Best Star Alliance Gold lounge in HKG?
Aug 11, 2009, 12:28 pm
#1
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Best Star Alliance Gold lounge in HKG?
I will be flying round trip to MNL in Jan/Feb 2010, coming back via HKG on CX and AC. Any recommendations on the best Star Alliance Gold lounge at HKG? And does anyone know if I can access the SQ or OZ lounges in MNL while waiting for my CX flight to HKG to catch my AC flight?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 11, 2009, 1:41 pm
#2
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In HKG I use the TG lounge. It's comfy and has a good food selection. It's also pretty close to the AC gate - just a few travelators away. I've read on FT that the UA lounge has better showers but the food is not as good.
You likely will not have access to *A lounges in MNL as you are not flying *A.
You likely will not have access to *A lounges in MNL as you are not flying *A.
Aug 11, 2009, 2:16 pm
#3
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I've heard good things about the TG lounge, though you have a lot of options, and you can always lounge-hop your way over there; stop by the SQ lounge just past security and see if they still have the Häagen-Dazs ice cream. 
Aug 11, 2009, 2:39 pm
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For HKG:
TG lounge had amazing food last time I was there, with an ample magazine selection. It's close to the AC gate, just go down the elevator.
The UA lounge is very close as well. The food is no where near the TG lounge, but they do have a good collection of chargers if you have forgotten/lost yours. I thought I read somewhere about their shower being nice? Perhaps somebody can confirm?
TG lounge had amazing food last time I was there, with an ample magazine selection. It's close to the AC gate, just go down the elevator.
The UA lounge is very close as well. The food is no where near the TG lounge, but they do have a good collection of chargers if you have forgotten/lost yours. I thought I read somewhere about their shower being nice? Perhaps somebody can confirm?
Aug 11, 2009, 3:49 pm
#6
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see my post (and others) on this thread:
HKG LOUNGES
TG is still my fave but UA showers are still better
HKG LOUNGES
TG is still my fave but UA showers are still better
Aug 11, 2009, 10:30 pm
#11
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For a 9AM flight, I was there at 6:30 and only had about a half hour to spare. And that was after using the first-class shortcut into the terminal instead of waiting in the normal line to get into the building.
Aug 11, 2009, 10:45 pm
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Aug 12, 2009, 6:15 am
#13
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Actually, I would say DO arrive extra early given the hellish nature of checkin and screening at MNL. Just don't arrive even more extra-early for the lounge time
For a 9AM flight, I was there at 6:30 and only had about a half hour to spare. And that was after using the first-class shortcut into the terminal instead of waiting in the normal line to get into the building.
For a 9AM flight, I was there at 6:30 and only had about a half hour to spare. And that was after using the first-class shortcut into the terminal instead of waiting in the normal line to get into the building.
Was there in May and let's just say it was an experience.
It's a zoo upon arrival (at least when being met by the locals) and only slightly more organized for departure.
First, non-passengers aren't allowed inside the terminal building, so it's a free-for-all in the parking lot out front. Next, all bags are x-rayed and people inspected prior to entry into the terminal, so that causes delays as well.
Those set the tone for the process, so expect a long line up at check-in -- unless you have priority of some sort -- thank you J reward and Mom-in-wheelchair!
Here's a link to a guide I stumbled across while researching the trip:
http://www.silent-gardens.com/air-departure.php
Just don't believe any of the pictures; in reality, things are 10 times more crowded.
Aug 12, 2009, 8:23 am
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"I like the SQ lounge because it's not very crowded.'
I seldom find the TG lounge with people in it at the times I am flying. There are brief spurts of activity but I would never say I have seen it crowded. Much nicer atmosphere overall than SQ lounge which has no windows to the outside world.
I seldom find the TG lounge with people in it at the times I am flying. There are brief spurts of activity but I would never say I have seen it crowded. Much nicer atmosphere overall than SQ lounge which has no windows to the outside world.
Aug 12, 2009, 8:59 am
#15
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+1.
Was there in May and let's just say it was an experience.
It's a zoo upon arrival (at least when being met by the locals) and only slightly more organized for departure.
First, non-passengers aren't allowed inside the terminal building, so it's a free-for-all in the parking lot out front. Next, all bags are x-rayed and people inspected prior to entry into the terminal, so that causes delays as well.
Those set the tone for the process, so expect a long line up at check-in -- unless you have priority of some sort -- thank you J reward and Mom-in-wheelchair!
Here's a link to a guide I stumbled across while researching the trip:
http://www.silent-gardens.com/air-departure.php
Just don't believe any of the pictures; in reality, things are 10 times more crowded.
Was there in May and let's just say it was an experience.
It's a zoo upon arrival (at least when being met by the locals) and only slightly more organized for departure.
First, non-passengers aren't allowed inside the terminal building, so it's a free-for-all in the parking lot out front. Next, all bags are x-rayed and people inspected prior to entry into the terminal, so that causes delays as well.
Those set the tone for the process, so expect a long line up at check-in -- unless you have priority of some sort -- thank you J reward and Mom-in-wheelchair!
Here's a link to a guide I stumbled across while researching the trip:
http://www.silent-gardens.com/air-departure.php
Just don't believe any of the pictures; in reality, things are 10 times more crowded.
The PR terminal was a bit better, other than the lack of TP and toilet seats in the washrooms! Flew out of there twice to get to HKG and SIN on PR.
MNL has to be one of the worst airports to go through...