What are the guest access rules for SAS lounges at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) for SkyTeam Elite Plus members?
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At Copenhagen Airport (CPH), SkyTeam Elite Plus members may bring a single guest into the SAS lounge, but the guest must be traveling on the same SkyTeam‑operated flight and can only enter up to three hours before departure.
Guest‑access details for SkyTeam Elite Plus at CPH
- One guest allowed – unlike SAS Gold or Diamond members, who may bring their immediate family, SkyTeam Elite Plus members are limited to one accompanying guest Live and Let’s Fly .
- Same‑flight requirement – the guest must be on the same SkyTeam flight as the Elite Plus member One Mile at a Time .
- Three‑hour entry window – the guest may enter the lounge no earlier than three hours before the scheduled departure The Bulkhead Seat .
- Eligibility to enter – the member must hold a SkyTeam Elite Plus card and be traveling on a SkyTeam carrier; SAS Plus (premium‑economy) passengers are not eligible for this lounge Live and Let’s Fly .
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