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Old Dec 2, 2022, 11:28 am
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ijgordon
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Originally Posted by Markie
I have read reports (cannot find now) that GGL are being turned away due to AA implementing ConciergeKey policies in respect of flight type. This limits CK access when not travelling F or international.
Hopefully just an error on first day!
Travelling there on 8th so hopefully all sorted!
I guess I'm not understanding why there's the expectation that GGL should have access to Chelsea when not on an international AA/BA itinerary. The prior set-up only got you into CCR on a JFK-LHR flight, and you still get the equivalent of that PLUS access on any other ex-JFK long-hauls (of which there are fewer of than 10 years ago, and even fewer that would make logistical sense originating in LHR unless you need to intentionally stop over in JFK). So if they match the CK access policy, you're still coming out ahead. And isn't GGL easier to get than CK anyway?
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