Holiday lounge access changes
Dec 9, 2017, 3:46 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2014
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Dec 9, 2017, 3:48 am
#17
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: UK London / Salisbury
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Dec 9, 2017, 4:34 am
#18
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London
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Whilst I would benefit from this, flying over Christmas with my wife (SCH) and brother (Blue), so we could all use TFW and GF, I would say that the idea of bringing 5 guests sounds ridiculous! It’s hard enough to find a seat when travelling alone at times, there are never enough menus and staff can be slow at clearing tables - potentially increasing numbers seems folly.
Yes, I totally understand the rationale, and think it’s a nice touch for Mr Gold who travels loads for business but not for leisure with family, but it’s the implementation that concerns me. Will big groups who are unused to travelling clog up security in TFW such that it’s quicker to go Fast Track? Would the compromise be letting GCH take additional guests into GC instead?
Yes, I totally understand the rationale, and think it’s a nice touch for Mr Gold who travels loads for business but not for leisure with family, but it’s the implementation that concerns me. Will big groups who are unused to travelling clog up security in TFW such that it’s quicker to go Fast Track? Would the compromise be letting GCH take additional guests into GC instead?
Dec 9, 2017, 6:03 am
#21
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: UK
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Well being able to take the family 1 gold a 3 silver into Galleries First at the end of the year would be a nice treat for them and for me. But this is BA so I wont be holding breath for any sort of family friendly benefit anytime soon.
I am also one of those people who get utterly frustrated by the inept and poorly briefed staff on the ground at LHR, that BA puts in front line customers facing roles in premium areas.
I am also one of those people who get utterly frustrated by the inept and poorly briefed staff on the ground at LHR, that BA puts in front line customers facing roles in premium areas.
Dec 9, 2017, 6:10 am
#22
Join Date: Sep 2013
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If it IS the case that five guests really are allowed per status member, then how long I wonder before people are escaping a packed lounge in search of a seat and bit of calm in the main concourse .....
Dec 9, 2017, 8:18 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Seems we have yet to see some sort of official confirmation of any temporary change in admission policy - if indeed there is one ...?
If it IS the case that five guests really are allowed per status member, then how long I wonder before people are escaping a packed lounge in search of a seat and bit of calm in the main concourse .....
If it IS the case that five guests really are allowed per status member, then how long I wonder before people are escaping a packed lounge in search of a seat and bit of calm in the main concourse .....
Dec 9, 2017, 8:55 am
#24
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 151
I've just had a discussion with the staff at the GF desk in T5. They explained* the rules as follows:
GGL can guest into GF up to 5 as long as on same PNR.
GCH can guest up to 5 into GC as long as on same PNR.
Applies until 13th Jan.
All dependent on capacity.
They did seem very confused on the new rules and couldn't quite work out if I as a GCH could actually bring my family (3 bronze) into GF but told me it was too busy today anyway. Since we're already in CW the ability to guest into GC didn't change the status quo for us.
* with much discussion, consultation of their crib sheet and an admission that as the rules were new, they weren't really sure about them yet.
GGL can guest into GF up to 5 as long as on same PNR.
GCH can guest up to 5 into GC as long as on same PNR.
Applies until 13th Jan.
All dependent on capacity.
They did seem very confused on the new rules and couldn't quite work out if I as a GCH could actually bring my family (3 bronze) into GF but told me it was too busy today anyway. Since we're already in CW the ability to guest into GC didn't change the status quo for us.
* with much discussion, consultation of their crib sheet and an admission that as the rules were new, they weren't really sure about them yet.
Dec 9, 2017, 9:05 am
#25
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@aardvarkdave - thanks for passing on specific info. Welcome news for many, no doubt.
But an ill-conceived decision IMHO.
But an ill-conceived decision IMHO.
Dec 9, 2017, 11:59 am
#27
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Last edited by Dambus; Dec 9, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Dec 9, 2017, 2:31 pm
#28
Join Date: Sep 2003
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I've just had a discussion with the staff at the GF desk in T5. They explained* the rules as follows:
GGL can guest into GF up to 5 as long as on same PNR.
GCH can guest up to 5 into GC as long as on same PNR.
Applies until 13th Jan.
All dependent on capacity.
They did seem very confused on the new rules and couldn't quite work out if I as a GCH could actually bring my family (3 bronze) into GF but told me it was too busy today anyway. Since we're already in CW the ability to guest into GC didn't change the status quo for us.
* with much discussion, consultation of their crib sheet and an admission that as the rules were new, they weren't really sure about them yet.
GGL can guest into GF up to 5 as long as on same PNR.
GCH can guest up to 5 into GC as long as on same PNR.
Applies until 13th Jan.
All dependent on capacity.
They did seem very confused on the new rules and couldn't quite work out if I as a GCH could actually bring my family (3 bronze) into GF but told me it was too busy today anyway. Since we're already in CW the ability to guest into GC didn't change the status quo for us.
* with much discussion, consultation of their crib sheet and an admission that as the rules were new, they weren't really sure about them yet.
Dec 9, 2017, 3:04 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: London
Programs: AAdvantage, and BAEC in name only
Posts: 802
Can I clarify this? I am off to GVA in Y tomorrow morning with better half (bronze) and elderly Mum (no status). I am currently gold.
I had assumed no Wing and no lounge access but if we can get a bacon roll and cup of tea x 3 that would be great.
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I had assumed no Wing and no lounge access but if we can get a bacon roll and cup of tea x 3 that would be great.
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