AS Lounges in SEA Leaving Priority Pass (9/1/2018)
Aug 19, 2018, 11:54 pm
#136
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Last couple of times I've been through there in the last 4 weeks they had a signup list where they were only allowing x amount of guests per 15 minute blocks. Depending on when you got there you had to either wait 15/30/45 minutes depending on how many people were ahead. They still are not enforcing the 2 Guests per cardholder rule, and the lounge has still been >50% full when I get in. The bartenders are pissed about it as it's evidently really cutting into their tips. On top of that they are making you wait outside of the lounge. Overall it's pretty pisspour customer service.
No I have yet to run into this... and I've been thru SEA several times since this has apparently started...
Didn't see this shared in the AMEX thread yet:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...ch-2017-a.html
Aug 20, 2018, 6:16 pm
#137
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Ouch.
No I have yet to run into this... and I've been thru SEA several times since this has apparently started...
Didn't see this shared in the AMEX thread yet:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...ch-2017-a.html
No I have yet to run into this... and I've been thru SEA several times since this has apparently started...
Didn't see this shared in the AMEX thread yet:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...ch-2017-a.html
Aug 20, 2018, 7:36 pm
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Consider yourself blessed then. Could be only certain hours. I'm usually flying either Thursday or Friday Evenings. Usually 4-8pm-ish. I get a break for the next 4 weeks, so maybe they will get things changed by then. Otherwise this fall is going to be annoying. Didn't see that thread, but seems like a very slow contribution. I am however happy for the hot options now. Only had the meatballs so far but that's better than nothing. Hoping that new C expansion turns into the much larger Cent lounge they want.
Aug 24, 2018, 10:31 am
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Sorry to hear the AS staff are so upset about losing tips. I never considered leaving one ever in the first place as I consider them the check-in agents doubling as bartenders.
Aug 24, 2018, 10:39 am
#140
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Anyone notice AS SEA Lounges getting more aggressive in denying PP these last couple weeks, or less so? It seems to be the same based on reports on this thread. I am hoping to get in one last visit this coming week. I am debating whether to pay for access or just slug a hike to PP lounges when I really need it. My 75K discount and Admirals access which I could really use makes it tempting to bite the bullet.
Aug 24, 2018, 11:21 am
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Anyone notice AS SEA Lounges getting more aggressive in denying PP these last couple weeks, or less so? It seems to be the same based on reports on this thread. I am hoping to get in one last visit this coming week. I am debating whether to pay for access or just slug a hike to PP lounges when I really need it. My 75K discount and Admirals access which I could really use makes it tempting to bite the bullet.
AS Lounges closed defective sept 1 but the access has been intermittent for months.
The Club is only option which lacks any quality food(just chips, fruit) and a few alcoholic drinks. but far way from most domestic carriers.
Very large and roomy but not a good lounge to seek out.
"Alternative Loan" expansion by PP at Sea has been denied when requeste
Nothing is worse than a Minute Lounge by PP so The Club is a upgrade over that joke operation.
Aug 24, 2018, 1:35 pm
#142
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SEA is a dead zone for PP lounges.
AS Lounges closed defective sept 1 but the access has been intermittent for months.
The Club is only option which lacks any quality food(just chips, fruit) and a few alcoholic drinks. but far way from most domestic carriers.
Very large and roomy but not a good lounge to seek out.
"Alternative Loan" expansion by PP at Sea has been denied when requeste
Nothing is worse than a Minute Lounge by PP so The Club is a upgrade over that joke operation.
AS Lounges closed defective sept 1 but the access has been intermittent for months.
The Club is only option which lacks any quality food(just chips, fruit) and a few alcoholic drinks. but far way from most domestic carriers.
Very large and roomy but not a good lounge to seek out.
"Alternative Loan" expansion by PP at Sea has been denied when requeste
Nothing is worse than a Minute Lounge by PP so The Club is a upgrade over that joke operation.
