New Mumbai Lounge for Business and First Class Passengers
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New Mumbai Lounge for Business and First Class Passengers
So early this year, Mumbai inaugurated the new international T2 terminal. At that point, it was unclear on what would happen to the Lufthansa Lounges in the old terminal. Soon, the news came out that there will be only one lounge that will be shared by all airlines.
This new lounge was inaugurated in late November & I did get the opportunity to visit the lounge on December 1.
My first impression was that this lounge is not as big as the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Frankfurt but evidently I'm wrong. There is more in this lounge that I probably did not notice. I'm posting two articles (courtesy Boardingarea) that might be helpful to Lufthansa frequent flyers. I was flying business, so had access pass to the lounge but I do not know if FTL or SEN members can access it when traveling on Y.
The Lufthansa lounges in old terminal are now closed. I never liked the old lounges anyways but this new one is worth a visit if you are flying via Mumbai (BOM).
Articles:
Mumbai T2 New Business Lounge - 1
Mumbai T2 New Business Lounge - 2
Conde Naste Traveller Review
This new lounge was inaugurated in late November & I did get the opportunity to visit the lounge on December 1.
My first impression was that this lounge is not as big as the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Frankfurt but evidently I'm wrong. There is more in this lounge that I probably did not notice. I'm posting two articles (courtesy Boardingarea) that might be helpful to Lufthansa frequent flyers. I was flying business, so had access pass to the lounge but I do not know if FTL or SEN members can access it when traveling on Y.
The Lufthansa lounges in old terminal are now closed. I never liked the old lounges anyways but this new one is worth a visit if you are flying via Mumbai (BOM).
Articles:
Mumbai T2 New Business Lounge - 1
Mumbai T2 New Business Lounge - 2
Conde Naste Traveller Review
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Flew Y to BOM lately so I probably only saw the new lounge in expansion progress during my J trip in april.
Well...it can only improve from what it was shall we say
Must say that new airport is a huge improvement, especially when travelling business/first. Dedicated security/immigration ^
Well...it can only improve from what it was shall we say
Must say that new airport is a huge improvement, especially when travelling business/first. Dedicated security/immigration ^
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Plus if you are on the LX flight to Zurich or LH flight to MUC, then you are among the first few business/first passengers going through the dedicated security/immigration counters. It is only after midnight when the Mumbai airspace starts getting busy with international flights.
BTW, since the lounge is new, you are escorted by someone to the lounge. Feels like you are getting that royal treatment.
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Thanks, good to know ^
I thoroughly remember that dreadful waiting area in the old terminal...not enough time to head to the city or a hotel, too much time to be let into the airport.
At least the security guys are getting accustomed to things like tablets and smartphones instead of a printed ticket / confirmation!
How things change...I also remember beginning of the year I was ready with my pen to complete the departure form only to find out they scrapped it. Actually missed that ritual
Anyway, sorry for the OT...looking forward to experiencing the lounge on my departure flight from BOM end of the year. Will snap a few pics.
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There is also a dedicated pre check-in waiting area for Business/First passengers in case if you reach early i.e. before the check-in counters have opened. This is on the extreme left & right of the airport.
Plus if you are on the LX flight to Zurich or LH flight to MUC, then you are among the first few business/first passengers going through the dedicated security/immigration counters. It is only after midnight when the Mumbai airspace starts getting busy with international flights.
BTW, since the lounge is new, you are escorted by someone to the lounge. Feels like you are getting that royal treatment.
Plus if you are on the LX flight to Zurich or LH flight to MUC, then you are among the first few business/first passengers going through the dedicated security/immigration counters. It is only after midnight when the Mumbai airspace starts getting busy with international flights.
BTW, since the lounge is new, you are escorted by someone to the lounge. Feels like you are getting that royal treatment.
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Checked with the LH lounge team: BOM/CSIAs operator, GVK, will not allow airlines to build their own lounges even in the later phases. So it will be three tiers of lounges on the international side: business, premier and VIP. LH will offer business tier access to C/SEN/*G (also in Y), premier tier to F/HON.
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Checked with the LH lounge team: BOM/CSIAs operator, GVK, will not allow airlines to build their own lounges even in the later phases. So it will be three tiers of lounges on the international side: business, premier and VIP. LH will offer business tier access to C/SEN/*G (also in Y), premier tier to F/HON.
Do you know whether other M&M privileges will apply? e.g. can you take a guest if you are SEN traveling in Y? Asking because FTL in Y may not be allowed as per Lufthansa website.
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Checked with the LH lounge team: BOM/CSIAs operator, GVK, will not allow airlines to build their own lounges even in the later phases. So it will be three tiers of lounges on the international side: business, premier and VIP. LH will offer business tier access to C/SEN/*G (also in Y), premier tier to F/HON.
I was expecting to be in a different lounge the second time but ended up in exactly the same lounge as before. It is possible that a roped-off area at the far end adjacent to the buffet/dining area is the First Class section but I was not told about it and did not ask.
I have posted some photos in the India forum.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24146821-post6.html
BOM T2 is a shiny new terminal but LH seems to be relegated to the furthest possible gate and it's a looooong walk on arrival as well on departure. The terminal (which is not yet complete) could certainly do with better management.