Hi all, I'm a WP who recently went on parental pause (though I actually re-qualified about one month prior) due to the birth of our little one, which has meant that I'm relocated temporarily in Boston for 6mo to spend time with family (and am lucky enough to have an employer where that can be done). However, my card has expired whist over here, and apparently being on pause I will not be getting a new one until that ends in March.
What's the deal with lounge access during this time. I have been asked to go to Bengaluru next week (the flights have been booked on Etihad) and Nicaragua the week after (Delta?). I may also have to go to Kolkata in February and was considering Virgin Atlantic. I'd like to be able to use my status, but without my card am I just screwed when it comes to things like lounge access?
Virgin says you're supposed to be eligible for your bennies while on pause, but that may be worthless if they won't renew your card.
Anyone have any experience on lounge access on Etihad/Delta/Virgin Atlantic without their card? Not to mention the Star Alliance lounge in LAX on our way back to Oz in March (flying VA). The number will show on the boarding pass, but the card expired in October. Is it worth even booking on partners?
What's the deal with lounge access during this time. I have been asked to go to Bengaluru next week (the flights have been booked on Etihad) and Nicaragua the week after (Delta?). I may also have to go to Kolkata in February and was considering Virgin Atlantic. I'd like to be able to use my status, but without my card am I just screwed when it comes to things like lounge access?
Virgin says you're supposed to be eligible for your bennies while on pause, but that may be worthless if they won't renew your card.
Anyone have any experience on lounge access on Etihad/Delta/Virgin Atlantic without their card? Not to mention the Star Alliance lounge in LAX on our way back to Oz in March (flying VA). The number will show on the boarding pass, but the card expired in October. Is it worth even booking on partners?