MLL access : One guest rule are strictly enforced?
Nov 14, 2012, 1:57 pm
#1
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MLL access : One guest rule are strictly enforced?
I will fly on AC with my wife and son(4yrs) in a few weeks.
Our tickets are all cheapo economy class, on separete itin but on the same flights.
I am *A Gold but my wife/son have no status on any airlines.
3 of us will be allowed to enter the MLL at LGA and YYZ?
(for departure lounge)
I know lounges of One World may allow 2 or more guests if guests are family of OW elite, but I am not sure for *A.
Our tickets are all cheapo economy class, on separete itin but on the same flights.
I am *A Gold but my wife/son have no status on any airlines.
3 of us will be allowed to enter the MLL at LGA and YYZ?
(for departure lounge)
I know lounges of One World may allow 2 or more guests if guests are family of OW elite, but I am not sure for *A.
Nov 14, 2012, 2:11 pm
#2
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I will fly on AC with my wife and son(4yrs) in a few weeks.
Our tickets are all cheapo economy class, on separete itin but on the same flights.
I am *A Gold but my wife/son have no status on any airlines.
3 of us will be allowed to enter the MLL at LGA and YYZ?
(for departure lounge)
I know lounges of One World may allow 2 or more guests if guests are family of OW elite, but I am not sure for *A.
Our tickets are all cheapo economy class, on separete itin but on the same flights.
I am *A Gold but my wife/son have no status on any airlines.
3 of us will be allowed to enter the MLL at LGA and YYZ?
(for departure lounge)
I know lounges of One World may allow 2 or more guests if guests are family of OW elite, but I am not sure for *A.
Nov 14, 2012, 2:14 pm
#4
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These are the Star Alliance rules followed worldwide by all airlines to "foreign elites"
You obviously never had to deal with a MLL dragon as a "foreign" elite.
Nov 14, 2012, 2:18 pm
#5
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MLL only admits your immediate family and one guest if you are AC*E/SE. If you have access through external means (CIBC Club Privileges, Aeroplan Platinum, MLL Card Member, *Gold) then it's just you and one guest.
United Club will admit you and your immediate family, or 2 guests, if you are a Club Member. Otherwise, it's just you and a guest through *Gold (and further restricted to international flights if you are UA or US *Gold).
Nov 14, 2012, 2:40 pm
#6
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Thanks. Anyway I will try to see what happens.
I have *G from NH(ANA).
If MLL strictly apply *A lounge access rule to us, either my wife or my son will be allowed to enter MLL, if this happens, I will give up to use MLL.
I have *G from NH(ANA).
If MLL strictly apply *A lounge access rule to us, either my wife or my son will be allowed to enter MLL, if this happens, I will give up to use MLL.
Nov 14, 2012, 2:45 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2011
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http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...es/access.html
Believe this topic has been done few times,
1 guest no kids for *A,
Elite/Super Elite , 1-Guest, Spouse and dependant Children
You can throw yourself on the mercy of MLL staff, but 99% sure no go
*Super Elite and Elite members are entitled to complimentary access for 1 guest in addition to complimentary access for their spouse and dependant children.
Star Alliance Gold members
Any Star Alliance member with a Star Alliance Gold logo on their card is entitled to Maple Leaf Lounge access provided the member is travelling on a departing Star Alliance flight, in any class of service. At no additional charge, the Star Alliance member may be accompanied by one guest who is also in possession of a same-day ticket on a qualifying, departing flight.
Star Alliance Gold members
Any Star Alliance member with a Star Alliance Gold logo on their card is entitled to Maple Leaf Lounge access provided the member is travelling on a departing Star Alliance flight, in any class of service. At no additional charge, the Star Alliance member may be accompanied by one guest who is also in possession of a same-day ticket on a qualifying, departing flight.
1 guest no kids for *A,
Elite/Super Elite , 1-Guest, Spouse and dependant Children
You can throw yourself on the mercy of MLL staff, but 99% sure no go
Nov 14, 2012, 3:16 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2011
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No, you have to be Super Elite or Elite for 1-Guest & wife & Children
He is only *A, 1 guest only per AC site, what they do @ MLL is another mater
Nov 14, 2012, 3:19 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2011
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FYI *A rules
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...access-policy/
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...access-policy/
Star Alliance Gold Customers Travelling in Any Class: Customers have access to any Star Alliance member carriers' owned lounges with the Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance.
Customer must present proof of Star Alliance Gold level status via a valid frequent flyer program Star Alliance Gold level card or other valid indication of Star Alliance Gold level status
Customer must also present a boarding pass for travel on a Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport
Customer is entitled to one guest
United and US Airways Star Alliance Gold customers may only access the United Clubs and US Airways Clubs within the U.S. when travelling in conjunction with a Star Alliance international flight.
Customer must present proof of Star Alliance Gold level status via a valid frequent flyer program Star Alliance Gold level card or other valid indication of Star Alliance Gold level status
Customer must also present a boarding pass for travel on a Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport
Customer is entitled to one guest
United and US Airways Star Alliance Gold customers may only access the United Clubs and US Airways Clubs within the U.S. when travelling in conjunction with a Star Alliance international flight.
Nov 15, 2012, 4:28 am
#15
Join Date: Dec 2011
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http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...es/access.html
confusing question, if you don't have status just ticket holder, ( J ticket on AC ) no guest privileges, just the ticket holder
Executive First and Executive Class ticket holders
Customers holding an Executive First or Executive Class ticket are entitled to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge access.
Customers holding an Executive First or Executive Class ticket are entitled to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge access.
Last edited by xLuther; Nov 15, 2012 at 4:40 am