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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 6:59 am
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DirektornSE
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Originally Posted by B747-437B
* There is no contest between the very mediocre Plaza Premium lounge and the Cloud Nine/Star Gold lounges.

Perhaps, but how should I know if I have never been there. There is no need to be sarcastic about it, I just wanted to honest advice.
The pictures did look appealing.
Originally Posted by B747-437B
I don't know why anyone thinks that the C9/*G lounges are "crowded". Maybe you won't get a 4-seater table to yourself by the window, but other than that the ET lounges are huuuuuge (over 1500 seats between them) and I have never seen them even come close to being full.
I obviously listen to others and the reviews I've seen on Youtube where ppl have been transiting in ADD have stated that.
And for everyone's reference it was crowded when I landed at 6AM. I could just dream about getting a seat close to the windows. There where seats at the "dining area" but you dont want to spend 4 hours in these seats..

The lounge however was in much better shape than I would imagine just by looking at pictures. The toilets where perfect and not a lot of queueing. I found the food selection really good and tasty food. The bar was not attended to, I meet a fellow friend at the airport who also wanted to sip a glas of champagne and we had to ask every time we wanted a refill.. That was the only downside. '

Despite what everyone else have been saying that they make loud announcements for every flight.. That was not the case, just regular announcements.
I will for sure come back.

The airport on the other hand is not exiting at all. I was glad I didn't have to take a bus transfer however.
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