Using BA Lounge at Chicago when flying Qatar J
Feb 2, 2020, 6:53 pm
#16
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This isn't true.The BA First class cupboard at ORD T5 is the official lounge for CX First class, check the CX website if you don't believe me. Regardless of grand pooh ba OW status, on a CX ticket F ticket in you go.
Feb 2, 2020, 6:55 pm
#17
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You'll have no problem, it's the official CX first lounge. The CX flight leaves 3+ hours before the BA flight, no overcrowding issues.
Feb 2, 2020, 8:35 pm
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Feb 11, 2020, 3:24 am
#19
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This must be a fairly recent development - I was refused access to the BA First Lounge when on a CX First Ticket and OW Emerald status. I was told I was only welcome at the AF / KL Lounge which was packed - a dreadful experience.
Feb 12, 2020, 11:44 am
#20
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https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...ss-lounge.html
And I agree, the AF/KL lounge is a dreadful experience.
Feb 17, 2020, 7:12 pm
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I managed to make it work in 2016. My dad and I were in J and he was OWS (I was merely OWR at the time) and we talked our way in. We were told if the lounge filled up we would be asked to leave though.
That said, the BA lounge is only barely better than the AF one. ORD T5 being one of the worst terminals in the world for lounges.
That said, the BA lounge is only barely better than the AF one. ORD T5 being one of the worst terminals in the world for lounges.
Oct 6, 2021, 4:36 pm
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Oct 7, 2021, 8:03 am
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Oct 8, 2021, 2:58 pm
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Oct 15, 2021, 11:17 pm
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Finnair uses the SwissPort Lounge which is in terminal. The BA Lounge closes at 9pm and is usually not welcoming to those flying other airlines but you can always try.
Oct 15, 2021, 11:21 pm
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Oct 17, 2021, 9:36 am
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I managed to make it work in 2016. My dad and I were in J and he was OWS (I was merely OWR at the time) and we talked our way in. We were told if the lounge filled up we would be asked to leave though.
That said, the BA lounge is only barely better than the AF one. ORD T5 being one of the worst terminals in the world for lounges.
That said, the BA lounge is only barely better than the AF one. ORD T5 being one of the worst terminals in the world for lounges.