Bringing family with gold card
Jul 9, 2022, 5:18 am
#1
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Bringing family with gold card
I have booked 12 members of my family in two groups of six onto the same flight in economy
I have been able to pre-book all our seats, but am unsure of how we can extend the benefits. I realise that my wife and I can guest one other person into F lounge, but does this apply to their children and checkin/security, plus pre-boarding?
I have been able to pre-book all our seats, but am unsure of how we can extend the benefits. I realise that my wife and I can guest one other person into F lounge, but does this apply to their children and checkin/security, plus pre-boarding?
Jul 9, 2022, 5:41 am
#4
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I assume that your wife also has a Gold card and that’s how you managed 2 bookings, both with seat selection benefits?
Jul 9, 2022, 5:44 am
#5
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I just have visions of 12 people all rolling up into the FLounge. I doubt that you'd even be able to sit together these days - I find it hard enough for two on occasions. People have a tendency to spread themselves and almost mark their territory I think that you'll need to give this a miss or tell them that you' and your wife will meet them at the gate - I would never go that route as I'd keep us together as a party. You have done well to get their seats allocated.
Jul 9, 2022, 5:49 am
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Jul 9, 2022, 5:53 am
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I just have visions of 12 people all rolling up into the FLounge. I doubt that you'd even be able to sit together these days - I find it hard enough for two on occasions. People have a tendency to spread themselves and almost mark their territory I think that you'll need to give this a miss or tell them that you' and your wife will meet them at the gate - I would never go that route as I'd keep us together as a party. You have done well to get their seats allocated.
Jul 9, 2022, 10:09 am
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Jul 9, 2022, 10:13 am
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Jul 9, 2022, 10:28 am
#12
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Aunt Pucci Proops.
Jul 9, 2022, 11:33 am
#13
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Sweetness, I asked for a reason. You know the people with whom you are travelling and I don’t. However, if you go off to the Lounge and lave the other eight, you have split the party into Them and Us. People can be resentful for all sorts of reasons. You might want to consider going into the FLounge (or anywhere else). It is, of course, no business of mine but large groups going on holiday can cause all sorts of stresses and strains.
Aunt Pucci Proops.
Aunt Pucci Proops.
Jul 9, 2022, 11:51 am
#14
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I don’t think the two families of four would be comfortable in the lounge. They prefer to make use of the family facilities elsewhere. On our last attempt at a holiday together, we had to use EasyJet and 8 of our group missed the bus and were left at LGW. Hopefully this time we will get on the plane.
Jul 9, 2022, 7:49 pm
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Similar situation for me in a different airline. I'm United Premier Platinum due to BA status match sneakily applied before a trip for the extended family to celebrate Mrs. G's birthday. Upgraded everyone in the family (9 in total) to "economy plus"' based on my status with no issue at all IAD to PLS round trip. Expecting the boss and I to get upgraded out of economy, but still - fantastic family trip support. I'd never expect BA to do the same. 
Pucci, Please note that I didn't mention the specific birthday of she who must be obeyed.
No need to apply hairbrush!
Pucci, Please note that I didn't mention the specific birthday of she who must be obeyed.
No need to apply hairbrush!
