United Global First/Air China first class Lounge access

[sriki]

I am traveling from ORD to PEK on United BusinessFirst, continuing to SIN on Air China in Business class. I can get access to the United club by virtue of the Chase Explorer card 1 day pass. Is there a way to get access to the Global First for my scenario? I will be staying overnight in Chicago before this flight to PEK (flying in economy the previous evening from IAH).

In PEK, I think I can access Air China's Business lounge but not the First class lounge though with a $27 fee and priority pass, I think I can access it. Correct me if I am wrong on this. I have a layover of 9 hours in BEK. I have an expired Chinese tourist visa that I am debating whether it's worth reapplying for or stay in the lounges for a few hours.

Below are the cards I have that have some lounge benefits. Based on that and any personal opinions/preferences, what do you suggest?

Chase United Explorer (United club passes)
Amex Hilton Surpass (gives Priority Pass but probably won't have the card with when I travel as I got this card last week and I heard it could take weeks the PP to show up and my trip is within the next 2-3 weeks)
Citi AA Executive card (who doesn't have this card now)

Thanks for any input.

 

[ctbarron]

My one time in the ORD Global First lounge they would not let anyone in just with passes or BF class tickets. I saw a couple of people try.

That said, it was nothing to write home about. It seems fairly new, but mediocre food, seating, etc. It is better than the typical UA lounge. The only neat thing was they escort you onto the plane, cutting in front of the boarding line.

Don't know about the lounges in PEK and SIN.