Munich Lounge Status
Dec 16, 2016, 3:50 am
#46
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Yup, and they ain't getting better. I really don't know what the deal is here, whether MUC is going to raze the terminal or remodel radically, to the point where they've told BA to not bother doing anything here. I've shuttled around euro lounges which are by all accounts shocking, and they ain't a patch bad on MUC. I have to believe something is brewing badly in the terminal, this is a big business destination, lots of O/D flying, just does not make sense. I do take the point that, if this were going to be my long term regular route, I would have to switch to LH overall.
Dec 16, 2016, 3:57 am
#47
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I should have been warned by the lounge sign, which points to both the British Airways Galleries Lounge and the Herren-Toiletten, but I have never seen such fllthy furniture in an airline lounge - grubby, worn and stained armchairs and sofas in the part furthest from the entrance (I have photos, but haven't worked out how to add them here).
The lady at the lounge desk was clearly highly embarrassed when I asked her who was responsible for the management of the lounge (I was obviously one of many to do so) and said that the lounge is due to be refurbished. But for heaven's sake, what sort of mentality is it to have your premium lounge containing furniture which looks like it belongs in a skip?
The lady at the lounge desk was clearly highly embarrassed when I asked her who was responsible for the management of the lounge (I was obviously one of many to do so) and said that the lounge is due to be refurbished. But for heaven's sake, what sort of mentality is it to have your premium lounge containing furniture which looks like it belongs in a skip?
Dec 16, 2016, 4:23 am
#48
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Although not quite sure what the relevance is to this thread?
Dec 16, 2016, 4:32 am
#49
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It was a mess in 2014 when I last visited. I remember a sofa with a missing seat cushion. I'm sure I read before my visit that it was a great lounge but I didn't feel that, now it sounds like it's on a constant decline.
I'll be back there soon and I think I'll spent more time in Airbrau and minimal time in the lounge.
I'll be back there soon and I think I'll spent more time in Airbrau and minimal time in the lounge.
Dec 16, 2016, 5:50 am
#50
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It was a mess in 2014 when I last visited. I remember a sofa with a missing seat cushion. I'm sure I read before my visit that it was a great lounge but I didn't feel that, now it sounds like it's on a constant decline.
I'll be back there soon and I think I'll spent more time in Airbrau and minimal time in the lounge.
I'll be back there soon and I think I'll spent more time in Airbrau and minimal time in the lounge.
Jan 4, 2017, 5:25 am
#52
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Perhaps one of us sould invest in a <100ml upholstery cleaner bottle and clean one cushion each time we are there? 
Feb 9, 2017, 11:46 am
#53
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Delightful lounge angel at MUC told me that they are expecting new furniture from London within the next 10 days. She also advised some catering changes - healthier options and salads in addition to the current - somewhat narrowly framed - faire.
Last edited by Purim; Feb 9, 2017 at 1:41 pm
Feb 9, 2017, 1:52 pm
#55
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it´s good to see that I´m not the only one who was shocked to see the status of the sofas, the first time I went there they were also "decorated" with some bread crumbs, on my second visit I didn´t go near them and settled in the seating section next to the exit. The TXL lounge was ways better, shouldn´t have moved to Munich ;-)
Feb 9, 2017, 2:12 pm
#56
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As long as they keep the ice cream fridge well stocked, I'm ok.
Feb 9, 2017, 2:16 pm
#57
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Feb 10, 2017, 4:56 am
#58
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Great news, but what will we moan about once they do?
Feb 10, 2017, 5:28 am
#59
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