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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]
Jul 26, 2015, 11:06 pm
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Jul 27, 2015, 1:34 am
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Is a GF escort to be expected for connecting flights at any United-served airport, or just some? The last time I connected FRA-SFO-HNL, there was an escort, but I thought that was just because of a delay. I never had escorts on previous GF connections, so perhaps this is relatively new?
Wondering whether I should look for an escort for my upcoming LHR-LAX-HNL flight?
Thanks!
Wondering whether I should look for an escort for my upcoming LHR-LAX-HNL flight?
Thanks!
Jul 27, 2015, 1:57 am
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Is a GF escort to be expected for connecting flights at any United-served airport, or just some? The last time I connected FRA-SFO-HNL, there was an escort, but I thought that was just because of a delay. I never had escorts on previous GF connections, so perhaps this is relatively new?
Wondering whether I should look for an escort for my upcoming LHR-LAX-HNL flight?
Thanks!
Wondering whether I should look for an escort for my upcoming LHR-LAX-HNL flight?
Thanks!
As I understand it, personal meet and greet is hit or miss. I've never had one in my limited GF experiences. Others who fly GF more frequently may have a different answer.
Jul 27, 2015, 7:34 am
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Jul 27, 2015, 11:58 pm
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Global First Lounge (IFL / GFL) Access Questions and Experiences [2015 forward]
I know this is a First World Problem, but knowledgeable insights are appreciated:
Just visited SFO GFL lounge tonight and found the food offerings basically unchanged from previous visits. Flying out GF from SFO on 7/28, and thinking of trying the Silver Kris lounge. Is that an option, and how does it compare?
Thanks.
Just visited SFO GFL lounge tonight and found the food offerings basically unchanged from previous visits. Flying out GF from SFO on 7/28, and thinking of trying the Silver Kris lounge. Is that an option, and how does it compare?
Thanks.
Jul 28, 2015, 12:14 am
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Jul 28, 2015, 1:20 am
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The SQ lounge @ SFO is small and so so food (better than UC but doubt better the GFL) -- while a lot of discussion about not allowing UA *G on domestic itins, there is discussion about the SQ lounge and food in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-domestic.html .
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I know this is a First World Problem, but knowledgeable insights are appreciated:
Just visited SFO GFL lounge tonight and found the food offerings basically unchanged from previous visits. Flying out GF from SFO on 7/28, and thinking of trying the Silver Kris lounge. Is that an option, and how does it compare?
Thanks.
Just visited SFO GFL lounge tonight and found the food offerings basically unchanged from previous visits. Flying out GF from SFO on 7/28, and thinking of trying the Silver Kris lounge. Is that an option, and how does it compare?
Thanks.
Jul 28, 2015, 8:46 am
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Thanks. Opinion of SQ food/drink? We found their HK lounge wonderful. t-3 hr.
Jul 28, 2015, 10:08 am
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Sorry, I was just referring to the lounge access issue, not the escort. Since the OP is terminating at PVG, there's no lounge access.
As I understand it, personal meet and greet is hit or miss. I've never had one in my limited GF experiences. Others who fly GF more frequently may have a different answer.
As I understand it, personal meet and greet is hit or miss. I've never had one in my limited GF experiences. Others who fly GF more frequently may have a different answer.
Jul 28, 2015, 10:42 am
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Jul 28, 2015, 11:54 am
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Hot items missing. Nice fruit display and cold cuts, cheese, muesli and salad. Great Nespresso machine.
As an empty lounge, prefer this to othe UA basement GFL in SFO
Edit: Now in GFL. Food offering much better than last night.
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Jul 28, 2015, 12:59 pm
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Got into a very bright, airy SQ lounge without any delay. We are the only ones here.
Hot items missing. Nice fruit display and cold cuts, cheese, muesli and salad. Great Nespresso machine.
As an empty lounge, prefer this to othe UA basement GFL in SFO
Edit: Now in GFL. Food offering much better than last night..
Hot items missing. Nice fruit display and cold cuts, cheese, muesli and salad. Great Nespresso machine.
As an empty lounge, prefer this to othe UA basement GFL in SFO
Edit: Now in GFL. Food offering much better than last night.
.
Aug 4, 2015, 8:15 pm
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HKG GFL renovation?
Saw this in August in-flight mag on Sunday.
Good news? Anyone seen this yet? Haven't seen any posts...
Good news? Anyone seen this yet? Haven't seen any posts...
Aug 5, 2015, 12:48 pm
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Aer Lingus Guest?
Hello!
I am flying in the next month from LHR to SFO in Global First (O), and am only a Silver on UA. A friend of mine is flying out of LHR at around the same time on Aer Lingus (Economy) to Dublin. Will I be able to guest him into the GFL even though Aer Lingus is not officially in the Star Alliance?
Also, the LHR GFL opens at 5am, right?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I am flying in the next month from LHR to SFO in Global First (O), and am only a Silver on UA. A friend of mine is flying out of LHR at around the same time on Aer Lingus (Economy) to Dublin. Will I be able to guest him into the GFL even though Aer Lingus is not officially in the Star Alliance?
Also, the LHR GFL opens at 5am, right?
Thanks in advance for the help!