Feb 7, 2015, 9:14 pm
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Previous thread - Global First Lounge (IFL / GFL) Access Questions and Experiences
:-: United's Global First Lounges located at LHR, IAD, SFO, HKG and NRT are for the 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.
NOTE: Global First Lounge at ORD has closed. Polaris lounge Chicago is now open, including dining. The Global First Lounge at LHR closes at 18:00, as confirmed by United via phone. The website currently omits this information.
This reconfirmed 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. (EWR-LAX/SFO) BusinessFirst cabin.
A GS who arrives in BF or GF will be admitted to the GFL. This does not apply to a GS flying non-UA metal.
Any passenger holding a boarding pass for travel within 24 hours in UA GF will have access to the GFL at their departure and connecting airports.
from United Global First and Arrivals lounges
:-: United's Global First Lounges located at LHR, IAD, SFO, HKG and NRT are for the 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.
NOTE: Global First Lounge at ORD has closed. Polaris lounge Chicago is now open, including dining. The Global First Lounge at LHR closes at 18:00, as confirmed by United via phone. The website currently omits this information.
This reconfirmed 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. (EWR-LAX/SFO) BusinessFirst cabin.
A GS who arrives in BF or GF will be admitted to the GFL. This does not apply to a GS flying non-UA metal.
Any passenger holding a boarding pass for travel within 24 hours in UA GF will have access to the GFL at their departure and connecting airports.
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 [2015 forward]
Sep 25, 2015, 4:17 am
#166
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Yes, it's well known that SFO's UA IFL is the best in their system (at least from what I've read and IMO), however the original question that was asked was whether or not it was worth 30k more miles plus not using (assumedly free) access to the Centurion Lounge. Do you think it's worth it is the 30k extra miles?
I'd take SQ C over UA F.
Sep 25, 2015, 6:23 am
#167
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Premiere Platinum is not a factor; just the departing First Class on a Star Alliance flight gets you access.
Oct 10, 2015, 11:00 am
#168
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 53
Flying GRU-ORD-PWM in GF / Domestic F.
Two questions:
1 I found this:
http://triptipsandbits.com/airport-l...-paulo-brazil/
Is there a separate First lounge than the new SA lounge in GRU?
2. Do we get access to the GF Lounge in ORD?
I am UA/*G and a Club Member, but I don't think that matters, as the GF ticket trumps.
Thanks!
JG
Two questions:
1 I found this:
http://triptipsandbits.com/airport-l...-paulo-brazil/
Is there a separate First lounge than the new SA lounge in GRU?
2. Do we get access to the GF Lounge in ORD?
I am UA/*G and a Club Member, but I don't think that matters, as the GF ticket trumps.
Thanks!
JG
Oct 10, 2015, 6:22 pm
#169
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Flying GRU-ORD-PWM in GF / Domestic F.
Two questions:
1 I found this:
http://triptipsandbits.com/airport-l...-paulo-brazil/
Is there a separate First lounge than the new SA lounge in GRU?
2. Do we get access to the GF Lounge in ORD?
I am UA/*G and a Club Member, but I don't think that matters, as the GF ticket trumps.
Thanks!
JG
Two questions:
1 I found this:
http://triptipsandbits.com/airport-l...-paulo-brazil/
Is there a separate First lounge than the new SA lounge in GRU?
2. Do we get access to the GF Lounge in ORD?
I am UA/*G and a Club Member, but I don't think that matters, as the GF ticket trumps.
Thanks!
JG
Arriving on United metal in Global First is the criteria you meet. (Does not apply if you were on other *A metal, but on United metal you get access on arrival).
