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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by mcgahat
Now that is interesting.

I wonder if that means you get lounge access coming and going and if you need to book the flight under the actual UA codeshare or just booking the flight under the Aer Lingus flight number is good enough.
You will most likely be required to book with UA flight numbers to qualify for EQMs. I supposed if the boarding says UA XXXX, then lounge access shouldn't be a problem. However, if it shows the operating carrier, then lounge matrons may deny entry since EI is not a *A partner.

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