Originally Posted by
SilverChris
What an unnecessary comparison.
The SQ lounge has decent catering and a peaceful environment - not what you'd find in many TPE lounges. I don't get why you flamed the OP for judging the SKL on TPE standards, which is quite a low bar.
Of course those lounges you named are nicer. But to compare flagship F lounges with an outstation J lounge is just uncalled for.
We both started in the EVA lounge, which should be their flagship. We both went across to the SQ lounge, which was quieter, but not exactly what I was expecting either.
You see, for an airline that serves foie gras, Grande Dame, Krug, Dom Perignon, has Rimowa amenity kits, gives high quality bedding, pyjamas etc. etc. the EVA lounge in TPE is a sad, sad joke.
Admittedly the SQ lounge is neither EVA's lounge nor a F lounge, but it also doesn't meet the expectations of someone travelling a product like Royal Laurel. If fact the contrast between both EVA's own lounge and other lounges RL passengers can use at TPE is stark.
Oh, and let's not get in to the F not J discussion please; RL is a hybrid of F & J. Most J classes do not offer prestige curvees, foie gras, pyjamas, face mist in bathrooms, Rimowa amenity kits, thick duvets, and such personalised service. Besides, EY, QR, EK, CX and I'd even say BA's J lounges put EVA's J lounge to shame, and yes I am talking about outstations, EY/QR/EK/CX lounges at LHR are all nice, especially QR's. Equally so at CDG and other airports.