Would you believe a tiny domestic lounge in a smallish North American border city that can be accessed with a variety of credit cards also offers an amenity that competes with some of the best international first class lounges in the world? Sure, tarmac transfers and high-end champagne are delightful, and I’m not going to…
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Security in the lounge is a great perk. I know of three other lounges that have it if you get the chance to come this direction (though none of them are Priority Pass)...
Virgin Australia MEL - http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/melbourne-lounge/
Virgin Australia SYD - http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/sydney-lounge-premium-entry-and-premium-valet/
Virgin Australia BNE - http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/brisbane-lounge/
@Tyler I hope your taking time to write an unnecessary commentary hurt you even more.
The lounge at BGY (Bergamo, Italy) is landside, but the exit of the lounge puts you into the VIP fast track security, which is totally separate from normal security. Never more than 1 or two people in front of you. Lounge is boring, but it can save an hour or more in security lines during peak times.
Bologna also has a landside lounge with it's one security.. well at least it was when I visited in 2003....
FDW
Bogota's domestic airport has this feature as well (accessible with priority pass).
Arrived into Doha for the first time and remember going into a separate First & Business class lounge with immigration in the lounge. Very cool.
Doesn't Virgin Atlantic offer a private security, which is accessed through a private entrance to the airport, in LHR?
@ George B -- That's what I hear, but I haven't been there myself. Matthew from Live & Let's Fly was there a few weeks ago, and sent me some pictures of the separate lane.
@ IL -- Well, it's a private entrance with a shortcut to the regular premium security lane. It's one lane for all premium passengers though, and you exit to the terminal and duty free shops, not to the lounge.
@George B
From this blog post on loungebuddy
https://www.loungebuddy.com/blog/turkish-airlines-business-class-experience/
The lounge is located just past security and immigration near Section H on the Departures level of the International Terminal, and there is a dedicated security and immigration line for Turkish Airlines premium passengers that leads directly into the lounge. Access is currently available to Turkish Airlines business passengers, as well as Elite and Elite Plus members of Turkish's Miles and Smiles frequent flyer program. In addition, Star Alliance Gold members departing on a Star Alliance flight are eligible for entrance
Can't say for certain that it's all *A flights, but is definitively on TK own flights
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/corporate/news/news/change-in-fast-track-service-rules
"Completely unadvertised"? Those big letters at the top of the sign saying "FAST TRACK" sure seem to be advertising this very benefit.
I've never waited more than 5-7 minutes clearing security at TIJ in the regular line. So much better than TSA in the USA. I will keep this in mind for my next flight.
This Lounge review is incredibly helpful and useful! I am flying out of Tijuana for the first time, thanks for the heads up or I too would have likely missed it. Well done!
I appreciate this review as I will be flying out of TIJ in about a month! I was on the fence about checking it out. Now that I know that it gets you into a priority security line I'll be much more likely to check out the lounge, especially if I see a long security line once I get there. One thing you forgot to include is payment/price! How much did it cost to access the lounge? Did you pay before arriving or when you got there? Thanks!
A couple of tips when crossing over via the CBX (circa April 2018)
Tip #1: Once entering the airport, head to the right towards the baggage check counters, look for the entrance as pictured/labelled "Landside sign for VIP Lounge Tijuana" above.
Once into the airport from the CBX you will likely be asked what airline you're flying. I was flying Aeromexico and directed to the left and through a smaller secondary security checkpoint. I repeatedly said I wanted to go the VIP lounge, but was still directed to go left. Once I was airside I asked a few guards/agents about the VIP lounge. Most did not know what I was talking about while others told me I could only access the lounge by first leaving security.
Tip #2: There current are no airside VIP Lounge signs and you will need to pass under "Do not enter / No pase" to get there.
There is a lot of construction going on inside the terminal. The airside entrance looks like the photo above labelled "Tijuana Airport terminal" but with a giant flight monitor on the right side and the "Do not enter" sign that leads into the main security check point. I had to go into this area and immediately turn to the left to find the elevator up to the lounge.
Anyone done this recently? Great info! Is it the United Priority Pass? I'm not flying on them, but have two current passes. Old thread, hope for an answer