The Consolidated "Lounge Access in PEK (Beijing)" Thread
Mar 15, 2006, 9:14 pm
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[QUOTE=Jet Yi]
The new terminals look pretty cool. Apparently, they will change color based on the interior/exterior temperature differential. I had assumed that they were planning on leveling the existing terminals once the new ones are complete and operational because they are on opposite sides of the field. Otherwise, transit could be nasty.
Originally Posted by AADC10
Currently under construction in preparation for the 2008 Olympics are two new terminals affectionately known as the Twin Pumpkins by Beijing foreign residents due to the orange exterior color which is clearly visible as you arrive/depart from PEK.
Mar 16, 2006, 2:32 am
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Originally Posted by tobegold
...I will be flying F on a China Eastern domestic flight from PEK so may see if I can save my invite for my E+ UA flight home the following week.
If you try it, let us know if it works or not.
Jan 4, 2007, 4:48 pm
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Any Star Gold Lounges in PEK?
I know that there are three in PVG (as designated by the Star website, the new one which is really nice and gives airport maps) but it says that there aren't any in PEK, only contract lounges. Does this mean that as a Star Gold (1P) travelling on UA, I have no lounge access there?
Jan 4, 2007, 5:08 pm
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Typically, you would have access to these contracted lounges as a Star Gold. I don't have specific experience with PEK, but would like to know as well.
Jan 4, 2007, 5:11 pm
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Scanning the Star Alliance forum, it looks like you need an invitation to the lounge, which should be provided by the airline you're flying.
Jan 4, 2007, 5:49 pm
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They will give you a pass when you check in. Make sure not to lose it. It caused me a lot of trouble last time when I did 
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Jan 4, 2007, 6:23 pm
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When I was flying out of PEK in December of 2005, there were two contract lounges available, the Air China Lounge and BGS Premier Lounge (Beijing Aviation Ground Services).
I wandered into the first one, which I think was the Air China lounge. I found it to be profoundly drab and unpleasant but they were willing to return my invitation so I could seek out more pleasant surroundings. At the time, the best option was the BGS lounge, which was a little further down towards the gates, on the right side. It was nothing fancy but was much better than the Air China lounge.
I wandered into the first one, which I think was the Air China lounge. I found it to be profoundly drab and unpleasant but they were willing to return my invitation so I could seek out more pleasant surroundings. At the time, the best option was the BGS lounge, which was a little further down towards the gates, on the right side. It was nothing fancy but was much better than the Air China lounge.
Jan 4, 2007, 6:48 pm
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Do a search in the *A forum for more info.
I've been to the BGS lounge a few times and its fine.
I've been to the BGS lounge a few times and its fine.
Jan 4, 2007, 7:03 pm
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A Star Gold pass will not get you into any of the lounges. You need an invitation from your airline.
Others are correct: there are two lounges (plus some silly "VIP" lounges from the mobile carriers, but don't waste your time). The BGS lounge is the better lounge, although it's drab.
Hint: To get into the F lounge, hand in your invitation, walk to the right into the C lounge, then cut through the cigarette smoking room and you're in the F lounge. Nobody will notice. And there are fewer people.
Others are correct: there are two lounges (plus some silly "VIP" lounges from the mobile carriers, but don't waste your time). The BGS lounge is the better lounge, although it's drab.
Hint: To get into the F lounge, hand in your invitation, walk to the right into the C lounge, then cut through the cigarette smoking room and you're in the F lounge. Nobody will notice. And there are fewer people.
Jan 4, 2007, 7:15 pm
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When I fly Y they send me to the Air China lounge. On C or F you go to another lounge down the way that's got better food and booze. It has both a C and F section. Common smoking lounge where you can divert into F from C if you desire. (Don't recall the name of the lounge, its close to gate 10)
Jan 4, 2007, 7:31 pm
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Thanks!
Jan 4, 2007, 7:52 pm
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The lounge is nothing to write home about anyways... When I checked in for a UA flight, they gave me an invite, if not, just ask for it.
Jan 5, 2007, 1:10 am
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The BGS lounge is much better than the same lounge Air China uses. United and the other Star Alliance make use of them. But because your United *Gold, and maybe fly another Star carrier, you can use them but depends on the individual carrier's agreement. I fly economy alot around Asia from Beijing, but still get the baggage allowance and lounge access in Beijing.
Also, all Air China flights get United mileage credit, and in the future will count towards elite status.
Also, all Air China flights get United mileage credit, and in the future will count towards elite status.
Jan 5, 2007, 1:52 am
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Thanks for the great idea! I have a drink chit with your name on it.
Jan 5, 2007, 4:53 am
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