Biz class on Aer Lingus Lounge Access
Apr 1, 18, 6:47 am
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You don't qualify for lounge access at Newark on the basis of your EI flight ... Aer Lingus is not in Star Alliance and even if you were *Gold you still wouldn't qualify.
The only criteria under which you would qualify for your domestic (US) flight are if you are a member of the UC (United Club) or have (or purchase) a one-time pass or if you are travelling premium transcontinental (EWR-SFO or LAX).
Any other routing in domestic First Class does not provide access ... the UC page of the United website is pretty clear about that.
Apr 1, 18, 7:10 am
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Apr 1, 18, 2:47 pm
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Well EI do have an agreement with UA
If travelling on the same ticket if flying J with EI you would have access at ORD for this case
There is no agreement at EWR
If travelling on the same ticket if flying J with EI you would have access at ORD for this case
There is no agreement at EWR
Apr 5, 18, 10:35 am
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See the United Club lounge access page.
As a Premium Cabin customer on a domestic sector, you won't have lounge access. Only if you are travelling on one of the very few Premium transcontinental services (to Los Angeles and San Francisco only, at the time of writing) would you be able to access a UA lounge at EWR.
Apr 6, 18, 4:13 am
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Sorry, but EI Transatlantic J Pax DO have access to UA Lounges where on a single ticket.
It just appears to be limited primarily to those locations where EI is pushing a UA connections over B6 - I have used this benefit at ORD myself, but believe its available at SEA, LAX, SAN & MSP - not sure why not at EWR - but it may have been extended there too. You can use pre or post transatalntic.
Pretty sure this is hidden somewhere on the EI website
It just appears to be limited primarily to those locations where EI is pushing a UA connections over B6 - I have used this benefit at ORD myself, but believe its available at SEA, LAX, SAN & MSP - not sure why not at EWR - but it may have been extended there too. You can use pre or post transatalntic.
Pretty sure this is hidden somewhere on the EI website
Apr 6, 18, 4:21 am
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The vague use of "including" on the EI site is not very helpful. Give it a try at Newark and report back
Business class guests connecting to or from United Airlines flights now have access to United Club lounges at airports including Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Minneapolis. To access the United Airlines lounge simply present your Aer Lingus Business Class boarding pass and your United Airlines boarding pass at the lounge.
Apr 6, 18, 10:23 am
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It works at ORD
Lounge in SEA said no, but let me in anyway when I said I'd call EI and tell them to update the website, EI of course told me United were wrong...
Lounge in SEA said no, but let me in anyway when I said I'd call EI and tell them to update the website, EI of course told me United were wrong...
Jun 13, 18, 8:54 am
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From https://www.aerlingus.com/travel-inf...-lounge-access
Business class guests connecting to or from United Airlines flights now have access to United Club lounges at airports including Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Minneapolis. To access the United Airlines lounge simply present your Aer Lingus Business Class boarding pass and your United Airlines boarding pass at the lounge.
United Airlines Codeshare Guests
If you’re an Aer Lingus business class guest traveling to or from North America and beyond via Chicago, we’ve got good news for you! Guests on Aer Lingus codeshare flights operated by our partner, United Airlines, can enjoy access to United Airlines airport lounges.Business class guests connecting to or from United Airlines flights now have access to United Club lounges at airports including Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Minneapolis. To access the United Airlines lounge simply present your Aer Lingus Business Class boarding pass and your United Airlines boarding pass at the lounge.
Jul 21, 18, 8:49 pm
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Lounge information
Departing San Francisco at the Terminal 3 United Club Lounge at any of the following locations: Concourse F, Rotunda, Boarding Area E near Gate 70, Mezzanine Level across from Gate 71A -
I'm also assuming no access to the United Polaris lounge adjacent to the EI departure gates.
Jul 22, 18, 2:32 am
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Am I right in reading this as saying that EI would like me to check in at the SFO International Terminal, travel to Terminal 3 to use a United Club lounge, then return to the International Terminal to board?
I'm also assuming no access to the United Polaris lounge adjacent to the EI departure gates.
I'm also assuming no access to the United Polaris lounge adjacent to the EI departure gates.
Jul 22, 18, 5:38 am
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Am I right in reading this as saying that EI would like me to check in at the SFO International Terminal, travel to Terminal 3 to use a United Club lounge, then return to the International Terminal to board?
I'm also assuming no access to the United Polaris lounge adjacent to the EI departure gates.
I'm also assuming no access to the United Polaris lounge adjacent to the EI departure gates.
Jul 22, 18, 2:59 pm
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Proceed through international security (where EI biz and frequently flyers can use the priority lane as you get it stamped on the boarding card)
United Club on the right just after security
United Club on the right just after security