Oct 13, 2015, 8:36 pm
#170
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 53
Thanks for your help goodeats, can anyone help with GRU?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Oct 13, 2015, 9:29 pm
#171
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Location: SFO
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There is the *A lounge
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...nge-sao-paulo/ (see site for details)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ounge-gru.html
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...nge-sao-paulo/ (see site for details)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ounge-gru.html
Oct 14, 2015, 6:46 am
#172
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 53
There is the *A lounge
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...nge-sao-paulo/ (see site for details)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ounge-gru.html
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...nge-sao-paulo/ (see site for details)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ounge-gru.html
Nov 23, 2015, 6:11 pm
#173
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
Flying ANA First Class, NRT-ORD, then continuing domestic.
Will I have access to UA Global First Lounge in Chicago? (I think the answer is no.)
Will I have access to UA Global First Lounge in Chicago? (I think the answer is no.)
Nov 23, 2015, 11:22 pm
#174
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They were pissed and I really couldn't blame them. The excuse was they flew on LH metal. And they really didn't like the condescending attitude from the supervisor who was called in to handle it. Pathetic.
So basically, no is the answer to your question.
Nov 23, 2015, 11:53 pm
#175
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Nov 24, 2015, 4:16 am
#176
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I was in the lounge today and a couple came in who just arrived from FRA on LH in F (after UA put them on LH from their cancelled flight) and they were denied entry. (They were in UA F too.)
They were pissed and I really couldn't blame them. The excuse was they flew on LH metal. And they really didn't like the condescending attitude from the supervisor who was called in to handle it. Pathetic.
So basically, no is the answer to your question.
They were pissed and I really couldn't blame them. The excuse was they flew on LH metal. And they really didn't like the condescending attitude from the supervisor who was called in to handle it. Pathetic.
So basically, no is the answer to your question.
And if I was that couple I would have not been happy about no entry, but...
Absolutely. And if they had any time at the LH FCT or FCL it adds icing on the cake... or caviar in this case.
Nov 24, 2015, 8:25 am
#177
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Nov 24, 2015, 6:17 pm
#178
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Your miles will need to post first and then you will need to request the companion status.
Nov 24, 2015, 9:12 pm
#179
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This week I'll be taking my 1MM trip to TXL with my 10-year old son, traveling BF
On the return leg, he will theoretically become a GS member. He might become it in reality, if I can request the companion status while enroute.
Who wants to take bets on whether he will be admitted with me to the ORD GFL on the outbound leg? And the SFO GFL on the return leg?
What if I unleash the GS Truculent Glare(tm)?
On the return leg, he will theoretically become a GS member. He might become it in reality, if I can request the companion status while enroute.
Who wants to take bets on whether he will be admitted with me to the ORD GFL on the outbound leg? And the SFO GFL on the return leg?
What if I unleash the GS Truculent Glare(tm)?
Nov 25, 2015, 5:18 am
#180
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I had a perfectly fine GlobalFirst flight out of ORD last week, including a Mercedes pickup at the gate to be taken directly to the GFL. I had a multi-hour connection, so it was a bit unexpected, but nice.
The lounge...meh.
It was a bit crowded at first at my 9AM arrival, but thinned out once the first bank of Asia departed. Seems there is only 1 steward on duty to take care of the lounge. With 30 or so guests, he was not keeping up.
The champagne was OK, but I was served the same champagne on a later Business Class flight on Thai.
I tried the "made to order" menu for some quiche, and was served four little tarts that were straight off the Sam's Club sample tray.
Table next to me complained several times about the food on offer, including milk that was spoiled (?..or at least sour tasting).
Probably nothing new in any of this for regular ORD GFL visitors, but underwhelming in the whole.
The lounge...meh.
It was a bit crowded at first at my 9AM arrival, but thinned out once the first bank of Asia departed. Seems there is only 1 steward on duty to take care of the lounge. With 30 or so guests, he was not keeping up.
The champagne was OK, but I was served the same champagne on a later Business Class flight on Thai.
I tried the "made to order" menu for some quiche, and was served four little tarts that were straight off the Sam's Club sample tray.
Table next to me complained several times about the food on offer, including milk that was spoiled (?..or at least sour tasting).
Probably nothing new in any of this for regular ORD GFL visitors, but underwhelming in the whole.