Centurion and Platinum access to Escape Lounges (aka Centurion Studio)
Jan 15, 2019, 1:42 pm
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Jan 15, 2019, 1:44 pm
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Jan 15, 2019, 3:17 pm
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New Lounges Added Since Orig Thread GSP + ONT
There have been updates since this thread started, with the addition of Lounges at some airports. ONT at T 2 was recently added, and a second ONT Lounge is shwong to be added at T4 in the coming months (Spring 2018)
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I was in the ONT Lounge last week, and I’d compare it to a Flagship Lounge (American Airlines) as far as amenities. Just keep in mind that airline related updates, boarding, and troubleshooting is not part of what they offer at these Lounges.
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I was in the ONT Lounge last week, and I’d compare it to a Flagship Lounge (American Airlines) as far as amenities. Just keep in mind that airline related updates, boarding, and troubleshooting is not part of what they offer at these Lounges.
Jan 15, 2019, 6:36 pm
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Makes sense. Thanks. I didn't realize that the lounge was not compensated for this. A firm NO is very reasonable. We'll be there ourselves in March to check it out. Of course, I'll try in May, while being prepared for denial 
With a 6:40AM flight, not really worth paying much at all.
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With a 6:40AM flight, not really worth paying much at all.
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Jan 16, 2019, 8:01 am
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Currently $29 on Groupon. $55 for admission for 2.
Jan 16, 2019, 8:35 am
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And they usually are because it's typically just the two of us. We'll be there in March to check it out in advance of the May trip.Now that's not a bad deal. Thanks. And the invalid times are weekdays, 12pm-7pm, which certainly won't impact a Saturday morning 6:40AM flight
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May 5, 2019, 10:00 am
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Pretty sure the answer to your question is "no". Entry is linked to your boarding pass....once you have the first two guests on that boarding pass, you're paying for additional guests.
May 5, 2019, 9:13 pm
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The “Card Member” may bring in up to two guests. You’re only one card member, even though you have two cards. You could give it a shot, but I would have low expectations.
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Haven’t seen much talk about BDL, maybe because it’s a really small airport but I’ve been to all the escape lounges and I think I’ll put BDL at the top. The food although small is the best among domestic lounges I’ve ever had (the salmon plates are restaurant quality) plus the alcohol selection is really good. Usually fly out in the morning so get a ton of mimosas.
The staff however are by far the best in any domestic lounge I’ve been. Being a small airport you see the same folks every time and they remember your name and take care of you
The staff however are by far the best in any domestic lounge I’ve been. Being a small airport you see the same folks every time and they remember your name and take care of you
May 7, 2019, 10:22 am
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Haven’t seen much talk about BDL, maybe because it’s a really small airport but I’ve been to all the escape lounges and I think I’ll put BDL at the top. The food although small is the best among domestic lounges I’ve ever had (the salmon plates are restaurant quality) plus the alcohol selection is really good. Usually fly out in the morning so get a ton of mimosas.
The staff however are by far the best in any domestic lounge I’ve been. Being a small airport you see the same folks every time and they remember your name and take care of you
The staff however are by far the best in any domestic lounge I’ve been. Being a small airport you see the same folks every time and they remember your name and take care of you
May 7, 2019, 2:22 pm
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Very much like that at the OAK Escape Lounge. I was there a few hours ago. Some of the friendliest folks you’ll ever encounter in the travel industry.
May 7, 2019, 2:28 pm
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Haven’t seen much talk about BDL, maybe because it’s a really small airport but I’ve been to all the escape lounges and I think I’ll put BDL at the top. The food although small is the best among domestic lounges I’ve ever had (the salmon plates are restaurant quality) plus the alcohol selection is really good. Usually fly out in the morning so get a ton of mimosas.
The staff however are by far the best in any domestic lounge I’ve been. Being a small airport you see the same folks every time and they remember your name and take care of you
The staff however are by far the best in any domestic lounge I’ve been. Being a small airport you see the same folks every time and they remember your name and take care of you
Yes indeed, that salmon is wonderful.
BDL has lavatories inside the lounge, unlike MSP.
When I was there, on a Monday (midafternoon) the place was filled with families traveling with small children (most adults had multiple toddlers). I was surprised that free access was allowed for all those kids. It also wasn't obvious to me why the would be so many kids at such a time, although I didn't look for any obvious family vacation flights on the departure monitors.
BDL has lavatories inside the lounge, unlike MSP.
When I was there, on a Monday (midafternoon) the place was filled with families traveling with small children (most adults had multiple toddlers). I was surprised that free access was allowed for all those kids. It also wasn't obvious to me why the would be so many kids at such a time, although I didn't look for any obvious family vacation flights on the departure monitors.
May 8, 2019, 1:38 am
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ONT T4 is opening next week sometime, and will be open all day and Into the night (9pm).
ONT T2 has already scaled back, and closes from 11am until 3pm.
PHX has a temporary Esc Lounge in T3 High B gates (old The Club) but will eventually be full scale be end of year.
Supposedly, SMF is next on the list to open a lounge, according to signage posted somewhere at the airport.
ONT T2 has already scaled back, and closes from 11am until 3pm.
PHX has a temporary Esc Lounge in T3 High B gates (old The Club) but will eventually be full scale be end of year.
Supposedly, SMF is next on the list to open a lounge, according to signage posted somewhere at the airport.