Originally Posted by
Romanianflyer
A question for the experienced F flyers out here:
Is there any outstation which is known for having some solid additional perks for La Premiere passengers? Like for example access to any particular/special first class lounge as opposed to just a special corner set aside in a sub-par business lounge? (for example when flying out of such airports as HND/HKG/SIN etc). What would be the ideal route to optimise the F experience in your experience/knowledge?
Together with a friend who is a FB plat as well I'm considering using money saved during the corona lockdown (from 2-3 planned trips which got cancelled/shelved + some additional cash) to splash on a once-in-a-lifetime epic flying adventure once this is over, which of course must include La Premiere as well
It's all theoretical for now (especially given that nobody has an idea how the corona situation will evolve in each and every country) but given that we're flexible on the route it might be handy to keep a regular eye out on some fares between city pairs/play a bit with mixed booking class r/t fares on the ITA Matrix.
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HND : no personal experience
HKG : the ground escort is perfect as everywhere. For lounge you have the choice between the Skyteam lounge and the QF lounge. I always heard good things about the QF lounge so tried it last time I flew P out of HKG and, sincerely, I was a bit disappointed. Of course, nothing plainly wrong and this is all 1st world problem. But you don't have a special area, you are with all QF J/P pax. The ST lounge is underground and doesn't have any external view. Overall, HKG is certainly not a bad station
SIN : experiences are several years old. Apart the QF lounge, you can use the CIP lounge & terminal (it's a separate terminal) where an AF P agent will take care of you and they have special snacks for P pax. They have also a private immigration counter and you are driven to the gate by buggy.
There is also a very decent station when flying P : JNB. There is a reserved area in the very good Slow lounge with a majordome service. of course, escort to lounge and to plane. A great station, really.
Of course, nothing beats the CDG P lounge