Lounge @ ORD
Oct 18, 2009 | 10:47 pm
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Lounge @ ORD
Does anyone know if they allow relatives of a *G to go into the lounge even though they aren't travelling with them? I'm a *S and I'm going to be at ORD for 6 hours for a connection but don't want wandering around the airport. I know this is a stupid question but just seeing if it's possible.
Oct 18, 2009 | 11:35 pm
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If you're not travelling Star Alliance that day from ORD, as per rules, the answer is no. Star Gold pax are entitled to give access to one guest.
Anyway, you could always ask for an exception (but don't take your breath about it).
Luke
Anyway, you could always ask for an exception (but don't take your breath about it).
Luke
Oct 19, 2009 | 6:33 am
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Does anyone know if they allow relatives of a *G to go into the lounge even though they aren't travelling with them? I'm a *S and I'm going to be at ORD for 6 hours for a connection but don't want wandering around the airport. I know this is a stupid question but just seeing if it's possible.
By the way, the RCC is okay but it is still a RCC.
Oct 21, 2009 | 4:58 pm
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If they would like to purchase the lowest available fare to a nearby destination (MKE? DTW? CLE?), pass through security and then no-show, both you and they need to be on UAL/ANA/LH departing from T1 (no domestic flights ex T5). I guess you will be better off inviting them for lunch at ORD Hilton
And FYI... RCC is fairy terrible, so take them to the Hilton
Oct 24, 2009 | 9:33 pm
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Well, you certainly could purchase a short destination ticket and use it to get through security, but there are easier ways!
Just go to the ticket counter (they might be able to do this in the lounge service counter too) and ask them if they will issue a courtesy pass for your guest to get through security. No guarantees, but some carriers will do this.
Just go to the ticket counter (they might be able to do this in the lounge service counter too) and ask them if they will issue a courtesy pass for your guest to get through security. No guarantees, but some carriers will do this.
Oct 24, 2009 | 11:03 pm
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The way I am interpreting the OP's question is that the OP is *S but he has relative who is *G, and the OP is asking if he can access the RCC when his *G relative is not traveling with him.
The answer is no. The *G member has to be present to sponsor a guest into the RCC. The *G member and guest do not have to be on the same departing flight, however.
The answer is no. The *G member has to be present to sponsor a guest into the RCC. The *G member and guest do not have to be on the same departing flight, however.
Oct 25, 2009 | 3:31 am
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Originally Posted by Derek
*S does not get lounge access, only *G when traveling internationally.
cheers,
Henry
Oct 25, 2009 | 3:57 am
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Well, you certainly could purchase a short destination ticket and use it to get through security, but there are easier ways!
Just go to the ticket counter (they might be able to do this in the lounge service counter too) and ask them if they will issue a courtesy pass for your guest to get through security. No guarantees, but some carriers will do this.
Just go to the ticket counter (they might be able to do this in the lounge service counter too) and ask them if they will issue a courtesy pass for your guest to get through security. No guarantees, but some carriers will do this.
Another alternative is to buy a full fare refundable ticket, go through security and then change your mind and get a full refund. Not advisable, but a theoretical option.
Oct 25, 2009 | 9:40 pm
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Yeah LA_Traveler is understanding what I said correctly. My bad guys for not wording the sentence better. But thanks for the replies and I guess I can't go to the lounge then. 
Oct 25, 2009 | 10:24 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...lity-here.html
Good luck
