New lounge at BUD
Jan 25, 2015, 8:45 am
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New lounge at BUD
We noticed some workmen in the old Malev Lounge on our last trip in December, and today we were pleased to see a new Celebi run lounge in place of the old one which is now closed off.
It's much more spacious, modern and smart.
There are a couple of booths with computers and printers, as well as a selection of sit-down tables, sofas and a large circular elevated feature sofa.
The food selection is mildly improved, since there appears to be more space. The drinks selection and equipment seems to be a lift & shift from the previous lounge, including the horrid Kinley tonic dispenser.
Overall, not it's not at all bad and a definite improvement to the previous miserable lounge!
It's much more spacious, modern and smart.
There are a couple of booths with computers and printers, as well as a selection of sit-down tables, sofas and a large circular elevated feature sofa.
The food selection is mildly improved, since there appears to be more space. The drinks selection and equipment seems to be a lift & shift from the previous lounge, including the horrid Kinley tonic dispenser.
Overall, not it's not at all bad and a definite improvement to the previous miserable lounge!
Jan 25, 2015, 7:32 pm
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That's very good news. Are there tarmac views? The only lounge at least had those. Oh and far more importantly, are there actually bathrooms in the lounge? Having to leave the old one to use the WC was the worst part of the old Platinum Lounge or whatever it was called.
Jan 26, 2015, 4:32 am
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Jan 26, 2015, 7:56 am
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Yes you have tarmac views but unfortunately not of the gate the BA flights use as with the other lounge.
The bathrooms are the same - you need to exit the lounge. It's a generic lounge so not specific to BA. I do not think BA will ever have a dedicated lounge there - BA status and club pax don't even get fast track security
The bathrooms are the same - you need to exit the lounge. It's a generic lounge so not specific to BA. I do not think BA will ever have a dedicated lounge there - BA status and club pax don't even get fast track security
Jan 26, 2015, 11:36 am
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Yes you have tarmac views but unfortunately not of the gate the BA flights use as with the other lounge.
The bathrooms are the same - you need to exit the lounge. It's a generic lounge so not specific to BA. I do not think BA will ever have a dedicated lounge there - BA status and club pax don't even get fast track security
The bathrooms are the same - you need to exit the lounge. It's a generic lounge so not specific to BA. I do not think BA will ever have a dedicated lounge there - BA status and club pax don't even get fast track security
Jan 26, 2015, 1:41 pm
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Can you give any more details on the food/drink selection (or better still has anyone done a TP?) - is it woth paying ~£20 pp?