Feb 7, 2015, 9:14 pm
Last edit by: Phaze
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]
Jul 3, 2017, 9:54 am
#496
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I don't know if the LHR GFL is worth it even if you are connecting in LHR from the main terminal to have to exit the plane, go alllll the way down under to the main terminal, go allllll the way back to the GFL and then allllll the way back to the main terminal. The LH Senator lounge was fine for a 1:30 connection.
Jul 3, 2017, 3:30 pm
#497
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You can use it if country/airport rules allow it. If you are not departing, you can't get to it at LHR. Sounds like you're new to international travel - it isn't just security, but security and border control. Great Britain (and just about every country I can think of) just isn't going to give out gate passes so people can go back and forth. You'd have to enter GB twice and leave once just to use a lounge. Connecting passengers can generally access airside lounges because, well, they stay airside (i.e. do not enter the country through immigration).
Jul 3, 2017, 10:52 pm
#498
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I don't know if the LHR GFL is worth it even if you are connecting in LHR from the main terminal to have to exit the plane, go alllll the way down under to the main terminal, go allllll the way back to the GFL and then allllll the way back to the main terminal. The LH Senator lounge was fine for a 1:30 connection.
Jul 3, 2017, 11:30 pm
#499
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Google Earth LHR and look at T2. The UA/long haul flights arrive at the satellite rectangle. You then have to go from there under the tarmac to the main terminal to transfer security, a quick BP check and then into main T2 departure hall. You're LH/LX should depart from there. To go to the GFL you'll have to back track to the satellite to use the lounge and then back to the main T2 for your flight. I seriously think you're looking at a total or 35-50 minutes of walking.
Jul 4, 2017, 5:32 am
#500
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA Plat, UA 1K>Plat>moving to Silver
Posts: 2,088
Exactly. Though on a 4 hour connection, say, I would definitely visit the LHR GFL lounge for a meal. To me, the walk is good exercise after a long flight.
Jul 9, 2017, 3:25 pm
#501
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Programs: United Global Services, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador, National Executive Elite
Posts: 981
You can use it if country/airport rules allow it. If you are not departing, you can't get to it at LHR. Sounds like you're new to international travel - it isn't just security, but security and border control. Great Britain (and just about every country I can think of) just isn't going to give out gate passes so people can go back and forth. You'd have to enter GB twice and leave once just to use a lounge. Connecting passengers can generally access airside lounges because, well, they stay airside (i.e. do not enter the country through immigration).
The arrivals lounge is great. Even if there was a way to get to the GFL, you'd could spend an additional hour standing in immigration lines. The GFL is nice, but not many people would put that premium on it over the arrivals lounge.
The arrivals lounge is great. Even if there was a way to get to the GFL, you'd could spend an additional hour standing in immigration lines. The GFL is nice, but not many people would put that premium on it over the arrivals lounge.
Understood. Thank you.
Jul 28, 2017, 1:17 pm
#502
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,138
I'm assuming that GF flyers using the GFL still are able to guest in one adult? Many thanks...
Jul 28, 2017, 2:46 pm
#503
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Jul 28, 2017, 3:45 pm
#504
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Jul 28, 2017, 4:18 pm
#505
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Jul 28, 2017, 4:20 pm
#506
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Last edited by 747FC; Jul 28, 2017 at 4:31 pm Reason: Add Question
Jul 28, 2017, 4:55 pm
#507
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Guest: LHR-EWR
My flight left earlier than his and he later told me that they told him normally he should have left with me but that since they knew me and was such a gentleman that they didn't want to kick him out.
Jul 29, 2017, 9:37 am
#509
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The tweet says "767". Not sure if that is the end sale date for all aircraft.
Jul 29, 2017, 11:55 am
#510
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