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Jun 19, 2025 | 2:22 am

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MeltingAlf

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Originally Posted by gbalague123

Hi All,

I've recently become a DM. I would like visit the Pier First lounge and base myself from there for the day to celebrate (I have not been yet).

I am looking to book a one way redemption ticket (using BA avios miles) for a cathay flight from HKG > TPE (evening flight) and then go to the airport in the morning and stay at the first pier lounge all day there. However I do not want to board the flight.

Will this be a problem?

I will add I will not do this regularly and secondly, i am booking the flight with BA avios points (not sure if that helps/makes a difference).

My final point is - please do not judge me, i know this is a sad thing to do/I have too much time on my hands...! However the airport is not far for me to visit and I have many BA points to use up.

Thanks

If you have too much time, why not do that AND pay Taipei a visit? You can always come back the next day after a whirlwind tour of Taipei.
Even better if you can get yourself to Haneda and do the JAL First Lounge as well.

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