Business Class lounge access looks to remain the same which is great as access has expanded to over 450 lounges worldwide
With Premier Gold and Premier Platinum status you also receive Star Alliance Gold, which provides
business class lounge access on international flights.
Gold Tier status provides valuable
business class lounge access through the Emirates network (not just in Dubai like Silver Tier).
It's a comfortable flight that provides Lufthansa
business class lounge access and quality service, but it lags behind other business class ticket options.
Not exact matches
For those looking to increase their chances of getting Ott's luxury seat, here's a hint:
Business and first
class passengers usually have complimentary
access to the airline's
lounge.
If you are lucky enough to have
access to a
business class lounge, your situation is a lot easier.
Even with this 1.5 X earning, the real selling point with this card is the numerous benefits and perks that include Premier
Access, a full United Club membership, access to Star Alliance business class lounges, and elite status with World of Hyatt and
Access, a full United Club membership,
access to Star Alliance business class lounges, and elite status with World of Hyatt and
access to Star Alliance
business class lounges, and elite status with World of Hyatt and Hertz.
This means you could be flying Turkish Airlines out of Istanbul, Turkey and have
access to the famous Turkish
business class lounge while waiting for your flight.
To take things to the next level, you'll also receive
access to Star Alliance
business class lounges whenever you fly with United Airlines or one of their Star Alliance partners.
Additionally, you'll have
access to one of Korean Air's
business class lounges and other SkyTeam
lounges while you wait for your flight.
13 luxe airport
lounges you can
access with a credit card — Most airport
lounges are open only to first - or
business -
class fliers, elite members of frequent - flier programs, or to those willing to pay up to $ 70 for a day pass.
Did you know your credit card could get you free
access to an airport
lounge, even without a first or
business class ticket?
Yes, you generally get the same
lounge access that you would when you travel on a paid First or
Business Class ticket.
Frequent international travelers may consider their Oneworld Sapphire status among the best benefits of Platinum and Platinum Pro, since it grants
access to partner
business class lounges.
Comparable status with Delta and United only grants
business class or similar
lounge access, but not first
class.
The property also now has a
business class floor, where guests are offered upgraded amenities, such as early check - in, turn - down service, and
access to the
business class lounge, which features complimentary breakfast and evening refreshments.
Travelers must join the Emirates Skywards program; the cost to
access the
business class lounge is $ 100 and $ 200 for first
class lounge.
Travelers are now left in the rather quirky position where they can book a Qatar Airways
Business Class flight using Avios / AAdvantage Miles / JAL Mileage Bank / any other oneworld currency and get lounge access but, should they actually pay Qatar Airways for a fare and then upgrade that fare with Qatar Airways» own currency, they're treated like second class citi
Class flight using Avios / AAdvantage Miles / JAL Mileage Bank / any other oneworld currency and get
lounge access but, should they actually pay Qatar Airways for a fare and then upgrade that fare with Qatar Airways» own currency, they're treated like second
class citi
class citizens.
First and
business class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold Card passengers, have
access to the new
lounge.
SAS
business class passengers have
access to the United Club
lounge in the SFO international terminal, which is a nice respite from the terminal, but certainly is not in the same league as the SAS Star Alliance Gold
lounges in Scandinavia (more about those
lounges later).
Besides the extra in - flight comforts, passengers will get twice the free checked bag allowance of regular economy, and for a 25 euro fee ($ 31), Premium Economy passengers can
access the
business class lounge before departure.
• Did you know that if you are traveling
business or first
class on specific domestic, transcontinental flights, you have free
lounge access?
I was flying in
Business Class on this particular trip but my oneworld Emerald status granted me
access to the First
Class side of the
lounge.
At 140,000 miles, which is the lowest possible rate on partner
business class flights to Europe on United, and $ 166 in taxes and fees, that's a nearly a 5 - cent - per - mile value on a really great plane with
access to top
lounges.
Although Qantas Premium Economy Passengers do not have
lounge access, the Qantas
business class lounge (and OneWorld Sapphire) is a nice alternative to waiting at the gate.
