Terraces Lounge IAD Access for oneWorld emerald member
Jul 12, 2007, 4:24 pm
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Terraces Lounge IAD Access for oneWorld emerald member
Has anyone had occasion to use this club? I'm flying Iberia 6188 on 9/3, on an I fare (although my OW emerald status should qualify me, anyway). I'm wondering if access is regularly denied because of capacity issues, and, if so, how early do I need to get there to avoid being denied entry. ASWU (a search was unsuccessful), but if I missed something, I would welcome hearing how I could have found the answer without starting a new thread.
Jul 13, 2007, 11:42 am
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Here is a photo of the IAD Lounge
Last edited by krug; Jul 13, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Jul 13, 2007, 11:50 am
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Has anyone had occasion to use this club? I'm flying Iberia 6188 on 9/3, on an I fare (although my OW emerald status should qualify me, anyway). I'm wondering if access is regularly denied because of capacity issues, and, if so, how early do I need to get there to avoid being denied entry. ASWU (a search was unsuccessful), but if I missed something, I would welcome hearing how I could have found the answer without starting a new thread.
Have a good trip
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/ffp/loung...irline-lounges
Jul 13, 2007, 1:06 pm
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The reason I posted on the AA forum was because of the myriad reports of explats being denied access to BA lounges. I only wanted to know if this has happened at IAD. I didn't think that IB or BA emeralds would have much to say in this situation.
Jul 13, 2007, 1:24 pm
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Emerald or Sapphire level top-tier members of oneworld® airlines' frequent flyer programmes have access to almost 500 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 - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day.
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 - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day.
Jul 13, 2007, 1:25 pm
#9
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AA Admirals Club
Location details: Terminal D across from Gate D26
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 05:30-19:30; Sat 05:30-18:00
BA Terraces / FIRST Lounge
Location details: Airside
Opening hours: Daily 15:00-21:00
Notes: Access to FIRST Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
Location details: Terminal D across from Gate D26
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 05:30-19:30; Sat 05:30-18:00
BA Terraces / FIRST Lounge
Location details: Airside
Opening hours: Daily 15:00-21:00
Notes: Access to FIRST Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
Jul 13, 2007, 1:25 pm
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I have only heard of Explats having problems at MIA not at any other BA lounges ( as long as they have their Explat card with them)
You should not have a problem at IAD.
Regards
TBS
Jul 13, 2007, 1:47 pm
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BA Terraces at IAD
AA Admirals Club
Location details: Terminal D across from Gate D26
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 05:30-19:30; Sat 05:30-18:00
BA Terraces / FIRST Lounge
Location details: Airside
Opening hours: Daily 15:00-21:00
Notes: Access to FIRST Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
Location details: Terminal D across from Gate D26
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 05:30-19:30; Sat 05:30-18:00
BA Terraces / FIRST Lounge
Location details: Airside
Opening hours: Daily 15:00-21:00
Notes: Access to FIRST Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
There was enough room for all of us, even though most of us were catnapping.
Jul 16, 2007, 5:06 pm
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Emerald or Sapphire level top-tier members of oneworld® airlines' frequent flyer programmes have access to almost 500 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 - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day.
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 - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day.
Upshot is - seems it's dragon dependant.
Jul 20, 2007, 8:59 pm
#14
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Hmm...I was only trying to get into the Terraces, but it sounds like I might be eligible for the F lounge with my emerald status and an IB business class boarding pass. I passed by the F door the day before yesterday, and the sign read "first class", with no additional qualifications.
Jul 21, 2007, 12:41 am
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Weren't the problems at MIA due to the BA lounge not being a Terraces lounge but being shared? AFAIK an Emerald will always be able to access a BA Terraces lounge. (Anyway, if you're denied access because it's full, it probably wouldn't have been a very pleasant experience anyway.) Good luck and have a good trip.