Consolidated "Lounge Access in SYD" Thread [Merged]
Jan 9, 2008, 9:53 pm
#16
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No-brainer
The Koru Club in Sydney is far superior to the RCC IMHO. It is spacious with wonderful window views of Botany Bay (??) as compared to the closet they call the RCC in the corner of the basement. Annie was outstanding, but the facility was pathetic. I have been using the Koru Club for the last year or so, ejoying the showers, the spaciousness, and the free wifi. I even checked out the SQ lounge this last time down. While the food was superb, the space as cramped like the RCC.
If they did do a subcontract with AirNZ, it makes perfect sense, far better product than the current UA RCC, IMHO...
If they did do a subcontract with AirNZ, it makes perfect sense, far better product than the current UA RCC, IMHO...
Jan 9, 2008, 9:57 pm
#17
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The Koru Club in Sydney is far superior to the RCC IMHO. It is spacious with wonderful window views of Botany Bay (??) as compared to the closet they call the RCC in the corner of the basement. Annie was outstanding, but the facility was pathetic. I have been using the Koru Club for the last year or so, ejoying the showers, the spaciousness, and the free wifi. I even checked out the SQ lounge this last time down. While the food was superb, the space as cramped like the RCC.
If they did do a subcontract with AirNZ, it makes perfect sense, far better product than the current UA RCC, IMHO...
If they did do a subcontract with AirNZ, it makes perfect sense, far better product than the current UA RCC, IMHO...
Jan 9, 2008, 10:11 pm
#18
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Seriously you may not miss the RCC facilities, but unless the NZ lounge can absorb its contents, then you will definitely feel its loss.
Weren't there issues with the NZ lounge not always being open at the right times for UA flights? Or is that the SQ lounge?
Jan 9, 2008, 10:13 pm
#19
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Jan 9, 2008, 10:36 pm
#20
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Jan 9, 2008, 10:52 pm
#21
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)I too think this is a bad move from my perspective. Like most FT'ers i've used the NZ lounge anyway and now it will simply become more crowded (although I think there's actually plenty of space around the time the UA flights depart)
Jeff
Jan 9, 2008, 11:29 pm
#23
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Closeville?
Is it me or is United closing everything? Every day I come on here something is being removed...
- Reducing flights from various cities
- Pulling out of cities entirely
- RCC reducing hours or closing in various places
- etc.
I know they have to run a business, but is there strategy to retrench right now? Am I over-reacting? Are they growing and expanding in some places to offset all of these closings?
- Reducing flights from various cities
- Pulling out of cities entirely
- RCC reducing hours or closing in various places
- etc.
I know they have to run a business, but is there strategy to retrench right now? Am I over-reacting? Are they growing and expanding in some places to offset all of these closings?
Jan 9, 2008, 11:34 pm
#24
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At least NZ lounge now won't be shutting for a period in the middle of the day. Will now give me a dilemma whether or not to continue heading to the other pier and the QF F lounge (was a no brainer when NZ lounge was closed).
Jan 9, 2008, 11:49 pm
#25
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It'll be interesting if they'll allow UA RCC members access as well as anyone with a C or F BP, or if you have to still be *G to get in - just because NZ is going to start making announcements for UA flights doesn't necessarily mean the NZ lounge is opening its doors to RCC members. They may just be preparing for the inevitable increase in pax given that the RCC is closing.
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Jan 9, 2008, 11:49 pm
#26
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Not really a big deal. The staff was great, though.
Jan 9, 2008, 11:55 pm
#27
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It'll be interesting if they'll allow UA RCC members access as well as anyone with a C or F BP, or if you have to still be *G to get in - just because NZ is going to start making announcements for UA flights doesn't necessarily mean the NZ lounge is opening its doors to RCC members. They may just be preparing for the inevitable increase in pax given that the RCC is closing.
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Paid RCC members can access any NZ lounge when departing same day on a *A flight.
Jan 10, 2008, 12:03 am
#28
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I have to say that whenever I have been in the NZ lounge (and it's been many times), it has never been more than about 25% full, usually only 5-10% full.
So having a few more guests might actually liven the place up, from its mausoleum status.
So having a few more guests might actually liven the place up, from its mausoleum status.
Jan 10, 2008, 12:03 am
#29
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I thought you had to be *G (1P, 1K or GS) with a *A BP to gain access to the NZ *A lounge if traveling on a *A flight.
Jan 10, 2008, 12:07 am
#30
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