May 3, 2016, 5:29 pm
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Accessing TBIT *A Lounge from T7/T8 at LAX
Plan on at least 15-20 minutes walking each way.
This link can answer 99% of the questions asked here.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/staralliance/lounge-finder
No access on UA Domestic First without Star Gold.
Contact number: 310 648 7020
Yes, there is an airside connector between T4 through T8. After T7 security, follow the signs to T6, go past the Alaska Airlines Boardroom/Wolfgang Puck and you'll see escalators down to the connector. From T4 to TBIT, follow signs for Gate 41 (near T4 security). Ideally if you have pre-check, I would clear security in T4 for the Star Alliance lounge.
This link can answer 99% of the questions asked here.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/staralliance/lounge-finder
No access on UA Domestic First without Star Gold.
Contact number: 310 648 7020
LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Jun 18, 2016, 4:56 pm
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Yes, you can use the *A lounge at TBIT.
That's really not true. There is no UA imposed limitation on using other carriers' lounges (nor the *A lounges).
UA does limit access to its own United Clubs, but the limit applies only to United *G on domestic itineraries. I don't know why people complain about this (let alone call it "punitive"). The Clubs are crowded enough as it is. Can you imagine what they would be like if every UA Gold and higher had free access on a domestic itinerary???
And UA's policy on allowing its own pax to access the UCs when flying international is much more generous than the *A rules require.
UA does limit access to its own United Clubs, but the limit applies only to United *G on domestic itineraries. I don't know why people complain about this (let alone call it "punitive"). The Clubs are crowded enough as it is. Can you imagine what they would be like if every UA Gold and higher had free access on a domestic itinerary???
And UA's policy on allowing its own pax to access the UCs when flying international is much more generous than the *A rules require.
Jun 18, 2016, 5:15 pm
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If you look at what it takes to earn *G status on other *A carriers, vs. what it takes to earn UA Gold for a typical UA domestic flyer, you can see why freebie lounge access is out of the question.
Gold is UA's second-lowest tier and can be earned with as low as a $6K spend. The notion that a carrier is going to give away lounge access to routine discounted domestic flyers for that kind of spend is not remotely in the cards. Particularly when neither AA nor DL do.
Either the qualifications for *G go way up or things stay right where they are.
US domestic travelers seem just fine with segmented service, so there's no likely move to change.
Gold is UA's second-lowest tier and can be earned with as low as a $6K spend. The notion that a carrier is going to give away lounge access to routine discounted domestic flyers for that kind of spend is not remotely in the cards. Particularly when neither AA nor DL do.
Either the qualifications for *G go way up or things stay right where they are.
US domestic travelers seem just fine with segmented service, so there's no likely move to change.
Jun 18, 2016, 5:31 pm
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UA does limit access to its own United Clubs, but the limit applies only to United *G on domestic itineraries. I don't know why people complain about this (let alone call it "punitive"). The Clubs are crowded enough as it is. Can you imagine what they would be like if every UA Gold and higher had free access on a domestic itinerary???
And UA's policy on allowing its own pax to access the UCs when flying international is much more generous than the *A rules require.
And UA's policy on allowing its own pax to access the UCs when flying international is much more generous than the *A rules require.
As for United's policy being generous, I'd say their policy on granting *G may be generous, but their lounge access policy requires a specific carve-out that does not apply to any other airlines. For the *A policy:
STAR ALLIANCE GOLD CUSTOMERS TRAVELLING IN ANY CLASS
As a Star Alliance Gold customer, you have access to any member airline lounge that displays the Star Alliance Gold logo. You will need to present your boarding pass for a Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport. If your boarding pass does not carry the Star Alliance Gold indicator, you will need also to show your valid Star Alliance Gold card. You are entitled to a maximum of one guest. If you are a United MileagePlus Star Alliance Gold customer, you may only access the United Clubs within the U.S. when departing from that airport on an international Star Alliance flight.
As a Star Alliance Gold customer, you have access to any member airline lounge that displays the Star Alliance Gold logo. You will need to present your boarding pass for a Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport. If your boarding pass does not carry the Star Alliance Gold indicator, you will need also to show your valid Star Alliance Gold card. You are entitled to a maximum of one guest. If you are a United MileagePlus Star Alliance Gold customer, you may only access the United Clubs within the U.S. when departing from that airport on an international Star Alliance flight.
Jun 18, 2016, 7:44 pm
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UA is more generous in granting UC access to its own pax on international itineraries because:
1. They grant access to UA *G at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival. *A rules require access only at departure.
2. Similarly, UA grants access to UA J pax at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival, and even in connection with an economy segment. Again, *A rules require access only at departure, and then only if you're departing that airport in J.
