1st Class Lounge Access while waiting for new card

[annann]

Hi

I am travelling in September to Bkk (Jetstar *Class) then onto NYC (Cathay Economy). After my 1st flight I become Platinum. Now what are my chances of getting access to a First Class Lounge (I assume Cathay Pacific Wing/Pier) without a Platinum card. There is a 3 day difference in flights so I am hoping that my Jetstar points come through on my membership so the new status will show up on my boarding pass.

Any assistance would be much appreciated

ann

 

[Skoogle]

Take a print out of the summary screen and your existing card, they will check on their system.

 

[simongr]

Assuming your points post and your status gets updated you can get the airlines to reconfirm your FF number which should update your status.

Failing that a print of your QF account should help but is no guarantee...

 

[drron]

I had a similiar experience late last year.I knew I had made explat but the miles had not posted when I set out for JFK to fly JAL to NRT.At checkin i was told that having made OWE I could go to the Flounge.I did have my printout and the last BP to argue my case but it wasnt needed.I would still do that though.

 

[serfty]

I haven't flown MEL-BKK on JQi for over a year.

Back then it took up to a week for the *Class points/SC's to post but they did; ex BKK I had to put in claims.

So keep the documentation and use as drron suggested.

 

[taswegian77]

I travel the MEL-BKK * class route quite frequently and the typical average wait for SC and points to come through is about 3 days. The quickest I have seen them processed is 2 days and the slowest is about 10 days. The issue is you cannot process an on line claim until 3 days after your segment. Take the print out and BP and I think you should hopefully be fine.

 

[annann]

Thanks so much for your suggestions. Will definitely give it a go and hope for the best

Thanks

Ann