...the hell is going on with JFK Terraces? [age restrictions]
Aug 24, 2011, 7:00 am
#46
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in the UK? In my view, probably not. Maybe BA is finally creating consistency
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Aug 24, 2011, 7:01 am
#47
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I remember when I was 16 (legal drinking age here is 18), that I hated the policy of not letting underaged people into a bar.
The lounge angel was completely right on denying entry so no point to blame her. In my opinion, it would be daft for BA to man the bar(s) in GF and GC just because very few people cant access the lounges.
I would guess 99% of eligible passengers are either 21+ or travelling with an adult?
The lounge angel was completely right on denying entry so no point to blame her. In my opinion, it would be daft for BA to man the bar(s) in GF and GC just because very few people cant access the lounges.
I would guess 99% of eligible passengers are either 21+ or travelling with an adult?
Aug 24, 2011, 7:07 am
#49
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You pay for it - you should get it (e.g. pre-flight dining, drinks, newspapers). In any case - OP could get plastered on the plane.
Aug 24, 2011, 7:11 am
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Aug 24, 2011, 7:14 am
#51
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Wrong. It's an example of a carrier obeying the law, something we all expect. Neither you nor I have read the specific t&c of OP's ticket and associated benefits, but I will guarantee you that somewhere they say something close to, "subject to all applicable laws, rules & regulations." In this case, the law prohibits the benefit so it's not applicable. Simple as that. I will also guarantee that there is no place where any carrier obligates itself to hire an extra employee to tend bar.
Aug 24, 2011, 7:24 am
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Aug 24, 2011, 7:42 am
#55
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My son doesnt have problems getting into the LHR and LGW lounges either.
He doesnt have a problem with getting a can of Heineken on a flight, his grandmother was a little surprised when he ordered up and was served but since he ordered her a Baileys she didnt complain for long
He doesnt have a problem with getting a can of Heineken on a flight, his grandmother was a little surprised when he ordered up and was served but since he ordered her a Baileys she didnt complain for long
Aug 24, 2011, 8:18 am
#57
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Isn't this similar to BA not being able to serve alcohol in Saudi airspace. You might feel that as you've paid for a J/F ticket you should be able to get a drink at any point on the flight, however the local law does not allow this.
Aug 24, 2011, 8:27 am
#58
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Not really, free grog isn't a perk of J/F.
Aug 24, 2011, 8:28 am
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I am sure that you are right about the ID. However they would have known from your BAEC card & your flight details.
Aug 24, 2011, 8:34 am
#60
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There is no US law that forbids Under-21's to enter lounge. They cannot serve them alcohol, but solution would be to change alcohol rules (for example, introducing bar attendant who would check IDs), not prevent them from entering lounge at all.