Consolidated PEK connections/logistics/lounges domestic/international
Jun 27, 2015, 3:56 pm
#91
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BDL
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier Gold
Posts: 84
PEK Lounge Availability at Arrival
Hi everyone,
I am flying ORD-PEK next month and will be meeting the rest of my party at PEK, but they will arrive five hours after me. I have to make a choice between waiting for them at the airport or at the hotel, and I think it may make sense to wait at the airport (they're not frequent travelers) if there is a lounge I can access at arrival. I am 1K *G and have a United Club membership if it makes a difference. Thanks in advance for any info! (I searched the forum and the most recent info on PEK lounges was from 2008.)
I am flying ORD-PEK next month and will be meeting the rest of my party at PEK, but they will arrive five hours after me. I have to make a choice between waiting for them at the airport or at the hotel, and I think it may make sense to wait at the airport (they're not frequent travelers) if there is a lounge I can access at arrival. I am 1K *G and have a United Club membership if it makes a difference. Thanks in advance for any info! (I searched the forum and the most recent info on PEK lounges was from 2008.)
Jun 27, 2015, 4:19 pm
#92
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
Sorry, last time I was in PEK was 2 years ago.. but I'm pretty sure all lounges are airside. You'll have to clear immigration and they won't let you back through security without another BP.
Is there any reason you can't head to the hotel then head back to meet them? I believe the train pass is 25 RMB to Dongzhaimen.
Is there any reason you can't head to the hotel then head back to meet them? I believe the train pass is 25 RMB to Dongzhaimen.
Jun 27, 2015, 4:47 pm
#93
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BDL
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier Gold
Posts: 84
They'd prefer not to go on their own to the hotel. Somehow they think that having been to Shanghai once made me proficient in Mandarin or something :-)
Thanks for the info - seems I'll be going to the hotel directly.
Thanks for the info - seems I'll be going to the hotel directly.
Jun 27, 2015, 5:09 pm
#94
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Gold, Mariott Gold, Shangri-la Jade, Hotels.com Gold (does that count?); DL, AA, B6, VX, SPG
Posts: 235
Hi everyone,
I am flying ORD-PEK next month and will be meeting the rest of my party at PEK, but they will arrive five hours after me. I have to make a choice between waiting for them at the airport or at the hotel, and I think it may make sense to wait at the airport (they're not frequent travelers) if there is a lounge I can access at arrival. I am 1K *G and have a United Club membership if it makes a difference. Thanks in advance for any info! (I searched the forum and the most recent info on PEK lounges was from 2008.)
I am flying ORD-PEK next month and will be meeting the rest of my party at PEK, but they will arrive five hours after me. I have to make a choice between waiting for them at the airport or at the hotel, and I think it may make sense to wait at the airport (they're not frequent travelers) if there is a lounge I can access at arrival. I am 1K *G and have a United Club membership if it makes a difference. Thanks in advance for any info! (I searched the forum and the most recent info on PEK lounges was from 2008.)
Jun 27, 2015, 6:55 pm
#95
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
That is correct. Arrival lounge access is airline-specific and not a *A benefit. CA Arrival Lounge is for F, C, CA Plat and CA Gold flying on certain CA routes only.
Jun 27, 2015, 8:11 pm
#96
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Gold, Mariott Gold, Shangri-la Jade, Hotels.com Gold (does that count?); DL, AA, B6, VX, SPG
Posts: 235
Jun 28, 2015, 8:23 pm
#97
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,419
(I did this on my last arrival- usually just grab a taxi - and for ~$100 it's pretty good. Someone meets you at gate and escorts you all the way to the garage for the waiting car. Possibly worth it if they're not comfortable with language, new city, on minimal sleep).
Sep 22, 2015, 3:47 pm
#98
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jersey
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,154
Anything good to do/see/eat in PEK(beijing) airport? If my hkg->ewr doesnt clear i am thinking of connecting in PEK. I am noticing going this route seems to have better availability.
Jun 13, 2016, 6:47 pm
#100
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BOS<>NYC<>BKK
Programs: UA 4.3MM LT-GS; AA1MM; Amtrak SE; MAR LT TITAN; PC Plat; HIL DIA; HYA GLOB
Posts: 4,393
The hangup can be transit security. A few months ago there was just one "checkpoint" for all passengers transiting. Each passenger had to go through X-ray AND be patted down. No elite or premium line. It took over 45 minutes.
Jun 13, 2016, 7:13 pm
#101
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,617
Jun 14, 2016, 12:18 am
#102
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,456
Guys, he's connecting to BKK - PEK-BKK is, while not being a racetrack like PEK-PVG, still rather often flown (worst case with another connection) - all on one ticket, I don't really see a problem. Sure, if he absolutely has to be in BKK on that time, then he better not book it.. but would ANYBODY here book a 1hr45min connection via any airport in the world if he really had to catch that second flight?
Apr 27, 2017, 12:36 pm
#103
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: In the process of moving from Dubai back to Tokyo because I didn't like it there. Working in Melaka, Malaysia now.
Programs: No longer loyal to any airline.
Posts: 519
Pek lounge?
What lounge does United use in Beijing? There's no United Club in their website doesn't list any partner lounge.
Apr 27, 2017, 12:46 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS/ BOM
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,567
Check the Star Alliance lounge finder on the Star Alliance website. If you are flying J, you will get access to Air China lounges or any other contract lounges that UA might have contracts with. If you are Star Alliance Gold, you would get access to other Star Gold lounges in Peking as well.