oneworld lounge access
Mar 10, 2006 | 6:01 am
#17
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Originally Posted by rikahlberg
Nice theory, hasn't worked in practice for me. You guys must really be good at talking your way in to lounges. (I just dropped from EXP to Plat on AA this month.)
Which lounges have folks been able to get access to on status alone?
Which lounges have folks been able to get access to on status alone?
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Mar 10, 2006 | 10:14 am
#18
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Er, everywhere - I have never ever been refused access to the lounge which the OneWorld rules say that I am entitled to as a OW Emerald, which is any OW lounge at that airport.
I've been in ACs in many US airports, the AC at NRT, the FLs at ORD, LAX, LHR. Pretty much all of CX's lounges worldwide. BA/QF lounges at LHR, LGW, SOU, JFK, SFO, LAX, BRU, SYD, SIN, MEL, and others. AY at HEL. EI at LHR, DUB... [This is by no means a complete list]
Obviously this is only when flying on a OneWorld marketed and operated flight that day from that airport (except for CX J lounges which I can access any time).
I've been in ACs in many US airports, the AC at NRT, the FLs at ORD, LAX, LHR. Pretty much all of CX's lounges worldwide. BA/QF lounges at LHR, LGW, SOU, JFK, SFO, LAX, BRU, SYD, SIN, MEL, and others. AY at HEL. EI at LHR, DUB... [This is by no means a complete list]
Obviously this is only when flying on a OneWorld marketed and operated flight that day from that airport (except for CX J lounges which I can access any time).
Mar 10, 2006 | 2:04 pm
#19
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Originally Posted by christep
Er, everywhere - I have never ever been refused access to the lounge which the OneWorld rules say that I am entitled to as a OW Emerald, which is any OW lounge at that airport.
Mar 11, 2006 | 8:07 am
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Never had access refused, but had some interesting conversations with AC agents in the US a few years ago. And there is the famous set of dragons at the BA MIA lounge.
But 99% of the time, no problems whatsoever.
But 99% of the time, no problems whatsoever.
Aug 16, 2006 | 2:42 am
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Originally Posted by Swanhunter
Never had access refused, but had some interesting conversations with AC agents in the US a few years ago. And there is the famous set of dragons at the BA MIA lounge.
But 99% of the time, no problems whatsoever.
But 99% of the time, no problems whatsoever.
If no BA lounge, any other OW lounges in MIA?
Aug 16, 2006 | 9:08 am
#24
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Originally Posted by skye1
...If no BA lounge, any other OW lounges in MIA?
Aug 19, 2006 | 7:09 pm
#25
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Originally Posted by Dave Noble
You do not need an International BP per se. As long as the domestic sector is part of an international itinerary, then access is permitted. It doesn't have to be the same day as the international flight
Aug 19, 2006 | 7:29 pm
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Originally Posted by number_6
The AC in terminal A in MIA is actually a better lounge than the BA Terraces (which is definitely the worst Terraces in the world, which I can now say as I have finally visited all of the Terraces branded lounges). So the lounge situation in MIA is greatly improved in the past year (with the opening of the new ACs inside security in D and A). Also MIA has quite good coffee inside the ACs, and the bars are stocked with Galliano and Campari (unlike some other ACs).
And, milksheikh, no. Qantas doesn't fly to Anchorage. The rule DN cited (which is correct from my experience) is for the Qantas Club. AA's policy is limited to international premium class on the day of travel. So if you were flying LAX-ORD-LHR all in first class, you should, in theory, get access in Los Angeles. But in practice, results occasionally vary.
Last edited by Darren; Aug 19, 2006 at 7:35 pm
Aug 20, 2006 | 3:24 pm
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Originally Posted by milksheikh
To verify that I am understanding this correctly, if I fly ANC-DFW-BOS as part of a *ONE* RTW ticket, I should have access to the Admirals Club at DFW (being an AA Plat = OW Sapphire), even though my previous international segment was several days earlier and my next international segment is several days away?
Aug 20, 2006 | 3:46 pm
#30
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Originally Posted by number_6
No, I don't agree with that interpretation. The actual rule is in AA CoC and requires same-day international flight for AC/FL access if you do not have non-AA OW status. So in your example, you are not entitled to AC access at DFW. It is not really subject to interpretation, but it is such a rare condition that the AC might let you in as a favour if you ask nicely. Pushing it will get the real rules applied and not let you in.
oneworld benefits are available to qualifying passengers and eligible guests on scheduled flights that are both operated and marketed by a oneworld member airline. Eligible passengers have access to either the Admirals Club lounge or Flagship Lounge facility (where available) on the day of their departure. oneworld passengers qualify based on either class of service or frequent flyer status as shown below:
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*AAdvantage Executive Platinum and AAdvantage Platinum members must be departing on a oneworld operated/marketed flight that day. Excludes AAdvantage members traveling on solely North American itineraries. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, The Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
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*AAdvantage Executive Platinum and AAdvantage Platinum members must be departing on a oneworld operated/marketed flight that day. Excludes AAdvantage members traveling on solely North American itineraries. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, The Bahamas, and the Caribbean.