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
May 17, 2014, 9:07 pm
#826
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,694
May 17, 2014, 11:50 pm
#827
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
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Posts: 7,058
Ya I'm here now and it's great! (As much as it can be at 6:45am)
May 18, 2014, 5:08 pm
#828
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: GS UA+3MM
Posts: 265
Sitting in the GFL at SFO now and must admit I'm quite impressed. Food / wine are average but this is my favorite GFL/IFL lounge so far (even more than HKG which isn't clear if that is real United IFL or not). Really enjoying the quiet elegance - much better shape than the other lounges I've been in.
Good job UA!
Good job UA!
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May 20, 2014, 5:31 pm
#829
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: Diamond HH, Gold Marriott, UA "Plebe"
Posts: 90
NRT-SFO first class lounge at SFO
Will be flying NRT-SFO on F class on United. 5 hour layover in SFO. Will fly business class to IAH on United. Can I use First Class Club at SFO?
May 20, 2014, 5:49 pm
#830
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,846
Of course departing in *A International F also qualifies.
May 22, 2014, 11:33 pm
#831
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, former DL Gold
Posts: 290
I'm flying SFO-YVR-MUC right now flying UA Y/LH F. Any chance I'll I be able to access the GFL in SFO? There's an AC J option too for SFO-YVR. If I switch to that, does that change anything? Thanks!!
May 22, 2014, 11:36 pm
#832
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
To access SFO GFL, you must have either have a UA Global First flight on your itinerary or be departing SFO in F on a *A partner.
May 22, 2014, 11:54 pm
#833
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, former DL Gold
Posts: 290
Jun 3, 2014, 7:38 pm
#834
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,005
LHR GF lounge
I was able to get a F saver back to Chicago in a few weeks on one of UA's Dino 767's. I didn't realize there is a GFL there in T2. Any reports on how it is? The last GFL I was in was last December at ORD and was pretty cramped.
I also just noticed it says on UA's site "eligible GF customers welcome". If your in GF I would think you are welcome. As an award flyer do I get access?
I also just noticed it says on UA's site "eligible GF customers welcome". If your in GF I would think you are welcome. As an award flyer do I get access?
Last edited by enviroian; Jun 3, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Jun 3, 2014, 8:03 pm
#835
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Programs: UA PP, AA, DL, BA, CX, SPG, HHonors
Posts: 2,002
LHR GF lounge access ?
If I'm arriving LHR on UA F and departing CA F , can i still use the GF lounge ?
Jun 3, 2014, 8:53 pm
#836
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,694
I was able to get a F saver back to Chicago in a few weeks on one of UA's Dino 767's. I didn't realize there is a GFL there in T2. Any reports on how it is? The last GFL I was in was last December at ORD and was pretty cramped.
I also just noticed it says on UA's site "eligible GF customers welcome". If your in GF I would think you are welcome. As an award flyer do I get access?
I also just noticed it says on UA's site "eligible GF customers welcome". If your in GF I would think you are welcome. As an award flyer do I get access?
Yes if you're flying GF you get access, whether $$ or award. (Nonrevs/employees do not, but that likely doesn't apply)
Will be different terminal for CA until 18 June. After that, yes. Pax flying First on *A international flights get access to GFL.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jun 3, 2014 at 8:58 pm Reason: multi-quote
Jun 3, 2014, 9:11 pm
#837
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Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
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It (T2, GFL) opens tomorrow (June 4th). Previews look nice.
Yes if you're flying GF you get access, whether $$ or award. (Nonrevs/employees do not, but that likely doesn't apply)
Will be different terminal for CA until 18 June. After that, yes. Pax flying First on *A international flights get access to GFL.
Yes if you're flying GF you get access, whether $$ or award. (Nonrevs/employees do not, but that likely doesn't apply)
Will be different terminal for CA until 18 June. After that, yes. Pax flying First on *A international flights get access to GFL.
Jun 4, 2014, 12:17 am
#838
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
I was able to get a F saver back to Chicago in a few weeks on one of UA's Dino 767's. I didn't realize there is a GFL there in T2. Any reports on how it is? The last GFL I was in was last December at ORD and was pretty cramped.
I also just noticed it says on UA's site "eligible GF customers welcome". If your in GF I would think you are welcome. As an award flyer do I get access?
I also just noticed it says on UA's site "eligible GF customers welcome". If your in GF I would think you are welcome. As an award flyer do I get access?
Jun 4, 2014, 1:28 am
#839
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2
Just sat down in the new LHR GFL, the pics above do it justice, so no need to post any more here... No doubt the friendliest airport experience of my life at the new T2 today. The GFL (and UC) are right next to the UA departure gates, but about a 15 minute walk from the main terminal where duty free is...
Hands-down nicest GFL I've been to architecturally, though you can't beat the Udon soup in LAX after a long inbound flight.
Hands-down nicest GFL I've been to architecturally, though you can't beat the Udon soup in LAX after a long inbound flight.
Jun 4, 2014, 8:11 am
#840
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
In a month, I will be:
- Arriving LHR in United Global First
- Departing to DUS in LH Business (still in T1)
What's the route to access the Global First lounge? What would I follow sign wise to find it (flight connections for B gates?) I think I will arrive, have to go through security again, and then be able to access the lounge and then there would be a way to get over to T1 for the LH flight?
I've got a 3 hour connection so I think it would be enough time to see the lounge, so I definitely would like to.
- Arriving LHR in United Global First
- Departing to DUS in LH Business (still in T1)
What's the route to access the Global First lounge? What would I follow sign wise to find it (flight connections for B gates?) I think I will arrive, have to go through security again, and then be able to access the lounge and then there would be a way to get over to T1 for the LH flight?
I've got a 3 hour connection so I think it would be enough time to see the lounge, so I definitely would like to.