Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 14280530)
Oasis at JFK. Dunno what the options are at FRA.
Airport: Frankfurt - International (FRA), Terminal 1 Lounge: AMERICAN AIRLINES ADMIRALS CLUB Location: Landside - the Lounge is located on the Gallerie Level in Departure Hall B/C, next to the walking bridge to the Sheraton Hotel, before Security/Passport Control Checkpoint. Cardholders are required to ring the bell at the Lounge door for access. Opening Hours: 07:00 - 20:00 daily. Conditions: All immediate family members can enter an American Airlines Admirals Club with the cardholder, but the number of persons who are not immediate family will be limited to two at any one visit - Non-smoking. Lounge Information Airport: Frankfurt - International (FRA), Terminal 2 Lounge: SKY-CLUB-LOUNGE Location: Airside - Concourse D, 3rd Floor Transit Area, opposite Gate D8. Opening Hours: 08:00 - 21:00 daily. Hours may vary according to flight schedules. Conditions: Children under 2 years are admitted free - Non-smoking. Additional Information: Shower facilities are subject to payment. |
Originally Posted by ffI
(Post 14280544)
Airport: Frankfurt - International (FRA), Terminal 1
Lounge: AMERICAN AIRLINES ADMIRALS CLUB Location: Landside - the Lounge is located on the Gallerie Level in Departure Hall B/C, next to the walking bridge to the Sheraton Hotel, before Security/Passport Control Checkpoint. Airport: Frankfurt - International (FRA), Terminal 2 Lounge: SKY-CLUB-LOUNGE Location: Airside - Concourse D, 3rd Floor Transit Area, opposite Gate D8. |
Here is my experience with PPass. I have had one for two years now, starting summer 2008. The first year was great I got the ten-free visit membership level and used all free visits plus a couple of extra add-ons. Then came the DL-NW merger and they dropped the DL/NW lounges in the US and suddenly I found myself about half the time at a major airport and no lounge access. In the past year I have used only 7 of my 10 visits and I have paid extra for day passes at AA admiral's club, US airways club and others or otherwise just plopped myself down at an airside restaurant to have some place to sit and work in the terminal because of lack of lounge access. At LAX I'm often flying UA out of T7 and the Ppass is making me walk over to T6 to use the CO club
when there is a RCC right at T7. When I fly international I am almost always in business class which comes with complimentary lounge access. So I pretty much need the PPass for domestic US travel and it has been lacking in the 2009-2010 time period. For a while there was no lounge at Dulles, for example. Of course these were the times I was flying through Dulles. Now that I am UA PE I am thinking about switching over to a UA RCC membership especially since I may be able to purchase one with miles in another few weeks when my HH points clear my UA MP account. am curious to know more thoughts on the PPass for US Domestic lounges and what others who primarily use the pass in the US are planning to do. The RCC membership now comes with complimentary lounge access to CO President's club and US Airways clubs so e.g. at LAX I would be covered for T1, T6, and T7 if I go with the RCC membership. The T1 coverage is nice if you are flying Southwest within the state of CA. I would only miss out on the Alaska Board Room the one or two times I might by chance be flying that airline. Looking back at the hubs I have connected through, the RCC card would give me access in CLT, IAD, ORD, and EWR because of the *A reciprocity. I am wondering if there are others out there going through a similar set of decisions recently. Lounge access is pretty key for me based at LAX mainly because the terminals are so nasty, no airport wifi, no place to work, and with LA traffic I sometimes have to allow a bunch of time to get there and get through security thus increasing variability in wait time (not to mention airport delays). |
Originally Posted by businesstraveller2
(Post 14289469)
Looking back at the hubs I have connected through, the RCC card would give me access in CLT, IAD, ORD, and EWR because of the *A reciprocity.
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Here is a question. If I have RCC membership can I use the USAir club in T1 at LAX if I am flying Southwest? With PPass I can use it but I'm not sure about the reciprocity agreement between US and UA if I am not flying a *A carrier. T1 is basically southwest at US Air. I do fly southwest sometimes.
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Originally Posted by businesstraveller2
(Post 14292123)
Here is a question. If I have RCC membership can I use the USAir club in T1 at LAX if I am flying Southwest?
