Changing to DC
Dec 24, 2004 | 3:46 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver, UA Gold
Posts: 682
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?
Any thoughts?
Dec 24, 2004 | 4:06 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Anwhere ex-MAN
Programs: Nil
Posts: 2,709
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.
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.
Dec 24, 2004 | 11:43 am
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Posts: 2,305
Originally Posted by MAN Pax
Check in with the UA Card - then you should get the centre seat block if in Y.
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!