CX F ORD-HKG - what lounge?
Dec 13, 2014, 2:25 pm
#2
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Hi,
Unfortunately it looks like it according to the lounge guide at
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-a...ungeaccess/ORD
Regards
TBS
Unfortunately it looks like it according to the lounge guide at
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-a...ungeaccess/ORD
Regards
TBS
Dec 14, 2014, 6:31 am
#4
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Swiss F lounge is very small with minimal food. No showers in the F section - might have showers in Business section.
Dec 15, 2014, 1:43 am
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BA F - slightly better, hot soup is serve, some food selections but think high school buffet rather than high class dining.
BA J side - actually roomier and with better food.
Didn't notice any showers, but J side there might be one (BA), Swiss J is a joke too.
Never tried Air France.
Dec 15, 2014, 6:09 am
#7
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I've used the AF lounge at ORD when I flew Aer Lingus a couple months ago.
Basic booze including sparkling wine, snacks, and a refrigerator with 3 or 4 kinds of premade sandwiches that can be warmed. Mine was quite tasty.
The lounge has no restrooms and no showers.
A quiet employee walked through the lounge whispering the news that Aer Lingus is boarding.
I found it to be acceptable for a 1 hour wait to board.
Basic booze including sparkling wine, snacks, and a refrigerator with 3 or 4 kinds of premade sandwiches that can be warmed. Mine was quite tasty.
The lounge has no restrooms and no showers.
A quiet employee walked through the lounge whispering the news that Aer Lingus is boarding.
I found it to be acceptable for a 1 hour wait to board.
Dec 16, 2014, 5:18 pm
#8
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Swiss F - a big joke, my bedroom is bigger, seriously...
BA F - slightly better, hot soup is serve, some food selections but think high school buffet rather than high class dining.
BA J side - actually roomier and with better food.
Didn't notice any showers, but J side there might be one (BA), Swiss J is a joke too.
Never tried Air France.
BA F - slightly better, hot soup is serve, some food selections but think high school buffet rather than high class dining.
BA J side - actually roomier and with better food.
Didn't notice any showers, but J side there might be one (BA), Swiss J is a joke too.
Never tried Air France.
Dec 16, 2014, 8:19 pm
#9
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If you have an iDevice try downloading a free app called loungebuddy - load in your memberships (priority pass, airline status programmes etc), which will stay stored in the app, and then load in your trip details and it will tell you which lounges you can access and whether access is free or paid - but note it doesn't filter by terminals so it may also show lounges you can't access because you aren't using the relevant terminal. It lists the facilities in each lounge, and users can contribute reviews and photos. It's a great little app.
I have no affiliation with loungebuddy save as a user (and occasional unpaid contributor!)
I have no affiliation with loungebuddy save as a user (and occasional unpaid contributor!)
Dec 17, 2014, 7:53 am
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As far as lounges at ORD... keep your expectations low, and you'll then only be mildly disappointed. Same for CX ground service there, in my experience.
Dec 17, 2014, 11:40 am
#11
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Your best lounge is indeed the BA F/J Lounge.... First lounge and Business lounge are across the hall from each other. The First Lounge has a view of the CX aircraft. In addition, you board the CX aircraft from the lounge.
The First lounge is small but adequate... The day I was there they had soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. The drink list is a bit more substantial.
If travelling F, which I did, the ground crew was excellent. At check in we were offered escort direct from checkin to security to lounge, and we bypassed everyone in line (It was a long line)...
The lounge is staffed by Cathay Staff for the 2pm flight....
The First lounge is small but adequate... The day I was there they had soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. The drink list is a bit more substantial.
If travelling F, which I did, the ground crew was excellent. At check in we were offered escort direct from checkin to security to lounge, and we bypassed everyone in line (It was a long line)...
The lounge is staffed by Cathay Staff for the 2pm flight....
Dec 17, 2014, 11:48 am
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Your best lounge is indeed the BA F/J Lounge.... First lounge and Business lounge are across the hall from each other. The First Lounge has a view of the CX aircraft. In addition, you board the CX aircraft from the lounge.
The First lounge is small but adequate... The day I was there they had soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. The drink list is a bit more substantial.
If travelling F, which I did, the ground crew was excellent. At check in we were offered escort direct from checkin to security to lounge, and we bypassed everyone in line (It was a long line)...
The lounge is staffed by Cathay Staff for the 2pm flight....
The First lounge is small but adequate... The day I was there they had soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. The drink list is a bit more substantial.
If travelling F, which I did, the ground crew was excellent. At check in we were offered escort direct from checkin to security to lounge, and we bypassed everyone in line (It was a long line)...
The lounge is staffed by Cathay Staff for the 2pm flight....
Dec 18, 2014, 2:51 am
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Dec 18, 2014, 3:42 am
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And at ORD, you DO NEED to ask, that security line is ridiculous. I am so glad I'm DM with Escort service when I travel out of ORD.