Kicked Out Of Centurion Lounge In LAS For Eating Kosher Sandwich

[gingyguy]

I had to google that, but yes exactly.

im assuming that most people did ....

[Boruch999]

L'esprit de l'escalier

https://forward.com/schmooze/126772/chabon-and-alter-is-it-esprit-descalier-or-trepve/

[rcarentals]

I was in Phoenix DL Lounge a few weeks ago with wife and 2 kids.
We brought in kosher food from Kitchen 18 - and i asked the food prep employee's if we could get some whole uncut veggies for my kids to snack on as well.
After my (3yr old) kid being presented with a whole English cucumber and a bowl of cherry tomatoes and other veggies,
I witnessed a lounge employee expel another guest for bringing in outside food.
The agent was clearly aware of us eating our kosher food from kitchen 18 - and i think they just gave us a pass because they realized we couldn't eat the other food.

[davidrotts63]

I was in Phoenix DL Lounge a few weeks ago with wife and 2 kids.
We brought in kosher food from Kitchen 18 - and i asked the food prep employee's if we could get some whole uncut veggies for my kids to snack on as well.
After my (3yr old) kid being presented with a whole English cucumber and a bowl of cherry tomatoes and other veggies,
I witnessed a lounge employee expel another guest for bringing in outside food.
The agent was clearly aware of us eating our kosher food from kitchen 18 - and i think they just gave us a pass because they realized we couldn't eat the other food.

On multiple occasions I've been told something about my food, but was always given a pass when I explained that I can only eat kosher food

[aygart]

https://forward.com/schmooze/126772/chabon-and-alter-is-it-esprit-descalier-or-trepve/

LOL

[SearchGuy]

https://thecenturionlounge.com/info/faq#q-what-are-the-centurion-lounge-house-rules

What are The Centurion Lounge house rules?

We ask that all guests observe the following house rules. We reserve the right to deny entry to any guest, or require any guest to leave, due to conduct that is inappropriate or disruptive to other guests, at the discretion of the staff.

    Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 21 years of age or to anyone who appears to be intoxicated.
    Food and alcoholic beverages may not be brought into, or removed from, the premises.
    Smoking, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarette use are not permitted.
    Airline, airport and industry employees are not permitted to enter while in uniform or while wearing branded apparel or company/airport identification badges. This includes employees of private and corporate aircraft and charter carriers.

[tzifanya54]

https://thecenturionlounge.com/info/faq#q-what-are-the-centurion-lounge-house-rules

What are The Centurion Lounge house rules?

We ask that all guests observe the following house rules. We reserve the right to deny entry to any guest, or require any guest to leave, due to conduct that is inappropriate or disruptive to other guests, at the discretion of the staff.

    Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 21 years of age or to anyone who appears to be intoxicated.
    Food and alcoholic beverages may not be brought into, or removed from, the premises.
    Smoking, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarette use are not permitted.
    Airline, airport and industry employees are not permitted to enter while in uniform or while wearing branded apparel or company/airport identification badges. This includes employees of private and corporate aircraft and charter carriers.

I also googled it afterward and found it. No question, that this is their official policy. The point is many (if not most) of the guests are unaware of this policy, and there is no sign advising of this policy anywhere on the premises.

[meshugener]

You experienced that??

I did.
ElAl security did it to us in FRA.

[meshugener]

I'm not sure I believe you.

Prohibiting food from outside is a very common rule, one that would presumably be enforced if it were Halal, McDonald's, or Kosher Express.

The way to have played this, assuming OP was not aware of the rule, was to have asked the guard respectfully to speak to the manager, and respectfully explain the issue.  If granted an exception, fine, but if not, you stop eating.

I had a similar story as OP at the UA lounge in DEN.
It's mainly nasty lounge workers after a bad day going on a power ride.

I disagree that it's common rule.
McDonald's would not allow outside food because they want you to buy their food, and not is their facilities for outside food.

But why a lounge would care, I have no idea.

[davidrotts63]

I had a similar story as OP at the UA lounge in DEN.
It's mainly nasty lounge workers after a bad day going on a power ride.

I disagree that it's common rule.
McDonald's would not allow outside food because they want you to buy their food, and not is their facilities for outside food.

But why a lounge would care, I have no idea.

It's a Kashrus concern

[mmgfarb]

It's a Kashrus concern

Lol

[myi]

In many instances, pulling out a camera will escalate a situation you are trying to deescalate.

And that's why we need body cameras.
 #CamsInAirports!

[Buruch]

I had a similar story as OP at the UA lounge in DEN.
It's mainly nasty lounge workers after a bad day going on a power ride.

I disagree that it's common rule.
McDonald's would not allow outside food because they want you to buy their food, and not is their facilities for outside food.

But why a lounge would care, I have no idea.

[/b]

This.