Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
Not sure about DEL, but LH in HYD recently .gave me a pass to the contract lounge when I showed my *G card upon checkin. And I was even able to guest a non *G co-worker into the lounge. I have never been in a domestic RCC (other than SFO Intl), but I think they'd all compare favorably to the contract lounge in HYD
But then, anything's better than sitting in the boarding area in HYD for 2 hrs.
Ditto. Just what I was about to say. The contract lounge that most of the *A carriers use ex-DEL makes most RCC's look nice. Think dark and dingy interior, soggy finger sandwiches, and CROWDED if you're there between 8pm and midnight. The only redeeming feature is the free booze. If you're flying a Star Alliance carrier, you should be offered a pass on check in; if not, ask. If you can't get it, I wouldn't get too worked up. You're not missing much.