Dec 8, 2014, 12:26 am
Last edit by: Infinite1K
FAQ
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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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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Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
Jun 8, 2015, 4:45 pm
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Just had the fried chicken, was wonderful. Went well with Almanac IPA on tap.
Jun 10, 2015, 2:40 am
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Jun 10, 2015, 11:42 am
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So I've seen some posts reading that you can visit this through Arrivals. Some read that you don't need a same-day boarding pass for the Centurion Lounge. The Amex site states you need one.
So I'm confused, can you still visit if SFO is your final destination or is it only for layovers? Since I would be arriving on a redeye at about 5am, I was going to see if I could enter for a breakfast and shower, heh.
So I'm confused, can you still visit if SFO is your final destination or is it only for layovers? Since I would be arriving on a redeye at about 5am, I was going to see if I could enter for a breakfast and shower, heh.
Jun 10, 2015, 12:18 pm
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So I've seen some posts reading that you can visit this through Arrivals. Some read that you don't need a same-day boarding pass for the Centurion Lounge. The Amex site states you need one.
So I'm confused, can you still visit if SFO is your final destination or is it only for layovers? Since I would be arriving on a redeye at about 5am, I was going to see if I could enter for a breakfast and shower, heh.
So I'm confused, can you still visit if SFO is your final destination or is it only for layovers? Since I would be arriving on a redeye at about 5am, I was going to see if I could enter for a breakfast and shower, heh.
Jun 10, 2015, 12:45 pm
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I never entered the Centurion Lounge before so my question is: Do they check for boarding passes at the Lounge entrance or all you need is your Plat card?
Jun 10, 2015, 1:38 pm
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Jun 10, 2015, 1:58 pm
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Have you gotten in when the lounge is located at your destination? The access policy requires "a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier". I would interpret that to include arriving passengers, but I'm not sure AmEx sees it the same way.
Jun 10, 2015, 5:12 pm
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Have you gotten in when the lounge is located at your destination? The access policy requires "a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier". I would interpret that to include arriving passengers, but I'm not sure AmEx sees it the same way.
Jun 10, 2015, 9:29 pm
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I agree that anyone here attempting to gain access upon arrival (with no connection) should have the policy at the ready. Should the agent balk at your entry, say (very politely): "I'm sorry, my understanding is that I have access with a same-day boarding pass; the boarding pass I gave you is from earlier today."
Jun 10, 2015, 9:47 pm
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I have presented arrival BPs at DFW many times and have never had been given any kind of problem.
Jun 10, 2015, 10:51 pm
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Has anyone here done a redeye flight with SFO as their destination then?
Jun 10, 2015, 10:55 pm
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Centurion at SFO has never had an issue with me using a boarding pass from an arrival that calendar day for entry. As others have stated, unless you're arriving domestically into the UA side of the airport, TSA (really Covenant) won't let you back through security without a departing boarding pass, but Centurion will be happy to let you in.
Jun 10, 2015, 10:55 pm
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I have used arrival BP at LAS and had no issue
Jun 11, 2015, 12:01 am
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Centurion at SFO has never had an issue with me using a boarding pass from an arrival that calendar day for entry. As others have stated, unless you're arriving domestically into the UA side of the airport, TSA (really Covenant) won't let you back through security without a departing boarding pass, but Centurion will be happy to let you in.
Jun 11, 2015, 10:44 am
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And, of course, there is always the routine of buying a refundable ticket, going through security, and cancelling the ticket while tasting wine in the Centurion Lounge. A bit of a hassle, but possibly worth it if you have some time to kill.