Consolidated "United (fka. Red Carpet) Club Access Questions" Thread 2011 Edition
#61
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
Programs: AA PLT+2MM / DL DM+1MM / A3 *G / Fairmont LT Plat / Ritz Gold / SPG Gold
Posts: 4,077
Thanks winecountryua!
#62
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: PBI
Programs: DL Plat, B6 Mosaic
Posts: 427
Tracking Visits?
I read in a different thread that you can call M+ to request a hard copy of all of your flight history. I'm wondering if you can request a summary of your RCC visits? Would it be impossible because sometimes they only visually inspect your credentials, or are they tracking every time you enter?
I think it would be a good idea at the end of the year to be reminded how many times you actually got to use the club, especially a) to show the value of membership, for those that actually paid for it and b) to show the value of Star gold, for those flying internationally who got to use the lounge complimentary.
If UA wanted to really enhance their marketing, they could remind people of how many times they used it at the end of the year, to help entice renewals.
Maybe they do this already, I just signed up for RCC membership two weeks ago, so it's just a thought.
I think it would be a good idea at the end of the year to be reminded how many times you actually got to use the club, especially a) to show the value of membership, for those that actually paid for it and b) to show the value of Star gold, for those flying internationally who got to use the lounge complimentary.
If UA wanted to really enhance their marketing, they could remind people of how many times they used it at the end of the year, to help entice renewals.
Maybe they do this already, I just signed up for RCC membership two weeks ago, so it's just a thought.
#63
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 193
The $35 RCC One Day Pass ?
If my husband buys the one day pass - do we need one for our 6 year old as well OR will he be allowed in for "free" with my husband??
Thanks.
Thanks.
#64
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SPI
Programs: AA Gold, UA LT Plat, Mar LTT
Posts: 18,147
I was told that only infants were allowed in on the parent's pass. I find that incredibly difficult to believe, and I have a strong beliief that the entrance personnel would let a 6yo accompany a parent holding a valid pass.
YMMV.
Dave
#65
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Posts: 2,636
LGA RCC on AA itinerary
Hi everyone,
I have a 1:50 layover at LGA on an AA (Eagle) itinerary coming up and was wondering about RCC access. If I understand correctly the RCC is landside (pre-security) close to the C concourse. Is it worth it to go landside to get acces to the club or will I be risking missing my connection because I'd have to re-clear security.
if it helps, I'm on a flight that leaves at 8:45pm and the club closes at 8:30pm on a Sunday.
I have a 1:50 layover at LGA on an AA (Eagle) itinerary coming up and was wondering about RCC access. If I understand correctly the RCC is landside (pre-security) close to the C concourse. Is it worth it to go landside to get acces to the club or will I be risking missing my connection because I'd have to re-clear security.
if it helps, I'm on a flight that leaves at 8:45pm and the club closes at 8:30pm on a Sunday.
#66
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicago Area
Posts: 369
Access with US airways membership/No card
Just joined the US Airways club. Will be traveling this weekend on United, and will not have the Club Card by then. I have a receipt showing my membership. I was told by the US airways rep that RCC doesn't have to allow me in unless I have a physical card, but they may accept the receipt.
Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on whether I will be allowed entry.
Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on whether I will be allowed entry.
#67
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: JFK
Programs: UA Gold (Million Miler), FI Gold, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,075
Crazy itinerary, I know, but a few days ago I did BRU-IAD-DEN-DFW. At one of the DEN RCCs, she said I am not entitled to entry even with a same-day intl BP because the intl portion "has to be in First Class". I asked her to double-check, and she responded "just come in, I don't care". (Honestly, she said that!).
Anyway, I assume she was just wrong and it's not a policy change. There's certainly no change on .bomb (http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6867,53227,00.html)
Anyway, I assume she was just wrong and it's not a policy change. There's certainly no change on .bomb (http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6867,53227,00.html)
#68
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Tucson, AZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott LT Titanium, AA LT Gold, Radisson Gold, Hertz PC, HP Masters emeritus (sigh)
Posts: 445
Has anyone had success bringing spouse AND two children into an RCC as a Star Gold on an international flight? The chart seems to indicate this is not allowed, though it is for those with Priority Pass.
#69
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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RCC members can bring their immediate families but strictly speaking *G can not. However it may be worth a try (I have seen this allowed) especially if the kids look well behaved (at least for the few moments you are attempting entry).
#70
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 235
Going ORD - LAX - YVR - SYD, all in First/Business paid (check that the ORD-LAX is paid economy).
Would like to use the RCC in LAX. Per this:
It certainly looks like I can't get in. Yet per this
It would seem I can????
Which is it???
Would like to use the RCC in LAX. Per this:
Star Alliance Gold Customers Traveling in Any Class: Customers have access to any Star Alliance member carriers' owned lounges with the Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance.
Customer must present a valid frequent flyer programme Star Alliance Gold level card
Customer must also present a boarding card for a same day Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport
Customer is entitled to one guest
Continental, United, and US Airways Star Alliance Gold customers may only access the Presidents Club, Red Carpet Club and US Airways Clubs within the U.S. when traveling in conjunction with a Star Alliance international flight.
Customer must present a valid frequent flyer programme Star Alliance Gold level card
Customer must also present a boarding card for a same day Star Alliance flight departing from the local airport
Customer is entitled to one guest
Continental, United, and US Airways Star Alliance Gold customers may only access the Presidents Club, Red Carpet Club and US Airways Clubs within the U.S. when traveling in conjunction with a Star Alliance international flight.
It would seem I can????
Which is it???
#71
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 522
Hey Guys
I am Star Gold. I often travel internationally on award tickets in E+
Can I gain access to Red Carpet Clubs and Star Gold lounges when my ticket is not a revue ticket but a miles ticket?
For example
LAX-IAD-GIG on an award ticket. Can I access the clubs being star gold?
Thanks!
I am Star Gold. I often travel internationally on award tickets in E+
Can I gain access to Red Carpet Clubs and Star Gold lounges when my ticket is not a revue ticket but a miles ticket?
For example
LAX-IAD-GIG on an award ticket. Can I access the clubs being star gold?
Thanks!
#72
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
Programs: UA plus
Posts: 12,943
Hey Guys
I am Star Gold. I often travel internationally on award tickets in E+
Can I gain access to Red Carpet Clubs and Star Gold lounges when my ticket is not a revue ticket but a miles ticket?
For example
LAX-IAD-GIG on an award ticket. Can I access the clubs being star gold?
Thanks!
I am Star Gold. I often travel internationally on award tickets in E+
Can I gain access to Red Carpet Clubs and Star Gold lounges when my ticket is not a revue ticket but a miles ticket?
For example
LAX-IAD-GIG on an award ticket. Can I access the clubs being star gold?
Thanks!
#74
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Maine
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 706
If you are *G on another airline, you get RCC access at all airports so long as you are departing that airport on a *A flight. Thanks IslandSkies for that chart, it really clears a lot up!
#75
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,844
*G and premium cabin have access to all RCCs at all airports if on an international itin where the departing flight from the airport is on *A -- don't see any issue for access at LAX (BTW even LAX-YVR would be enough to qualify). And ORD should be OK for RCC access.