Lufthansa Lounge access upon arrival for HON/SEN/FTL/F/C pax
#76
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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.
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#77




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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
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#78




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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
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37546399-post71.html
#79
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I'll be in the OS lounge at VIE this weekend and I'll ask the dragon ladies again about their policy.
#80




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- published benefit for LH lounges
- granted at LX lounges
- denied at OS lounges
Has never made any sense.
#81


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#84
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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.
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.
#85




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#88




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You could even see this evolving into "to harmonise policies across Lufthansa Group members, Senators are no longer given arrival access to Lufthansa lounges."
#89




Join Date: Jan 2019
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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)
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.
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.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.
#90
Join Date: Dec 2002
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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.


