do domestic first class mileage award flight get lounge access at ORD?
Nov 26, 2011, 1:36 pm
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do domestic first class mileage award flight get lounge access at ORD?
I'm flying first class from south bend indiana to SEA with a 4 hour layover in ORD. I used my mileage to get the flight for free and don't have any Star alliance benefits, etc.
Will I be able to use the first class lounge in ORD for those 4 hours? Thanks
James
Will I be able to use the first class lounge in ORD for those 4 hours? Thanks
James
Nov 26, 2011, 1:50 pm
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You won't be able to use the lounge in ORD. Only granted access if you are traveling in F on an international itinerary.
Nov 26, 2011, 1:50 pm
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Domestic only first class -- paid / award / upgrade -- does not include lounge access
Nov 26, 2011, 1:53 pm
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Thanks for responding. Are there any benefits of flying first class outside of the seating? Do you get free baggage or any other benefit with first class award travel? I've never actually flown first class and would like to know. Thanks.
Nov 26, 2011, 1:57 pm
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look on united.com, there's lots of info....you might pick up other helpful benes.....good luck...
Nov 26, 2011, 1:58 pm
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You'll be able to use the Premier Access check-in area, with up to three bags checked without a charge. You can also board the plane using the blue/red carpet.
Nov 26, 2011, 2:10 pm
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www.united.com > Reservations & check-in > Baggage > Checked baggage > U.S./Canada checked baggage > U.S./Canada checked baggage fee exceptions
Nov 27, 2011, 12:52 pm
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Thx
A
Nov 27, 2011, 1:02 pm
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Here are the rules:
- Customer must present a boarding pass for travel in International Business Class on a Star Alliance flight
- Customer must be departing from the local airport in International Business Class
- Customers must be a revenue customer
- Customer is not entitled to any guests
Last edited by emanon256; Nov 27, 2011 at 1:12 pm Reason: Added the rules
Nov 27, 2011, 1:02 pm
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Yes you will.. just be sure to show your onward itin in C.
Nov 27, 2011, 1:18 pm
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Unfortunate that paid or award domestic F does NOT get lounge access
I've been an RCC member off and on over the year, depending on my expected travel volume from year to year.
Anyway, I've always thought is pretty crappy that domestic F tickets do not warrant lounge access on most U.S. carriers (Alaska Airlines is one exception of which I am aware; F gets you into their "Board Room"). I guess I'd say that upgrades should not qualify (otherwise 1Ks would have little reason to buy a membership), but a paid or an award F ticket should qualify for access.
Anyway, I've always thought is pretty crappy that domestic F tickets do not warrant lounge access on most U.S. carriers (Alaska Airlines is one exception of which I am aware; F gets you into their "Board Room"). I guess I'd say that upgrades should not qualify (otherwise 1Ks would have little reason to buy a membership), but a paid or an award F ticket should qualify for access.
Nov 27, 2011, 1:25 pm
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Nov 27, 2011, 5:15 pm
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Nov 27, 2011, 6:58 pm
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If upgraded F qualified for lounge access, 1Ks would have little reason to buy lounge membership because their upgrade success is very high, so they'd almost always get lounge access via their upgrades . . . and accordingly would be less likely to buy a membership.