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.
Wines by electronic pour
What have you found?
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.
Wines by electronic pour
What have you found?
- Add wine and date please
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
Jan 1, 2017, 10:33 pm
#721
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA Platinum
Posts: 502
Not my experience there, I have watched them change out empties, and the info on the pours correspond to the bottles presented. I would have def said something to the bartender, they have historically been very responsive.
Jan 1, 2017, 11:24 pm
#722
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Now I know. It was only my second time in the lounge, and my first time attempting the wine tasting. The bartender (singular) was run off his feet on New Year's Day. The way that people were belting down the alcohol, you'd think Prohibition had just ended!
Jan 12, 2017, 1:50 pm
#723
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA1K
Posts: 4,044
i hope SFO keeps the broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, curry dish. i'll be rolling through SFO on a day trip end of jan. love that dish.
Jan 13, 2017, 7:15 pm
#724
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,539
Jan 16, 2017, 4:12 pm
#725
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA1K
Posts: 4,044
they have had it for a while. i'm doing a quick day trip MR on 1/28. stopping in the morning and am hoping for the farro hash and coming back in the evening.
Jan 16, 2017, 4:18 pm
#726
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 203
I've been flying United mainly due to their proximity to the lounge. (No other reason really to fly United, lol).
It's so nice to just waltz out of the lounge and right across to your gate. And, the other reason is when you arrive United SFO, you can stop in for a meal or drink before exiting the airport.
Although, I also recently flew internationally on Air Canada and the walk there was not at all far either.
It's so nice to just waltz out of the lounge and right across to your gate. And, the other reason is when you arrive United SFO, you can stop in for a meal or drink before exiting the airport.
Although, I also recently flew internationally on Air Canada and the walk there was not at all far either.
Jan 16, 2017, 4:31 pm
#727
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,746
Good Reason to get CLEAR
I just got CLEAR - one of the reasons being ease in accessing the Centurion Lounge even if flying another airline.
At this point, no one should pay more than $99 for CLEAR - which is the price for non-elite Delta Skymiles members. A secon family member is $50 (which I suspect in reality need not be a family member), bringing the price down to $75 each.
At this point, no one should pay more than $99 for CLEAR - which is the price for non-elite Delta Skymiles members. A secon family member is $50 (which I suspect in reality need not be a family member), bringing the price down to $75 each.
Jan 16, 2017, 4:34 pm
#728
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 203
I just got CLEAR - one of the reasons being ease in accessing the Centurion Lounge even if flying another airline.
At this point, no one should pay more than $99 for CLEAR - which is the price for non-elite Delta Skymiles members. A secon family member is $50 (which I suspect in reality need not be a family member), bringing the price down to $75 each.
At this point, no one should pay more than $99 for CLEAR - which is the price for non-elite Delta Skymiles members. A secon family member is $50 (which I suspect in reality need not be a family member), bringing the price down to $75 each.
I have Global Entry/TSA Pre so figured Clear was not worth it. Unless it provides some additional benefit?
Jan 16, 2017, 4:39 pm
#729
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,746
Even precheck can sometimes have a line. CLEAR will get you to the front of that line as soon as they verify your identity at the CLEAR kiosk. Which means that you can pretty reliably be assured of getting to the front of the precheck line in about 2 minutes or less.
Jan 18, 2017, 10:09 am
#730
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 203
That would help. The best suggestion I've seen is upthread: someone mentioned how they could replace the chaise lounges with ordinary tables and chairs. That right there would add maybe 20 seats. Those chaise lounges are great for the few who get them, but if we have to make some choices, I'd say put in the tables and chairs.
While this is allowed, it's a bit weird to see people scarfing down their roast chicken or whatever while sitting on the couch.
Jan 19, 2017, 9:37 am
#731
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Bay Area, USA
Posts: 158
https://www.tsa.gov/precheck-participating-airlines/
Jan 19, 2017, 9:43 am
#732
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 203
Another advantage of CLEAR is that is works regardless of airline. TSA Pre is limited to mostly domestic airlines although AC, LH, EK are notable exceptions, although the last time I flew from SFO from G, it took about 20 minutes to get through security.
https://www.tsa.gov/precheck-participating-airlines/
https://www.tsa.gov/precheck-participating-airlines/
Thanks. I may try Clear. A friend of mine gave me a 3 month free trial link.
Jan 19, 2017, 10:43 am
#733
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA USA
Programs: Piggly Wiggly "Shop the Pig!" Preferred Shopper
Posts: 57,065
Another advantage of CLEAR is that is works regardless of airline. TSA Pre is limited to mostly domestic airlines although AC, LH, EK are notable exceptions, although the last time I flew from SFO from G, it took about 20 minutes to get through security.
https://www.tsa.gov/precheck-participating-airlines/
https://www.tsa.gov/precheck-participating-airlines/
Jan 22, 2017, 8:53 pm
#735
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP, lowly UA 1K; Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold; National EC, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,214
Also realize this is the wrong thread, but if you are in the Bay and go to Giants games, be sure the check out the CLEAR sports options for cutting the security lines at the ball park.
Wish getting to the AMEX lounge was as easy as using CLEAR. I have given some of the lounge dragons some flack that I have to show more cards and passes at the lounge than I do at TSA. Would be neat if they could make a database of details that are on a boarding pass and take a photo of you to try to save some time and make it more customer friendly. Then again this is the credit company that makes you do a ridiculous IVR puzzle when you try to call them on the phone as compared to more seamless experiences from different CC cos.