Which lounges am I allowed to access?
Aug 9, 2010, 10:42 pm
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Which lounges am I allowed to access?
I'll be flying AUS-IAH-NRT-TPE and back soon. Besides the Continental President's club lounge in AUS and IAH and the United Red Carpet in NRT, which lounges would I be allowed to enter? I am Gold Elite in OnePass flying on an economy ticket. I want to try to spend my time in the Asian airline lounges as they seem to be better and have better food. I see I can't get into the ANA lounge at NRT. Am I allowed into any other lounge at NRT? And can I get into the Royal Orchid lounge in TPE? I figure I can't get into the Krisflyer business lounge there. Thanks for any info.
Aug 9, 2010, 10:47 pm
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Aug 10, 2010, 7:08 am
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The airport information page on the *A website is usually a good place to start to find which lounges are designated as *G. Though I have found that it can take a while for them to update the page so it may not be completely accurate. Looks like in TPE the *G lounge is in facet the SQ lounge but the TG lounge is not *G. And as above, you should have access to the ANA lounge in NRT.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...ation/airport/
http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...ation/airport/
Aug 10, 2010, 7:21 am
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I used ana lounge 7/7 this year in NRT as *g, but I was also flying ana nrt-sgn. Both lounges I thought were a little nicer than the rcc. *g signs posted. No access to the f/c lounge as a *g, however. Furniture was a little tired looking, but food better than rcc and much quieter.
Aug 10, 2010, 7:32 am
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I did use the Star Alliance lounge finder (thanks) before I posted and when I went to the ANA website, it said as far as eligible customers, "Star Alliance Gold members on ANA operated flights and one accompanying guest per customer." Since I'm not flying on an ANA operated flight, I figured I wouldn't be allowed in. But if I am, I'd certainly like to visit it. I just didn't want to look like a fool trying to get in somewhere I'm not allowed. Thanks for the info.
Aug 10, 2010, 8:33 am
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I did use the Star Alliance lounge finder (thanks) before I posted and when I went to the ANA website, it said as far as eligible customers, "Star Alliance Gold members on ANA operated flights and one accompanying guest per customer." Since I'm not flying on an ANA operated flight, I figured I wouldn't be allowed in. But if I am, I'd certainly like to visit it. I just didn't want to look like a fool trying to get in somewhere I'm not allowed. Thanks for the info.
You need to fly a Star airline that day...thats all.
Also, ANA lounge has the famous noodle-bar.
I like the shower stall at the ANA lounge. But, the shower amenities are better presented at the UA RCC lounge.
Shower stall at ANA lounge has the fancy toilet seat. It also has the real nice instant-hot water showers.
Also, way in the back, the ANA lounge has lounging chairs, that almost go flat...if you want to take a nap.
the downsides of ANA lounge = They will not call UA / CO / AC flights. The lounge is a long walk from the CO/UA gates.
Aug 10, 2010, 8:44 am
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Note that there are 2 ana lounges, one is underground and dark, the other is top floor and has nice views of the runways. There is an underground walkway between sat #4 and sat #5.
Aug 10, 2010, 8:49 am
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Remember to take your *Gold card with you as you will be required to show it to the staff at the ANA lounge to get inside. Your status noted on your boarding pass will not suffice.
Aug 10, 2010, 9:54 am
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The one on the bottom is the Star Gold lounge.
Aug 10, 2010, 10:30 am
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#4 satellite(also has the good sushi place near 32) has both lounges above ground, and I accessed with only *G a month ago. #5 I believe is more underground, but may have above ground F lounge. #4 has a separate F lounge as well, but did not access that.
Aug 11, 2010, 9:12 am
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Thanks for this! Will check out the #4 satellite if possible the next time.