LOUNGEs for LX members: FAQs
May 17, 2005, 10:59 pm
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Originally Posted by ziplaufwerk
it means that Swiss again published wrong information on their web pages a gold member has free access regardless the company he is flying with
1.) In my understanding, STC-Elite members just have free lounge access at the destinations, that are served by Swiss and with their own metal. Well, of course that are just my two cents...
2.) Rules regarding the American Airlines Admirals Club are stated in the "lounge - General info" section of the STC-website:
American Airlines Admirals Club
You'll be welcome at our partner airline whenever you're holding a First or Business Class ticket with a SWISS codeshare flight number - whether it's for an international flight or for a connecting service departing the same day or before 06:00 the following morning.
Please note, access to American lounges is NOT permitted if:
*You hold an Economy Class ticket, even if you are a Swiss TravelClub Gold/Silver member.
*You are NOT travelling on a flight that carries a SWISS codeshare flight number.
You'll be welcome at our partner airline whenever you're holding a First or Business Class ticket with a SWISS codeshare flight number - whether it's for an international flight or for a connecting service departing the same day or before 06:00 the following morning.
Please note, access to American lounges is NOT permitted if:
*You hold an Economy Class ticket, even if you are a Swiss TravelClub Gold/Silver member.
*You are NOT travelling on a flight that carries a SWISS codeshare flight number.
May 18, 2005, 4:57 am
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Originally Posted by airoli
Frequent_Flyer1 is right, Swiss cannot be blamed in this case as all the relevant access info for the Admirals Clubs is there.
Charm alone
has got me through the door in MIA, but that might not work in GRU. I'll be interested to see if I get let in on my Y-class boarding card - well, more than just intersted, I've got a five-hour wait in the place 
Anyone any experience to share ?
May 19, 2005, 1:16 am
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Originally Posted by Concerto
I got in as TC Silver no bother in GRU. But I was on a Y ticket upgraded to C with miles.
So as far as the Lady on the Door was concerned you were business-class: i.e. you were the proud holder of a C-class boarding card.
May 19, 2005, 4:15 pm
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
So as far as the Lady on the Door was concerned you were business-class: i.e. you were the proud holder of a C-class boarding card.
May 20, 2005, 1:28 am
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OK guys - we're missing the point 
I have never had problems getting into an Admirals' nest on a C-boarding card, upgraded or paid for, with my trusty TC card.
I have even done it totally off-line, with a Delta Y-boarding card. But that WAS <jeitinho>. I put it down to high levels of personal charm
Oh, and a very quiet afternoon in Miami.
I'll be Y-card-carrying in GRU. Question was, if flashing the card will be sufficient to get me to the snacks and quiet of the sailors' club. Now the nice lady in Cape Town says <yes> but she's let me down before, bless her heart.
I have never had problems getting into an Admirals' nest on a C-boarding card, upgraded or paid for, with my trusty TC card. I have even done it totally off-line, with a Delta Y-boarding card. But that WAS <jeitinho>. I put it down to high levels of personal charm
Oh, and a very quiet afternoon in Miami.I'll be Y-card-carrying in GRU. Question was, if flashing the card will be sufficient to get me to the snacks and quiet of the sailors' club. Now the nice lady in Cape Town says <yes> but she's let me down before, bless her heart.
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May 20, 2005, 2:38 am
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
OK guys - we're missing the point I have never had problems getting into an Admirals' nest on a C-boarding card, upgraded or paid for, with my trusty TC card.
I have never had problems getting into an Admirals' nest on a C-boarding card, upgraded or paid for, with my trusty TC card.
May 20, 2005, 4:01 am
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I see, so this only works on international flights (presumably excluding Canada and Mexico)? With an AA flight number on the boarding pass (or LX), whether paid or award, or upgraded with miles? Whereas on the domestic 1st class flights, you have show evidence (a card or something) of having bought your way into the Admirals Club?
Lastly, what is award availability in C on AA like in the Summer? Is it something almost impossible to get, or is there a reasonable chance of availability? I'm perhaps looking at burning a few miles this Summer.
Lastly, what is award availability in C on AA like in the Summer? Is it something almost impossible to get, or is there a reasonable chance of availability? I'm perhaps looking at burning a few miles this Summer.
May 20, 2005, 5:25 am
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Originally Posted by ziplaufwerk
Brussels (BRU) Is there a nice lounge (for Swiss gold members)? Is an invitation necessary?
BRU is a general lounge with drinks, sodas, fruits and internet connected laptops. No invitation needed. Your Swiss Travel Club status on your boarding pass is sufficient.
ZRH is the nicest lounge of the three with drinks, sodas, fruits and chocolates.
WAW is standard with drinks, sodas and cookies. In WAW you need your Swiss Travel Club card. Lounge staff needs to register your Travel Club number.
May 20, 2005, 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by Concerto
Lastly, what is award availability in C on AA like in the Summer? Is it something almost impossible to get, or is there a reasonable chance of availability? I'm perhaps looking at burning a few miles this Summer.
Award availability with AA is rather low. According to a contract between LX and AA, STC customers have the same award availability for point-to-point tickets. In reality it doesn't work because AA doesn't open the "open contingents" for LX customers.
Everyone with problems booking AA awards please send me a private message and I will tell you to whom to complain. It is important that we all complain to the same people!
May 20, 2005, 8:20 am
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Originally Posted by airoli
The original poster was however asking about access on domestic First tickets, and that unfortunately is an entirely different story.
But with that one done and dusted, I was rather hoping for an answer to my own humble enquiry, not another lecture ....
For what it's worth, the consensus from private messages, the Pearlies and the Good People of TC seems to be that flashing the Gold will work a treat in Sao Paulo.
Anyway, thanks, Concerto - I hope you enjoyed Brasil!
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May 20, 2005, 8:45 am
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
But with that one done and dusted, I was rather hoping for an answer to my own humble enquiry
I can only speculate that LX contracts with the GRU Admirals Club to allow LX Elites in as if the lounge were run by LX itself. That would mean that this particular Admirals Club would not be affected by the special provisions for AA lounges mentioned on the STC website...
May 21, 2005, 4:30 pm
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
Anyway, thanks, Concerto - I hope you enjoyed Brasil!
I must say that the people down there seem to have something that we have lost here in Europe (or never had); despite having very little, they are amazingly giving, and have a joie de vivre that people with large amounts of money never have.