Kingfisher Lounge DEL T3.
Jun 27, 2012, 10:26 am
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it was closed towards the end of april, which is the last time i went through this terminal....not sure if its open again....
Jun 27, 2012, 10:32 am
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Though T3 in DEL has a bunch of other lounge options.. You could check out the AMEX Plat lounge if you have AMEX or the Plaza Lounge offers paid access as well.
Jun 27, 2012, 11:46 am
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I think the lounge situation in DEL is quite disappointing.
I paid E6,200 return from Paris to Delhi via London on BA in First. The lounge proposition is an important part of the journey for me. I love to 'chill' before a flight in a quiet and exclusive lounge and also pre flight dine so I can sleep during the flight.
Not to sound 'snobbish' but for the fare I have paid a voucher to a pay-per-entry lounge doesn't really cut it.
I paid E6,200 return from Paris to Delhi via London on BA in First. The lounge proposition is an important part of the journey for me. I love to 'chill' before a flight in a quiet and exclusive lounge and also pre flight dine so I can sleep during the flight.
Not to sound 'snobbish' but for the fare I have paid a voucher to a pay-per-entry lounge doesn't really cut it.
Jun 27, 2012, 11:50 am
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Airlines show their best product at their hub or a major destination. DEL is neither.
Airlines show their best product at their hub or a major destination. DEL is neither.
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Jun 27, 2012, 11:57 am
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Yes Yaatri but I am referring more to options at DEL generally.
For example when I flew BA First from Hong Kong to Paris I was granted entry to the Cathay F lounge. From Sydney, the Qantas F lounge. From Philadelphia (two flights per day like DEL) BA's own well appointed F lounge.
In DEL it seems the options are Plaza Premium or some other pay per entry lounges. Despite the presence of Cathay, BA, JAL and Royal Jordanian - all Oneworld carriers - options are limited to no choice whatsoever other than the third party providers.
For example when I flew BA First from Hong Kong to Paris I was granted entry to the Cathay F lounge. From Sydney, the Qantas F lounge. From Philadelphia (two flights per day like DEL) BA's own well appointed F lounge.
In DEL it seems the options are Plaza Premium or some other pay per entry lounges. Despite the presence of Cathay, BA, JAL and Royal Jordanian - all Oneworld carriers - options are limited to no choice whatsoever other than the third party providers.
Jun 27, 2012, 12:23 pm
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As I said, DEL is not a major destination. As far BA or OneWorld is concerned, DEL, is in different category than, CDG, HKG, SYD, or even PHL.
Originally Posted by duckied
Yes Yaatri but I am referring more to options at DEL generally.
For example when I flew BA First from Hong Kong to Paris I was granted entry to the Cathay F lounge. From Sydney, the Qantas F lounge. From Philadelphia (two flights per day like DEL) BA's own well appointed F lounge.
In DEL it seems the options are Plaza Premium or some other pay per entry lounges. Despite the presence of Cathay, BA, JAL and Royal Jordanian - all Oneworld carriers - options are limited to no choice whatsoever other than the third party providers.
For example when I flew BA First from Hong Kong to Paris I was granted entry to the Cathay F lounge. From Sydney, the Qantas F lounge. From Philadelphia (two flights per day like DEL) BA's own well appointed F lounge.
In DEL it seems the options are Plaza Premium or some other pay per entry lounges. Despite the presence of Cathay, BA, JAL and Royal Jordanian - all Oneworld carriers - options are limited to no choice whatsoever other than the third party providers.
Jun 27, 2012, 10:38 pm
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that said, BA considers BOM important enough with 2 flights a day to have a galleries lounge there. I wonder if any ow airline is thinking at this moment to have a lounge in Delhi esp considering the bad economics (from their point of view) of doing biz there.
Jun 28, 2012, 7:41 am
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I was there back in Dec and March, closed in March and almost closed in Dec...no food, limited bar menu, half completed construction. In March I ended up using the Plaza Prem lounge with my Prem Pass, it was very good.
If travelling on OW, don't even bother looking for IT lounge.
If travelling on OW, don't even bother looking for IT lounge.