Munich Lounge Status
Nov 23, 2016, 9:36 am
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Munich Lounge Status
hi all,
I'll be flying out of MUC next week on BA to LHR. Just went to print my BA itinerary, and it says that BA doesn't currently offer a lounge in Munich. This was a surprise to me, as I hadn't seen any mention of a closure on flyertalk. I then checked the BA website to see if there were any details, but the Munich galleries lounge is still listed as present and open. Any recent experiences as to whether it is open or closed? If the latter, are there other options I'd be able to use near the BA gate(s), either with my OW status or priority pass?
Thanks!
I'll be flying out of MUC next week on BA to LHR. Just went to print my BA itinerary, and it says that BA doesn't currently offer a lounge in Munich. This was a surprise to me, as I hadn't seen any mention of a closure on flyertalk. I then checked the BA website to see if there were any details, but the Munich galleries lounge is still listed as present and open. Any recent experiences as to whether it is open or closed? If the latter, are there other options I'd be able to use near the BA gate(s), either with my OW status or priority pass?
Thanks!
Nov 23, 2016, 10:07 am
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I was there in early October, and it was open. Pretty grim, but in existence! That's a loooong time ago in enhancement-world though.
Perhaps it is being refurb'd? Could do with it.
Perhaps it is being refurb'd? Could do with it.
Nov 23, 2016, 10:26 am
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Presumably MMB, which sometimes does mention lounge arrangements, was simply blank on this occcasion? If so, that's normal. Or did it specifically say there was no longer a lounge provision? As far as I am aware, the MUC lounge is definitely there and open for the relevant hours, it's upstairs, just follow the signs at the end of the airside area. I do remember the lounge being closed one Saturday evening recently, to accommodate some building works.
Nov 23, 2016, 10:27 am
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I was there a couple of weeks ago...
It's a bit hidden as there is some building work going on in the terminal.
Once you have cleared passport control and security - head to the far left hand corner of the gate area and go up in the lift.
But don't get over excited... The lounge concept is the same as Galleries - but the state of cleanliness leaves something to be desired.
DON'T sit on the sofas...
I am yet to send BA a pic of the offensive item of furniture which makes the seats on public transport look clean and inviting by comparison!
It's a bit hidden as there is some building work going on in the terminal.
Once you have cleared passport control and security - head to the far left hand corner of the gate area and go up in the lift.
But don't get over excited... The lounge concept is the same as Galleries - but the state of cleanliness leaves something to be desired.
DON'T sit on the sofas...
I am yet to send BA a pic of the offensive item of furniture which makes the seats on public transport look clean and inviting by comparison!
Nov 23, 2016, 11:11 am
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Presumably MMB, which sometimes does mention lounge arrangements, was simply blank on this occcasion? If so, that's normal. Or did it specifically say there was no longer a lounge provision? As far as I am aware, the MUC lounge is definitely there and open for the relevant hours, it's upstairs, just follow the signs at the end of the airside area. I do remember the lounge being closed one Saturday evening recently, to accommodate some building works.
Thanks all for the warnings to keep my expectations low (if it is open). I'll be leaving my hotel before they start serving breakfast, so am just hoping for some food/coffee before starting a long flying day...
Nov 23, 2016, 1:41 pm
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I was there a couple of weeks ago...
It's a bit hidden as there is some building work going on in the terminal.
Once you have cleared passport control and security - head to the far left hand corner of the gate area and go up in the lift.
But don't get over excited... The lounge concept is the same as Galleries - but the state of cleanliness leaves something to be desired.
DON'T sit on the sofas...
I am yet to send BA a pic of the offensive item of furniture which makes the seats on public transport look clean and inviting by comparison!
It's a bit hidden as there is some building work going on in the terminal.
Once you have cleared passport control and security - head to the far left hand corner of the gate area and go up in the lift.
But don't get over excited... The lounge concept is the same as Galleries - but the state of cleanliness leaves something to be desired.
DON'T sit on the sofas...
I am yet to send BA a pic of the offensive item of furniture which makes the seats on public transport look clean and inviting by comparison!
Nov 23, 2016, 5:18 pm
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The food is ok- better than AMS. But the sofas are embarrassing. It is becoming an emergency- so much so that I might buy them new sofa myself for Xmas. I have seen sofas abandoned outside council estates in South East London that are in better shape. Sort it out it out BA!
Nov 23, 2016, 7:41 pm
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As my most regular spot outside of LHR these days, it's a depressing sight. From time to time I wander around looking in vain for better furniture, always disappointed. The sofas near the drinks bar are in somewhat better shape. The others are to be avoided at all costs, I'd have to agree. I can't imagine how it got to this state and how BA lets it continue to be like this.
I'd have to imagine it is due a refurb, but who knows these days? The passenger profile at MUC if more O/D and more business than your typical outstation, so this looks really bad with the wrong folk, I would think.
I'd have to imagine it is due a refurb, but who knows these days? The passenger profile at MUC if more O/D and more business than your typical outstation, so this looks really bad with the wrong folk, I would think.