Originally Posted by
m0nk3y
Hello all -- the Mrs. and I are flying SFO-MUC in PZ (confirmed) with a checked bag connecting to a KM flight (to Malta, from MUC T2) about 8 hours later. I'm wondering a few things:
* Is there an arrivals lounge in MUC for UA pax in biz? Guessing our checked bag would sit at baggage claim?
* It doesn't look like Priority Pass members have access to a T2 lounge at MUC, is that correct?
* We're both *A Gold (1K and Plat) and have PP...is that going to help us at all, either with a lounge or otherwise?
* I'm assuming I can't check my bags through to MLA in SFO, right?
Thanks in advance!
1. No since KM is not Star Alliance. Lounge access in MUC is departures not arrivals.
2 and 3. I have PP but have not used it at MUC but no reason you cannot access a lounge if PP have a contracted lounge (check the directory) for departure, although there may be a limit on number of hours before a flight but in such circumstances I show my arrival BP and departure BP and never had an issue. YMMV
4. You can ask but policy is between Star Alliance carriers only unless it is all one ticket. If all one ticket then it will be checked through to the final destination but in such circumstances I go to the (KM) transfer desk in the terminal to show them the luggage tags to ensure they have the record of the luggage on their system. If separate tickets you will need to collect the luggage in MUC and check in with KM.
I am assuming the 8 hour layover is all in one day and not an overnight.