IFL vs. ANA First Lounge @ NRT
Jan 28, 2009, 5:32 pm
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IFL vs. ANA First Lounge @ NRT
I will have a choice of these lounges in a future transit of NRT. Any feedback on the relative merits of each. What about IFL vs. other Star Allinace Lounges in HKG?
Jan 28, 2009, 5:43 pm
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There's no comparison between NH F lounge vs. IFL.
NH F lounge offers better food, drinks and shower amenity.
For HKG lounge, TG lounge is better than IFL for the same reason.
NH F lounge offers better food, drinks and shower amenity.
For HKG lounge, TG lounge is better than IFL for the same reason.
Jan 28, 2009, 5:47 pm
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NH F is so far one of the best lounges I've been to in terms of service. IFL is closer to UA flight gates but I usually go to the NH F. Enjoy!
Jan 28, 2009, 5:51 pm
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Would I be successful in getting in the SQ F lounge in HKG?
Jan 28, 2009, 5:59 pm
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The IFL was fairly quiet, elegant, close to UA's gates and had tasty nibbles (emphasis on nibbles) but fell noticeably short of LH or SQ's F lounges (been in FRA/SIN/MUC). I was feeling ill after the flight so didn't do any lounge hopping. But would suggest you try out NH's F lounge if you have time as it is apparently much superior.
Jan 28, 2009, 6:31 pm
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Jan 28, 2009, 11:44 pm
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I know for HKG some will disagree...
I personally prefer UA IFL over TG Lounge.
- TG Lounge serves food from C side on the table (so no real benefit for F)
- No wine and no champagne in TG Lounge
- at LH departure times wide selection of German magazines at IFL (ok that is just a plus for german spaekers...)
- much better showers at IFL
- UA/LH staff used to be way more friendly then TG staff - YMMV
I agree with previous posters, that SQ lounge is no option -maybe for a short stay with departure gate near SKL... otherwise UA IFL
I personally prefer UA IFL over TG Lounge.
- TG Lounge serves food from C side on the table (so no real benefit for F)
- No wine and no champagne in TG Lounge
- at LH departure times wide selection of German magazines at IFL (ok that is just a plus for german spaekers...)
- much better showers at IFL
- UA/LH staff used to be way more friendly then TG staff - YMMV
I agree with previous posters, that SQ lounge is no option -maybe for a short stay with departure gate near SKL... otherwise UA IFL
Jan 29, 2009, 1:17 am
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Agree, SQ F lounge in HKG is the worst *A lounge in HKG, SKL in HKG basically is the same no matter F or C, same food, no view, don't waste any time to go there unless someone has a flight on SQ, as it is much closer to the SQ gates.
Jan 29, 2009, 7:03 am
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I have always seen a red and white wine available in the TG HKG lounge (as recent as Jan 2009). No champagne, though.
As for NRT UA IFL vs NH F, the only plus I see to the IFL is that it's larger so may feel less congested. The NH F lounge has always been packed, IME. Also, the shower rooms at the UA facility are nicer than NH's, IMO.
As for NRT UA IFL vs NH F, the only plus I see to the IFL is that it's larger so may feel less congested. The NH F lounge has always been packed, IME. Also, the shower rooms at the UA facility are nicer than NH's, IMO.
Jan 29, 2009, 7:56 am
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Don't want to hijack (but I also don't want to start a new thread).
long the same general line, what are my lounge options in ICN (C class, not F)?
Thanks, Climmy
long the same general line, what are my lounge options in ICN (C class, not F)?
Thanks, Climmy
Jan 29, 2009, 9:38 am
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Jan 29, 2009, 9:43 am
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Jan 29, 2009, 9:47 am
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I thought the OP's question was about NRT, in which case I'll take the dissenting view and say that the UA IFL is just as nice as the NH first lounge. Recently I used one on the way out to BKK and the other on the way back and found them comparable in terms of food, amenities (IFL does have showers), wine, and service. The only difference is no noodle bar in the IFL. Given the substantial schlep to the NH lounge from the UA gates, I'd go with the IFL.
I'd make a different recommendation if it were the RCC vs. the NH C lounge, by the way.
I'd make a different recommendation if it were the RCC vs. the NH C lounge, by the way.
Oct 13, 2009, 7:05 am
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What would your different recommendation be? I'll be flying UA C for my first time (always been in F) thru NRT in a couple of weeks. Besides the RCC below the UA IFL what other options will I have?