Originally Posted by
gogooo
its ok. Not worth the later flight imho.
I generally agree with this view for most passengers, and I definitely would go for the 2h option having been to the lounge so many times myself.
However, if the intent is really to ‘enjoy’ the lounge, one would want at the very least 2.5-3+ hours transit.
A 2 hour transit is just not enough, after factoring that one needs to be at the gate ~30mins before departure. Plus, if the arrival / departure is from the Main terminal building (almost certain for a departure to SIN), add ~10-15+ minutes each way between the gate and the Satellite lounge.
Heck, if I am at the Main Building and am leaving from there with <3 hour wait, I’d forgo the Satellite Lounge and head to the Regional lounge.
Having said that, if the OP really wants to experience what the lounge is like (both good & bad), the later flight is the better option.
Originally Posted by
immunedata
There's a relatively new blog focusing on Malaysia travel called Refined Points - it's usually on the money and on top of latest policy changes and such that MAS themselves are slow to announce...today they released a rather scathing review of the Platinum Lounge which I think is pretty unfair although everyone is entitled to their own opinion:
https://www.refinedpoints.com/post/t...latinum-lounge
While they are much heavier in their criticism than I would be, I think their general points are accurate. How much one dings the Golden Lounge for these matters is a personal opinion, I guess.
The Platinum dining room has been good enough for me, but it clearly is not Michelin-star-level and there have been other posters who have pointed out issues with their food in the past (under/over-cooked steaks, disappointing taste, etc).
Their view of the alcohol options is also more or less accurate: the options are not top-level choices, though I do believe it would have been fine for me. (I prefer enjoying my $$$ liquor at home, tyvm, hold the bubbly & wine, though bring on the sake any day).
I know that I look for different aspects than most people, but I am usually happy with the lounge, and see it on the same level as say the Flagship AA lounges. I primarily want a lounge which is a bit quieter / less busy where I can i unwind and relax a bit before my (next) flight. Some decent food is usually a second point I look for - snacks or a small bite.
The Platinum side of the Golden Lounge does most of what I expect (snack options could do with a bit of an upgrade… though if one can deign to mingle with the hoi polloi on the J side for a short while, perhaps check the buffet there); still, different strokes and whatnot.