BA lounge access guidelines
May 1, 2017, 2:29 am
#16
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So, just to confirm I understand scenario 5 correctly:
I booked a GLA-LHR-BOS redemption last year, in F, long before CE was introduced in domestic connections. I couldn't upgrade the GLA-LHR leg to CE, once introduced.
In time gone by, my F flight to BOS would have got me in to the GLA lounge, so this will still be the case ? irrespective of my ET domestic flight ?
I thought it would anyway, but wanted to head off any disappointment in GLA.
We do have four hours in the CCR to look forward to though..........
I booked a GLA-LHR-BOS redemption last year, in F, long before CE was introduced in domestic connections. I couldn't upgrade the GLA-LHR leg to CE, once introduced.
In time gone by, my F flight to BOS would have got me in to the GLA lounge, so this will still be the case ? irrespective of my ET domestic flight ?
I thought it would anyway, but wanted to head off any disappointment in GLA.
We do have four hours in the CCR to look forward to though..........
May 1, 2017, 3:45 am
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So, just to confirm I understand scenario 5 correctly:
I booked a GLA-LHR-BOS redemption last year, in F, long before CE was introduced in domestic connections. I couldn't upgrade the GLA-LHR leg to CE, once introduced.
In time gone by, my F flight to BOS would have got me in to the GLA lounge, so this will still be the case ? irrespective of my ET domestic flight ?
I thought it would anyway, but wanted to head off any disappointment in GLA.
We do have four hours in the CCR to look forward to though..........
I booked a GLA-LHR-BOS redemption last year, in F, long before CE was introduced in domestic connections. I couldn't upgrade the GLA-LHR leg to CE, once introduced.
In time gone by, my F flight to BOS would have got me in to the GLA lounge, so this will still be the case ? irrespective of my ET domestic flight ?
I thought it would anyway, but wanted to head off any disappointment in GLA.
We do have four hours in the CCR to look forward to though..........
May 1, 2017, 4:22 am
#19
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Is this correct:
BA Concorde Dining (at BOS and IAD):
When I was in the BOS lounge last month I was denied Concorde Dining as I was not in F (just Club with CCR card).
BA Concorde Dining (at BOS and IAD):
- Once access into the lounge has been granted by class of travel or status, Concorde Room cardholders have access to the inner Concorde Dining Room with a guest. The Concorde Room card in isolation does not grant lounge access.
When I was in the BOS lounge last month I was denied Concorde Dining as I was not in F (just Club with CCR card).
great resource - thank you as always.
2 comments:
1. is this correct?
BA Gold Guest List members
BA Concorde Room and Concorde Bar:
Member flying BA First plus two guests.
2. though not suggesting a 'negative' is better than a 'positive' the first table sort of says that everyone at every status level has access to CCR, First Galleries etc etc etc IF they travel in F. just wondering if the first table that has categories by status could / should be changed to be a bit more conditional as otherwise, it might confuse newcomers?
thank you again though for putting together - as with all the others, very useful.
2 comments:
1. is this correct?
BA Gold Guest List members
BA Concorde Room and Concorde Bar:
Member flying BA First plus two guests.
2. though not suggesting a 'negative' is better than a 'positive' the first table sort of says that everyone at every status level has access to CCR, First Galleries etc etc etc IF they travel in F. just wondering if the first table that has categories by status could / should be changed to be a bit more conditional as otherwise, it might confuse newcomers?
thank you again though for putting together - as with all the others, very useful.
May 1, 2017, 4:32 am
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Kissing sounds good to me ! (No idea what the KISS approach is though lol).
May 1, 2017, 4:59 am
#21
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Now that BA has dropped it unaccompanied minors service, I do have a slight issue that they will not allow minors traveling Club/First to use the lounge because of self serve alcohol.
I would think that most parents would agree that the Lounges are a more safer environment, than them just wandering the Terminal. Let alone if there are cancellations or delays to the service they are on.
I would think that most parents would agree that the Lounges are a more safer environment, than them just wandering the Terminal. Let alone if there are cancellations or delays to the service they are on.
