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BA lounge access guidelines
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Note: This thread contains obsolete information and has been superseded by the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...uidelines.html thread. i Preface Firstly, we'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new members. We've created this short guide with you in mind which we hope covers all the basics you need to know about where and when you can enjoy the spoils of lounge access whenever you are travelling on BA and/or a oneworld partner airline. The guidelines on lounge access are divided into two main categories: 1) access qualified by status, and 2) access qualified by class of travel ii Contents |
Lounge access overview
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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2.../Rules.002.png https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A.../Rules.003.png https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T.../Rules.004.png https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U.../Rules.005.png https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4.../Rules.006.png Lounge access when travelling on redemption tickets When travelling on a redemption ticket, the lounge access rules apply (whether it be based on FFP status or class of service) as they normally do when travelling on a ticket paid with cash. Lounge access and operational upgrades If you're fortunate enough to receive an operational upgrade at the airport, BA typically allows you to use the lounge matching the upgraded class of travel. So, when you find yourself as the lucky recipient of an op-up from Club World to First, first pat yourself on the back, then find a friend, then immerse yourselves in the splendour of the Concorde Room :) Lounge access overview | Access qualified by status | Access qualified by class of travel | Lounge database |
Access qualified by status
Summary
When travelling on a oneworld marketed and operated flight: BA Gold (oneworld Emerald) https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F...lub_178x70.jpg Members (plus one guest) have access to all available and accessible oneworld first and business class departure lounges BA Silver (oneworld Sapphire) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5...lub_178x70.jpg Members (plus one guest) have access to all available and accessible oneworld business class departure lounges BA Bronze (oneworld Ruby) and BA Blue https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-W...lub_178x70.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9...lub_178x70.jpg Members are not granted access according to their tier but may still have access to departure lounges depending on their class of travel that day. Taken from the oneworld website: Emerald or Sapphire level top-tier members of oneworld airlines' frequent flyer programmes have access to almost 550 departure lounges across the globe, no matter which oneworld airline you are flying. In all cases, lounge access eligibility is based on: Departing carrier - you must be flying on your next onward segment, on the same day, on a flight marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline, AND Frequent flyer tier status - you must present a current frequent flyer card equivalent to oneworld Emerald or Sapphire status, OR Class of travel (see below) - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day. Guesting privileges qualified by status With regard to oneworld lounges, once again the guesting rules are relatively straight forward. BA Gold (oneworld Emerald) https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F...lub_178x70.jpg Members may invite one guest into a oneworld first class or business class lounge. Both the member and guest must be travelling on a oneworld operated and marketed flight, though not necessarily on the same flight or same carrier. BA Silver (oneworld Sapphire) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5...lub_178x70.jpg Members may invite one guest into a oneworld business class lounge. Both the member and guest must be travelling on a oneworld operated and marketed flight, though not necessarily on the same flight or same carrier. When it comes to the extra provisions BA offers its own customers at its own lounges, the rules are slightly more complicated BA Gold Guest List members https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Z...60/BAECGGL.jpg
Concorde Room Card holders https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Y...R_Card.007.jpg
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Access qualified by class of travel
oneworld rules relating to lounge access when travelling in mixed cabins, whilst generous, are slightly more onerous than BA's, in that when travelling short haul in economy on a flight marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline, lounge access is granted on the condition your same day connecting flight is/was long haul, premium cabin, marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline. BA for example will permit lounge access to passengers without status, travelling in economy (Euro Traveller or UK Domestic) connecting to/from a Club Europe flight.
