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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 4:58 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Not sure how much this is happening with other PP lounges, but the TK IAD lounge prioritize letting in Star Golds flying partner Star Alliance carriers even while there are PP holders already waiting in line for access. As a Star Gold, it’s something that does benefit me at times. But I also get the disappointment of PP users being told it’s at capacity while others are allowed in anyway.
LH [MENTION=123551]IAD[/MENTION] also prioritizes *G customers. As I noted in the UA thread, I walked right past a line of disappointed/incensed PP cards with my UA domestic boarding pass. IME this is not uncommon, even overseas - PP are definitely considered steerage at most lounges.
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