Consolidated Thread: Priority Pass for Airport Lounges [through 2012]
Nov 24, 2010, 10:12 am
#316
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: TK Elite Miles&Smlies, Jet Blue, Platinum medallion, Marriott Gold
Posts: 550
just got my priority pass card and booklet. It shows as lounges the Advantage club lounge and PrimeClass, instead of HSBC and PrimeClass, like their site.
do you guys know which one it is, and which one is better advantage or primeclass.
i found out from the IST website, that its called HSBC Advantage lounge.
do you guys know which one it is, and which one is better advantage or primeclass.
i found out from the IST website, that its called HSBC Advantage lounge.
Dec 2, 2010, 7:41 pm
#317
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: GOJ, FKB, STR
Programs: priority pass, M&M, Aeroflot Bonus
Posts: 113
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Dec 3, 2010, 10:19 am
#318
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: TK Elite Miles&Smlies, Jet Blue, Platinum medallion, Marriott Gold
Posts: 550
I have an extra invitation code to obtain a free Standard Priority Pass Membership (US$99 value) and also includes three visits FREE (regular US$27 per visit). After the first three free visits to participating lounges, a fee of just US$27 per person applies.
I already have my PP and want to get rid of this code. PM me if you need one.
I already have my PP and want to get rid of this code. PM me if you need one.
Dec 5, 2010, 6:22 am
#319
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Tenerife, Canary Islands/Hannover, Germany
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Posts: 669
Dec 6, 2010, 10:33 am
#320
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: TK Elite Miles&Smlies, Jet Blue, Platinum medallion, Marriott Gold
Posts: 550
Dec 10, 2010, 3:09 pm
#321
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Traveling the World
Posts: 6,075
My experiences using PriorityPass
I have used my PP as a non-traveler at SFO where I went to the CO lounge to break up the drive from San Francisco to my home which is 1 hour and it was during rush hour. We parked in the Embassy Suites parking lot in Burlingame and asked the shuttle to drop us at the CO Terminal 1.
The agent just asked for the PP card and Photo IDs and she asked if we were taking a flight. I said we were waiting for passengers from New York and there was no problem using the lounge.
In LA while visiting family I enjoy going to LAX to see the "Big Boys" take off and land. I take the FlyAway Bus for $10 roundtrip to and from Westwood so as not to park at the airport. I go to the Relax lounge in the International Terminal first to see the Airbus 380 and to enjoy a glass of wine or champaign that is included with my PriorityPass card. I just show my ID and PriorityPass Card.
Then I walk over to Terminal 3 where i go to the Alaska Airlines First Class counter and ask for a security pass to access the lounge. I show them my PriorityPass card and ID and it has worked like a charm after the agent has called up to the lounge for verification.
At the Alaska Lounge you can get a seat by the window and watch the daily KLM flight from AMS arrive and depart. You can also see the Air France jet as well.
The next time I am going to try taking the shuttle to Terminal 2 to use the AF Lounge.
So all in all I have not been asked to show my Boarding Pass. The attendants in the lounge remember me and I love chatting with them.
I have met so many nice people in the lounges and I enjoy plane spotting.
The Alaska Lounge gives me their WiFi Code and so does the US Air Lounge with no issues. I can work on my laptop while planespotting.
All in all you can use the lounge as a non-traveler as I have had my father meet me in the lounge after the red-eye flight or before departing.
Hope this helps you.
The agent just asked for the PP card and Photo IDs and she asked if we were taking a flight. I said we were waiting for passengers from New York and there was no problem using the lounge.
In LA while visiting family I enjoy going to LAX to see the "Big Boys" take off and land. I take the FlyAway Bus for $10 roundtrip to and from Westwood so as not to park at the airport. I go to the Relax lounge in the International Terminal first to see the Airbus 380 and to enjoy a glass of wine or champaign that is included with my PriorityPass card. I just show my ID and PriorityPass Card.
Then I walk over to Terminal 3 where i go to the Alaska Airlines First Class counter and ask for a security pass to access the lounge. I show them my PriorityPass card and ID and it has worked like a charm after the agent has called up to the lounge for verification.
At the Alaska Lounge you can get a seat by the window and watch the daily KLM flight from AMS arrive and depart. You can also see the Air France jet as well.
The next time I am going to try taking the shuttle to Terminal 2 to use the AF Lounge.
So all in all I have not been asked to show my Boarding Pass. The attendants in the lounge remember me and I love chatting with them.
I have met so many nice people in the lounges and I enjoy plane spotting.
The Alaska Lounge gives me their WiFi Code and so does the US Air Lounge with no issues. I can work on my laptop while planespotting.
All in all you can use the lounge as a non-traveler as I have had my father meet me in the lounge after the red-eye flight or before departing.
Hope this helps you.
Feb 5, 2011, 4:36 pm
#322
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 27
YYZ, LHR, BOM and DEL lounges
Taking a trip shortly from YYZ-LHR-DEL-BOM-LHR-YYZ
I have looked at the PP lounge choices, and restricted my selections to only lounges that are airside, and only those that are in the terminals I will be travelling through.
I have a choice at YYZ of:
Toronto Pearson Lounge T1
Plaza Premium Lounge T1
LHR:
Servisair Lounge T3
4Deck Lounge T4
DEL:
Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounges A area) T3
Premium Lounge T3
Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounges B area) T3
BOM:
Clipper Lounge 2B
Celebrations Lounge 2C
For those of you that have been to these lounges, any ideas on which option is best for each airport?
