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Lufthansa Lounge Access in DTW/Detroit

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Jun 12, 2013, 10:55 am

#151

haddon90

Join Date: Mar 2005

Location: DEN

Programs: UA1K

Posts: 4,044

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinatraderjmr

This thing w UA *G gaining access to the LH lounges in IAD/DTW when on domestic tkts is just a lucky loophole in the rules. I wouldn't count it to go on much longer

funny...it's been going on for about 4-5 years now. i think it's here to stay.

Jun 13, 2013, 8:36 am

#152

DriukasLT

Join Date: Dec 2012

Location: ORD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spin88

First time I tried to get in with the RCC card, they said no, only *G. So I showed them that and I was in. Have used it about half a dozen times.

That has been my experience as well. 100% success rate w/RCC & 1K card on domestic (usually DTW-ORD) every time I fly home from DTW. Probably 8-10 times over the past 2 years.

Jun 13, 2013, 9:25 am

#153

FlyWorld

Join Date: Jun 2005

Posts: 4,645

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriukasLT

That has been my experience as well. 100% success rate w/RCC & 1K card on domestic (usually DTW-ORD) every time I fly home from DTW. Probably 8-10 times over the past 2 years.

I have also used the LH DTW lounge for domestic flights on UA departing from DTW with my *G credentials many times. It's a very nice lounge. I hope we're not messing it up by discussing it here, but it's something I've enjoyed and appreciated. It's such a stark contrast to the skanky, filthy, over-crowded, dilapidated, classless lounges that UA runs.

Oct 18, 2013, 6:26 pm

#154

sannmann

Join Date: Mar 2009

Location: DCA

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Going to be flying out of DTW on 12/25 on UA. It looks like the LH flight to FRA is not operating that day. Will the LH lounge still be open or would it be closed?

Dec 14, 2013, 3:34 pm

#155

sannmann

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sannmann

Going to be flying out of DTW on 12/25 on UA. It looks like the LH flight to FRA is not operating that day. Will the LH lounge still be open or would it be closed?

Anyone know if the DTW Senator Lounge will be open on Christmas Day?

Dec 25, 2013, 1:05 pm

#156

sannmann

Join Date: Mar 2009

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Lufthansa Lounge Access in Detroit

The DTW Senator Lounge is closed today. Sign posted on door says it is closed 12/24 and 12/25.

Dec 25, 2013, 3:29 pm

#157

hobo13

Join Date: Jan 2005

Location: DEN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sannmann

The DTW Senator Lounge is closed today. Sign posted on door says it is closed 12/24 and 12/25.

Having visited this lounge many times, I will say that it can be closed at somewhat random times and without notice.

Dec 26, 2013, 1:49 pm

#158

cardood

Join Date: Aug 2004

Location: DTW

Programs: DL PM; SPG Gold

Posts: 188

Does anyone know if I will be able to access the LH lounge with a Amex Platinum card (non airline branded)? I will not be flying on LH. Most likely American.

c|d

Dec 26, 2013, 1:59 pm

#159

maxinkuckee04

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Indiana

Programs: United GS 1.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold

Posts: 533

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardood

Does anyone know if I will be able to access the LH lounge with a Amex Platinum card (non airline branded)? I will not be flying on LH. Most likely American.

c|d

the amex platinum card does not provide lounge access to Lufthansa.

Jan 6, 2014, 10:44 am

#160

highlanderfil

Join Date: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,214

I am not sure if it's been asked before, but just in case someone has the answer - would I be able to access the lounge upon arrival? I'm going to be stuck at DTW for about 3 hours coming in from FRA and it would be nice to be able to take a call for work from a relatively quiet location. I don't mind going through security again, but will they even let me through?

Jan 6, 2014, 11:01 am

#161

maxinkuckee04

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Indiana

Programs: United GS 1.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold

Posts: 533

Quote:

Originally Posted by highlanderfil

you need an onward boarding pass on a *A flight for access and i presume you are *G?

Jan 6, 2014, 1:17 pm

#162

highlanderfil

Join Date: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,214

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxinkuckee04

you need an onward boarding pass on a *A flight for access and i presume you are *G?

I'm terminating at DTW, so I'm guessing my status is irrelevant? I'm not sure what my status is as my booking shows *O (first class with miles), but shouldn't it be *A or *F?

Jan 6, 2014, 1:45 pm

#163

ORDnHKG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by highlanderfil

They won't not unless you have an onward boarding pass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by highlanderfil

I'm terminating at DTW, so I'm guessing my status is irrelevant? I'm not sure what my status is as my booking shows *O (first class with miles), but shouldn't it be *A or *F?

If you are terminating in DTW, how do you plan on getting back airside though without a connecting boarding pass ?

Once you arrive you have to go thru immigration, and you will be in landside, not airside, the LH lounge is airside in the departure level.

FYI, status means elite status. O class is the booking class for star alliance first class award ticket.

Jan 6, 2014, 3:11 pm

#164

highlanderfil

Join Date: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,214

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORDnHKG

If you are terminating in DTW, how do you plan on getting back airside though without a connecting boarding pass?

I'm not planning anything - that's why I asked. I have only flown into DTW once from overseas and clearly don't have the requisite experience needed not to ask, nor do I have enough experience using lounges. Thanks for clearing it up, I appreciate it.

Quote:

FYI, status means elite status. O class is the booking class for star alliance first class award ticket.

Right, that much I gathered. Makes sense it would be a different code for a non-United-branded flight.

BTW, is there a thread here somewhere with status and other abbreviation explanations? I'm quite familiar with the lingo, working for a company that thrives on three- and four-letter terms, but am routinely lost on FT.

Feb 17, 2014, 9:29 am

#165

cardood

Join Date: Aug 2004

Location: DTW

Programs: DL PM; SPG Gold

Posts: 188

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxinkuckee04

the amex platinum card does not provide lounge access to Lufthansa.

We are going to be flying from DTW on USAirways which is *A. Still no access with Amex Plat? Looking at Amex website, it says that Amex Plat would get us in via USAirways.

c|d