Lounge access in Rome [Merged]
Jan 22, 2008, 9:38 pm
#31
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Any Change to UA Lack of Lounge at FCO?
I'm flying to Rome in a few days on the IAD-FCO non-stop, returning the following week. Last I could recall, UA has contract lounge arrangements for F pax but not for C pax or RCC members. Is that still the case?
Jan 22, 2008, 9:47 pm
#32
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No lounge access for *G status on UA last time I was there (a couple of months ago).
Jan 22, 2008, 9:53 pm
#33
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I just came in from FCO on 1/15 and was in F. I was invited into the BA lounge (and i saw a stack of UA invites on the front desk). For FCO it's a nice lounge, if not the nicest I've seen there.
On 1/12 I was in the Anfore Lounge which is in near the gates UA uses, but on a different flight (FCO-MAD) on LX in C, and some early arriving passsengers for the UA967 came in thinking they were allowed. The CSR said in good English that UA has no contract with this lounge, but after some more conversation they were permitted to remain.
So, unless you are in F, or flying LH, LX, OS *A in C, you probably won't get lounge access.
I just came in from FCO on 1/15 and was in F. I was invited into the BA lounge (and i saw a stack of UA invites on the front desk). For FCO it's a nice lounge, if not the nicest I've seen there.
On 1/12 I was in the Anfore Lounge which is in near the gates UA uses, but on a different flight (FCO-MAD) on LX in C, and some early arriving passsengers for the UA967 came in thinking they were allowed. The CSR said in good English that UA has no contract with this lounge, but after some more conversation they were permitted to remain.
So, unless you are in F, or flying LH, LX, OS *A in C, you probably won't get lounge access.
Last edited by cielodome; Jan 22, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Jan 22, 2008, 9:59 pm
#34
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When I checked in for my flight at FCO 6 weeks ago (actually, I missed my FCO-IAD flight and a very helpful LH agent rebooked me FCO-(LH)-FRA-(UA)-SFO…but that's another story), I was given a pass that could be used for either the contract lounge or for 10€ credit in the duty free shops. Although I was in C for FCO-IAD, my rebooked FCO-FRA was in Y, so it must have been my *A status that got me the lounge pass.
The contract lounge was just OK, comfortable and not crowded at all, limited food, and no free wifi.
The contract lounge was just OK, comfortable and not crowded at all, limited food, and no free wifi.
Jan 29, 2008, 6:16 pm
#35
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When I checked in for my flight at FCO 6 weeks ago (actually, I missed my FCO-IAD flight and a very helpful LH agent rebooked me FCO-(LH)-FRA-(UA)-SFO…but that's another story), I was given a pass that could be used for either the contract lounge or for 10€ credit in the duty free shops. Although I was in C for FCO-IAD, my rebooked FCO-FRA was in Y, so it must have been my *A status that got me the lounge pass.
The contract lounge was just OK, comfortable and not crowded at all, limited food, and no free wifi.
The contract lounge was just OK, comfortable and not crowded at all, limited food, and no free wifi.
Jan 30, 2008, 12:23 am
#36
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I am flying FCO-FRA on LH in Y then FRA-SFO on UA in C. If I understand correctly, this will also access to the contract lounge (Mosaic??) since I am *G. Do the same guest rules apply - I am flying with my sister who has no status? And do I get a pass from the LH agent when we check in or just show my *G card and LH boarding pass?
Jan 30, 2008, 12:28 am
#37
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Any idea if you would get access with a LH*G card but flying UA metal 
Jan 30, 2008, 12:49 am
#38
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When I checked in for my flight at FCO 6 weeks ago (actually, I missed my FCO-IAD flight and a very helpful LH agent rebooked me FCO-(LH)-FRA-(UA)-SFO…but that's another story), I was given a pass that could be used for either the contract lounge or for 10€ credit in the duty free shops. Although I was in C for FCO-IAD, my rebooked FCO-FRA was in Y, so it must have been my *A status that got me the lounge pass.
I am flying FCO-FRA on LH in Y then FRA-SFO on UA in C. If I understand correctly, this will also access to the contract lounge (Mosaic??) since I am *G. Do the same guest rules apply - I am flying with my sister who has no status? And do I get a pass from the LH agent when we check in or just show my *G card and LH boarding pass?
BTW, when I flew FCO-FRA, the views were stunning, first of the western coast of Italy, then of the Alps. Try to get a window seat on the starboard side.
Jan 30, 2008, 7:47 am
#39
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It looks like your itin is identical to mine, so I would expect that you will be given a lounge invitation when you check in for your LH flight. I did not check to see if the invitation would cover a non status guest.
BTW, when I flew FCO-FRA, the views were stunning, first of the western coast of Italy, then of the Alps. Try to get a window seat on the starboard side.
BTW, when I flew FCO-FRA, the views were stunning, first of the western coast of Italy, then of the Alps. Try to get a window seat on the starboard side.
Feb 5, 2008, 7:47 pm
#41
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Flew out of FCO on UA967 today. Loads were light, Y was about half full. There was no delay in checking in (at C Terminal), no delay at security or passport control. At checkin we were given an invite to the BA lounge, which is large and comfortable. There is no second security check like there is at other European airports for flights to the US. All in all, a very pleasant experience.
Feb 6, 2008, 4:52 am
#42
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Has UA still not signed a contract with the Le Anfore Lounge (which is managed by Aeroporti di Roma)?
I can't believe they just don't offer lounge access.
When I flew out in April last year they said that they didn't have a lounge because the Anfore lounge was full to max capacity. I told her to make up a better excuse next time someone asked (the lounge was 1/3 full when I went in and I chatted with the agent that said that UA just doesn't want to pay...).
I can't believe they just don't offer lounge access.
When I flew out in April last year they said that they didn't have a lounge because the Anfore lounge was full to max capacity. I told her to make up a better excuse next time someone asked (the lounge was 1/3 full when I went in and I chatted with the agent that said that UA just doesn't want to pay...).
Feb 6, 2008, 5:21 am
#43
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I flew out of FCO on Monday. Desk agent said that there was not a lounge available in C terminal but that they were working on it. Didn't feel like going to *A in B since the security line was backed up.
Feb 6, 2008, 5:31 am
#44
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We were flying in C, maybe only C and F pax are invited to the BA lounge (which is up the escalator from gate C2).
Feb 6, 2008, 6:02 am
#45
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I was in Y, so that was probably the difference.