Sep 15, 2016, 3:24 am
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
This lounge is now closed and replaced by the Finnair Premium Wing.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finnair-finnair-plus/1973050-ay-platinum-wing-now-open.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finnair-finnair-plus/1973050-ay-platinum-wing-now-open.html
Finnair Premium Lounge in non-Schengen area [now closed]
Apr 21, 2015, 6:27 am
#121
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Apr 21, 2015, 6:30 am
#122
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BTW - what FT gang? In the wiki I seem to be the only one in Prem come Sunday (off to NRT)
Last edited by WilcoRoger; Apr 21, 2015 at 6:41 am
Apr 21, 2015, 6:39 am
#123
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Apr 21, 2015, 7:41 am
#124
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Apr 21, 2015, 9:09 am
#125
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Apr 21, 2015, 9:37 am
#126
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Thanks! I couldn't make it either - I guess the others all in it for the Avios only. ;-)
Apr 22, 2015, 4:00 am
#128
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Any ideas of the Sauna opening hours? I mean, will it be hot at 6-7am?
It's never too early for sauna, I think.
It's never too early for sauna, I think.
Apr 22, 2015, 8:02 am
#129
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It opens at 6. It's definitely warm by 6:30.
Apr 23, 2015, 8:41 am
#130
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Unless you want to drink wine. In which case all the MH lounges in KUL suck... The choice was (drum roll please).... Red or white. The white was an undrinkable muscadet in F. And in J. And in the regional lounge. No splashing out on better wine for the F lounge users in KUL!
Apr 23, 2015, 9:11 am
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I beg to disagree, I'm quite fond of the one at JFK. It may not look more exclusive than the AY premium lounge, but it has a more exclusive access policy - finding a place to sit is never hard, unlike the AY lounge which is heaving at peak times. And the catering is definitely more substantial than AY, and has improved significantly of late - I had a lovely garlicky roast lamb with rosemary potatoes last month. The selection of wines and sprits is less focused on premium brands, but perfectly decent and has a lot more variety.
May 4, 2015, 2:37 pm
#132
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After the bad experience in the lounge a couple of weeks ago, I've visited it twice since. On both times the selection on the counters has been appropriate, even managed to get a taste of the strawberry pancakes last time.
May 9, 2015, 4:47 am
#133
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Last time I visited the lounge the champagne offered was Andre Clouet (Alko price 29,90 €) and not Nicholas Feuillatte (Alko price 39,90 €).
May 10, 2015, 8:09 am
#134
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Feuillatte can be had for 39€ in bars and restaurants with that beautiful, forest Green, shiny Owner's card. It's not very premium, but decent. Clouet is also pretty decent.
May 10, 2015, 8:32 am
#135
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After being subjected to the pure vileness that is Monopole Blue Top in CE on BA, I enjoy Feuillatte with relish whenever I fly Finnair.
It's no Krug, Dom or LPGS, but it's decent and enjoyable for sure. ^
It's no Krug, Dom or LPGS, but it's decent and enjoyable for sure. ^