At LHR the showers and bathroom is not too important, because I will have a 9hr stopover so I will head to the LHR Hilton for a swim/sauna/shower. But I will be entering the LHR lounge of my choice for probably 6hrs.. so it has to be one that won't kick me out!
I have looked at the PP lounge choices, and restricted my selections to only lounges that are airside, and only those that are in the terminals I will be travelling through.
I have a choice at YYZ of:
Toronto Pearson Lounge T1
Plaza Premium Lounge T1
LHR:
Servisair Lounge T3
4Deck Lounge T4
DEL:
Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounges A area) T3
Premium Lounge T3
Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounges B area) T3
BOM:
Clipper Lounge 2B
Celebrations Lounge 2C
For those of you that have been to these lounges, any ideas on which option is best for each airport?
At LHR the showers and bathroom is not too important, because I will have a 9hr stopover so I will head to the LHR Hilton for a swim/sauna/shower. But I will be entering the LHR lounge of my choice for probably 6hrs.. so it has to be one that won't kick me out!
Mar 14, 2011, 12:38 am
#324
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: AVV
Programs: QF, HH
Posts: 1,112
Just wondering, it seems that you pay $99 for a membership, and then a fee on TOP of that for each visit.
But, the prestige membership at $399 (as an Australian anyway, dunno about the other countries), is that a one-off payment with "Free" visits each time, or do you have to keep paying that $399 EVERY year?
But, the prestige membership at $399 (as an Australian anyway, dunno about the other countries), is that a one-off payment with "Free" visits each time, or do you have to keep paying that $399 EVERY year?
Mar 14, 2011, 12:42 am
#325
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,687
Just wondering, it seems that you pay $99 for a membership, and then a fee on TOP of that for each visit.
But, the prestige membership at $399 (as an Australian anyway, dunno about the other countries), is that a one-off payment with "Free" visits each time, or do you have to keep paying that $399 EVERY year?
But, the prestige membership at $399 (as an Australian anyway, dunno about the other countries), is that a one-off payment with "Free" visits each time, or do you have to keep paying that $399 EVERY year?
Mar 14, 2011, 1:34 am
#326
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: AVV
Programs: QF, HH
Posts: 1,112
Ah, I thought so. Well considering I don't fly that much (even though this year is about 16 - 20 flights), I might leave it and stick to a Big M from the regular café!
Mar 27, 2011, 10:30 pm
#327
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 5
PP in MUC lounge
Not being a frequent flyer, I am considering the PenFedCU Amex that comes with a free PP after $15,000 spent. Flying from IAD-MUC-VCE in Sept and rt FCO-IAD in Oct. Does anyone have experience with the PP in these airports--esp MUC since we have a several hour layover there?
Mar 27, 2011, 11:35 pm
#328
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CPH
Programs: SAS
Posts: 1,217
Not being a frequent flyer, I am considering the PenFedCU Amex that comes with a free PP after $15,000 spent. Flying from IAD-MUC-VCE in Sept and rt FCO-IAD in Oct. Does anyone have experience with the PP in these airports--esp MUC since we have a several hour layover there?
Mar 28, 2011, 7:32 am
#329
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 5
Thanks for the post cph_flyer.
Mar 28, 2011, 7:53 am
#330
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CPH
Programs: SAS
Posts: 1,217
Donīt know the exact location of these lounges in relation to your flights , but potentially at least , for IAD and FCO you have these lounge options:
IAD:
UNITED RED CARPET CLUB:
Location: Airside - Concourse D, near Gate D8.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 21:30 daily.
BRITISH AIRWAYS GALLERIES LOUNGE:
Location: Airside - after Security Screening take the train to Concourse B and go up to the Concourse Level where the Lounge is located straight ahead.
Opening Hours: 07:00 - 14:00 daily. Priority Pass cardholders will not be admitted to the Lounge outside these hours.
FCO:
Airport: rome - Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) (FCO), Terminal 3
Lounge: LE ANFORE (BUSINESS CLASS)
Location: Airside - Satellite Area, opposite Gate G12 on the Lower Floor. Sign indicates entrance to Lounge. The Lounge can also be used by passengers departing from Terminals 1, 2 and 5 but will need a minimum allowance of 15 minutes to walk back to departure gates.
Opening Hours: 06:15 - 23:45 daily.
IAD:
UNITED RED CARPET CLUB:
Location: Airside - Concourse D, near Gate D8.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 21:30 daily.
BRITISH AIRWAYS GALLERIES LOUNGE:
Location: Airside - after Security Screening take the train to Concourse B and go up to the Concourse Level where the Lounge is located straight ahead.
Opening Hours: 07:00 - 14:00 daily. Priority Pass cardholders will not be admitted to the Lounge outside these hours.
FCO:
Airport: rome - Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) (FCO), Terminal 3
Lounge: LE ANFORE (BUSINESS CLASS)
Location: Airside - Satellite Area, opposite Gate G12 on the Lower Floor. Sign indicates entrance to Lounge. The Lounge can also be used by passengers departing from Terminals 1, 2 and 5 but will need a minimum allowance of 15 minutes to walk back to departure gates.
Opening Hours: 06:15 - 23:45 daily.