Basically, it means 9,000 points for access to the Business Class lounges, and 12,000 points for First
Class lounge access.
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.
Even on Etihad flights without The Apartments, you'll still have a great first class suite and stellar first
class lounge access.
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.
First
Class lounge access in Abu Dhabi International Airport is only for Etihad Guest Platinum members travelling on Etihad Airways operated flight.
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.
Cardholders will receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, which provides
lounge access in airports around the world whether you're flying first
class or economy
class.
If you are lucky enough to have
access to a business
class lounge, your situation is a lot easier.
Enjoy a complimentary Companion Coupon, One -
Class Upgrade and a Single - Visit Station Lounge Pass for access to ClubAcela, Amtrak Metropolitan LoungeSM or First class lounges upon account ope
Class Upgrade and a Single - Visit Station Lounge Pass for
access to ClubAcela, Amtrak Metropolitan LoungeSM or First
class lounges upon account ope
class lounges upon account opening.
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.
Get a 100 % Avios bonus, first -
class check - in and boarding, access to First Class lounges, the added baggage allowance, and additional flight reward availabi
class check - in and boarding,
access to First
Class lounges, the added baggage allowance, and additional flight reward availabi
Class lounges, the added baggage allowance, and additional flight reward availability.
With a Priority Pass membership, you'll also enjoy
access to more than 600 VIP airport
lounges around the world, no matter what fare
class you fly.
Priority Pass membership allows travelers to
access over 1,000 airport
lounges around the globe regardless the
class of their tickets and chosen airline carriers.
Additionally, you'll have
access to one of Korean Air's business
class lounges and other SkyTeam
lounges while you wait for your flight.
First
Class on Qatar Airways means you'll have
access to the airline's
lounges, enjoy fine dining and unlimited champagne, endless entertainment, free Wi - Fi, and a comfy cabin with a seat that turns into a fully lie - flat bed.
For example, if you frequently fly through major U.S. airports, you will appreciate
access to Amex Centurion
lounges that are light years ahead of most domestic
lounges in terms of comfort and first -
class dining.
While the Hilton Aspire Credit Card from American Express is in a
class of its own, we wanted to compare it to another travel credit card that offers an annual credit and airport
lounge access.
If you have the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Executive World Elite ™ Mastercard ®, you can
access Admirals Club
lounges even when you are flying in economy
class.
- Water sports including - Water polo, water aerobics, ocean kayaking, paddle boating, boogie boarding and windsurfing - Daily scheduled yoga
classes (60 min)- A range of lifestyle
classes such as cooking and painting (60 min)- Evening entertainment including live music and traditional dance - Games
lounge with billiards, table tennis, air hockey, video games - Full
access to the fitness centre - Themed buffet dinners with a cultural show - Selection of welcome drinks, fruit basket, cold towel, hotel souvenir, private check - in and welcome briefing - Wide selection of beverages included between 11:00 am — Midnight (discount on other beverages including Champagne and imported wines)- Extended check out until 2:00 pm
Your first
class ticket also grants you
access to the Flagship
lounge when traveling internationally.
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?
Presenting a Priority Pass Select card and airline ticket allows
access to more than 600 airport
lounges in 100 countries, regardless of which carrier or
class you're flying.
Cardholders will receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, which provides
lounge access in airports around the world whether you're flying first
class or economy
class.
The American Express Platinum card carries one of the highest annual fees for a card in its
class and a rewards rate that pales in comparison to similar cards; however, you can't beat its extensive list of luxury travel perks, including
access to exclusive Centurion
lounges.
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.
With a Priority Pass membership, you'll also enjoy
access to more than 600 VIP airport
lounges around the world, no matter what fare
class you fly.
At their hub in Hong Kong, you will have
access to both first
class lounges: The Wing and The Pier.
Comparable status with Delta and United only grants business
class or similar
lounge access, but not first
class.
Unique among U.S. airline programs, Executive Platinum grants Oneworld Emerald status, which provides
access to partner first
class lounges even when flying economy.
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.
Sleeper Plus
class features premium service, exquisite cuisine highlighting regional dishes, superb standards of accommodation, and exclusive
access to stylish
lounges.
Travelers must join the Emirates Skywards program; the cost to
access the business
class lounge is $ 100 and $ 200 for first
class lounge.
While the Prestige didn't come with full Admiral Club membership (no flagship or arrival
lounge entry) and didn't provide authorized users with Admirals Club
access, it still provided anyone flying with American Airlines that day with Admirals Club
lounge access, regardless of
class being flown.
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.
This means
lounge access and free breakfast when staying in hotels and the chance for first
class upgrades and priority boarding when flying.
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).
With 30 recliner seats in two carriages and
access to an observatory
lounge, passengers can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding scenery on The First -
Class Machu Picchu Train.
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.
Not being able to
access the amazing Qantas first
Class lounges or some of the better First
Class lounges in Asia isn't ideal but it's not exactly a major loss.
We invite you to take advantage of our world -
class spa and fitness facilities for the entire day of your spa treatments (or with daily spa
access fee)-- including a wide array and variety of exercise
classes, cardiovascular and strength equipment facilities, indoor garden atrium, open air rooftop pool, co-ed grotto waterfall treatment and men's and women's
lounge facilities complete with whirlpool, Swiss shower, cold plunge, inhalation, steam and dry sauna rooms.
Sapphire privileges include ruby privileges plus priority boarding,
access to more than 650 airport
lounges (with one guest) while traveling internationally, regardless of the
class of service flown that day, extra baggage allowance and priority baggage handling.
Later on I also got to
access the Lufthansa First
Class Terminal, one of the more exclusive
lounges that there is.
The offer to Economy
Class passengers isn't exactly impressive because anyone can
access the
lounge if they're prepared to pay.....