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Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)

Old Dec 8, 2014, 12:26 am
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Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).

Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.

Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.



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Old Nov 6, 2021, 8:26 pm
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Annoyingly, there was a waitlist for the CL friday around 3pm... . I didn't have that much time so I went to the UC instead, which was close to my gate.
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 7:57 am
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I was at the SFO CL yesterday at 5:30 PM. Waitlisted, and when I went in I was shown to the one empty spot on a crowded table in front of the bar. I did not accept that and was able to get a table for the ten minutes I was there - long enough to discover that the food was horrific. Tasteless "butternut squash soup," (it seemed more like kale in water), unadorned chunks of sweet potatoes, very ordinary chicken. The atmosphere was crowded and frenetic and the staff were harried.

When the CL is not over-crowded it is pleasant, but this is the last time I go there if there is capacity control. I do hope we get some expansion soon. It's united clubs until then.
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 2:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Oregonflyer
I...."butternut squash ....sweet potatoes, ...
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 2:58 pm
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Originally Posted by mia
Correct. SFO is ~8,200 sqft while DEN is ~14.650 sqfr. However, SFO is scheduled to be enlarged to ~16,000.
Same location or are they adding another CL or moving it?
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Oregonflyer
I was at the SFO CL yesterday at 5:30 PM. Waitlisted, and when I went in
How long was the wait? I'll be there on a Friday at around 5:30 to 6:30 in about 3 weeks. Should I allow extra time?
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 5:00 pm
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The wait was around 10 minutes, but YMMV. Next Friday is a holiday weekend, so depends on when people are flying out ...
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 5:48 pm
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Originally Posted by STS-134
Same location or are they adding another CL or moving it?
Enlarging, Construction is taking place in an adjacent area and then theyll tie the two lounges together
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Old Nov 20, 2021, 6:15 pm
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Originally Posted by STS-134
How long was the wait? I'll be there on a Friday at around 5:30 to 6:30 in about 3 weeks. Should I allow extra time?
Doesn't get much worse than 5-6 pm. It may start to calm down a little after 6.
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Old Nov 25, 2021, 9:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying Machine
Enlarging, Construction is taking place in an adjacent area and then theyll tie the two lounges together
No views of the tarmac still though- right?

Location definitely needs an upgrade...
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Old Nov 26, 2021, 12:12 am
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Originally Posted by beckoa
No views of the tarmac still though- right?

Location definitely needs an upgrade...
From what I read above most people visit to pound drinks and food, the views seem to be a minor consideration, particularly given the capacity issues.
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Old Nov 26, 2021, 1:30 am
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
From what I read above most people visit to pound drinks and food, the views seem to be a minor consideration, particularly given the capacity issues.
pound????
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Old Nov 26, 2021, 2:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying Machine
pound????
To drink or eat rapidly.
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Old Nov 26, 2021, 3:05 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
To drink or eat rapidly.
yes, however the OP made it sound like a fraternity initiation.. I just took offense to the message
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Old Nov 26, 2021, 4:45 pm
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I read that a T-3 and T-2 airside connecter is now open. Im guessing the AMEX and even PP Restaurants may be even more crowded.
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Old Nov 26, 2021, 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying Machine
yes, however the OP made it sound like a fraternity initiation.. I just took offense to the message
What was offensive about the post? Most people are there to gorge on the buffet and open bar. The views and ambience are secondary.
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