Malaysia Golden Lounge KLIA
Dec 15, 2014, 3:52 am
#376
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: SQ AA TK
Posts: 1,438
I believe its got to do with the fact that he arrived at 0330. MH70/71 I am guessing. At that time, all other lounges are closed. So the satellite terminal will accept any lounge eligible pax.
Dec 22, 2014, 4:58 am
#377
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: SYD
Programs: Too many golds, no plat: OZ*G, AC*G, NZ*G, VA Gold, QF Gold, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 5,350
What sort of food options would be available in the lounge for J pax (no OW status) departing on the 11.30pm MH123 flight to SYD? Could you assemble a decent dinner, allowing you just to sleep on board, or would it be a bit basic at that hour of the night?
Dec 22, 2014, 10:07 am
#378
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The KUL city
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, TK Elite+
Posts: 2,663
The regular buffet will still be served. Having that said, you'll still be served a full dinner on board and a breakfast prior to landing.
Dec 22, 2014, 4:19 pm
#379
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,567
Likewise when I popped into the satellite lounge and asked for their signature chili padi mojito, another server said it was unavailable because they didn't have lime and mint!
Gosh... what's happening to the MH lounges?!
Dec 22, 2014, 6:32 pm
#380
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: SYD
Programs: Too many golds, no plat: OZ*G, AC*G, NZ*G, VA Gold, QF Gold, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 5,350
I was excited to read they have Kapiti ice cream (as a nostalgic Kiwi this is hard to find in Australia)... and then demoralised to read that perhaps they now don't. Can anyone confirm either way? 
Dec 23, 2014, 7:45 am
#381
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP
Posts: 1,799
It depends on what time you arrive there. If I remember correctly, you should be able to order something from the bistro till a reasonably late hour. And if you happen to be flying on 24 Dec, PM me, as I have a guest spot available for the F side.
Dec 23, 2014, 2:27 pm
#382
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: SYD
Programs: Too many golds, no plat: OZ*G, AC*G, NZ*G, VA Gold, QF Gold, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 5,350
Thanks for the kind offer of an F lounge spot, however we're not travelling until Jan 12th and there's two of us
Dec 23, 2014, 5:08 pm
#383
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
I'll be on the F side this afternoon as well. Let me know if someone needs a guest in.
Dec 23, 2014, 5:26 pm
#384
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,907
Jan 17, 2015, 7:36 am
#385
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 130
I'm OWE. Flew SIN-KUL-MYY in Y. Refused entry at the FCL and told that I was only entitled to the domestic section. Sent a complaint email to MH. Couldn't find a contact/email for oneworld so sent one in to AA since I'm EXP and hoping that could escalate to oneworld on my behalf.
I am having an upcoming KUL-IST TK J flight at 2315 and it seems that the *A lounges will close by 2130. Would I be able to use the Golden Lounge with a PEN-KUL MH J inbound boarding pass? I will no longer be OWS by then.
Jan 17, 2015, 8:27 am
#386
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 985
Which lounge you can access on departure from KUL would depend on the arrangement TK has in place.
Jan 17, 2015, 9:00 am
#387
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 130
Same. I recently travelled KUL-SIN which departed from the main terminal building. The attendant at the satellite lounge recommended I use the regional lounge in the main building but admitted me anyway.
Which lounge you can access on departure from KUL would depend on the arrangement TK has in place.
Which lounge you can access on departure from KUL would depend on the arrangement TK has in place.
Jan 17, 2015, 4:37 pm
#388
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: SYD
Programs: Too many golds, no plat: OZ*G, AC*G, NZ*G, VA Gold, QF Gold, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 5,350
In the entire time we were in Malaysia, the MH lounge was basically the only food we ate that wasn't delicious and full of flavour. What a poor effort for such a culinarily blessed place.
I did find the staff helpful and pleasant, and the champagne was nice. Otherwise it's just a large, cavernous space in which to kill some time.
Jan 17, 2015, 5:04 pm
#389
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brunei
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I remember reading the rave reviews of the Golden Lounge when it first opened back when the new KLIA Airport was built, and ever since then had it in mind as probably one of the better hub lounges out there. When we finally visited for the first time a few days ago (busines class side), I was shocked by how mediocre it was (small, inconveniently located bar; basic, dingy shower stalls with lukewarm water; pretty much useless wifi). But what surprised me the most was how bad the food was - hot food options included a butter chicken or beef rendang and rice, which looked appealing but tasted of absolutely nothing at all. It brought back memories of school cafeteria food. I wound up going to the noodle bar, which was OK but still very bland.
In the entire time we were in Malaysia, the MH lounge was basically the only food we ate that wasn't delicious and full of flavour. What a poor effort for such a culinarily blessed place.
I did find the staff helpful and pleasant, and the champagne was nice. Otherwise it's just a large, cavernous space in which to kill some time.
In the entire time we were in Malaysia, the MH lounge was basically the only food we ate that wasn't delicious and full of flavour. What a poor effort for such a culinarily blessed place.
I did find the staff helpful and pleasant, and the champagne was nice. Otherwise it's just a large, cavernous space in which to kill some time.
I think the big problem with MH at the moment is where to send feedback and criticism. It seems there are very few avenues to get feedback in to them..if any.
It's still a very good airline and I fly MH every other week but they don't seem interested in getting feedback or criticism to improve.
The Int. golden lounge at the sat terminal needs improvement on the meal choices. Agreed, the shower facilities needs improvement.
What bothered me was no slippers available and they needed my boarding card in order to get a towel...not very hygenic to be walking around barefoot I think in the shower area but it probably depends person to person.
I was not impressed with the food options.
Jan 17, 2015, 7:18 pm
#390
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 985
It isn't limited to this lounge but it is for this reason that I always pack a pair of rubber slippers in my hand-carry whenever I plan on showering at a lounge.