Why do Centurion lounges require boarding pass for entry?
Jan 23, 2015, 1:38 pm
#16
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On a related note, why do the rules state that you need to present a boarding pass "upon request". Has anyone not had to show a boarding pass to enter one of these lounges? If they always require it, then they should just drop the "upon request" verbiage and make it clear that lounge access is only available if you are flying that same day.
To the OP - just buy a fully refundable ticket for the last flight of the evening and then cancel that flight after you are in the lounge. Make sure it is fully refundable, of course, and allow yourself at least an hour leeway.
To the OP - just buy a fully refundable ticket for the last flight of the evening and then cancel that flight after you are in the lounge. Make sure it is fully refundable, of course, and allow yourself at least an hour leeway.
Jan 23, 2015, 3:20 pm
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On a related note, why do the rules state that you need to present a boarding pass "upon request". Has anyone not had to show a boarding pass to enter one of these lounges? If they always require it, then they should just drop the "upon request" verbiage and make it clear that lounge access is only available if you are flying that same day.
To the OP - just buy a fully refundable ticket for the last flight of the evening and then cancel that flight after you are in the lounge. Make sure it is fully refundable, of course, and allow yourself at least an hour leeway.
To the OP - just buy a fully refundable ticket for the last flight of the evening and then cancel that flight after you are in the lounge. Make sure it is fully refundable, of course, and allow yourself at least an hour leeway.
Jan 24, 2015, 4:05 pm
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However if I work at SFO and am a AC member then I can go in and out of that lounge all day. Granted the food selection does have a little to be desired
Jan 25, 2015, 8:57 am
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Airline, airport, and industry employees are not permitted access while in uniform (this includes employees of other airlines, private and corporate aircraft, and charter carriers).
Jan 25, 2015, 12:59 pm
#22
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It's great data to collect for marketing reasons, more accurate mining then trying to understand what airlines the cardholders fly most often, they might not use their amex for purchasing the ticket but use it for the lounge.
By having an accurate measure of what airlines your cardmembers are actually flying you learn where best to market your services and what airlines to lean on when you want to work a deal.
By having an accurate measure of what airlines your cardmembers are actually flying you learn where best to market your services and what airlines to lean on when you want to work a deal.
Jan 31, 2015, 9:27 am
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Feb 1, 2015, 5:53 am
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I use the CL in LAS very often; I'm always asked to show ID and bp.
Since LGA lounge is landside, I could see a need for showing a bp; otherwise anyone in the vacinity with a PLAT card could stop in for a meal. [LGA is one of the few airports with easy pedestrian access from the street.]
Since LGA lounge is landside, I could see a need for showing a bp; otherwise anyone in the vacinity with a PLAT card could stop in for a meal. [LGA is one of the few airports with easy pedestrian access from the street.]
Feb 1, 2015, 10:44 am
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There's a lot of value in knowing where you are going and what airline you're flying. They are scanning th BP's to store this data. They then mine the data to help understand travel patterns and preferences. They may also sell the data.
Feb 1, 2015, 1:15 pm
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I do suspect that data collection has a lot to do with the Centurion lounge boarding pass rules, but one way or the other, they'll need to address daily use by airport employees or it will become a problem.
Feb 1, 2015, 11:55 pm
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I use the CL in LAS very often; I'm always asked to show ID and bp.
Since LGA lounge is landside, I could see a need for showing a bp; otherwise anyone in the vacinity with a PLAT card could stop in for a meal. [LGA is one of the few airports with easy pedestrian access from the street.]
Since LGA lounge is landside, I could see a need for showing a bp; otherwise anyone in the vacinity with a PLAT card could stop in for a meal. [LGA is one of the few airports with easy pedestrian access from the street.]
Feb 2, 2015, 12:10 am
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Feb 6, 2015, 10:36 pm
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Why do Centurion lounges require boarding pass for entry?
In LAS last month I had a gate pass to help my blind father to his gate and with an hour to kill we stopped by the Centurion lounge. But with no boarding pass in my name we were denied entry. Of course a quick purchase on my phone of a refundable ticket then produced a boarding pass and got us in. But I found it annoying that I had to go through that much trouble to get in.
Feb 6, 2015, 10:55 pm
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With delta lounges, I am always asked for a boarding pass, even before I got a delta Amex reserve with access. It was always your Amex platinum card, boarding pass and drivers. Was easier than asking you for what flight you just got off.
For the value of the benefit, I would be ok taking a pee sample to get in and enjoy the amenities before or after a flight.
Their turf, their rules.
For the value of the benefit, I would be ok taking a pee sample to get in and enjoy the amenities before or after a flight.
Their turf, their rules.