Jet Airways lounge at Newark
Aug 17, 2014, 1:47 am
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Jet Airways lounge at Newark
I have just learned that Jet Airways has its business lounge before security at Newark. Has anyone here used it before?
I've got a particularly long day time layover (see my separate thread about that) and am thinking about getting a hotel room to get some work done (though that seems tricky to book in advance from hotels I've contacted so far), the other option is the lounge. Would I be allowed in when I've not dropped my bags yet? check-in only opens 3 hours before my evening flight.
I've got a particularly long day time layover (see my separate thread about that) and am thinking about getting a hotel room to get some work done (though that seems tricky to book in advance from hotels I've contacted so far), the other option is the lounge. Would I be allowed in when I've not dropped my bags yet? check-in only opens 3 hours before my evening flight.
Aug 17, 2014, 3:10 pm
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What hotels are being tricky? I assume that if they have rooms they will try and sell you one - unless of course you are trying to book so far in advance that they haven't released rooms for sale yet. They are used to people wanting rooms for day stays.
As to the Jet lounge what does their website say about opening times?
As to the Jet lounge what does their website say about opening times?
Aug 17, 2014, 4:54 pm
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I have just learned that Jet Airways has its business lounge before security at Newark. Has anyone here used it before?
I've got a particularly long day time layover (see my separate thread about that) and am thinking about getting a hotel room to get some work done (though that seems tricky to book in advance from hotels I've contacted so far), the other option is the lounge. Would I be allowed in when I've not dropped my bags yet? check-in only opens 3 hours before my evening flight.
I've got a particularly long day time layover (see my separate thread about that) and am thinking about getting a hotel room to get some work done (though that seems tricky to book in advance from hotels I've contacted so far), the other option is the lounge. Would I be allowed in when I've not dropped my bags yet? check-in only opens 3 hours before my evening flight.
Also found a phone number on their FB page (973) 733-2275.
Aug 17, 2014, 7:58 pm
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Thanks - the lounge opens at 12.30pm so still a few hours to kill, probably not a great idea and better to find a hotel.
I tried the Marriott and Holiday Inn, both didn't want to book me a day room and said those only get released the same day if they're not fully booked (which probably is unlikely during busy travel season). Basically the only way to get it now seems to be booking two nights which seems ludicrous.
Guess I'll try some other airport hotels, definitely would've preferred the Marriott on the airport grounds.
I tried the Marriott and Holiday Inn, both didn't want to book me a day room and said those only get released the same day if they're not fully booked (which probably is unlikely during busy travel season). Basically the only way to get it now seems to be booking two nights which seems ludicrous.
Guess I'll try some other airport hotels, definitely would've preferred the Marriott on the airport grounds.
Aug 17, 2014, 11:26 pm
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Thanks - the lounge opens at 12.30pm so still a few hours to kill, probably not a great idea and better to find a hotel.
I tried the Marriott and Holiday Inn, both didn't want to book me a day room and said those only get released the same day if they're not fully booked (which probably is unlikely during busy travel season). Basically the only way to get it now seems to be booking two nights which seems ludicrous.
Guess I'll try some other airport hotels, definitely would've preferred the Marriott on the airport grounds.
I tried the Marriott and Holiday Inn, both didn't want to book me a day room and said those only get released the same day if they're not fully booked (which probably is unlikely during busy travel season). Basically the only way to get it now seems to be booking two nights which seems ludicrous.
Guess I'll try some other airport hotels, definitely would've preferred the Marriott on the airport grounds.
Cheers
Howie
Aug 17, 2014, 11:32 pm
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Great ideas - I've got silver on Hilton Honors, never tried to get early check-in. Admittedly it would be very early and they need to have capacity weekend before the holidays, arriving around 7am at JFK so probably 9am at EWR.
I should see if I can travel without checked bags. That is the only thing holding me back from going into the city, though it would be nice to be able to get a shower before my international connection. Doesn't look like the lounge offers that.
I should see if I can travel without checked bags. That is the only thing holding me back from going into the city, though it would be nice to be able to get a shower before my international connection. Doesn't look like the lounge offers that.
Aug 18, 2014, 12:02 am
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"I should see if I can travel without checked bags. That is the only thing holding me back from going into the city"
You can day-check your bag(s) at Manhattan's Penn Station for a small fee if you can show an NJ Transit rail ticket. Since NJ Transit runs from Penn Station to both downtown Newark and Newark Airport, that should not be an issue -- if you can negotiate the trains with all of your luggage.
If you prefer a day room, you might check with the Hilton Newark Penn Station (adjacent to the train station). There is frequent bus service ($1.50) from Newark Penn Station to EWR, or you can take a taxi from the hotel.
"I should see if I can travel without checked bags. That is the only thing holding me back from going into the city"
You can day-check your bag(s) at Manhattan's Penn Station for a small fee if you can show an NJ Transit rail ticket. Since NJ Transit runs from Penn Station to both downtown Newark and Newark Airport, that should not be an issue -- if you can negotiate the trains with all of your luggage.
If you prefer a day room, you might check with the Hilton Newark Penn Station (adjacent to the train station). There is frequent bus service ($1.50) from Newark Penn Station to EWR, or you can take a taxi from the hotel.
Aug 18, 2014, 1:34 am
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"I should see if I can travel without checked bags. That is the only thing holding me back from going into the city"
You can day-check your bag(s) at Manhattan's Penn Station for a small fee if you can show an NJ Transit rail ticket. Since NJ Transit runs from Penn Station to both downtown Newark and Newark Airport, that should not be an issue -- if you can negotiate the trains with all of your luggage.
If you prefer a day room, you might check with the Hilton Newark Penn Station (adjacent to the train station). There is frequent bus service ($1.50) from Newark Penn Station to EWR, or you can take a taxi from the hotel.
"I should see if I can travel without checked bags. That is the only thing holding me back from going into the city"
You can day-check your bag(s) at Manhattan's Penn Station for a small fee if you can show an NJ Transit rail ticket. Since NJ Transit runs from Penn Station to both downtown Newark and Newark Airport, that should not be an issue -- if you can negotiate the trains with all of your luggage.
If you prefer a day room, you might check with the Hilton Newark Penn Station (adjacent to the train station). There is frequent bus service ($1.50) from Newark Penn Station to EWR, or you can take a taxi from the hotel.
Cheers
Howie