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
Dec 4, 2014, 11:58 pm
#1111
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Dec 5, 2014, 12:02 am
#1112
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Are you saying (according to the rules) that I have been mistakenly admitted on numerous occasions to the GF lounges in SFO, LAX, and IAD when I returned on a GF flight and was awaiting my connecting flight? Or have the rules changed since 11/2013, when I last visited one of these lounges?
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Dec 5, 2014, 12:07 am
#1113
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Thanks. Got me worried for a moment there. GFL/SFO awaits again in 2015.
Dec 5, 2014, 11:05 am
#1114
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I havent read through the whole thread but thought I'd give my 2 cents on the ones I've been to:
NRT - Meh. Thats my impression every time there. It seems just like the UC, except up a level. I've just been wholly unimpressed.
SFO - Like it a lot due to food/booze selection but always seems crowded.
HKG - Was just sort of in and out but I wasn't terribly impressed.
NRT - Meh. Thats my impression every time there. It seems just like the UC, except up a level. I've just been wholly unimpressed.
SFO - Like it a lot due to food/booze selection but always seems crowded.
HKG - Was just sort of in and out but I wasn't terribly impressed.
Dec 5, 2014, 11:15 am
#1115
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I havent read through the whole thread but thought I'd give my 2 cents on the ones I've been to:
NRT - Meh. Thats my impression every time there. It seems just like the UC, except up a level. I've just been wholly unimpressed.
SFO - Like it a lot due to food/booze selection but always seems crowded.
HKG - Was just sort of in and out but I wasn't terribly impressed.
NRT - Meh. Thats my impression every time there. It seems just like the UC, except up a level. I've just been wholly unimpressed.
SFO - Like it a lot due to food/booze selection but always seems crowded.
HKG - Was just sort of in and out but I wasn't terribly impressed.
The SFO FC has never been crowded when I'm in it. That's what I like most.
Dec 5, 2014, 2:31 pm
#1116
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC/WAS
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I havent read through the whole thread but thought I'd give my 2 cents on the ones I've been to:
NRT - Meh. Thats my impression every time there. It seems just like the UC, except up a level. I've just been wholly unimpressed.
SFO - Like it a lot due to food/booze selection but always seems crowded.
HKG - Was just sort of in and out but I wasn't terribly impressed.
NRT - Meh. Thats my impression every time there. It seems just like the UC, except up a level. I've just been wholly unimpressed.
SFO - Like it a lot due to food/booze selection but always seems crowded.
HKG - Was just sort of in and out but I wasn't terribly impressed.
SFO: With all the Asian flights leaving at similar times, it is often crowded, I agree. Good food choices, though.
HKG: Not hugely better than the UC it adjoins, but that says more (nice) about the HKG UC itself.
ORD: Meh. IAD: Meh+ (bumped for food). JFK: Quiet is the point. LAX: RIP.
Next month, for the first time, I'll get to try the LHR T2 one. I've heard good things...
Dec 8, 2014, 11:56 am
#1117
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Dec 8, 2014, 12:18 pm
#1118
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Anyone know what Ord GFL lounge is like in the afternoon before the Cdg flight? Will it be packed? For next month? Thanks
Dec 8, 2014, 8:14 pm
#1119
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IAD
Is there still an IAD GF lounge?
Last edited by 747FC; Dec 8, 2014 at 8:55 pm
Dec 8, 2014, 8:55 pm
#1121
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Dec 8, 2014, 10:32 pm
#1122
Join Date: Nov 2010
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I see in the wiki that passengers in GF may access the GFL and bring 1 adult or child to accompany them.
But I'm not clear if companion must be on the same UA flight? E.g., Can at NRT, can a UA GF passenger bring to the GFL a companion who is flying on NH?
But I'm not clear if companion must be on the same UA flight? E.g., Can at NRT, can a UA GF passenger bring to the GFL a companion who is flying on NH?
Dec 8, 2014, 10:43 pm
#1123
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The guest must also present a boarding pass for any Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport
Dec 8, 2014, 10:51 pm
#1124
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Depends on the day, but I always find it fine or better. There's a rush midday for Asia, late afternoon/early evening for Europe, and late night for Sao Paulo/late LH flights. Unlike a couple of comments above, I like the ORD GFL and find it far far superior to IAD in terms of atmosphere and service. Especially after the refurb last year. IAD still looks like 80s décor and the dragons are awful.
Dec 9, 2014, 8:19 am
#1125
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Depends on the day, but I always find it fine or better. There's a rush midday for Asia, late afternoon/early evening for Europe, and late night for Sao Paulo/late LH flights. Unlike a couple of comments above, I like the ORD GFL and find it far far superior to IAD in terms of atmosphere and service. Especially after the refurb last year. IAD still looks like 80s décor and the dragons are awful.