Lounge access during stopover
Nov 8, 2017, 10:53 pm
#1
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Lounge access during stopover
I have a long (overnight) stopover TLV-ZRH-LAX, arriving in the evening setting off the following day.
Is there any hope I'll be able to access the ZRH lounge after landing (ie will not have a same day BP) ?
(Y class, UA Plat)
Is there any hope I'll be able to access the ZRH lounge after landing (ie will not have a same day BP) ?
(Y class, UA Plat)
Nov 9, 2017, 6:26 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
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According to the rules (same-day boarding pass), the answer is clearly no.
This doesn't stop you from trying, but
a) don't get your hopes up
b) don't throw a tantrum if you are refused
This doesn't stop you from trying, but
a) don't get your hopes up
b) don't throw a tantrum if you are refused
Nov 14, 2017, 8:51 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: CH
Programs: LX SEN
Posts: 899
While you may have access to LH Welcome Lounges according to LH's web published access policy (MileagePlus Global Services card and inbound UA flight), Swiss only allows access in substance to LH + LX C class and M&M status holders in its arrival lounge (https://www.swiss.com/CH/EN/fly/airp...l#t-page=pane4)
I have however read somewhere on this forum that there was a certain flexibility, but cannot remember whether it was for Stargold status holders or UA C passengers on LX metal.
I have however read somewhere on this forum that there was a certain flexibility, but cannot remember whether it was for Stargold status holders or UA C passengers on LX metal.
Nov 14, 2017, 10:46 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
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While you may have access to LH Welcome Lounges according to LH's web published access policy (MileagePlus Global Services card and inbound UA flight), Swiss only allows access in substance to LH + LX C class and M&M status holders in its arrival lounge (https://www.swiss.com/CH/EN/fly/airp...l#t-page=pane4)
I have however read somewhere on this forum that there was a certain flexibility, but cannot remember whether it was for Stargold status holders or UA C passengers on LX metal.
I have however read somewhere on this forum that there was a certain flexibility, but cannot remember whether it was for Stargold status holders or UA C passengers on LX metal.
Nov 16, 2017, 11:58 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
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Nov 17, 2017, 12:06 am
#7
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...and reporting back. Op-up on the short leg so came into Zurich on C class (but of course too late for the arrivals lounge).
Went up to the D lounge -she looked at both BCs - "No- sorry, I don't make the rules"
So then I threw a tantrum and lay on the floor kicking my legs until they let me in.
Went up to the D lounge -she looked at both BCs - "No- sorry, I don't make the rules"
So then I threw a tantrum and lay on the floor kicking my legs until they let me in.
Nov 17, 2017, 12:09 am
#8
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Yes, I did make up the last part.
But it would have been nice had they shown some flexibility (emptyish lounge, C lass incoming TATL outgoing)
But it would have been nice had they shown some flexibility (emptyish lounge, C lass incoming TATL outgoing)
Nov 17, 2017, 2:18 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
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Sorry to hear about this.
LX used to be more flexible, but the Germans seem to have increased their direct control over the former Swiss airline, so it's much more rules and less common sense nowadays.
Next time, let me know and I'll show you a good bar nearby
LX used to be more flexible, but the Germans seem to have increased their direct control over the former Swiss airline, so it's much more rules and less common sense nowadays.
Next time, let me know and I'll show you a good bar nearby
Nov 17, 2017, 4:47 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
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Nah, honestly, if I'd arrive 9pm in ZRH, and have a 7am departure next day, all I want to do is hit the bed early. And possibly a beer or two before that. If I'd lounge access, it would be in a lounge. If not, at a hotel bar. And while there are some nice ones, Swiss prices are rather brutal, especially if you're not used to them. 6€ for a small beer is not something that someone from many other countries would be used to.
Alternatively, if you're transferring from a warm country to a warm country, you might simply be lacking the clothes to head out.
I absolutely recommend visiting Zürich itself. But on a short night transit, there are sometimes better options..
Nov 23, 2017, 4:50 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
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And just be fair, that you have been upgraded on the incoming flight with an Economy Class ticket... You better should be thankful for this upgrade!
Nov 24, 2017, 7:42 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Some years ago, the LD showed some "flexibility" and nobody ever found out. Now, people brag about it on forums such as this and other travellers show these posts to LDs and demand access themselves in similar situations or complain to customer service that some people got access while they didn't. End of flexibility...
Nov 24, 2017, 7:48 am
#14
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Swiss prices?
Nah, honestly, if I'd arrive 9pm in ZRH, and have a 7am departure next day, all I want to do is hit the bed early. And possibly a beer or two before that. If I'd lounge access, it would be in a lounge. If not, at a hotel bar. And while there are some nice ones, Swiss prices are rather brutal, especially if you're not used to them. 6€ for a small beer is not something that someone from many other countries would be used to.
Nah, honestly, if I'd arrive 9pm in ZRH, and have a 7am departure next day, all I want to do is hit the bed early. And possibly a beer or two before that. If I'd lounge access, it would be in a lounge. If not, at a hotel bar. And while there are some nice ones, Swiss prices are rather brutal, especially if you're not used to them. 6€ for a small beer is not something that someone from many other countries would be used to.
May I ask you a question, as you seem to be familiar with the area: I have been booked into the NH ZRH Airport Hotel. Is it conveniently located and reasonably nice?
Nov 24, 2017, 8:26 am
#15
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It's definitely "reasonably nice", especially for the (cheap) prices you can often book it (below 100 CHF per night) but don't expect a brand new room or anything luxurious. It's basic 4*.