peter11

I know the same questions have been asked over and over...I think mine is different.

Flying UA in F from ORD to FRA
Connecting to LH in C to LHR

On my previous trip (flew LH in F to FRA and connected to LH Domestic in C) I was treated as an F pax for my connecting flight (actually used the F terminal). I know on this trip I can't use the F terminal since I am on UA.

What is not clear to me though is whether I can use any of the other F lounges at FRA. I am not inclined to go to the welcome lounge (which I know is a business lounge) for 2 hour layover as going through immigration and security seems like a hassle. So, will I be able to use an F Lounge elsewhere in the airport? I think the answer is no. It seems that the LH F lounges require that you arrive (and/or) depart in LH F. Right?

Also I am confused by LH nomenclature. They have a business lounge and the have a senator/business lounge (in addition to F lounges). I believe the senator/business is the better of the two. But the senator/business lounge is a single lounge right? It does not have a separate area for senator and a separate area for business? And it seems the lounge near Z50 is the best choice?

Lastly I no longer have any status on UA. But I think it is still correct that when flying F (award ticket) that one is granted temporary Gold status? Not sure how that figures in here....but I know I will be asked if I have status.

pewpew

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I want to say you only need a *A C/F onward ticket for MLL access, but I realise I've only accessed them in Canada when flying AC J.

stargold

1. No access to the First Class Lounges unless departing, arriving or connecting to/from LH/LX F.

2. You only have access to the Senator lounges if you are Star Gold or departing on a Star airline in First Class. If you are just arriving on a non-LH F and connecting to LH in C, you only have access to Business lounges.

3. Go to the one nearest to your gate - I believe they are all roughly the same standard now.

4. Senator lounges are separate lounges from the Business lounges, not a single lounge. And they are better than the Business lounges (esp. better F&B).

Kiwi Flyer

No. There is no such thing as temporary status for flying first class.

NewbieRunner

LH flights to LHR leave from B gates. I would try the new(ish) Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge which is better than LH Business Lounges and possibly Senator Lounges. It is located on the same level as Pier B transfer security above gate B42.

pduck01

Hi - flying EWR-FRA-JNB-LLW.

EWR-FRA in GF on UA, 11 hr layover, connecting FRA-JNB on SA in business. *G if it matters beyond that.

Which lounges are best? Does UA have a special GF arrivals lounge and how is it?
Which airport hotel is best (priority: gym and free wifi).

Thank you.

flyingfkb

All *Alliance lounges at Frankfurt are operated by Lufthansa. As a *Gold you have access to the Lufthansa business and Senator lounge. There are several located within terminal 1

There are three convenient hotels which are directly connected to the airport but outside security. The Sheraton, the Hilton and the Hilton Garden. They should all have gyms but not sure about free wifi.

hagan73

Spent 5 hours in the Senator lounge near B gates I believe, incredibly comfortable. Food and drink selection was varied, had fully self serve drinks but also a manned bar if you wanted something made for you. Highly recommend their green tea mojito.

They had chairs and tables but also full sized couches in addition to a quiet room with recliner chairs if you wanted some sleep. Shower facilities are decent too!

Really enjoyed my stay, check it out!

UAPremExecflyer

Others have noted the hotel situation.
As to lounges, there is a comprehensive UA forum thread on this exact topic
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ght=FRA+lounge

sbm12

With that much time I'd leave the airport, assuming you don't need a visa or you have one already. Mainz is a great little town to visit just 30 minutes away on the train.

Mrp Alert

Leave the airport. Try to sneak your way into the first class terminal. Many posts on here outline how cool it is.

Jasper2009

There´s no chance in hell he´ll be let into the FCT.

UAPremExecflyer

This is a really daft proposition!
OP doesn't qualify for the FCT.
Why would you even suggest it?

GUWonder

.... and the FCT is a bit of a pain to access on foot even from the Sheraton.

The Sheraton has free wifi in the lobby but not in the rooms for most guests. It has a gym.
Indeed it is highly unlikely.

First class customers don't get one free guest regardless of cabin as long as this guest is flying on a same day Star Alliance flight?

mahasamatman

Book an LH F award. Go to FCT. Cancel award.

By the way, there's an almost identical thread in this forum right on the front page. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...r-layover.html