ANA lounge openings/closures [consolidated]
Mar 23, 2012, 9:00 am
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Not that it's much use to non-DIAs, but the domestic Suite Lounge at HND has soup, bread, and cookies. There used to be sandwiches, but they were "enhanced" away...
Mar 23, 2012, 9:02 am
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Mar 29, 2012, 3:19 pm
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Oops, I'm planning a trip to Kansai in mid-May. Thant means I won't have any domestic lounge to use at that time in neither KIX nor ITM. 
ANA announced that they are going to renovate the ITM and KIX (domestic) lounges this summer, with the KIX lounge to open in the beginning of June and the ITM lounge in the beginning of August. The announcement is Japanese is here.
KIX: Closes 10 April, reopens by early June 2012; increases from 60 to 90 seats with power at every seat
ITM: Closes 5 May, reopens by early August 2012; increases to 400 seats with power at every seat; renovated smoking room
KIX: Closes 10 April, reopens by early June 2012; increases from 60 to 90 seats with power at every seat
ITM: Closes 5 May, reopens by early August 2012; increases to 400 seats with power at every seat; renovated smoking room
Apr 1, 2012, 5:35 am
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The announcment in english, https://www.ana.co.jp/topics/notice120124/index_e.html,
mentions you can at least get 500 ANA miles compensation for each occasion unless you are a Bronze service member.
mentions you can at least get 500 ANA miles compensation for each occasion unless you are a Bronze service member.
May 10, 2012, 2:45 am
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SDJ and KOJ lounge renovations
ANA quietly made changes to the previous announcement, noting that they are going to renovate the lounges at SDJ (Sendai) and KMQ (Komatsu) this fall. As with the other lounges, Premium Class passengers will then be able to use both of these lounges. When more details are released I will post them here.
Last edited by armagebedar; Aug 17, 2012 at 7:33 pm Reason: KMQ not KOJ
May 10, 2012, 4:39 pm
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Heard recently from ANA staff that there will be a true ANA lounge in SJC for the launch of the SJC -> TYO early next year.
Previously there was discussion about them 'renting' use of an existing lounge which evidently they've decided against.
Previously there was discussion about them 'renting' use of an existing lounge which evidently they've decided against.
May 10, 2012, 6:46 pm
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Here's a PDF from the city of San Jose detailing the bid, complete with proposed floor plans.
Jul 5, 2012, 11:32 pm
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NH has announced the opening dates for the refurbished ITM and new OKJ lounges:
ITM: August 1, 2012 (Wednesday)
OKJ: August 9, 2012 (Wednesday)
NH will also be offering some special drinks in these lounges on a limited-time basis.
ITM:
KONISHI Ginjo Hiyashibori sake (until Feb 2013)
Yamadanishiki ANNAROCK Genshu sake (until Feb 2013)
Carnet Rouge beer (until Sep 2012)
OKJ:
Yuzu Honey non-alcoholic beverage (until Feb 2013)
http://www.ana.co.jp/pr/12_0709/12-054.html
ITM: August 1, 2012 (Wednesday)
OKJ: August 9, 2012 (Wednesday)
NH will also be offering some special drinks in these lounges on a limited-time basis.
ITM:
KONISHI Ginjo Hiyashibori sake (until Feb 2013)
Yamadanishiki ANNAROCK Genshu sake (until Feb 2013)
Carnet Rouge beer (until Sep 2012)
OKJ:
Yuzu Honey non-alcoholic beverage (until Feb 2013)
http://www.ana.co.jp/pr/12_0709/12-054.html
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Jul 7, 2012, 10:34 pm
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I'm sitting in the new OKA lounge now, and it is TINY! And because it is tiny, it feels very crowded. It's hard to believe the old lounge was even smaller.
And most of the seats seem to be the tiny kind that are crammed up against a counter running the length of the wall or window. There are also a number of "bar stool" seats crammed close together. I see now how ANA increased lounge capacity. They packed in the seats like sardines!
And most of the seats seem to be the tiny kind that are crammed up against a counter running the length of the wall or window. There are also a number of "bar stool" seats crammed close together. I see now how ANA increased lounge capacity. They packed in the seats like sardines!
Aug 17, 2012, 7:33 pm
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ANA quietly made changes to the previous announcement, noting that they are going to renovate the lounges at SDJ (Sendai) and KMQ (Komatsu) this fall. As with the other lounges, Premium Class passengers will then be able to use both of these lounges. When more details are released I will post them here.
Sep 5, 2012, 2:29 am
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The Hiroshima (HIJ) lounge will also undergo renovations starting on 1 October and lasting until mid-January 2013. Like the new KMQ and SDJ lounges, HIJ will also remain non-smoking throughout.
Sep 14, 2012, 2:01 pm
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With all the Domestic Lounge improvements, it will be nice to see ANA upgrade the NRT C and Suite Lounges.
With JAL improving their First and Sakura Lounges at Narita and increasing their offerings, ANA needs to keep up!
With JAL improving their First and Sakura Lounges at Narita and increasing their offerings, ANA needs to keep up!
Sep 15, 2012, 11:08 am
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Is it confirmed that NH is making improvements at NRT? If so, is there a schedule posted?