The assertion that UA's lounge access rules are "punitive" is totally off base.
Jun 18, 2016, 7:49 pm
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Suggest you familiarize yourself with the lounge access rules.
UA is more generous in granting UC access to its own pax on international itineraries because:
1. They grant access to UA *G at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival. *A rules require access only at departure.
2. Similarly, UA grants access to UA J pax at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival, and even in connection with an economy segment. Again, *A rules require access only at departure, and then only if you're departing that airport in J.
The assertion that UA's lounge access rules are "punitive" is totally off base.
UA is more generous in granting UC access to its own pax on international itineraries because:
1. They grant access to UA *G at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival. *A rules require access only at departure.
2. Similarly, UA grants access to UA J pax at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival, and even in connection with an economy segment. Again, *A rules require access only at departure, and then only if you're departing that airport in J.
The assertion that UA's lounge access rules are "punitive" is totally off base.
Jun 19, 2016, 1:52 am
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Granted OP originally posted in the wrong section but:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...ge-access.html
Yes you can go, it'll probably be same/better than the new Polaris club too.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...ge-access.html
Yes you can go, it'll probably be same/better than the new Polaris club too.
Jun 19, 2016, 9:45 am
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Suggest you familiarize yourself with the lounge access rules.
UA is more generous in granting UC access to its own pax on international itineraries because:
1. They grant access to UA *G at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival. *A rules require access only at departure.
2. Similarly, UA grants access to UA J pax at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival, and even in connection with an economy segment. Again, *A rules require access only at departure, and then only if you're departing that airport in J.
The assertion that UA's lounge access rules are "punitive" is totally off base.
UA is more generous in granting UC access to its own pax on international itineraries because:
1. They grant access to UA *G at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival. *A rules require access only at departure.
2. Similarly, UA grants access to UA J pax at any point on the itinerary, including on arrival, and even in connection with an economy segment. Again, *A rules require access only at departure, and then only if you're departing that airport in J.
The assertion that UA's lounge access rules are "punitive" is totally off base.
Specifically, if you look through the policy, United is the only airline mentioned, and here is what it says:
Some member airlines offer lounge access if you are travelling in Domestic First Class although restrictions apply for Domestic First Class passengers travelling with United Airlines in the USA.
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Some member airlines offer lounge access if you are travelling in Domestic Business Class, however restrictions apply for Domestic Business Class passengers travelling with United Airlines in the USA.
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If you are a United MileagePlus Star Alliance Gold customer, you may only access the United Clubs within the U.S. when departing from that airport on an international Star Alliance flight.
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Some member airlines offer lounge access if you are travelling in Domestic Business Class, however restrictions apply for Domestic Business Class passengers travelling with United Airlines in the USA.
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If you are a United MileagePlus Star Alliance Gold customer, you may only access the United Clubs within the U.S. when departing from that airport on an international Star Alliance flight.
Again, do not confuse the question of whether or not UA is specially restrictive with the question of whether or not they should be. I don't care if lounges would be too crowded or UA pax would be better off with the same *G access as other member airlines. The question is just what the current policy is. All evidence I have seen shows that *A policy specifically singles out UA pax for restrictions.
Jun 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
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A related question is whether you can clear security in TBIT if your flight leaves from T7. This would make the walking time only 20 minutes for TBIT-T7, rather than 40 for T7-TBIT-T7.
Jun 21, 2016, 9:29 pm
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I have a connection in a few weeks that will allow me to use the *A lounge in TBIT. Being that I have never done this - I have a question re: access. I have UA Club membership and *A gold. However, my physical UA Club card is nowhere to be found (and I'm not sure if just having UA club membership would even entitle you to access this lounge).
I assume with my departing UA boarding pass and my UA 1K/*A Gold physical card I should have no issue getting into the lounge?
I assume with my departing UA boarding pass and my UA 1K/*A Gold physical card I should have no issue getting into the lounge?
Jun 21, 2016, 10:31 pm
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UC membership does (also) get you access, but for that one I suspect you'd need the card - although the virtual card in the app might be good enough. However given *G status, this should be irrelevant.
Jun 22, 2016, 8:48 am
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You shouldn't even need your card as long as your FF number if listed on the reservation - they just scan the BP which knows your status and you're in.
UC membership does (also) get you access, but for that one I suspect you'd need the card - although the virtual card in the app might be good enough. However given *G status, this should be irrelevant.
UC membership does (also) get you access, but for that one I suspect you'd need the card - although the virtual card in the app might be good enough. However given *G status, this should be irrelevant.