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Old Apr 30, 2011, 2:16 am
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VIE: Priority Terminal access w/ LH F?
Hello everyone!

I've been searching this forum for information about the VIE Priority terminal, but I only found the "redLane" service info.

I would like to know if, in addition to HONs, first class passengers get access to this terminal? OS does not offer first, but I'll be flying First to NRT via FRA.


Thanks in advance for any tips!

Edit: Or maybe I was thinking of the "VIP Terminal" I don't really know the difference!
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Old Apr 30, 2011, 2:56 am
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Originally Posted by Andoreasu
I would like to know if, in addition to HONs, first class passengers get access to this terminal? OS does not offer first, but I'll be flying First to NRT via FRA.
the priority terminal is HON only AFAIK...
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Old Apr 30, 2011, 4:00 am
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Originally Posted by Andoreasu
Hello everyone!

I've been searching this forum for information about the VIE Priority terminal, but I only found the "redLane" service info.

I would like to know if, in addition to HONs, first class passengers get access to this terminal? OS does not offer first, but I'll be flying First to NRT via FRA.


Thanks in advance for any tips!

Edit: Or maybe I was thinking of the "VIP Terminal" I don't really know the difference!
You can of course "buy in" for 99 Euro. (24h prior notice)
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Old Apr 30, 2011, 4:23 am
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Originally Posted by supermasterphil
You can of course "buy in" for 99 Euro. (24h prior notice)
certainly... but definitely not worth it. HONdehütte is ok but nothing to write home about, and the time saving is minimal compared to the "normal" procedures. especially if you have checked in online...
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Old Apr 30, 2011, 5:31 am
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Originally Posted by sentom
certainly... but definitely not worth it. HONdehütte is ok but nothing to write home about, and the time saving is minimal compared to the "normal" procedures. especially if you have checked in online...
Well, the worst in Vienna is the security right at the gate and the waiting behind security. So if the priority terminal eases that significantly, it might be worth as a HON since it's free. For 99 Euro? Probably not...
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Old May 1, 2011, 11:24 am
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Originally Posted by supermasterphil
Well, the worst in Vienna is the security right at the gate and the waiting behind security. So if the priority terminal eases that significantly, it might be worth as a HON since it's free. For 99 Euro? Probably not...
But it doesn't...
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Old May 1, 2011, 11:35 am
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Originally Posted by Rambuster
But it doesn't...
it depends, if you depart from a remote gate (like i do 99%), its way easier. same if you have a intercont destination as they will also drive you straight to the jetbridge...
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Old May 1, 2011, 11:47 am
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Originally Posted by sentom
it depends, if you depart from a remote gate (like i do 99%), its way easier. same if you have a intercont destination as they will also drive you straight to the jetbridge...
True for Remote or longhaul.
For my DUS or FRA bound flights no real benefit.
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Old May 1, 2011, 2:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Rambuster
True for Remote or longhaul.
For my DUS or FRA bound flights no real benefit.
DUS (on LH) is too often remote recently...
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Old May 2, 2011, 7:26 am
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Thanks for your comments
Maybe security isn't such a great gain of time, but I was just wondering whether as a First Class LH customer, I'd be entitled to the Priority Terminal lounge, limo service etc... (only the first comment answers this)
In other words, should I drive to the Priority T or the regular one with my current BP?
In any case, considering your comments, I don't think I'd pay an additional 99€ for 'fast security' (which I noticed is only without checked luggage...)
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Old May 2, 2011, 8:11 am
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Originally Posted by Andoreasu
In other words, should I drive to the Priority T or the regular one with my current BP?
i would go to the regular, and ask at check in. you can still go over after, its only a short walk from the check in counters...
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Old May 4, 2011, 9:52 am
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Take a look at this video - Austrian Airlines Vienna HON Circle Lounge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29y-joa_74g
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Old May 4, 2011, 10:36 am
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Take a look at this video - Austrian Airlines Vienna HON Circle Lounge
ah the good old time, when they still had a proper TV there...
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