OW, BKK and HKG lounges.
Jun 30, 2015, 3:24 pm
#1
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OW, BKK and HKG lounges.
I will fly in Y from BKK and connect to CX F from HKG the same day. I can use the lounges in BKK and HKG. I've been into all the J lounges in HKG but never the F lounges. I've never explored the lounges in BKK. I have a choice of a few different flight times, and would like to optimize my time in HKG's F lounges. If I depart BKK early, I won't get to the QF lounge in BKK as they don't open until 2 pm.
What is the QF lounge like in BKK? Am I missing something not going there?
Am I better off maximizing my layover in HKG instead?
Any advice on lounge hopping in these airports will be appreciated. Thanks.
What is the QF lounge like in BKK? Am I missing something not going there?
Am I better off maximizing my layover in HKG instead?
Any advice on lounge hopping in these airports will be appreciated. Thanks.
Jun 30, 2015, 3:40 pm
#2
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There is a new CX lounge in BKK (which apparently you are aware of), I would concentrate my time in BKK there. In HKG the F Wing and the new F Pier lounge in HKG is where I would be.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...ght=bkk+lounge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-2015-a-7.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...j-lounges.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...ght=bkk+lounge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-2015-a-7.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...j-lounges.html
Jul 4, 2015, 6:30 am
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The lounges in HKG are superb, and it is no surprise since they're CX home. I'd rather have a longer layover in HKG than BKK in a heartbeat. Also, the airport itself is much better in HKG.
I haven't been to the new Qantas lounge in HKG, but I've seen pictures and it seems really nice. If I were you I'd be lounge hopping in HKG.
Safe travels!
I haven't been to the new Qantas lounge in HKG, but I've seen pictures and it seems really nice. If I were you I'd be lounge hopping in HKG.
Safe travels!
Jul 9, 2015, 12:29 am
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Hi,
Haven't gone to the new CX lounge in BKK. Before it opened, the QF lounge was by far my favorite, both in terms of design and F&B offerings. If i would fly tomorrow, i'd probably try the CX one and go back to QF
Concerning HKG, i've only been to J lounges. Of those, my favorite is the great QF lounge - I found it even better than the CX J lounges.
Haven't gone to the new CX lounge in BKK. Before it opened, the QF lounge was by far my favorite, both in terms of design and F&B offerings. If i would fly tomorrow, i'd probably try the CX one and go back to QF
Concerning HKG, i've only been to J lounges. Of those, my favorite is the great QF lounge - I found it even better than the CX J lounges.
Jul 11, 2015, 12:27 am
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Jul 12, 2015, 5:57 am
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Went to the BKK lounge this past Friday, 10 July. Verrry nice, and a huge improvement over the old lounge. Much more staff, very visible management. There's now a cooking staff, compared to the old situation of food simply put out in containers. Both dim sum (but a limited selection) and noodles available, custom made to order. You get one of those pager devices and are paged when your food is ready. Self-service alcohol has been replaced by a nice bar with a bartender. The color scheme and overall décor is lovely and consistent with the general lounge theme throughout CX lounges.
Try this place, -- you'll like it!!
Try this place, -- you'll like it!!
Sep 28, 2016, 3:38 pm
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The CX lounge is nice, but opening times are limited (and the CX and OW website s show conflicting and incorrect opening hours), so the JL lounge is a perfectly adequate option in the evening - better than the TG lounges, but it can get busy
Sep 28, 2016, 4:10 pm
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Recently revisited the JL BKK lounge as we had an early (8am) JL flight to NRT. It was very nice though my (Thai) GF likes the noodle bar at the CX lounge better.
A little off the topic, but the CI lounge at BKK is pretty good as well. Recently had to rush back to the US for my best friend's funeral so did CI J to TPE and PE to LAX. Johney Walker Gold Reserve was the scotch choice and decent dim sum selection. Made an appropriate meal selection.
A little off the topic, but the CI lounge at BKK is pretty good as well. Recently had to rush back to the US for my best friend's funeral so did CI J to TPE and PE to LAX. Johney Walker Gold Reserve was the scotch choice and decent dim sum selection. Made an appropriate meal selection.
Sep 8, 2019, 12:21 am
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As way of an update. CX lounge at BKK is ok. Nice welcome and not busy at time.of.posting. limited beers and usual array of cocktails from CX. Separate bar area (not self service) and noodle bar as you would.expect although my noodles were undercooked. Nice seating areas. Located Concourse G level 3. Not as well signposted as other lounges. Close to Cathay boarding gates .
