HNL lounge ?
Dec 10, 2017, 3:48 pm
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HNL lounge ?
Its been a while since I’ve been to HNL. What are my options for lounges as an E50. Is it still that basic United lounge? As well I will be with in-laws with no status. I shouldn’t have an issue bringing them in?
Thanks
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Dec 10, 2017, 3:58 pm
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Lounges - Star Alliance
Show only United Club available for you. You are allow 1 guest as *G, as far as I know.
Show only United Club available for you. You are allow 1 guest as *G, as far as I know.
Dec 10, 2017, 5:33 pm
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Dec 10, 2017, 5:35 pm
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Dec 10, 2017, 5:37 pm
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(come to think of it, the LJU lounge was actually ok aside from some ghetto tables)
Dec 10, 2017, 5:57 pm
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CP used to have a very comfortable lounge at HNL run by a very charming Hawaiian woman. Unfortunately it was closed after AC took over CP and for a while the set up was amakeshift lounge in an unused bar down from the gates it used. Of course back then the SYD flight did a refuelling stop here and passengers continuing on in either direction had to deplane for about 2-hours. Some passengers originated in HNL (or from YVR and YYZ stayed on the island). Dedicated HNL flights were added in the winter season. Now with non-stops to Australia there is no need for this refuelling stop and all AC flights are strictly Canada-Hawaii-Canada. (CP also flew to Auckland doing the same refuelling stop at HNL as well as a second stop in Fiji where there also was a small but very quaint Empress lounge.)
Dec 14, 2017, 9:34 am
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Also, if walking to this lounge from security, it’s a bit tricky since one stays in the terminal but at a certain point exits to sidewalk, continues walking, then re-enters terminal for a bit. Eventually there’s an escalator up to the lounge.
The good news is the long walk before a red eye in ACr. The other good news there’s a lounge. Can’t comment on OGG but KOA doesn’t offer this. There is a hard bench outside, though 😊 and it is the tropics. Catch a soft trade and it can be pleasant.
Dec 14, 2017, 9:40 am
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CP used to have a very comfortable lounge at HNL run by a very charming Hawaiian woman. Unfortunately it was closed after AC took over CP and for a while the set up was amakeshift lounge in an unused bar down from the gates it used. Of course back then the SYD flight did a refuelling stop here and passengers continuing on in either direction had to deplane for about 2-hours. Some passengers originated in HNL (or from YVR and YYZ stayed on the island). Dedicated HNL flights were added in the winter season. Now with non-stops to Australia there is no need for this refuelling stop and all AC flights are strictly Canada-Hawaii-Canada. (CP also flew to Auckland doing the same refuelling stop at HNL as well as a second stop in Fiji where there also was a small but very quaint Empress lounge.)
For a while they resurrected the garden lounge which was pleasant and had a shower, as I recall. They also had macadamia nuts. Staff were great. Unfortunately the “basement” odour was omnipresent. The seats were comfortable. Only half the walk to the gate. Oh well.... life’s not perfect.
Dec 14, 2017, 2:05 pm
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Photos of UA lounge at HNL & UA F meals
Here are some photos of the UA lounge at HNL when I was there earlier this year, as well as UA F meal photos. I was flying HNL-IAH, a dinner flight and then a hot breakfast before landing.
Hot dinner - UA F HNL-IAH
Hot Breakfast - UA F HNL-IAH before landing
Dinner Salad
Hot dinner - UA F HNL-IAH
Hot Breakfast - UA F HNL-IAH before landing
Dinner Salad
Dec 14, 2017, 2:41 pm
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No lounge at OGG and very little seating in the main area. Not a pleasant experience.
Dec 14, 2017, 3:23 pm
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HNL United Lounge, accurate assessments so far IMO.
Just there last week. Soup was chicken noodle (package soup Knorr I believe), some veggy's, salad, cheese cubes.
Bartenders friendly and always more than willing to top you up. I do like the view, if you get their before dark, overlooks the jetways and a nice sunset. BUT it is a long walk to the AC gates, just plan to leave with that in mind. Get very crowed around 9pm (AC leaves 11:30pm).
Not the best but not the worst...
Just there last week. Soup was chicken noodle (package soup Knorr I believe), some veggy's, salad, cheese cubes.
Bartenders friendly and always more than willing to top you up. I do like the view, if you get their before dark, overlooks the jetways and a nice sunset. BUT it is a long walk to the AC gates, just plan to leave with that in mind. Get very crowed around 9pm (AC leaves 11:30pm).
Not the best but not the worst...