SAS lounge options in New York / EWR
Aug 7, 2014, 11:25 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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SAS lounge options in New York / EWR
Hi guys
I will be visiting EWR/NY a few times the next weeks, both as departure airport and transfer airport. I am *A Gold (SAS Eurobonus Gold) and will be travelling on United domestically in USA and with SAS to/from Scandinavia.
So my question is: what are the lounge options in EWR for *A Gold holders travelling with SAS/United? I will have quite some hours in EWR so I just want to get the best options.
Do I have to use SAS lounge when travelling with them, or can I use any *A lounge? If latter is the case, which *A lounge (for Gold members) is best in EWR?
What is important for me in lounge is firstly that it is not crowded, and secondly that there are some good food options. I don't care about booze
I will be visiting EWR/NY a few times the next weeks, both as departure airport and transfer airport. I am *A Gold (SAS Eurobonus Gold) and will be travelling on United domestically in USA and with SAS to/from Scandinavia.
So my question is: what are the lounge options in EWR for *A Gold holders travelling with SAS/United? I will have quite some hours in EWR so I just want to get the best options.
Do I have to use SAS lounge when travelling with them, or can I use any *A lounge? If latter is the case, which *A lounge (for Gold members) is best in EWR?
What is important for me in lounge is firstly that it is not crowded, and secondly that there are some good food options. I don't care about booze
Aug 7, 2014, 12:05 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: USA, JPN, GBR
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When leaving the US, you should have the option to use LH, SK, or UA, but I'd imagine LH and SK would be most convenient for your flight. And they'll definitely be superior to United Clubs in terms of food. As for how crowded they get compared to UA, I doubt they'll be any worse.
Aug 7, 2014, 7:49 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New York
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The LH and SK lounges are close to each other in one satellite in terminal B in EWR. They are only accessible if one has a flight departing from that satellite. All UA flights depart from terminals C or A so their lounges (such as they are) will be the only option.
When departing on SK as *G, there is a choice between LH's Senator lounge and SK's lounge. I think LH's lounge is miles better, it is brand new and has better food options.
When departing on SK as *G, there is a choice between LH's Senator lounge and SK's lounge. I think LH's lounge is miles better, it is brand new and has better food options.
Aug 8, 2014, 12:45 am
#4
Join Date: Feb 2014
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When you are departing with SAS back to Scandinavia you have the options of SAS or LH lounge. They are literally right next to each other. So you can easily check out both as *G.
I flew home from EWR in July with my girlfriend, we started in the SAS Lounge but there was not hot food options. The lounge was pretty decent though! We then moved to the LH lounge and better food, drinks and snacks. So you will probably enjoy LH more.
I flew home from EWR in July with my girlfriend, we started in the SAS Lounge but there was not hot food options. The lounge was pretty decent though! We then moved to the LH lounge and better food, drinks and snacks. So you will probably enjoy LH more.
Aug 8, 2014, 2:50 am
#5
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The SK lounge at EWR actually got better now LH moved out as it's considerably less crowded, the food and wifi are still terrible though. You could opt to get something to eat in the LH lounge and then move over to the SK lounge as it has more seats and room. I would just time my arrival so I don't have to spend to much time in the terminal/lounges.
The UA lounges are a general disappointment but they are a better place to go to compared to sitting in the terminal.
The UA lounges are a general disappointment but they are a better place to go to compared to sitting in the terminal.
Aug 10, 2014, 8:35 pm
#6
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The UA lounges have food that consist of: packaged crackers, packaged cheese (I like the pepperjack and cheddar), packaged baby carrots, ranch dressing, fruit, trail mix.
If you are in EWR Terminal C you are better off going and eating at one of the restaurants.
If you are in EWR Terminal C you are better off going and eating at one of the restaurants.
Aug 17, 2014, 1:18 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2014
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I am sitting in the sen lounge at ewr now. Food was not good, and wifi sux, but it is nice and calm here. Going to check sas lounge soon.
Edit: food improved drastically some time after I wrote this
Edit: food improved drastically some time after I wrote this
Last edited by Mjoellnir; Aug 17, 2014 at 2:50 pm Reason: New food at sen lounge
Aug 23, 2014, 3:35 am
#10
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I was lounge hopping to LH Senator, LH business, and SAS lounge in last June. SEN was the best among them. SAS only has 1 (or two, forgot) toilet and the queue was long. The design is quite similar to CPH lounge. Food in SEN was much better. Went to United lounge also during transit in another flight. It is very big, but the food in SEN lounge was still better. Anyway, it is located in another terminal with separate security checks.