Jul 10, 2023, 11:32 am
Last edit by: Nick Art
SAS has its own lounge at Newark (EWR), which is located in Terminal B3, near Gate 60
- SAS Lounge (access for EBP, EBD, EBG, *A Gold, *A First Class, *A Business Class, SAS Business, SAS Plus)
In addition to the SAS lounge there are also other lounges located in Terminal B3 at EWR:
- Lufthansa Senator Lounge (right across the SAS Lounge, access for *G, including EBP, EBD, EBG, *A First)
- Lufthansa Business Lounge (right across the SAS Lounge, access for *A Business, including SAS Businesss)
The Lufthansa lounges are often overcrowded and they will turn away all non-LHG pax if the lounges are too crowded. Usually after the early departure wave approx. 17:00, the situation improves.
In addition to the above lounges in Terminal B3, there are also other lounges located in the other terminals at EWR, a selection of which is provided below:
- United Polaris Lounge (Terminal C, right after security, access only for intercontinental *A Business, including SAS Business)
- United Clubs (Terminal C, several different locations available, access to *A First (intercontinental), *A Business (interncontinental) and *G)
- AMEX Centurion lounge (Terminal A3, access for AMEX Centurion and AMEX Platinum)
There is a transfer Bus located at Gate 70 to transfer from Terminal C to Terminal A and B
SAS Lounge Newark (EWR)
Jul 28, 2019, 1:06 am
#47
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...am travelling on Lufthansa from Newark.
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On the SAS website https://www.flysas.com/en/travel-inf...rport/lounges/ it says "When traveling in SAS Go, Star Alliance or Wideroe, you can purchase access to all SAS Lounges (except for SAS Gold Lounges)".
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On the SAS website https://www.flysas.com/en/travel-inf...rport/lounges/ it says "When traveling in SAS Go, Star Alliance or Wideroe, you can purchase access to all SAS Lounges (except for SAS Gold Lounges)".
Jul 28, 2019, 4:58 am
#48
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This isn't what their website says
Interesting. Their website says "When traveling in SAS Go, Star Alliance or Wideroe, you can purchase access to all SAS Lounges (except for SAS Gold Lounges)."
I interpreted that to mean that if you are traveling on any Star Alliance carrier, you could purchase SAS lounge access.
I will presume you are right and their website just needs some TLC.
Thank you,
BJFly
Jul 28, 2019, 6:12 am
#50
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I didn't know that it says explicitly that you can purchase access when travelling *A.
I think they'll probably let you buy your way in when at the lounge.
But purchasing lounge access online is only possible with a flight reservation that can be accessed through the SAS website.
So the only thing you can do is just go there and try your luck.
I think they'll probably let you buy your way in when at the lounge.
But purchasing lounge access online is only possible with a flight reservation that can be accessed through the SAS website.
So the only thing you can do is just go there and try your luck.
Jul 28, 2019, 11:49 am
#51
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According to the quotes further up from the SK website. It's clearly stated you can buy lounge access when flying on *A metal. It might not be working online, but it should work in the lounges or if you call the SK customer service.
Jul 28, 2019, 11:51 am
#52
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I didn't know that it says explicitly that you can purchase access when travelling *A.
I think they'll probably let you buy your way in when at the lounge.
But purchasing lounge access online is only possible with a flight reservation that can be accessed through the SAS website.
So the only thing you can do is just go there and try your luck.
I think they'll probably let you buy your way in when at the lounge.
But purchasing lounge access online is only possible with a flight reservation that can be accessed through the SAS website.
So the only thing you can do is just go there and try your luck.
Jul 29, 2019, 4:54 am
#53
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Interesting. Their website says "When traveling in SAS Go, Star Alliance or Wideroe, you can purchase access to
Jul 29, 2019, 8:30 am
#54
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Holy cow there is some misinformation flying around in this thread. The OP has a problem that is very common: *G is only allowed one guest, so his/her two children can't usually get in. Lounge access for "immediate family" in * lounges
SAS usually charges additional guests about 25US$/Person at the lounge entrance in such cases. The pass available in advance is only for SAS passengers, but SAS has no problems gouging you for entry when you are standing there in a predicament.
Lufthansa has a more complex system and cannot charge you at the entrance, but instead requires a voucher to be purchased at checkin. (Costs 35$): https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/lounge-companions
The question is if paying 50-70$ to have everyone in the same lounge is really worth it. Tough call. Last April I happened to 'enjoy' the SAS lounge in the evening waiting for my CPH flight. It was packed to the gills because SAS also has a contract with Emirates (and a few others). I was there only for 30-45mins and it wasn't very pleasant. The Lufthansa lounge was already closed and I had maximised in the Polaris lounge in C before coming to the concourse where SAS flights depart. The concourse was also packed because two Norwegian, Emirates and my SAS flight was leaving at roughly the same time.
SAS usually charges additional guests about 25US$/Person at the lounge entrance in such cases. The pass available in advance is only for SAS passengers, but SAS has no problems gouging you for entry when you are standing there in a predicament.
Lufthansa has a more complex system and cannot charge you at the entrance, but instead requires a voucher to be purchased at checkin. (Costs 35$): https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/lounge-companions
The question is if paying 50-70$ to have everyone in the same lounge is really worth it. Tough call. Last April I happened to 'enjoy' the SAS lounge in the evening waiting for my CPH flight. It was packed to the gills because SAS also has a contract with Emirates (and a few others). I was there only for 30-45mins and it wasn't very pleasant. The Lufthansa lounge was already closed and I had maximised in the Polaris lounge in C before coming to the concourse where SAS flights depart. The concourse was also packed because two Norwegian, Emirates and my SAS flight was leaving at roughly the same time.
