "power/arrogance" to the full extent
if you understand what I am saying.Cheers, asmallworld
May 5, 2008, 9:16 am
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May 5, 2008, 2:55 pm
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May 6, 2008, 2:26 pm
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Lol, during my time with LH I never really hated UA elites...I met several who were downright cordial! My only gripe were some UAGS and 1Ks who got antsy when we told them that the Business Lounge was our designated *G lounge (but our SEN lounge was so damn small!). We had problems with US elites as well, but that story I shall save for another occasion. My point is there is a rotten apple in every barrel, but it is a very big barrel.
Actually, due to the size constraints on the lounge at my former station, FTLs are no longer admitted...shade considering I'm nearly there myself. Even more so if NW leaves the terminal (as there aren't any more PP lounges...)
Actually, due to the size constraints on the lounge at my former station, FTLs are no longer admitted...shade considering I'm nearly there myself. Even more so if NW leaves the terminal (as there aren't any more PP lounges...
)
May 6, 2008, 2:55 pm
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May 6, 2008, 3:31 pm
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Yup.
Even if you didn't have an RCC membership, you can present your same-day business class boarding pass (or stub) from any *A carrier for access to any *A business class lounge.
Hence, your OS business class boarding pass stub is all you need for access (though I'm sure they will want to see your connecting flight BP as well.)
Even if you didn't have an RCC membership, you can present your same-day business class boarding pass (or stub) from any *A carrier for access to any *A business class lounge.
Hence, your OS business class boarding pass stub is all you need for access (though I'm sure they will want to see your connecting flight BP as well.)