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
Nov 2, 2014, 9:41 am
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There is no F lounge at IAH. United Club only. Suggest using the Terminal E club, it has showers.
Nov 2, 2014, 9:43 am
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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.
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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.
There are a lot of confusion when it comes to First Class, to gain access into the GFL you must in Global First, so if your flight between ORD-GRU is in Global First and not Business First (two completely different products) then yes, you should have access into the GFL lounge at ORD, BTW, it is hidden..
Before the merger CO did not have FC, they had BF (Business First) this is why there is no GFL lounge at IAH... BTW, I wasn't aware of GF flights out of and into IAH.
Nov 2, 2014, 10:43 am
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There are a lot of confusion when it comes to First Class, to gain access into the GFL you must in Global First, so if your flight between ORD-GRU is in Global First and not Business First (two completely different products) then yes, you should have access into the GFL lounge at ORD, BTW, it is hidden..
Nov 3, 2014, 9:26 am
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I am flying the same day as a friend who is flying ORD-FRA in GF. I am flying BA to London 2hours later. Will I be allowed to accompany my friend as a guest into the GF Lounge even though I am not flying UA or a *A partner?
I understand that when he goes for his flight I will have to leave and make my way to T5 and 2 hours is plenty of time.
thanks
I understand that when he goes for his flight I will have to leave and make my way to T5 and 2 hours is plenty of time.
thanks
Nov 3, 2014, 9:56 am
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I am flying the same day as a friend who is flying ORD-FRA in GF. I am flying BA to London 2hours later. Will I be allowed to accompany my friend as a guest into the GF Lounge even though I am not flying UA or a *A partner?
I understand that when he goes for his flight I will have to leave and make my way to T5 and 2 hours is plenty of time.
thanks
I understand that when he goes for his flight I will have to leave and make my way to T5 and 2 hours is plenty of time.
thanks
Nov 3, 2014, 10:57 am
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Nov 3, 2014, 11:13 am
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Nov 3, 2014, 12:10 pm
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Although 4 years later, and with cross-fleeting, and with Star Alliance... UA could decide to standardize its offering across hubs. There are 3-class UA and *A aircraft serving EWR and IAH, and if it's a GS benefit when traveling in international C, then UA could stand to add a GFL in EWR and IAH, both of which have tons of international service.
Nov 3, 2014, 12:16 pm
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Although 4 years later, and with cross-fleeting, and with Star Alliance... UA could decide to standardize its offering across hubs. There are 3-class UA and *A aircraft serving EWR and IAH, and if it's a GS benefit when traveling in international C, then UA could stand to add a GFL in EWR and IAH, both of which have tons of international service.
Why bother with the costs of adding GFL's?
Dave
Nov 3, 2014, 12:20 pm
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The only reason to keep the GFLs long-term would be as rebranded Global Services lounges. Which UA might well do, since that's the one passenger segment they actually seem to care about.
Nov 3, 2014, 12:26 pm
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Yep - although I'm not sure that the 787 is a good proxy for future strategy at UA as the plane is too small for 3 class service it's clear that unless you are GS - UA would rather sell a seat to a kettle for $39 than reward and recognize their most frequent fliers....
Nov 3, 2014, 12:29 pm
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Yep - although I'm not sure that the 787 is a good proxy for future strategy at UA as the plane is too small for 3 class service it's clear that unless you are GS - UA would rather sell a seat to a kettle for $39 than reward and recognize their most frequent fliers....
Nov 3, 2014, 12:33 pm
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However, they just opened a pretty nice GFL at LHR. So why not put one at EWR and IAH?
I can't quite figure out how to interpret those tea leaves
Nov 3, 2014, 12:41 pm
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I don't think *A can pay an entry fee into the GFL.
Re: LHR UA built/operate it but it is branded the Star Alliance Lounge...I imagine part of it is they are able to make $ off the other *A carriers who send their pax to it?
Re: LHR UA built/operate it but it is branded the Star Alliance Lounge...I imagine part of it is they are able to make $ off the other *A carriers who send their pax to it?
Nov 3, 2014, 1:03 pm
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