Mar 8, 2013, 1:45 pm
Last edit by: PTahCha
:-: United's Global First Lounges located at LHR, JFK, ORD, SFO, HKG and NRT are for the exclusive use of passengers traveling in United's Global First or in International First Class on a Star Alliance member aircraft with more than two classes of service departing that day from that airport.
:-: United's Global First Lounge located at IAD is for the exclusive use of passengers traveling in United's Global First. See
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20895856-post36.html for documentation of the exclusion of non-UA F pax from the IAD GFL.
10/31/2013
This has now been confirmed to be false and an incorrect denial by the IAD GFL staff per UA Insider - see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21700252-post535.html
Passengers must be holding a same day ticket for flights departing to/from a Trans Atlantic, Trans Pacific, Southern South America, Africa or a Middle East destination. Passengers connecting to/from other United/United Express flights will be admitted as long as the above requirements are met.
Global Services members can also use Global First Lounges when traveling in BusinessFirst or p.s. (JFK-LAX/SFO) BusinessFirst cabin.
A GS who arrives in BF or GF will be admitted to the GFL. A pax who arrives in GF (Global First - UA operated flight 3-class aircraft) will be admitted to the GFL. A GS or pax who arrives on other metal will not be admitted on that basis.
from United Global First and Arrivals lounges
:-: United's Global First Lounge located at IAD is for the exclusive use of passengers traveling in United's Global First. See
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20895856-post36.html for documentation of the exclusion of non-UA F pax from the IAD GFL.
10/31/2013
This has now been confirmed to be false and an incorrect denial by the IAD GFL staff per UA Insider - see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21700252-post535.html
Passengers must be holding a same day ticket for flights departing to/from a Trans Atlantic, Trans Pacific, Southern South America, Africa or a Middle East destination. Passengers connecting to/from other United/United Express flights will be admitted as long as the above requirements are met.
Global Services members can also use Global First Lounges when traveling in BusinessFirst or p.s. (JFK-LAX/SFO) BusinessFirst cabin.
A GS who arrives in BF or GF will be admitted to the GFL. A pax who arrives in GF (Global First - UA operated flight 3-class aircraft) will be admitted to the GFL. A GS or pax who arrives on other metal will not be admitted on that basis.
from United Global First and Arrivals lounges
United Global FirstSM Lounge
The United Global First Lounge is an oasis of service and privacy. Tailored to the needs of United Global First customers on long-haul international flights*, we offer personalized services, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and premium beverages.
Access policy
The following customers may access the United Global First lounge by showing their United boarding pass for a flight arriving or departing on a same-day (within 24 hours) itinerary.
United Global First customers traveling on long-haul international flights*
Star Alliance™ First customers departing on international flights
These eligible United Global First Lounge visitors are allowed one adult or child to accompany them as a guest.
*Long-haul international flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East or South America.
The United Global First Lounge is an oasis of service and privacy. Tailored to the needs of United Global First customers on long-haul international flights*, we offer personalized services, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and premium beverages.
Access policy
The following customers may access the United Global First lounge by showing their United boarding pass for a flight arriving or departing on a same-day (within 24 hours) itinerary.
United Global First customers traveling on long-haul international flights*
Star Alliance™ First customers departing on international flights
These eligible United Global First Lounge visitors are allowed one adult or child to accompany them as a guest.
*Long-haul international flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East or South America.
Global First Lounge (IFL / GFL) Access Questions and Experiences
Apr 18, 2014, 12:35 am
#781
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Apr 18, 2014, 12:06 pm
#782
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ, QF, UA, CO, DL
Posts: 2,884
The wiki does not mention the guests rules. Anyone familiar enough with that to add it?
As far as I know, departing all GF pax can invite one guest if traveling on a Star flight that day. Departing GS in BF cannot invite guests. Don't know about departing international first pax on a Star flight other than UA.
As far as I know, departing all GF pax can invite one guest if traveling on a Star flight that day. Departing GS in BF cannot invite guests. Don't know about departing international first pax on a Star flight other than UA.
Apr 18, 2014, 12:10 pm
#783
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,316
Apr 18, 2014, 12:36 pm
#784
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,854
The wiki does not mention the guests rules. Anyone familiar enough with that to add it?