Aug 24, 2018, 1:48 pm
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Last couple of times I've been through there in the last 4 weeks they had a signup list where they were only allowing x amount of guests per 15 minute blocks. Depending on when you got there you had to either wait 15/30/45 minutes depending on how many people were ahead. They still are not enforcing the 2 Guests per cardholder rule, and the lounge has still been >50% full when I get in. The bartenders are pissed about it as it's evidently really cutting into their tips. On top of that they are making you wait outside of the lounge. Overall it's pretty pisspour customer service.
Aug 24, 2018, 5:14 pm
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I've been to that club after 10:00 a couple of times thus summer. Offerings weren't all that compared to DL and AS clubs, but okay.
Sorry to hear the AS staff are so upset about losing tips. I never considered leaving one ever in the first place as I consider them the check-in agents doubling as bartenders.
Sorry to hear the AS staff are so upset about losing tips. I never considered leaving one ever in the first place as I consider them the check-in agents doubling as bartenders.
Aug 28, 2018, 3:18 am
#146
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I wouldn't call SEA a "dead zone"....there are many airports ahead of SEA when it comes to being a PP dead zone....especially places like ORD (domestically). Many PP users like myself get access to the Centurion Lounge at SEA which is pretty decent and I actually don't mind the walk to the Club Lounges at SEA....Centurion has better cold/hot food options, but the Club Lounges have better snack options (the bags of fudge striped cookies and Maui BBQ chips are some of my personal favorites)....I also like that the Club Lounges has self-serve beverages (soda, juice, water) that don't require a trip to the bar which is how it is at all the Centurion Lounges and a personal pet peeve of mine.
Since ePP and PP web site backup my comment not sure why you claim Centurion which is ineligible with PP in Seattle. Maybe you need to correct to say an AMEX CC Platinum allows you Centurion but not a PP.
As for you peeve for self dispensing soda almost every lounge has this feature.
Aug 28, 2018, 9:03 am
#147
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PP pass does not allow Centurion access in Seattle. There is ONLY The Club effective Sept 1, 2018.
Since ePP and PP web site backup my comment not sure why you claim Centurion which is ineligible with PP in Seattle. Maybe you need to correct to say an AMEX CC Platinum allows you Centurion but not a PP.
As for you peeve for self dispensing soda almost every lounge has this feature.
Since ePP and PP web site backup my comment not sure why you claim Centurion which is ineligible with PP in Seattle. Maybe you need to correct to say an AMEX CC Platinum allows you Centurion but not a PP.
As for you peeve for self dispensing soda almost every lounge has this feature.
If PP isn't working for you, I hope you are also contacting PP and/or your credit card issuer. Posting here will not effect the changes you are seeking. It just makes us feel we need to bring out another platter of cheese.
James
Aug 28, 2018, 5:33 pm
#148
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PP pass does not allow Centurion access in Seattle. There is ONLY The Club effective Sept 1, 2018.
Since ePP and PP web site backup my comment not sure why you claim Centurion which is ineligible with PP in Seattle. Maybe you need to correct to say an AMEX CC Platinum allows you Centurion but not a PP.
As for you peeve for self dispensing soda almost every lounge has this feature.
Since ePP and PP web site backup my comment not sure why you claim Centurion which is ineligible with PP in Seattle. Maybe you need to correct to say an AMEX CC Platinum allows you Centurion but not a PP.
As for you peeve for self dispensing soda almost every lounge has this feature.
Aug 29, 2018, 2:54 am
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Aug 29, 2018, 9:28 pm
#150
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PP
For those keeping tabs, I am currently in AL D gates. No PP sign out at 7:45 am. I don't have PP but always guaranteed access with my AC membership when flying AS. No worries, no wondering, no frustration, just access when you want it and it works in SFO too.
If PP isn't working for you, I hope you are also contacting PP and/or your credit card issuer. Posting here will not effect the changes you are seeking. It just makes us feel we need to bring out another platter of cheese.
James
If PP isn't working for you, I hope you are also contacting PP and/or your credit card issuer. Posting here will not effect the changes you are seeking. It just makes us feel we need to bring out another platter of cheese.
James
BBB exposed PP non-commitment to work with AS and also that PP has zero plans for 'alternative lounges" in SEA as replacement for losing AS contract.
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