May 1, 2017, 2:27 pm
#22
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I'm arriving in LHR from ORD on a business fare BA ticket and connecting to a separate ticket purchased that is a one way economy ticket from LHR to FRA. Safe to assume I would only have access to the arrivals lounge and not to the airside galleries lounge? No status.
May 1, 2017, 2:41 pm
#23
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Thanks for this helpful guide. It indicates that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult with "eligibility in their own right". My under 18 kids (silver card holders) have been allowed to guest adults (known to them, not random strangers from the escalator!) into the lounges on countless occasions without any problem at all.
May 1, 2017, 2:51 pm
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May 1, 2017, 2:51 pm
#25
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Thanks for this helpful guide. It indicates that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult with "eligibility in their own right". My under 18 kids (silver card holders) have been allowed to guest adults (known to them, not random strangers from the escalator!) into the lounges on countless occasions without any problem at all.
Anyway if there's a BA rule to this effect it would be good to nail it down, though perhaps I should be careful what I wish for.
May 4, 2017, 3:34 pm
#26
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Hi guys,
I am a BA gold card holder flying economy from AKL to LAX (ugh) today on American, then transferring with a long layover to an Air Canada (I have no star alliance status) flight to YUL. Will I be able to use OW lounge in LAX or will I be stuck in the worlds worst airport with no lounge?
Cheers
I am a BA gold card holder flying economy from AKL to LAX (ugh) today on American, then transferring with a long layover to an Air Canada (I have no star alliance status) flight to YUL. Will I be able to use OW lounge in LAX or will I be stuck in the worlds worst airport with no lounge?
Cheers
May 4, 2017, 3:44 pm
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I am a BA gold card holder flying economy from AKL to LAX (ugh) today on American, then transferring with a long layover to an Air Canada (I have no star alliance status) flight to YUL. Will I be able to use OW lounge in LAX or will I be stuck in the worlds worst airport with no lounge?
May 4, 2017, 3:48 pm
#28
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Hi guys,
I am a BA gold card holder flying economy from AKL to LAX (ugh) today on American, then transferring with a long layover to an Air Canada (I have no star alliance status) flight to YUL. Will I be able to use OW lounge in LAX or will I be stuck in the worlds worst airport with no lounge?
Cheers
I am a BA gold card holder flying economy from AKL to LAX (ugh) today on American, then transferring with a long layover to an Air Canada (I have no star alliance status) flight to YUL. Will I be able to use OW lounge in LAX or will I be stuck in the worlds worst airport with no lounge?
Cheers
If it's a really long layover, take the city bus to In-N-Out Burger. You could try and blag your way into the Admirals Club in T4, they sometimes are prepared to accept people after travel, but I wouldn't show your AC boarding pass. Alternatively Alaska do "paid for" entry in T6, at USD 45 for a day pass.
May 4, 2017, 5:03 pm
#29
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Stuck yes, it would appear so, leaving oneworld means leaving oneworld's lounges. AC leaves from T2 and I can't think of any viable options for you there. unless you are Star Gold or something similar. World's worst airport? You haven't lived! I'll raise you to Simón Bolívar International, CCS. Or LTN.
If it's a really long layover, take the city bus to In-N-Out Burger. You could try and blag your way into the Admirals Club in T4, they sometimes are prepared to accept people after travel, but I wouldn't show your AC boarding pass. Alternatively Alaska do "paid for" entry in T6, at USD 45 for a day pass.
If it's a really long layover, take the city bus to In-N-Out Burger. You could try and blag your way into the Admirals Club in T4, they sometimes are prepared to accept people after travel, but I wouldn't show your AC boarding pass. Alternatively Alaska do "paid for" entry in T6, at USD 45 for a day pass.
Thanks a lot for the tips and yes I will agree it was an exaggeration but I don't think anyone would describe LAX as pleasant at least.
May 6, 2017, 11:53 am
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Traveling on 10 May BOS-LHR-ARN in WT. I am a OW Sapphire (AA Platinum). I understand that I have access to the Galleries Lounge at Boston & Heathrow for myself and husband due to my OW status. I do not have my current "physical" AAdvantage Card showing my Platinum status - though I do have the digital version on my phone. Will this be an issue at the clubs as I know from past experience BA has been a stickler for seeing the physical card.
Thanks!
Thanks!