Which lounge does TK use at IAD?
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Which lounge does TK use at IAD?
I will be traveling in J class in March and this is my first time in J - so needless to say I am excited. So curious which lounge does TK use at IAD? The flight to IST leaves 23.55 - so not sure if any lounges are even open till that late. Any insights? Traveling IAD-IST-BOM. So also curious to know which lounge TK uses at BOM as well?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by atcguy:19525861
I've read that THY uses the Virgin Lounge I idea, however on the Virgin website I saw it closes at 1830. Do they reopen it later for the Turkish flight at 2330? I'm a United Star Gold traveling in November.
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Congrats on your debut in international J! You will have a completely different flying experiences...have fun and don't be afraid to try everything...champagne at boarding, liquors, hor dourves etc. Life is short: Live it!
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I'm sitting in it at the moment ... the lounge cleared out after the Qatar flight to DOH was called. It was jammers before that.
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When I flew IAD-IST, I started in the LH Senator's lounge and then moved over to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse when the LH lounge closed after the last LH flight of the day. When you check in, you receive passes for the Virgin Clubhouse. The Qatar flight was also using the Virgin Clubhouse.
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When I flew IAD-IST, I started in the LH Senator's lounge and then moved over to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse when the LH lounge closed after the last LH flight of the day. When you check in, you receive passes for the Virgin Clubhouse. The Qatar flight was also using the Virgin Clubhouse.
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VS Lounge is technically not a *A lounge. TK uses it under contract for Business class passengers. You have to be on the list at the front desk and/or have an invitation to get in. Apparently*G does qualify with an invite from TK.
Last edited by UAPremExecflyer; Jan 24, 2013 at 4:47 pm Reason: Corrected to say VS lounge access for *G with TK invite.
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I'm doing the same next month, looking forward to the VS lounge!
About 3 years ago, I was flying Qatar Airways IAD-DOH, and again, at the gate, I was given an invitation to the VS lounge on the strength of my UA 1K status, even though QR isn't a part of *A. Nice gesture on the part of the QR staff, I must say.
As for the VS lounge, all I can say is wow.
Last edited by Maxwell Smart; Jan 24, 2013 at 9:07 am
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I received entry (along with a companion) because I was *G. I was seated in Y.