Jul 29, 2019, 7:25 pm
#55
Join Date: Jun 2004
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wish I had Polaris!
Holy cow there is some misinformation flying around in this thread. The OP has a problem that is very common: *G is only allowed one guest, so his/her two children can't usually get in. Lounge access for "immediate family" in * lounges
SAS usually charges additional guests about 25US$/Person at the lounge entrance in such cases. The pass available in advance is only for SAS passengers, but SAS has no problems gouging you for entry when you are standing there in a predicament.
Lufthansa has a more complex system and cannot charge you at the entrance, but instead requires a voucher to be purchased at checkin. (Costs 35$): https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/lounge-companions
The question is if paying 50-70$ to have everyone in the same lounge is really worth it. Tough call. Last April I happened to 'enjoy' the SAS lounge in the evening waiting for my CPH flight. It was packed to the gills because SAS also has a contract with Emirates (and a few others). I was there only for 30-45mins and it wasn't very pleasant. The Lufthansa lounge was already closed and I had maximised in the Polaris lounge in C before coming to the concourse where SAS flights depart. The concourse was also packed because two Norwegian, Emirates and my SAS flight was leaving at roughly the same time.
SAS usually charges additional guests about 25US$/Person at the lounge entrance in such cases. The pass available in advance is only for SAS passengers, but SAS has no problems gouging you for entry when you are standing there in a predicament.
Lufthansa has a more complex system and cannot charge you at the entrance, but instead requires a voucher to be purchased at checkin. (Costs 35$): https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/lounge-companions
The question is if paying 50-70$ to have everyone in the same lounge is really worth it. Tough call. Last April I happened to 'enjoy' the SAS lounge in the evening waiting for my CPH flight. It was packed to the gills because SAS also has a contract with Emirates (and a few others). I was there only for 30-45mins and it wasn't very pleasant. The Lufthansa lounge was already closed and I had maximised in the Polaris lounge in C before coming to the concourse where SAS flights depart. The concourse was also packed because two Norwegian, Emirates and my SAS flight was leaving at roughly the same time.
I don't expect Polaris, but having been in both the SAS and the Lufthansa lounges in EWR (by myself - no family) and having sat in the gate area - well it's a no brainer that the lounges are a significant step up. And way nicer than the "closed to priority pass and outside security" Art and (don't get in when you want to) Lounge, which might as well rename itself "La Compagnie's contract lounge".
BJFly
Jul 29, 2019, 9:40 pm
#56
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Is it gonna work, probably. Is it allowed, probably not.
Iirc the rules say that the (free) guest has to leave the lounge with you.
Otherwise you could just get your first guest into the SAS lounge, leave and get your second guest in the LH lounge, leave and get your third guest into the SAS lounge, leave and go to the second guest in the LH lounge. And all that for free.
(Am I the only one who has to think of the wolf, goat, cabbage brain teaser now :P)
Obviously that isn't allowed and the example should only underline the obvious misuse that would otherwise be allowed.
Iirc the rules say that the (free) guest has to leave the lounge with you.
Otherwise you could just get your first guest into the SAS lounge, leave and get your second guest in the LH lounge, leave and get your third guest into the SAS lounge, leave and go to the second guest in the LH lounge. And all that for free.
(Am I the only one who has to think of the wolf, goat, cabbage brain teaser now :P)
Obviously that isn't allowed and the example should only underline the obvious misuse that would otherwise be allowed.
Jul 30, 2019, 12:07 am
#57
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That said. I'm not in favor of bringing 2 guests into 2 different lounges, IMHO it's misuse of *G benefits despite it's probably within the rules.
Jul 30, 2019, 1:44 am
#58
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I have taken my wife into one lounge, left that lounge and taken another guest into another lounge. No issue at all. Not against the rules either. But you can't rinse and repeat, the LH lounge entrance system notices.
Again, I would ask nicely at the LH checkin what they would suggest you should do.
BTW the 'Art' lounge sells access via loungebuddy for 40$. Waste of money
Again, I would ask nicely at the LH checkin what they would suggest you should do.
BTW the 'Art' lounge sells access via loungebuddy for 40$. Waste of money
Jul 30, 2019, 6:59 am
#59
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Lufthansa has it on their website:
https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/lounge-types-and-access
Footnote 6 reads:
For admission to Senator and Business Lounges, travelling companions must show a valid boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day. Travelling companions must leave the lounge together with the person inviting them.
I thought that was a general rule.
https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/lounge-types-and-access
Footnote 6 reads:
For admission to Senator and Business Lounges, travelling companions must show a valid boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day. Travelling companions must leave the lounge together with the person inviting them.
I thought that was a general rule.
Oct 19, 2019, 6:15 am
#60
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Hoping someone can help me with this. I have star alliance gold an am travelling on Lufthansa from Newark. I will have my wife and 2 teenagers traveling with me. As star alliance gold I can get 2 into the lounge. I am willing to purchase the other two entrances. But I can't figure out how to do it.
Having read this thread , the SAS and Lufthansa websites it is certainly confusing: the SAS lounge area clearly says "Star Alliance travellers can buy admission", their terms and conditions appear to imply only SAS customers can do so, and Lufthansa's website focuses on the free admission for one guest only for (e.g.) Senators, and the companion purchase system, but doesn't mention the SAS system is potentially available to Senators with more than 1 guest or travelling with children.
I can't see a way of Lufthansa / M&M travellers getting the online discount, since SAS's Manage My Booking is information only for Lufthansa bookings.