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Personally, I use "SkyGuide" for lounge access. It is some kind of a tie into to Amex I believe
Cost is about $200/year. But, they will refund (up to $50 per visit), 3 visits to any airline lounge, per month - so a possible $1800 deal! Yeah, the submitting of the receipts every month is a bit of a hastle., but... Separately, you can also get similar rebates at health clubs. |
Originally Posted by rsercely
(Post 14292741)
Personally, I use "SkyGuide" for lounge access. It is some kind of a tie into to Amex I believe
Cost is about $200/year. But, they will refund (up to $50 per visit), 3 visits to any airline lounge, per month - so a possible $1800 deal! Yeah, the submitting of the receipts every month is a bit of a hastle., but... Separately, you can also get similar rebates at health clubs. http://www.skyguideclub.com/shopping/partner.aspx?id=48 It's an interesting idea. The receipt handling however is a pain. |
Originally Posted by rsercely
(Post 14292741)
Personally, I use "SkyGuide" for lounge access. It is some kind of a tie into to Amex I believe
Cost is about $200/year. But, they will refund (up to $50 per visit), 3 visits to any airline lounge, per month - so a possible $1800 deal! Yeah, the submitting of the receipts every month is a bit of a hastle., but... Separately, you can also get similar rebates at health clubs. |
iirc, from reading the following thread, the lounge benefit was recently reduced from 3 visits to only 1 visit/mo, though confirmation still seems iffy
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ge-club-2.html
Originally Posted by rsercely
(Post 14292741)
Personally, I use "SkyGuide" for lounge access. It is some kind of a tie into to Amex I believe
Cost is about $200/year. But, they will refund (up to $50 per visit), 3 visits to any airline lounge, per month - so a possible $1800 deal! Yeah, the submitting of the receipts every month is a bit of a hastle., but... Separately, you can also get similar rebates at health clubs. |
i am a member in this as a result of my new Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX. Does anyone know if I will get a separate set of literature on Priority pass, or do I just flash my Amex at the counter?
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Originally Posted by cjares
(Post 14296139)
i am a member in this as a result of my new Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX. Does anyone know if I will get a separate set of literature on Priority pass, or do I just flash my Amex at the counter?
http://www201.americanexpress.com/ge...Honors-Surpass |
Marriott has a special on membership.. do any of you come across lounges in the EU that have shower facilties. The list of lounges don't sound too promising for EU hubs.
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IMO PPass is most useful for non-USA airports for those traveling economy class. In USA you are better off joining one of the major airline clubs assuming you have a preferred carrier.
Originally Posted by businesstraveller2
(Post 14289469)
When I fly international I am almost always in business class which comes with complimentary lounge access. So I pretty much need the PPass for domestic US travel and it has been lacking in the 2009-2010 time period. For a while there was no lounge at Dulles, for example. ***
The RCC membership now comes with complimentary lounge access to CO President's club and US Airways clubs so e.g. at LAX I would be covered for T1, T6, and T7 if I go with the RCC membership. The T1 coverage is nice if you are flying Southwest within the state of CA. I would only miss out on the Alaska Board Room the one or two times I might by chance be flying that airline. Looking back at the hubs I have connected through, the RCC card would give me access in CLT, IAD, ORD, and EWR because of the *A reciprocity. I am wondering if there are others out there going through a similar set of decisions recently. Lounge access is pretty key for me based at LAX mainly because the terminals are so nasty, no airport wifi, no place to work, and with LA traffic I sometimes have to allow a bunch of time to get there and get through security thus increasing variability in wait time (not to mention airport delays). Have you considered the new CO (and UA) Chase cards that come with RCC/PC membership? The annual card fee is cheaper than buying club membership, plus you get the signup bonus miles and other benefits (e.g. free baggage on CO).
Originally Posted by rsercely
(Post 14292741)
Personally, I use "SkyGuide" for lounge access. It is some kind of a tie into to Amex I believe
Originally Posted by jredknapp11
(Post 14344130)
Marriott has a special on membership.. do any of you come across lounges in the EU that have shower facilties. The list of lounges don't sound too promising for EU hubs.
My personal peeve are the airports that lack any clubs like OAK and SJD. Usually these are the ones that are in most dire need of one! :mad: OGG is another that could use at least a UA club. |
Originally Posted by Boraxo
(Post 14350430)
Have you considered the new CO (and UA) Chase cards that come with RCC/PC membership? The annual card fee is cheaper than buying club membership, plus you get the signup bonus miles and other benefits (e.g. free baggage on CO).
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