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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 9:48 am
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Originally Posted by akaza1
Would it be possible to use the OS lounges on arrival in VIE from North America- traveling in J and also SEN. I've tried this in the past and was told this was not possible. Wondering if there is any change to this rule- seems like the arrival services are lacking in VIE compared to other LH hubs.
Now the answer is yes, as long as you are SEN and arrive on a long haul flight. I recently confirmed this at OS Senator lounge in F concourse

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37546399-post71.html

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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by andywaw
Now the answer is yes, as long as you are SEN and arrive on a long haul flight. I recently confirmed this at OS Senator lounge in F concourse

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37546399-post71.html
While the answer is yes, the question, given OS VIE lounges sad decline, is why would you (unless to get a shower).
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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 12:20 pm
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Originally Posted by andywaw
Now the answer is yes, as long as you are SEN and arrive on a long haul flight. I recently confirmed this at OS Senator lounge in F concourse

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37546399-post71.html
This is good to know. Is this written somewhere that I can show the lounge people if they dispute this.
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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 3:20 pm
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Originally Posted by akaza1
This is good to know. Is this written somewhere that I can show the lounge people if they dispute this.
Lufthansa and Swiss officially grant Senators lounge access in their SEN/Business Class lounges upon arrival.
I'll be in the OS lounge at VIE this weekend and I'll ask the dragon ladies again about their policy.
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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 3:26 pm
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Originally Posted by andywaw
Lufthansa and Swiss officially grant Senators lounge access in their SEN/Business Class lounges upon arrival.
I'll be in the OS lounge at VIE this weekend and I'll ask the dragon ladies again about their policy.
That would be much appreciated, as the situation so far has been:
- published benefit for LH lounges
- granted at LX lounges
- denied at OS lounges

Has never made any sense.
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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 11:14 pm
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Originally Posted by andywaw
Lufthansa and Swiss officially grant Senators lounge access in their SEN/Business Class lounges upon arrival.
I'll be in the OS lounge at VIE this weekend and I'll ask the dragon ladies again about their policy.
Will do the same and we can compare our stories.
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Old Feb 13, 2026 | 4:44 am
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Let's have more data points , I will ask mid of March 😀
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Old Feb 14, 2026 | 3:35 am
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Originally Posted by koriobg
Let's have more data points , I will ask mid of March 😀
OS might and will have changed their mind by March
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 11:10 am
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Perhaps you guys need to ask questions in a polite way and with a smile because I do get different answers.

I've just arrived at the F lounge.
I asked if an incoming Senator without the connecting flight has lounge access.
First answer: No.
But I kept asking I said well you know Lufthansa allows them and also last time when I was here I was informed that if a Senator arrives on a long haul flight, they are welcome.
The answer: Ah yes yes, they are allowed to have a shower.
Me: Just a shower? So I'm a Senator and if I arrive from NYC I cannot go inside the lounge?
The dragon lady got confused now and she asked another dragon lady (in glasses) in German. Then that other lady said and this is the direct quote: "Yes... we don't make it official but they might use the lounge". Well it wasn't like "Yes, welcome" but she admitted it!

To sum up, put the best smile on your face, ask politely and if you are a Senator arriving on a long haul flight at the F gate lounge (G lounge doesn't have Senator section I think) you should have a shower and lounge access.

I had a connecting flight so I wasn't the incoming Senator on a long haul flight, but I'm pretty sure if I were one, I would be able to get lounge access here tonight.
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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 2:14 am
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Originally Posted by kai.lileboo
Can I enter the ITA lounge in LIN on arrival on AZ flight business and SEN? Or maybe into FCO when arriving on LH/LX or AZ?
Tried LIN today, arrived on LH flight, unfortunately not allowed.
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Old Mar 15, 2026 | 12:44 pm
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I just asked at the F gates lounge in VIE. Straight answer - only if arriving on a long haul flight.
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Old Mar 15, 2026 | 7:34 pm
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Has been like that for a while.

They now print LHG on all their planes, so LH, LX, OS etc should handle it the same way and let SENs in on arrival.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 1:17 am
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Originally Posted by worldclubber
They now print LHG on all their planes, so LH, LX, OS etc should handle it the same way and let SENs in on arrival.
Don't be naive, it's only "One LHG" when it suits THEM.

You could even see this evolving into "to harmonise policies across Lufthansa Group members, Senators are no longer given arrival access to Lufthansa lounges."
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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 4:40 am
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Exit B2 (Arrival) to LH Senator/Business Lounge possible if final destination is FRA?

Does anyone know if its possible to access the LH Senator/Business Lounge if my final destination is FRA?
I'm arriving with SQ 326 and I will not have any onward tickets anymore (destination FRA)


According to https://www.lufthansa.com/se/en/arrival-services it is possible (at least on how they word it)

Complimentary: a stay in one of our lounges

Enjoy a complimentary stay in one of our lounges after your flight. Here, you can freshen up or prepare for the business of the day. Access to Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges is granted to First Class passengers and HON Circle Members and Senators arriving on a Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight.
But FRA map says otherwise, because I still need to go through Security and Immigration.
https://map.frankfurt-airport.com/?s...iness-lounge-1

I'm planning to stay for a few hours while waiting for the train (3h). Immigration for me should not be an issue, i.e. should be quick.

At least in my experience in BER (T2), it should be possible - once I pass Immigration, I am already in the Schengen departures. I have no idea in FRA.
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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 7:07 am
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SQ 326 arrivals can get into the regular departure concourse. You just have to ask. At the entrance of the B SEN/C lounge you have to show that you are Senator.
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