Lounges
Mar 20, 2006, 8:22 am
#31
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In TLS there is lounge access in the Chambre de Commerce lounge "la croix du sud". I thought it was only for international flight but was told last time that Gold and Plat flying domestic also had access. The problem is that it is far away from check in and boarding gates therefore not very useful if you hold a flexible ticket to Paris for example.
In Brussels National, there is an AZ lounge available
In Brussels National, there is an AZ lounge available
Mar 20, 2006, 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by ranskis
In Brussels National, there is an AZ lounge available
and there is one at Bruxelles Midi, too IIRC
Mar 20, 2006, 3:09 pm
#33
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There have been reports of lounge access at LCY for AF pax. Would anyone have some information in this respect ?
Mar 21, 2006, 9:46 am
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Originally Posted by Jay B
I was surprised to see that there is a contract lounge in Budapest. Does anyone know what lounge is used and its location? Thanks
Mar 22, 2006, 12:00 am
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Originally Posted by ranskis
In TLS there is lounge access in the Chambre de Commerce lounge "la croix du sud". I thought it was only for international flight but was told last time that Gold and Plat flying domestic also had access. The problem is that it is far away from check in and boarding gates therefore not very useful if you hold a flexible ticket to Paris for example.
In Brussels National, there is an AZ lounge available
In Brussels National, there is an AZ lounge available
; actually, the AF gates are at less than 5-6 minutes walking quietly from the lounge... I think it's not often used by AF travellers since they are mostly shuttle TLS/ORY flyers, who arrive late for their flights...
Mar 27, 2006, 1:45 am
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The AF timetable in print shows two interesting points :
- on the ORY terminal map, there is now a lounge in Hall 2 ^
- on the AMS terminal map, there is again an AF lounge close to the B gates. Is this a mistake or good news ?
Another update included :
- Bangalore : lounge access at the Hotel Leela Kempinski, 2km from the airport ?
- on the ORY terminal map, there is now a lounge in Hall 2 ^
- on the AMS terminal map, there is again an AF lounge close to the B gates. Is this a mistake or good news ?
Another update included :
- Bangalore : lounge access at the Hotel Leela Kempinski, 2km from the airport ?
Mar 27, 2006, 6:06 am
#38
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Originally Posted by JOUY31
The AF timetable in print shows two interesting points :
- on the AMS terminal map, there is again an AF lounge close to the B gates. Is this a mistake or good news ?
- on the AMS terminal map, there is again an AF lounge close to the B gates. Is this a mistake or good news ?
Mar 29, 2006, 10:28 am
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Actually in all those cities:- IAD departures lounge
- CDG2C arrivals lounge (landside)
- CDG2D departures lounge (landside)
- TXL departures lounge (landside)
- CDG2C business class departures lounge
When connecting in CDG coming from IAD, depending on time of arrival and time available, you should plan on spending what time you have in the CDG2C arrivals lounge rather than in the CDG2D departures lounge.
The TXL departures lounge is pleasant. The CDG2D and CDG2C departures lounge are rather bland. The IAD departures lounge has a direct connection to the jetway.
Enjoy your flights
Originally Posted by snail
Business class:
Dulles (iad) - Paris - Berlin
i have 90k miles on Delta and used it all up to get my Air France business class ticket.
Do i have access to any lounge in any of those cities?
THX
Dulles (iad) - Paris - Berlin
i have 90k miles on Delta and used it all up to get my Air France business class ticket.
Do i have access to any lounge in any of those cities?
THX
Mar 29, 2006, 3:11 pm
#42
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Originally Posted by snail
THX JOUY31!
how do i get access to them? just show my business class ticket and walk right in? or do i need a keycard? or...?
edit:
I only have a frequent flyer program on Delta, not on Air France. should i sign up for air france?
how do i get access to them? just show my business class ticket and walk right in? or do i need a keycard? or...?
edit:
I only have a frequent flyer program on Delta, not on Air France. should i sign up for air france?
Regarding the FFP, it really depends on your flight pattern. If is mostly US domestic flights, you are probably better off with Skymiles, but I am really not the best expert for that program
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Mar 30, 2006, 4:36 am
#43
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Lounge in Oslo
Originally Posted by cfischer
KLM lists BRE, LUX, NUE, OSL, and NCL as 'lounges available', so I guess with FB Gold and Plat you should get access there
Originally Posted by travellers4fun
Any ST E+ flying ST same day has access to the BA lounge at OSL. Quite nice lounge, low on food, high on wine and other beverages and vegetables with dip (quite nice actually). Can't remember net access.
Access: After security turn left, follow signs for the British Airways lounge. Please note: This is on the domestic side - if you enter into the int'l departure hall - forget it.
Access: After security turn left, follow signs for the British Airways lounge. Please note: This is on the domestic side - if you enter into the int'l departure hall - forget it.
Good food matching the time of day, good selection of beverages, free WiFi.
Mar 30, 2006, 5:34 am
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Originally Posted by travellers4fun
Any ST E+ flying ST same day has access to the BA lounge at OSL. Quite nice lounge, low on food, high on wine and other beverages and vegetables with dip (quite nice actually). Can't remember net access.
Access: After security turn left, follow signs for the British Airways lounge. Please note: This is on the domestic side - if you enter into the int'l departure hall - forget it.
Access: After security turn left, follow signs for the British Airways lounge. Please note: This is on the domestic side - if you enter into the int'l departure hall - forget it.
Apr 25, 2006, 3:38 pm
#45
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Originally Posted by JOUY31
- on the AMS terminal map, there is again an AF lounge close to the B gates. Is this a mistake or good news ?
About the discussions here on the access to "La croix du sud" in TLS on domestic flights, I was comfortable on time before my Sunday flight to CDG, without connection thus pureley domestic ; for one time, the AF flight was leaving from gate 30, right below. I went to the lounge and had access without problem ; after discussion with LA, it seems that the lounge is open for gold and plats, though not convenient for AF usual departure area to PAR...