A review of the Cathay Pacific
Business Class Lounge Heathrow with a look at where the
lounge is, who can
access it and what the
lounge offers.
Virgin Australia international long haul
Business Class guests and Velocity Platinum and Gold members can
access selected international airport
lounge locations operated by airline partners when travelling internationally.
International
lounge access at selected ports is also available to Velocity Platinum and Gold members and international long haul
Business Class guests.
Once United has a Polaris
lounge in Tokyo, I may choose to spend time there, but if you have a
business class ticket, you have ANA
lounge access.
At Singapore Changi, United BusinessFirst customers and Star Alliance Gold members have
access to all Star Alliance
lounges at Singapore Changi, including the Singapore Airlines
business class lounge.
This means that Star Alliance Gold fliers traveling on United (even domestically) can
access the Star Alliance
business class lounge in the Tom Bradley International terminal.
I stayed in the
business class rooms which provides
access to the upper floor
lounge which was calm and nice views over to the airport terminal.
Access: SkyTeam Business Class and elite members can access the lounge, along with Priority Pass cardholders as noted
Access: SkyTeam
Business Class and elite members can
access the lounge, along with Priority Pass cardholders as noted
access the
lounge, along with Priority Pass cardholders as noted above.
This includes super elite Global Services members who are not flying
business or first
class - we asked United for clarification on this and they restated the strict policy: Customers ticketed for United Polaris
business class or United Polaris first
class, as well as customers traveling in international first or
business class cabins on Star Alliance ™ partner airlines will have
access to the United Polaris
lounges.
As things stand, Silver tier members enjoy a few perks that passengers with a similar status on other airlines do not get, like
access to Cathay's
Business Class lounges.
Passengers traveling internationally in
business or first
class and those that whole Star Alliance Gold status (no matter what
class they are traveling in) get free
access to the
lounge.
Often those flying first
class or
business class might receive
access to the
lounge as part of the first
class amenities
Receive priority check - in, excess - luggage allowance and
access to the China Eastern
business -
class lounge on China Eastern
Even with this 1.5 X earning, the real selling point with this card is the numerous benefits and perks that include Premier
Access, a full United Club membership, access to Star Alliance business class lounges, and elite status with World of Hyatt and
Access, a full United Club membership,
access to Star Alliance business class lounges, and elite status with World of Hyatt and
access to Star Alliance
business class lounges, and elite status with World of Hyatt and Hertz.
Additionally, you'll have
access to one of Korean Air's
business class lounges and other SkyTeam
lounges while you wait for your flight.
From
access to United Clubs and Star Alliance business class lounges to Premier Access benefits to complimentary checked bags, you can travel like you have elite s
access to United Clubs and Star Alliance
business class lounges to Premier
Access benefits to complimentary checked bags, you can travel like you have elite s
Access benefits to complimentary checked bags, you can travel like you have elite status.
This means you could be flying Turkish Airlines out of Istanbul, Turkey and have
access to the famous Turkish
business class lounge while waiting for your flight.
If you happen to be in Dubai, you'll also have
access to the Emirates
business class lounge.
If you're at an airport without a Qantas
business class lounge, you'll have
access to one of their partner
lounges, which are often provided by their Oneworld partners.
If you aren't departing from a location with a Polaris
lounge, you can still
access United clubs and other Star Alliance
business class lounges.
Bottom Line: The United MileagePlus ® Club Card gives you the perks of elite status and
access to
business class lounges around the world.
To take things to the next level, you'll also receive
access to Star Alliance
business class lounges whenever you fly with United Airlines or one of their Star Alliance partners.
As far as
access goes, only customers traveling in United Polaris
business class or United Polaris first
class on long - haul international flights, as well as customers traveling in international first or
business class cabins on Star Alliance partner airlines, will have
access to the United Polaris
lounge.
Australian
Business Traveller has obtained clarification from United Airlines regarding the
access policy for their new Polaris
Business Class lounges which are due to start opening in December this year.
Starting today, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elite members with MVP Gold or Gold 75k status will have
access to 13 Qantas operated International
Business class lounges and 24 Australian Domestic Clubs when traveling on Qantas.