Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
I can only assume you've never tried to use an LH lounge. The rules say you have to have the card, and LH is very strict about following all the rules. Or at least all the rules that are to their advantage.
This is so very true. I've always been asked for a card at LH lounges. On the occasions I didn't have it, I either had a letter from UA vouching for my *G status (this might be a better option than paying the $25, as it can be faxed to you straight away), asked the LH attendant to ring Mileage Plus or have simply been denied entry.