Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
Programs: AA, DL Platinum, AS, AF/KL, UA, VS, HA, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,929
That's unfortunate. One lounge dragon told me they prefer using the the physical cards to process entry. They said is was quicker and easier to confirm the member's entry credential. And if you're in a country in which you don't have some kind of cell coverage for your smartphone and no wifi access is available, you might have difficulty.