In practice the same day connection requirement is loosely applied. For example lounge access may be granted when connecting from an overnight flight. The general acceptance is so long as your departing flight occurs on the same day as your previous flight arrived you will be granted access during your transit. Passengers arriving into LHR having flown in First Class with an onward connection on BA at T5 may use the Concorde Room providing:
Lounge access during transit when transferring from one class of service to another - the basic premise seems to be the most substantial part of the journey guides the transit access. Here are a few scenarios describing the rules in play: Scenario 1 Transit from a non-qualifying long haul flight to a qualifying short haul flight https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u...enario.001.png Scenario 2 Transit from a non-qualifying long haul flight to a non-qualifying short haul flight https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g...enario.002.png Scenario 3 Transit from a qualifying short haul flight to a non-qualifying long haul flight https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p...enario.003.png Scenario 4 Transit from a qualifying short haul flight to a non-qualifying short haul flight https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l...enario.004.png Scenario 5 Transit from a qualifying short haul flight to a qualifying long haul flight (mixing classes) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W...enario.005.png Scenario 6 Transit from a qualifying long haul flight to a non-qualifying short haul flight https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o...enario.006.png Business UK lounge access BA operates an all economy class service on its UK domestic routes. While the service on board remains undeniably economy class, fully flexible ticket holders are entitled to enjoy the use of business class lounges before boarding their domestic flight. The applicable booking classes are J and Y. If you don't know your precise booking class, don't worry. If your ticket is eligible your boarding pass will be marked with "BUSINESS UK" on the long stub. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-n...ess_UK.013.jpg Business UK ticket status also applies to domestic flights when purchased in conjunction with a premium class international ticket, whether that be connecting to or from a Club Europe, World Traveller Plus, Club World or First flight. Note, with premium class redemptions Business UK typically do not apply to UK Domestic connections. However, you will be granted access before boarding your domestic flight on presentation of your same day onward (or preceeding) business or first class boarding pass. Guesting privileges qualified by class of travel With regard to oneworld lounges, the guesting rules are relatively straight forward. Travelling first class The ticket holder may invite one guest into a oneworld first class or business class lounge. Both the first class ticket holder and guest must be travelling on a oneworld operated and marketed flight, though not necessarily on the same flight or same carrier. Travelling business class No guests When it comes to the extra provisions BA offers its own customers at its own lounges, the rules are slightly more complicated. Again, listed below are the qualifications by class of travel (which may be trumped by your status) BA First ticket holders
Club World ticket holders
Club Europe ticket holders
Business UK ticket holders
Lounge access overview | Access qualified by status | Access qualified by class of travel | Lounge database |
I've launched this as a beta. Please feel free to add your comments or suggestions.
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Looking good Prospero, although one thing I notice is that it seems to suggest Silvers and Bronzes/Blues can have a spa treatment as long as they are travelling longhaul irrespective of class of travel: surely it should be in CW or F only.
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^ Nice work.
A question (correction?).... The grid shows that Blue/Bronze members are entitled to a 15 minute spa treatment when flying Long Haul irrespective of class of travel. Not sure this is correct? (If it is, it's hardly surprising there's never any treatments available). |
Thanks chaps. My error has been corrected ^
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Originally Posted by Prospero
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Thanks chaps. My error has been corrected ^
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Phew, thanks.
Maybe I'll be able to get a treatment now ;) |
One correction, the CCR card allows one guest only.
A GGL can invite two guests in to other BA operated lounges, but only one to the CCR. (You may at times get away with two guests, but the lounge access laminated card shows only one guest.) bjorns |
Arrivals Lounge with CCR card.
The lounge "access book" policy is that if you hold a CCR card and have arrived in CW or above then you can access the Concorde Dining Room. The GGL line (after checking with a manager) has stated that with a CCR Card you can access the Concorde Dining Room irrespective of longhaul travel class from which you have arrived. |
Is swapping guests allowed?
I have a CX gold card (from AMEX Plat) which allows me +1 lounge access. If I'm travelling with 2 people without access can I guest in one for a while then leave them outside and guest in the other? |
Originally Posted by FlyerGill
(Post 20422937)
Is swapping guests allowed?
I have a CX gold card (from AMEX Plat) which allows me +1 lounge access. If I'm travelling with 2 people without access can I guest in one for a while then leave them outside and guest in the other? |
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