snorkmaster

It seems that every variation of "what ZRH lounge can I use?" has been asked except this one:

1) Over the holidays, my mother and I will be flying LX in C class ORD-ZRH-GVA and return. I am EXP. Will we be able to use the Swiss First Class lounge in ZRH? What about ORD?

(On my last trip to ZRH on AA we were granted access to the Swiss First lounge, but I'm not sure if that was a mistake or not.)

2)We will be flying AA from DTW-ORD before connecting to Swiss. Can we use the Flagship Lounge in ORD, or is that not permitted since LX is not yet a full member of Oneworld?

Thanks...


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andrzej

1.I would assume whatever lounges LX uses in ORD, you should be able to use.

2.No, you answered your own question. LX is not OW member just yet.

UncleDude

I understand LX departs from International Terminal 5 in ORD, and FL is in Terminal 3. With walking distances, tram and security etc. I would allow at least 1 hour.



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Spiff

LX does have a business class lounge in ZRH so your C class ticket will entitle you to use that lounge.

sk3

Is this (business class lounge) the same as the Allegra Lounge?

Spiff

I'm not sure, as I used the F lounge but saw a sign pointing to the C/J lounge.

SuperSlug

LX has its own lounges at both ORD and (obviously) ZRH. Each of them have both business and First sections. I'd assume you'll be directed to the business lounges on a C ticket.

The ORD lounge in T5 is very small. Nice (and with great coffee), but small. The F lounge only has room for about 3 sofas and a chair; I peeked into the biz lounge and don't remember it being a whole lot bigger. Not sure how long your layover is, but given the choice, I'd prefer to spend the majority of it at the AC over in terminal 3 instead of the LX lounge (esp. since there's no wireless internet or smoking area in the LX lounge ).

OTOH, LX 009 departs right in the midst of all the other European flights, and there's no F/C/Elite line that I can remember. Last time I flew it, I arrived at security 2 hrs prior to departure, and waited about 15 minutes. Twenty minutes later, the line snaked out the doors and onto the sidewalk. Forewarned is fore-armed...


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JonNYC

Allegra lounge is completely separate from the Swiss J/F lounge complex. As only a F-class passenger will, by the rules, be able to use the F-class Swiss lounge (EXP does not count), I always opt for the Allegra lounge in the other terminal since it is, for my purposes, much nicer and much less crowded. Allegra is beyond security but they have a special system for walking you back through and it is zero hassle. I actually find the non-Allegra business-class lounge to be an overcrowded, under-amenitied craphole. Allegra lounge is a relaxing delight comparatively (but still low-frills)
YMMV.

PDX-PLT

'completely agree

airoli

The Allegra lounge is in the same terminal as the J/F lounges (Terminal 1), but not in the same area: Allegra is landside near baggage claim, the J/F lounge is airside on the departure floor.

You won't be able to use the LX F lounge in Zurich or Chicago with your ticket. EXP doesn't make a difference (yet).



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