As far as I know, departing all GF pax can invite one guest if traveling on a Star flight that day. Departing GS in BF cannot invite guests. Don't know about departing international first pax on a Star flight other than UA.
As far as I know, departing all GF pax can invite one guest if traveling on a Star flight that day. Departing GS in BF cannot invite guests. Don't know about departing international first pax on a Star flight other than UA.
These eligible United Global First Lounge visitors are allowed one adult or child to accompany them as a guest.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Apr 18, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Apr 19, 2014, 2:52 pm
#785
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: UA GS>1K>Nothing; DL DM 2MM; AS 75K>Nothing>MVP
Posts: 9,341
Especially, when they're cancelling international routes (e.g. SEA, BKK) and trying to push their pax on to JV metal.
Apr 19, 2014, 3:57 pm
#786
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
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IME, they used to usually waive this rule for JV partners, but recently they seem to be rather strict about it. In fact, if you're inbound on JV F, you don't get any lounge access unless you're *G, which to me seems pretty weird.
Especially, when they're cancelling international routes (e.g. SEA, BKK) and trying to push their pax on to JV metal.
Especially, when they're cancelling international routes (e.g. SEA, BKK) and trying to push their pax on to JV metal.
Except for the (manual process) use of GPU on single LH segments, I can't think of any difference between JV metal and any other codeshare.
May 4, 2014, 11:01 am
#787
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 146
No go at LAX today
The dragons at IFL LAX refused me entry because I'm flying F on Air China. No amount of reading their own policy could assist in their comprehension.
No big deal, I'm visiting a friend for a couple hours anyway. I just wanted to check it out.
No big deal, I'm visiting a friend for a couple hours anyway. I just wanted to check it out.
May 4, 2014, 12:38 pm
#788
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ, QF, UA, CO, DL
Posts: 2,884
Departing or arriving? Star policy is departing only, if you are arriving and continuing on a connecting flight you get access to UC only.
May 4, 2014, 12:53 pm
#789
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May 4, 2014, 1:37 pm
#790
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 146
Leaving LAX to PEK in F on Air China. I'm enjoying a Moosehead at the Air Canada zoo in T2 now.
May 4, 2014, 1:48 pm
#791
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
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May 4, 2014, 2:21 pm
#792
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,695
Completely different terminal. Why bother with UA GFL?!
May 4, 2014, 2:29 pm
#793
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Zurich
Programs: UA 1k, BA silver, HH D
Posts: 220
I'm assuming id qualify for access at ORD under the rules cited above... Can anyone confirm?
I arrive to ORD in Global first from FRA at ~3pm on Friday and connect to Anchorage the next morning at 10AM in F. Under the 24 hour rule, I should be allowed access, no?
United Global FirstSM Lounge
The United Global First Lounge is an oasis of service and privacy. Tailored to the needs of United Global First customers on long-haul international flights*, we offer personalized services, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and premium beverages.
Access policy
The following customers may access the United Global First lounge by showing their United boarding pass for a flight arriving or departing on a same-day (within 24 hours) itinerary.
United Global First customers traveling on long-haul international flights*
Star Alliance™ First customers departing on international flights
These eligible United Global First Lounge visitors are allowed one adult or child to accompany them as a guest.
*Long-haul international flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East or South America.
I arrive to ORD in Global first from FRA at ~3pm on Friday and connect to Anchorage the next morning at 10AM in F. Under the 24 hour rule, I should be allowed access, no?
United Global FirstSM Lounge
The United Global First Lounge is an oasis of service and privacy. Tailored to the needs of United Global First customers on long-haul international flights*, we offer personalized services, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and premium beverages.
Access policy
The following customers may access the United Global First lounge by showing their United boarding pass for a flight arriving or departing on a same-day (within 24 hours) itinerary.
United Global First customers traveling on long-haul international flights*
Star Alliance™ First customers departing on international flights
These eligible United Global First Lounge visitors are allowed one adult or child to accompany them as a guest.
*Long-haul international flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East or South America.
May 4, 2014, 3:00 pm
#794
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May 4, 2014, 3:10 pm
#795
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
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I do as well, but airports where are terminals are connected airside, not the case at LAX.