Lounge access on Etihad with Alata/Alata Plus
Jul 4, 2016, 3:20 am
#31
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Brussels
Programs: Eurobonus Gold, Etihad Guest Platinum, AlItalia FA, BA Bronze, hhonors Gold
Posts: 22
This forum is about Millemiglia and not Air Berlin. Different rules for different companies. Yes, AB Platinum has access to Etihad FC lounge but that does not change that Alitalia FAP (Platinum equivalent) does not!
Jul 4, 2016, 3:53 am
#32
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,697
"Platinum" is what matters. I have accessed the EY J lounge (when there was no F lounge) flying Y with AB Platinum status.
Take a look at Jet Airways:
and AB: https://www.airberlin.com/en/site/la......_lounge.php
Take a look at Jet Airways:
and AB: https://www.airberlin.com/en/site/la......_lounge.php
Jul 9, 2016, 12:15 am
#34
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
Programs: King of Rental Cars, BA Gold, Virgin Gold, AA MM Gold, A3 Gold, SK Gold, Hotel SuperElite
Posts: 7,356
Flying EY Y ex AUH:
Checkin agent directed me to the lounge by gate 39 with my Freccia Alta Plus Status.
I ignored the agent's advice and proceeded directly to the First Class Lounge. I was warmly welcomed with a guest and given a tour of the wonderful lounge. Sadly, my guest did not receive a complimentary spa service, but I did!
Checkin agent directed me to the lounge by gate 39 with my Freccia Alta Plus Status.
I ignored the agent's advice and proceeded directly to the First Class Lounge. I was warmly welcomed with a guest and given a tour of the wonderful lounge. Sadly, my guest did not receive a complimentary spa service, but I did!
Jul 14, 2016, 6:49 am
#35
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Brussels
Programs: Eurobonus Gold, Etihad Guest Platinum, AlItalia FA, BA Bronze, hhonors Gold
Posts: 22
I think they have changed the rules AGAIN so there now is access for FAP to the FC lounge. When I was denied in June I specifically checked the Etihad web site and they had changed the wording from "Etihad Partner" to specifically mention Air Berlin+2 but not Alitalia. The wording now again says that there is access for Platinum card holders from Etihad Partners which should include Alitalia. Let's hope it stays this way but don't count on it!
Jul 23, 2016, 1:23 pm
#36
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
Programs: King of Rental Cars, BA Gold, Virgin Gold, AA MM Gold, A3 Gold, SK Gold, Hotel SuperElite
Posts: 7,356
My breakfast was terrine de foie gras, fresh fruit, seared venison, and exceptional bourbon. I continued to the spa for a complimentary haircut. I finished with a Cohiba Siglo #2 and Chivas 25. It was a great prelude to a subpar Y experience on Etihad operated by Jet Airways booked using miles.
Oct 1, 2016, 7:14 am
#37
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,751
I think they have changed the rules AGAIN so there now is access for FAP to the FC lounge. When I was denied in June I specifically checked the Etihad web site and they had changed the wording from "Etihad Partner" to specifically mention Air Berlin+2 but not Alitalia. The wording now again says that there is access for Platinum card holders from Etihad Partners which should include Alitalia. Let's hope it stays this way but don't count on it!
Also if I have a long layover, is it possible/easy to go through flight connections, use the F lounge to shower/eat, then exit landside?
May 12, 2017, 1:42 am
#38
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,697
I guess you can't blame them for pushing these incidental costs associated with lounge visits back on Skyteam! The days of Etihad volunteering to take on any additional costs or liabilities associated with AZ are truly over!