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
Oct 8, 2014, 5:14 am
#1021
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: 66,834
International First Class Customers
Customers have access to International First Class* and/or any Star Alliance member carriers' own lounges.
Customer must present a boarding pass for travel in International First Class on a Star Alliance flight
Customer must be departing from the local airport in International First Class
Customer must be a revenue customer
Customer is entitled to one guest
* Except: LH HON/First Class Lounges in FRA/MUC;
LX HON/First Class Lounges in ZRH/GVA;
OS HON/First Class Lounges in VIE;
TG Spa Lounge in BKK
Customers have access to International First Class* and/or any Star Alliance member carriers' own lounges.
Customer must present a boarding pass for travel in International First Class on a Star Alliance flight
Customer must be departing from the local airport in International First Class
Customer must be a revenue customer
Customer is entitled to one guest
* Except: LH HON/First Class Lounges in FRA/MUC;
LX HON/First Class Lounges in ZRH/GVA;
OS HON/First Class Lounges in VIE;
TG Spa Lounge in BKK
Oct 8, 2014, 6:16 am
#1022
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: 6,302
Oct 8, 2014, 6:31 am
#1023
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
I believe that SQ's Private Room, TG's First Class Lounge at BKK and LX & LH First Lounges are all restricted to their own F pax (BA does similar with its Concorde Room).
Oct 8, 2014, 6:43 am
#1024
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,159
But you would not be able to go into The Private Room which is only for SQ F pax. And interestingly the entire, nice SilverKris Lounge is only for ticketed C and F pax, but is not designated a Star Gold lounge. SQ operates a downgraded lounge for Star Gold. At least LH permits Star Gold into the Senator Lounge.
I believe that SQ's Private Room, TG's First Class Lounge at BKK and LX & LH First Lounges are all restricted to their own F pax (BA does similar with its Concorde Room).
I believe that SQ's Private Room, TG's First Class Lounge at BKK and LX & LH First Lounges are all restricted to their own F pax (BA does similar with its Concorde Room).
Oct 8, 2014, 10:19 am
#1025
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
The only F lounges that restrict access to *A F pax are the ones listed in WineCountryUA's post above.
Oct 28, 2014, 8:57 pm
#1026
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,693
Are there desks/carrels/booths in SFO GFL? I will have a conference call during long layover next week, and would prefer to use GFL since I'll have access. If not, how about SQ F lounge? TIA
Oct 28, 2014, 9:17 pm
#1027
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
Oct 28, 2014, 9:20 pm
#1028
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,693
I don't think there are any carrels or really private area in the SFO GFL. There is a quiet room, but that isn't really where you'd want to do a conference call.
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
Oct 28, 2014, 10:28 pm
#1029
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 929
The area at the bottom of the stairs upon entering the lounge is almost always empty. All the good stuff is in the back, and I believe there are some desks that look like they were staffed by agents in the good old days. I expect that you would be fine there if you can deal with the those transiting in and out of the lounge which would be a nominal distraction if you went to the wall away from the stairs. I also believe there is some space upstairs that is never used except, perhaps, for cases like this.
Oct 28, 2014, 10:43 pm
#1030
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bangkok or San Francisco
Programs: United 1k, Marriott Lifetime PE, Former DL Gold, Former SQ Solitaire, HH Gold
Posts: 11,886
One little quirk. When I was SQ Solitaire that granted me access to all SQ first class lounges regardless of class of service. But not other *A lounges.
Oct 28, 2014, 10:45 pm
#1031
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bangkok or San Francisco
Programs: United 1k, Marriott Lifetime PE, Former DL Gold, Former SQ Solitaire, HH Gold
Posts: 11,886
I don't think there are any carrels or really private area in the SFO GFL. There is a quiet room, but that isn't really where you'd want to do a conference call.
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
Oct 29, 2014, 12:05 am
#1032
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SFO/JFK/MGA
Programs: UA 1P MM, AA-PP, AS, DL, HH G, SPG Gold, TA nada
Posts: 2,043
I don't think there are any carrels or really private area in the SFO GFL. There is a quiet room, but that isn't really where you'd want to do a conference call.
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
The SQ lounge is a general lounge without a s specific F area. I believe that during the times when SQ has a flight they discourage guests who are not traveling on SQ as the lounge isn't very big.
Oct 29, 2014, 7:21 am
#1033
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,693
The area at the bottom of the stairs upon entering the lounge is almost always empty. All the good stuff is in the back, and I believe there are some desks that look like they were staffed by agents in the good old days. I expect that you would be fine there if you can deal with the those transiting in and out of the lounge which would be a nominal distraction if you went to the wall away from the stairs. I also believe there is some space upstairs that is never used except, perhaps, for cases like this.
Nov 2, 2014, 8:45 am
#1034
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: OZ Diamond, Jiffypark Manhattan Gold
Posts: 4,485
I believe the answer is gonna be mixed, but I wanna ask the experts rather than get a denial from an agent and face that humiliation!
Award ticket
YVR-ORD-GRU (biz to ORD first to GRU) I should be able to use the GFL at ORD correct?
On the way back it's GRU-IAH-YYC-YVR (first to IAH, econ to YYC
,biz to YVR) will I be able to use the GFL at IAH? Or just the regular UC?
Thanks gang!
EDIT: Wow I just assumed IAH had a GFL based on it being a main hub for UA, just noticed on the website it's not listed.
Award ticket
YVR-ORD-GRU (biz to ORD first to GRU) I should be able to use the GFL at ORD correct?
On the way back it's GRU-IAH-YYC-YVR (first to IAH, econ to YYC
,biz to YVR) will I be able to use the GFL at IAH? Or just the regular UC?Thanks gang!
EDIT: Wow I just assumed IAH had a GFL based on it being a main hub for UA, just noticed on the website it's not listed.
Nov 2, 2014, 9:39 am
#1035
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: 5280 feet
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 674
I believe the answer is gonna be mixed, but I wanna ask the experts rather than get a denial from an agent and face that humiliation!
Award ticket
YVR-ORD-GRU (biz to ORD first to GRU) I should be able to use the GFL at ORD correct?
On the way back it's GRU-IAH-YYC-YVR (first to IAH, econ to YYC,biz to YVR) will I be able to use the GFL at IAH? Or just the regular UC?
Thanks gang!
EDIT: Wow I just assumed IAH had a GFL based on it being a main hub for UA, just noticed on the website it's not listed.
Award ticket
YVR-ORD-GRU (biz to ORD first to GRU) I should be able to use the GFL at ORD correct?
On the way back it's GRU-IAH-YYC-YVR (first to IAH, econ to YYC
,biz to YVR) will I be able to use the GFL at IAH? Or just the regular UC?Thanks gang!
EDIT: Wow I just assumed IAH had a GFL based on it being a main hub for UA, just noticed on the website it's not listed.