Originally Posted by
Billy Mumphrey
I use the AF lounge whenever I'm on the AF or KLM flight, but I've heard the food is very limited at other times so I've never bothered to go in when not on those flights. I've actually never seen it that crowded in the Turkish lounge, so it depends on the time you're going. I've always gotten a table. Usually I'm there early morning when it opens or late morning for an early lunch.
I normally fly into DCA and fly home out of IAD. So, for afternoon or evening flights, I find the Turkish lounge can get very crowded after 2 p.m. when the other two Priority Pass lounges, Air France/KLM and British Airways, prohibit Priority Pass access.
I haven't noticed any different food offerings. It's almost always a selection of French baguette sandwiches (the caprese is good), soup, some yogurt parfaits, two or three varieties of cheese (including brie), some fruit, and 1-2 items, including a hot option. I don't really care about the food, though the brie is good. I like the champagne. The Turkish lounge has champagne, but they don't always have a dedicated bartender.