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
Mar 16, 2014, 4:01 pm
#676
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I had heard that the GFL at JFK was going to be renovated - or maybe even the entire UC. Does anyone know what dates this is happening, and if there is an alternate facility?
Mar 16, 2014, 4:18 pm
#677
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Well the BA lounge would be the obvious one - but it's already quite full with the NH/BA/CX/IB, etc. flights, so doubtful. Would be quite the pleasant step up though!
Mar 16, 2014, 6:33 pm
#678
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Mar 16, 2014, 6:58 pm
#679
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Mar 16, 2014, 7:50 pm
#680
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Mar 16, 2014, 9:38 pm
#681
Join Date: Oct 2013
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If I have my wife and daugher on same PNR, will their BP show GS and be able to get into the GFL with me?
I have an uncoming INTL flight with them (mine is paid BIZ, they are upgraded into BF) with 7 hour layover.
I have an uncoming INTL flight with them (mine is paid BIZ, they are upgraded into BF) with 7 hour layover.
Mar 16, 2014, 10:24 pm
#682
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Unfortunately only the GS member will get in to the GFL when flying in business. You will all have access to the UC if flying in BusinessFirst!
Mar 16, 2014, 10:56 pm
#683
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Plus it's got change rooms! (OK, so it's just the old phone rooms with black covers over the doors, but even so...)
Mar 16, 2014, 10:56 pm
#684
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Location: OAK
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You will (in all probability) strike out since you will be arriving from Honolulu, not an international destination (ps being an exception). It will be the same as flying from LHR to LAX via EWR. You would get GFL access in EWR, but not LAX. HNL does not have a GFL, unfortunately. Plus, you will change planes in HNL (again in all probability) to a 75x or 738 that is equipped with domestic first seats and is referred to as domestic First, not Global First.
Plus, GFL lounge might not even be open at time of your arrival. They don't keep it open for Hawaii arrivals/departures.
Plus, GFL lounge might not even be open at time of your arrival. They don't keep it open for Hawaii arrivals/departures.
Mar 16, 2014, 11:25 pm
#685
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Mar 17, 2014, 7:29 am
#686
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What is the official policy of bringing in a guest into the global first lounge when coming in FROM a TPAC flight? I flew into SFO from NRT on a 3Cabin first class 747. I was allowed access to the global first lounge, and thought I could bring in a guest. The person in the lounge said only I was allowed access to the lounge, and I didn't have the right to bring in a guest, and that only outbound TPAC passengers are allowed to bring in a guest.
Mar 17, 2014, 7:30 am
#687
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Mar 17, 2014, 7:40 am
#688
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Well I know if I book using award miles, their boarding pass would reflect GS status on it. Not sure how it will show up with them in revenue tickets but on same PNR. If BP shows GS on the BizFirst ticket I'd think that may get them in but not sure if the GS shows up in this case.
Mar 17, 2014, 8:26 am
#689
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Well I know if I book using award miles, their boarding pass would reflect GS status on it. Not sure how it will show up with them in revenue tickets but on same PNR. If BP shows GS on the BizFirst ticket I'd think that may get them in but not sure if the GS shows up in this case.
Mar 17, 2014, 8:59 am
#690
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This would be ORD and HKG. I'm pretty sure their BPs will have GS in them. I've never once been asked for my card using a United BP when in a United Lounge. Star Alliance yes, United's own lounge, no.
