The Consolidated "Lounge Access in PEK (Beijing)" Thread
Jan 5, 2007, 5:36 am
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Jun 21, 2007, 9:01 pm
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Lounge access in Beijing?
I understand from this site (http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1109,00.html) that UA dose not have a lounge in Beijing. However, is it possible to use an RCC pass in a partner lounge there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jun 21, 2007, 9:11 pm
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RCC pass? I don't think so - you need to be a P1 or higher or flying in C or higher to access the lounge. I don't think partner lounge accepts or recognise RCC membership/pass
Jun 22, 2007, 2:33 am
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agree on this point. but, no need to feel down about it; with the exception of the free internet and unimpressive food/beverage selection, both of the lounges are unpleasent places. i suggest you keep your airport time as brief as possible; if you time things right, you'll be able to walk straight onto the plane after completing the check-in, immigration, and boarding circus.
Jun 22, 2007, 7:47 am
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agree on this point. but, no need to feel down about it; with the exception of the free internet and unimpressive food/beverage selection, both of the lounges are unpleasent places. i suggest you keep your airport time as brief as possible; if you time things right, you'll be able to walk straight onto the plane after completing the check-in, immigration, and boarding circus.
And it really is a zoo at check-in and immigration....I had gotten a ride from my hotel to the airport and someone was there to meet us and help us through the madness....ended up adopting a bunch more folks who were milling about totally bewildered by the setup.
Jun 22, 2007, 8:09 am
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Moondog is totally right on this - the lounges aren't that great...usually crowded and not anything great on offer.
And it really is a zoo at check-in and immigration....I had gotten a ride from my hotel to the airport and someone was there to meet us and help us through the madness....ended up adopting a bunch more folks who were milling about totally bewildered by the setup.
And it really is a zoo at check-in and immigration....I had gotten a ride from my hotel to the airport and someone was there to meet us and help us through the madness....ended up adopting a bunch more folks who were milling about totally bewildered by the setup.
Jun 22, 2007, 8:19 am
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Are you sure about this? I agree with you on the pass, but paid RCC members should have access to *A lounges right?
Jun 22, 2007, 8:30 am
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I understand from this site (http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1109,00.html) that UA dose not have a lounge in Beijing. However, is it possible to use an RCC pass in a partner lounge there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
The Chinese tend to follow the rules precisely, so I'm guessing that your RCC pass won't work. I'd make your case/plea at checkin and see if you can get a lounge pass where their english skills are better. You have nothing to lose.LNK
Jun 22, 2007, 8:35 am
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As a *G, I was handed a pass at check-in valid at either lounge. I chose the BGS lounge (it looked empty), and found it fairly enjoyable. Not as nice as, say, ANA at NRT, but it wasn't bad. The food was fresh, plenty of fruit, and free wifi... which was all that really mattered for trying to waste an hour before a flight.
Jun 22, 2007, 8:46 am
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Oops.. I assumed that there was a *A lounge (in which case, I think an RCC card would work but the pass still wouldn't) in PEK, but it looks like they're all contract lounges. I must've been thinking of PVG instead... 
Jun 22, 2007, 9:39 am
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An RCC membership will get you into *A lounges if you are not *G. *G will get you into nicer lounges, but RCC will get you into a lounge.
An RCC membership will get you into *A lounges if you are not *G. *G will get you into nicer lounges, but RCC will get you into a lounge.
Jun 22, 2007, 10:26 am
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An RCC card without *G at a non US/UA lounge is pretty much useless for use at other *A carriers I believe.
Only *G can access *A lounges (unless in C/F)
Only *G can access *A lounges (unless in C/F)
Jun 22, 2007, 10:37 am
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I know, I know. Hence my post above yours. 
FWIW, as a non-*G RCC member, I've used *A lounges before. I think that the "eligible paid members" include RCC and US Club (*A option) members. Oh, and AC MLC members (but I think that they only have access to a few RCCs and LH lounges) and perhaps NZ Koru Club members too?
From *A website (emphasis mine) http://www.staralliance.com/en/trave...s/lounges.html
I think that the "eligible paid members" include RCC and US Club (*A option) members. Oh, and AC MLC members (but I think that they only have access to a few RCCs and LH lounges) and perhaps NZ Koru Club members too?From *A website (emphasis mine) http://www.staralliance.com/en/trave...s/lounges.html
Eligible Guests
Any guest of an eligible customer (International First, Star Alliance Gold card holders, and eligible paid member) must enter the designated lounge with the eligible customer. The guest must also depart on a Star Alliance carrier, but may travel on a different flight.
Any guest of an eligible customer (International First, Star Alliance Gold card holders, and eligible paid member) must enter the designated lounge with the eligible customer. The guest must also depart on a Star Alliance carrier, but may travel on a different flight.
Sep 13, 2007, 2:14 pm
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I know, I know. Hence my post above yours.
FWIW, as a non-*G RCC member, I've used *A lounges before. I think that the "eligible paid members" include RCC and US Club (*A option) members. Oh, and AC MLC members (but I think that they only have access to a few RCCs and LH lounges) and perhaps NZ Koru Club members too?
From *A website (emphasis mine) http://www.staralliance.com/en/trave...s/lounges.html
FWIW, as a non-*G RCC member, I've used *A lounges before.
I think that the "eligible paid members" include RCC and US Club (*A option) members. Oh, and AC MLC members (but I think that they only have access to a few RCCs and LH lounges) and perhaps NZ Koru Club members too?From *A website (emphasis mine) http://www.staralliance.com/en/trave...s/lounges.html
