One of the things that would greatly improve my travel life would be more Landside lounges, especially for U.S. domestic travel (I mean U.S. the country, not U.S. the airline). It's especially annoying when I arrive at a city, have to collect checked baggage then perhaps have to wait around an hour or so for a colleague or friend to arrive before leaving. Has anyone come across Landside lounges hidden away at any U.S. domestic airports.
One of the things that would greatly improve my travel life would be more Landside lounges, especially for U.S. domestic travel (I mean U.S. the country, not U.S. the airline). It's especially annoying when I arrive at a city, have to collect checked baggage then perhaps have to wait around an hour or so for a colleague or friend to arrive before leaving. Has anyone come across Landside lounges hidden away at any U.S. domestic airports.
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Originally Posted by PhlyingRPh
One of the things that would greatly improve my travel life would be more Landside lounges, especially for U.S. domestic travel (I mean U.S. the country, not U.S. the airline).
US Lounge in LAS is landside. Nonetheless, one can easily get into the secured area via gate pass and/or refunadable tickets.
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Originally Posted by Mrp Alert
US Lounge in LAS is landside. Nonetheless, one can easily get into the secured area via gate pass and/or refunadable tickets.
Ah, but the OP was talking about situations when one arrives with checked bags, which would present a problem getting airside. FWIW, in the UK, many arrivals lounges are landside.
Personally, I have mixed feelings on the subject. Airside lounges are more convenient in terms of checking in, clearing security and then being pretty much done with hassle. On the other hand, at non-smoking airports, landside lounges make it a lot easier to pop outside for a quick smoke
