Originally Posted by
mdtakamine
The same exact thing happened to me in February (see note upstring). I emailed 1k Voice and they gave me a $75 ETC
It's really weird that the agent wanted a card for the guest but not the member. As I mentioned above, it is not uncommon for United Club members to access MLLs. Must have been a new agent? I would have tried asking for a supervisor.
Then again, if you meet any resistance getting in, smile and take the $75 ETC, which is worth far more than access to a MLL.
Honestly, I'd be more concerned about how late your flight might be and, if you are in Y, the seat on Rouge.