KAL Lounge vs Star Alliance Business Lounge
Jun 16, 2017, 4:53 pm
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KAL Lounge vs Star Alliance Business Lounge
Hello:
I have Priority Lounge Pass. I am flying business class on Swiss Air out of Los Angeles. Which lounge is better the KAL or the Star Alliance Business Class Lounge. Thank you.
I have Priority Lounge Pass. I am flying business class on Swiss Air out of Los Angeles. Which lounge is better the KAL or the Star Alliance Business Class Lounge. Thank you.
Jun 16, 2017, 5:00 pm
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Welcome to Flyer Talk stacey030 
At LAX TBIT the star alliance lounge is better than the Korean lounge. Note the Korean lounge has limited hours of access for Priority Pass (noon to 8pm) due to overcrowding.
At LAX TBIT the star alliance lounge is better than the Korean lounge. Note the Korean lounge has limited hours of access for Priority Pass (noon to 8pm) due to overcrowding.
Last edited by Kiwi Flyer; Jun 16, 2017 at 6:34 pm
Jun 16, 2017, 9:35 pm
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Jun 17, 2017, 9:55 am
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OT, but why in the world did ST select KE to operate theit TBIT lounge? While their onboard service is excellent, they have no idea how to operate a premium lounge. AF or even DL would have been a better call.
*A made the much better choice with NZ.
*A made the much better choice with NZ.
Jun 17, 2017, 10:44 am
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because KE has been at TBIT for eons and therefore had its lounge there whereas AF only moved there more recently (and DL is not at TBIT either). AF is aware of the mediocrity of the KE lounge and has contracted access to the NZ or QF lounge for its F passengers.
Jun 17, 2017, 2:40 pm
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Jun 19, 2017, 4:11 am
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I haven't seen the KE lounge, but I really liked the Star lounge. I wouldn't say it's terribly quiet and I didn't check out the work spaces, but there are some darker areas where you can rest a bit, lots of seating and the outdoor patio is fantastic. I took my laptop out there and just enjoyed the view and weather. It's a shame the building blocks the view a little bit, but it's still kinda cool to be able to see the ramp activities.
Jun 20, 2017, 11:12 am
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KE is a 1/4 step above a domestic UA club. I'm not sure how familiar you are with Costco products, OP, but that's pretty much what KE offers. They have Shin ramen, bargain basement sandwiches, chips & salsa. The one thing I like is they have canned drinks so you can take one for the journey.