Changing to DC
 

I am sure this has been addressed already, but I couldn't quite work out what the conclusion was. I am flying LHR-EDI this evening, and want to credit the miles to my virginal BMI account. But I still want to be able to get into the DC lounge, using my UA *gold card. Will I be able to wave a boarding pass with a statusless DC number to the matrons, if I support it with my UA card, or will that confuse matters? Or should I check in using UA, and then change it at the gate (is that possible)?

Any thoughts?

Check in with the UA Card - then you should get the centre seat block if in Y and you'll be somewhere on the list if they need op-ups (behind bmi *G and *S). You can change to the bmi number on entry to the lounge.

Otherwise, use the bmi number at check and flash the card to use the lounge - NB *G is upstairs and the lounge matron will call upstairs to have the doors opened for you.

Another thought - check-in is likely to be a scrum. Use whatever you can to check-in at a kiosk, or use a business desk if there's no queue. You can sort out any numbers and/or seat blocks at the lounge.

Thanks, I'd thought that might be the thing to do. I had forgotten the delights of BD checkin scrums. Come back Paddington, all is forgiven.

I'm starting to think this is an urban myth. The last 4 flights my BD*G has managed to earn me a very large seatmate. I never ask for window seats any more for fear of being crushed into oblivion!

MAN-LHR on Tuesday evening had 12 (TWELVE) rows of C for 5 (FIVE) passengers. The rest of us were of course cramped in a very full Y cabin, and I seemed to be the only *G who had a 'friend' next to me. Hmph!