UA Lounge Options in MIA
Jan 15, 2008, 3:27 am
#1
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UA Lounge Options in MIA
Does anyone know the status of the RCC that is supposed to open in the new Miami concourse J?
Theres' no word of it on the United website, and their old RCC is closed.
I know MIA isn't a UA hub by any means but, right now, it appears like there is no RCC or star alliance lounge in the 3rd biggest airport in the US for international departures!
A 2002 press release said there'd be a huge one opened in the new terminal, but no word yet and recent FT postings confirm it isn't open:
http://www.staralliance.com/int/pres...se_english.pdf
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...miami+terminal
Many Thanks,
Brian
Theres' no word of it on the United website, and their old RCC is closed.
I know MIA isn't a UA hub by any means but, right now, it appears like there is no RCC or star alliance lounge in the 3rd biggest airport in the US for international departures!
A 2002 press release said there'd be a huge one opened in the new terminal, but no word yet and recent FT postings confirm it isn't open:
http://www.staralliance.com/int/pres...se_english.pdf
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...miami+terminal
Many Thanks,
Brian
Jan 15, 2008, 6:48 am
#2
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I think that's your answer in bold...a 5 year old press release.
There definitely won't be a RCC, but possibly a *A lounge of some sort.
Jan 15, 2008, 7:19 am
#3
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The days of a RCC in Miami are long gone.
Jan 15, 2008, 9:32 am
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Star Alliance Lounce
When I flew UA out of Mia in mid-December, the counter agent said they would be opening a *A Lounge. He didn't know when, but said it was supposed to open with the new terminal.
Jan 15, 2008, 9:36 am
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How many flights a day does UA have out of MIA these days?
Jan 15, 2008, 10:00 am
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When does the new terminal open? Ill be through in late February and would like to chill out before my long Ted flight to DEN!
Jan 15, 2008, 11:11 am
#7
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The new terminal they are referring to is J at Miami. We only have one direct flight to MIA out of IAD but next month they are adding a second.
Jan 15, 2008, 8:15 pm
#8
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New terminal is already open, but none of the new lounges are. There will be a new Delta Crown Room Club and a new Club America lounge. I don't know if there will be a Star Alliance club, I think that Star Alliance airlines will use the Club America lounge, while SkyTeam carriers use the Delta Crown Room Club.
Jan 15, 2008, 10:33 pm
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Jan 16, 2008, 11:20 am
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Thanks for the info. I guess having a RCC for 2 flights per day makes no sense except if it serves as the anchor for the 5 star alliance carriers that use the facility.
Do *G passengers have access to the club america lounge (transatlantic routing)? I can't think of an instance where *G uses a contracted lounge ...
Do *G passengers have access to the club america lounge (transatlantic routing)? I can't think of an instance where *G uses a contracted lounge ...
Jan 17, 2008, 7:01 pm
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Thanks for the info. I guess having a RCC for 2 flights per day makes no sense except if it serves as the anchor for the 5 star alliance carriers that use the facility.
Do *G passengers have access to the club america lounge (transatlantic routing)? I can't think of an instance where *G uses a contracted lounge ...
Do *G passengers have access to the club america lounge (transatlantic routing)? I can't think of an instance where *G uses a contracted lounge ...
Jan 17, 2008, 7:12 pm
#12
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Yah, that's what I thought also. I just had a RT to MIA from NYC, and as much as I would love to stay loyal to UA, they really had NOTHING that fit my schedule/price range. I found a perfect flight on AA for $130 RT...the only downside was the feeling of cheating on UA as I slunk into my seat at the back of the plane.
Jan 31, 2009, 6:39 pm
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Any Updates on Lounge Access for a RCC/*G Member?
New terminal is already open, but none of the new lounges are. There will be a new Delta Crown Room Club and a new Club America lounge. I don't know if there will be a Star Alliance club, I think that Star Alliance airlines will use the Club America lounge, while SkyTeam carriers use the Delta Crown Room Club.
Jan 31, 2009, 7:22 pm
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I used my Priority Pass to use the Delta club at MIA. It was the worst club I've ever been in by far. Small, very ugly, no amenities except some coffee, tea, and crackers.
Jan 31, 2009, 8:29 pm
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