GG CHECKPOINT line 65 (updated as of May 2013)
Oct 9, 2010, 4:14 pm
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GG CHECKPOINT line 65 (updated as of May 2013)
Do gate passes for PC members extend to RCC and US Club members?
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Oct 9, 2010, 4:44 pm
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I would imagine so. It used to be valid for DL CRC members back when they had access.
I would imagine so. It used to be valid for DL CRC members back when they had access.
Oct 9, 2010, 5:34 pm
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While it doesn't exactly answer your question, I've been using the PC gatepasses to go to the UA RCC club at MCO since long before the merger. Although over the past year I've had several agents look at me like I was speaking Klingon at first when I asked for a pass to go the lounge, only once did I encounter an extremely obstinate agent who didn't want to issue the pass, even after citing the rule. I actually just used it again tonight to use up some of my soon-to-be-defunct RCC drink chits, and in the process, learned that MCO's own aforementioned resident red-coat dragon lady will be retiring soon ^^.
Oct 9, 2010, 11:23 pm
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Answered my own question tonight yes it is possible. The line says partner clubs.
Answered my own question tonight yes it is possible. The line says partner clubs.
Oct 10, 2010, 9:29 am
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I did get a pass once to use the DL Crown Room here at BNA. I didn't realize the wording had partner lounges in it. Interesting. That is most liekly left over from the Skyteam days as back then one was allowed in the club with no boarding card and this is the new way that US and UA allow entry.
Oct 10, 2010, 9:49 am
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I thought RCCs now offered complimentary alcoholic beverages.
Oct 17, 2010, 7:27 am
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Gate Pass with PC membership in HNL?
I posted this question in the The Penalty Box thread earlier and someone responded with "GG Checkpoint line 53", which I then googled and followed to this thread. And since this thread is relatively new, I thought I'd ask here.
I was wondering if anyone has had actual experience with getting a gate pass with President's Club membership here in HNL?
Thanks!
I was wondering if anyone has had actual experience with getting a gate pass with President's Club membership here in HNL?
Thanks!
Oct 17, 2010, 12:19 pm
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I posted this question in the The Penalty Box thread earlier and someone responded with "GG Checkpoint line 53", which I then googled and followed to this thread. And since this thread is relatively new, I thought I'd ask here.
I was wondering if anyone has had actual experience with getting a gate pass with President's Club membership here in HNL?
Thanks!
I was wondering if anyone has had actual experience with getting a gate pass with President's Club membership here in HNL?
Thanks!
Yep. The agents with floral shirts are contracted and may not know about this rule (and even after I've cited it, they still called the PC to confirm) - but they'll eventually figure it out. The HNL PC agents are actual CO employees (supervisors) and are often found at the Elite check-in area, so see one of them if they're around (they'll be in gray coats)- they'll know the gatepass rule. They'll even stamp your gatepass with the "Gold Lane" stamp to speed you on your way through security if you ask
Oct 17, 2010, 3:53 pm
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Yep. The agents with floral shirts are contracted and may not know about this rule (and even after I've cited it, they still called the PC to confirm) - but they'll eventually figure it out. The HNL PC agents are actual CO employees (supervisors) and are often found at the Elite check-in area, so see one of them if they're around (they'll be in gray coats)- they'll know the gatepass rule. They'll even stamp your gatepass with the "Gold Lane" stamp to speed you on your way through security if you ask
I'm going to try this as soon as I get my membership card since it didn't come with my Presidential Plus credit card.
Oct 17, 2010, 4:03 pm
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The cards are always mailed separately. If you do not want to wait for the PC card to show up they should be able to look up that you have a membership on the computers based on your OnePass number without you actually presenting the card at the counter. But actually having the card will likely make it a touch easier.
Oct 17, 2010, 4:18 pm
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The cards are always mailed separately. If you do not want to wait for the PC card to show up they should be able to look up that you have a membership on the computers based on your OnePass number without you actually presenting the card at the counter. But actually having the card will likely make it a touch easier.
Sep 29, 2011, 3:06 am
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No more non-business gate passes
Looks like the days of unrestricted gate passes are coming to and end. Going forward it looks like you need to reserve a conference room ($60-$80/hour) in order to get gate passes. See this.
However, I bet at least one flyertalk member knows a way around this
However, I bet at least one flyertalk member knows a way around this
Sep 29, 2011, 7:09 am
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Looks like the days of unrestricted gate passes are coming to and end. Going forward it looks like you need to reserve a conference room ($60-$80/hour) in order to get gate passes. See this.
However, I bet at least one flyertalk member knows a way around this
However, I bet at least one flyertalk member knows a way around this
TSA has no business concerning itself with whether a non-flying customer has reserved a conference room at an airport club. If a gate pass is issued, the holder is screened along with the rest of the people passing through the checkpoint. If they really had faith in their personnel and screening methods, this would be a nonissue.
I'd love to read the text of this new "regulation".
Sep 29, 2011, 7:19 am
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I certainly hope this does not go into effect. I just used a gate pass yesterday and had no problem receiving one. This is a favorite benefit and I would hate to see it go under the guise of some new TSA prohibition.
TSA has no business concerning itself with whether a non-flying customer has reserved a conference room at an airport club. If a gate pass is issued, the holder is screened along with the rest of the people passing through the checkpoint. If they really had faith in their personnel and screening methods, this would be a nonissue.
I'd love to read the text of this new "regulation".
TSA has no business concerning itself with whether a non-flying customer has reserved a conference room at an airport club. If a gate pass is issued, the holder is screened along with the rest of the people passing through the checkpoint. If they really had faith in their personnel and screening methods, this would be a nonissue.
I'd love to read the text of this new "regulation".
UA's policy has always been not to allow gate passes for RCC (traditionally you even had to be flying UA or partner to use your paid membership, though that part has been relaxed).
CO has always allowed gate passes.