Flight Features on an Avios booking - which is correct?
Jan 28, 2014, 2:04 pm
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Flight Features on an Avios booking - which is correct?
So a few of us are planning on a golf trip to celebrate one of the group managing to make his half century 
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We're looking at GLA - LGW - ALC using Avios, which two of us are contributing to the pot. Looking at availability there may be a few hours connection, and I was thinking about CE to ALC (Domestic to/from GLA, of course) so we can grab a beer in the Lounge in relative comfort.
I've read the Lounge Guide here and the info on the BA site and thought I knew what was what. But here's where I'm getting confused.
When I look at booking 6 CE flights using my (Gold) Account, the "more information" section of the booking screen says Lounge Access against all flights (GLA/LGW, LGW/ALC and back). However, when I look at the same booking using my friend's (Blue) account, there is no mention of Lounge Access.
Can anyone help confirm what info is correct?
.We're looking at GLA - LGW - ALC using Avios, which two of us are contributing to the pot. Looking at availability there may be a few hours connection, and I was thinking about CE to ALC (Domestic to/from GLA, of course) so we can grab a beer in the Lounge in relative comfort.
I've read the Lounge Guide here and the info on the BA site and thought I knew what was what. But here's where I'm getting confused.
When I look at booking 6 CE flights using my (Gold) Account, the "more information" section of the booking screen says Lounge Access against all flights (GLA/LGW, LGW/ALC and back). However, when I look at the same booking using my friend's (Blue) account, there is no mention of Lounge Access.
Can anyone help confirm what info is correct?
Jan 28, 2014, 2:25 pm
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If it's booked in CE, then lounge access at GLA and LGW.
If you book it, then I think your group can also use the Galleries First lounge at LGW.
As for why it isn't showing for the Blue, not sure, but we all know how sophisticated and reliable a website ba.com is...
If you book it, then I think your group can also use the Galleries First lounge at LGW.
As for why it isn't showing for the Blue, not sure, but we all know how sophisticated and reliable a website ba.com is...
Jan 29, 2014, 5:09 am
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That's what I thought, but as I say got confused! Good point about the website 
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But just to be sure, given my addled brain: If it's CE to ACL-LGW and then UK Domestic to GLA, will Lounge access at LGW be allowed?
.But just to be sure, given my addled brain: If it's CE to ACL-LGW and then UK Domestic to GLA, will Lounge access at LGW be allowed?
Jan 29, 2014, 5:18 am
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Yes you are meant to, however there have been many reports of those connecting to domestic being wrongly turned away. Just mention you are inbound on CE, show your CE ticket, and that your domestic is booked in U class.
Jan 29, 2014, 6:10 am
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The Lounge section in MMB is well known for being more than a bit wonky, so I wouldn't give it too much thought - as long as you are booked in CE, it's fine!
No. Flounge access is strictly Gold member plus one guest only. You'll still be able to all go to Galleries Club on the basis of your CE flights.
No. Flounge access is strictly Gold member plus one guest only. You'll still be able to all go to Galleries Club on the basis of your CE flights.
Jan 29, 2014, 6:15 am
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Jan 29, 2014, 7:02 am
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