Consolidated Thread: Priority Pass for Airport Lounges [through 2012]
#211
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: Enough to travel better
Posts: 2,020
Hooray for PP for finally making available the UA RCC at IAD! Lounge, at last...
#212
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NYC, CDG, NCE
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 2,634
I was in ORD earlier this month during bad weather delays and the RCC in terminal C was a blessing.
I had checked the site and seen RCCs listed, soi wandered into the one in B, they sent me to C and the first woman at C almost didn't let me in, until the other acknowledged that it was the first day of being back in the program.
A sign on the front desk saying that PP member were not allowed in had been crossed off with a pen...
Have to say that despite my disappointment with the loss of DL, I've been delighted to have the access during all the recent bad weather in the NE these days.
I had checked the site and seen RCCs listed, soi wandered into the one in B, they sent me to C and the first woman at C almost didn't let me in, until the other acknowledged that it was the first day of being back in the program.
A sign on the front desk saying that PP member were not allowed in had been crossed off with a pen...
Have to say that despite my disappointment with the loss of DL, I've been delighted to have the access during all the recent bad weather in the NE these days.
#213
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SYD, Australia......Hotels: HHon LT Diamond, Hyatt LT Glob, Marriott AMB (LT Gold), IHG AMB (20 years of SCC and RoyAMB dropped 2024)...Airlines: BA GGL (OW Emerald), LH FTL (*S), QF Plat (LT Gold), VA, UA Silver (*S), SQ Silver (*S)
Posts: 2,101
Lounge access in CMB with next day flight departure
I read that some people were able to use PP lounge upon arrival. Is this possible as long as I show them my boarding pass from my arrival flight?
If not, how about I show them the TICKET for my onward flight on SQ? I wouldn't have a boarding pass yet because check-in doesn't open until 3 hours prior but I will have an eticket confirmation.
The other problem I'm seeing is that my next flight is not the same day as it will depart at 1am. So, does this mean they will not let me into the lounge until after midnight? That sounds crazy
#214
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 6
it is just me --of is the UA lounge in Chicago not worth the effort -- no drinks and they refuse you the wifi .. ? My Daughter was there and they where RUDE to her and made sure she knew that NO drinks and NO comp WIFI.
For me --I still miss lounges in DTW & SAN ( term#2) -- some big holes in my travel plans. Those NW lounges will be missed.
Greg
For me --I still miss lounges in DTW & SAN ( term#2) -- some big holes in my travel plans. Those NW lounges will be missed.
Greg
#215
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
Programs: UA*G, AA Emerald, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 10,280
This is PP's issue, they didn't negotiate for PP's member to get free wifi in UA lounge. But if you think about it, UA RCC charge a higher rate for general member than PP's. Also UA RCC one time pass the lowest you can get is $39, whereas PP only charging $27 per visit. If UA is going to offer free wifi for PP's members, UA is going to loss money.
Why is it weird ? I mean what more do you want ? People complain when there is none, people still complain when there is one. If you want access to all 4 RCC in ORD, then either use your UA miles or purchase a RCC membership, or become a non UA*G.
Last edited by ORDnHKG; Mar 16, 2010 at 10:32 pm
#216
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,118
Went to Louis Tavern in BKK. Very nice seating and decent snacks/desserts/drinks. Again internet stations.
#217
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
However, I found out recently that my comped CO card, which is registered to my Euro address, also comps me to a CO PC card which does give me RCC access. So I guess I don't have to worry about PP anymore at RCC's.
#219
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: The OC, LAX
Programs: UA, AA, QR
Posts: 47
I've got a few questions. I'll be arriving on Oman Air in CMB at 6pm connecting to a SQ flight to SIN at 1am (the next calendar day!). Firstly, does anyone know the airport and can tell me whether I could have access to the Lotus Lounge when I arrive? I'm assuming that it's a fairly small airport and no separation between arrivals and departures...I'd rather kill 4 hours or so in the lounge, then check-in for my onward flight and come back to the lounge.
I read that some people were able to use PP lounge upon arrival. Is this possible as long as I show them my boarding pass from my arrival flight?
If not, how about I show them the TICKET for my onward flight on SQ? I wouldn't have a boarding pass yet because check-in doesn't open until 3 hours prior but I will have an eticket confirmation.
The other problem I'm seeing is that my next flight is not the same day as it will depart at 1am. So, does this mean they will not let me into the lounge until after midnight? That sounds crazy
I read that some people were able to use PP lounge upon arrival. Is this possible as long as I show them my boarding pass from my arrival flight?
If not, how about I show them the TICKET for my onward flight on SQ? I wouldn't have a boarding pass yet because check-in doesn't open until 3 hours prior but I will have an eticket confirmation.
The other problem I'm seeing is that my next flight is not the same day as it will depart at 1am. So, does this mean they will not let me into the lounge until after midnight? That sounds crazy
#220
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 111
Note: If you are a *G, you can get access to non UA/CO/US lounges in the United States even without (for example) a RCC pass.
I don't have RCC membership, but have used the SQ lounge in SFO, and the LH lounge in IAD even on an all-domestic UA itinerary. This is based on *G status and an *G flight outbound, even if domestic. However their hours are usually synchronized to their flights.
#221
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1
Want to buy priority pass....
Hi there,
I want to buy priority pass but I don't find information about meals and beverage in lounge. Could you tell me if it's always available or not in all lounges. Thank you very much.
I want to buy priority pass but I don't find information about meals and beverage in lounge. Could you tell me if it's always available or not in all lounges. Thank you very much.
#222
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
You can get food, at least snacks, at all lounges, and soft drinks. There is alcohol in all lounges except where prohibited by law. And some of the lounges in the US may charge for alcohol, but not all.
In the PP directory it lists what each lounge has.
In the PP directory it lists what each lounge has.
#223
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,654
Alcohol selection varies greatly, as well as whether you pay (but I only recall seeing a few outside of the US where you pay).
#224
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
The lounges in some Arab countries don't have any alcohol. Ditto for domestic lounges in India.
#225
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,654
Which ones outside the US make you pay for alcohol? Come to think of it, the only lounges in the PP system that make you pay are the few UA RCC's. All the rest of the lounges in the US offer free alcohol from my memory.
The lounges in some Arab countries don't have any alcohol. Ditto for domestic lounges in India.
The lounges in some Arab countries don't have any alcohol. Ditto for domestic lounges in India.