Best RCC and Worst RCC

 
Old Jul 5, 2006, 3:07 pm
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SFO international is great. DCA isn't too bad. LAX can be fun for celebrity spotting.

I don't remember which one I've been to in DEN, so I won't pass judgement.

PHX and BOS not so good.
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 3:20 pm
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SFO by a nose over DCA, though the matrons at DCA are generally nicer and more helpful (perhaps because there are fewer pax in the DCA RCC for them to deal with).
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 3:21 pm
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I actually like the one in Miami...

Well, it isn't an RCC anymore, but I get into it free by showing my DC credit card.

They (Club America???) now offer FREE Wi-Fi internet, FREE OPEN BAR with a bartender, FREE high-end snacks, more comfortable seating, new carpeting...

My point is that the same facility, when run by someone other than RCC, is now excellent.

Worst clubs domestically are Atlanta and Denver -- Both too small for the number of passengers.

Best current RCC club of course is SFO!
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 3:48 pm
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What is a DC Credit card?
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 4:20 pm
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Originally Posted by gomike
What is a DC Credit card?
Diners Club

I'll chime in for HNL...for the variety of tropical juices.

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Old Jul 5, 2006, 4:32 pm
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Which clubs can you get in for free with a DC Credit card?
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 4:35 pm
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There is only one standard for lounges and that is the Luftansa first class terminal in Frankfurt.....I doubt very many will every achieve this level of excellence. As far as RCC's go I would say SFO because it has the best selection of appetizers. HNL is nice but I have never seen any kind of appetizers presented there.
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 5:05 pm
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Originally Posted by gomike
Which clubs can you get in for free with a DC Credit card?
Primarly outside the US (in the US, only in MIA and EWR)...

http://www.dinersclub.com/en/DCIHome/airport.jhtml
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 6:16 pm
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Originally Posted by DreamlinerI
There is only one standard for lounges and that is the Luftansa first class terminal in Frankfurt.....I doubt very many will every achieve this level of excellence. As far as RCC's go I would say SFO because it has the best selection of appetizers. HNL is nice but I have never seen any kind of appetizers presented there.
I have had sushi 2 times and brownies once at HNL
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Old Jul 5, 2006, 6:23 pm
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MIA got to be ranked pretty high if it is still open ( free booze and food).

Now looking at what we've got. DCA and SFO-International (not domestic) are the best within US I have seen in the UA network.
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Old Jul 12, 2008, 6:55 pm
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Exclamation

Originally Posted by m60521
I actually like the one in Miami...

Well, it isn't an RCC anymore, but I get into it free by showing my DC credit card.

They (Club America???) now offer FREE Wi-Fi internet, FREE OPEN BAR with a bartender, FREE high-end snacks, more comfortable seating, new carpeting...

My point is that the same facility, when run by someone other than RCC, is now excellent.

Worst clubs domestically are Atlanta and Denver -- Both too small for the number of passengers.

Best current RCC club of course is SFO!
As a RCC member, what lounge can I use at MIA?
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Old Jan 23, 2009, 11:54 pm
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Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I'm sitting in the RCC at NRT and pretty amazed at the lack of snacks.

For one thing, all that is currently available is packaged rice crackers/snack mix, a few bananas, some cream cheese and saltines, and once every 20 minutes or so an attendant will bring out a small tray of finger sandwiches (maybe a dozen) and a small tray of some sort of rice roll things (maybe 20 on the tray). As its insanely busy in here right now the food disappears rapidly and they don't seem to be in a hurry to replenish it.

This has always been one of my favorite RCC's and in the past I don't recall the pickings being so slim. Granted its been over a year since my last visit.
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Old Jan 24, 2009, 12:02 am
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Originally Posted by drummingcraig
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I'm sitting in the RCC at NRT and pretty amazed at the lack of snacks.
Run, do not walk, to the NH lounge and enjoy some sushi and a bowl of Udon noodles. Then ask for a serving of ice cream. Soon the NRT RCC will be but a distant memory.....
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Old Jan 24, 2009, 12:14 am
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Originally Posted by CarlTheWebmaster
Run, do not walk, to the NH lounge and enjoy some sushi and a bowl of Udon noodles. Then ask for a serving of ice cream. Soon the NRT RCC will be but a distant memory.....
Also, you can enjoy WiFi that works and will find plenty of open seats. I love the NH lounge at NRT
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Old Jan 24, 2009, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by CarlTheWebmaster
Run, do not walk, to the NH lounge and enjoy some sushi and a bowl of Udon noodles. Then ask for a serving of ice cream. Soon the NRT RCC will be but a distant memory.....
Originally Posted by andyh64000
Also, you can enjoy WiFi that works and will find plenty of open seats. I love the NH lounge at NRT
Hmmmm.....wondering if I might make the jaunt over there. I have another 2+ hours to kill before my flight...Its that good huh? Long walk from UA gates?
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