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Paid access options for AF lounges are displayed after the lounge list.

EUROPE
France
  • CDG : AF lounges in
    • Terminal 2F (Schengen)
    • Terminal 2G (Schengen) : More info here.
    • Terminal 2E (non-Schengen) : one lounge in each concourse (K, L, M gates).Pictures of the renovated L lounge can be found here. La Première lounge is located in 2E-K and is subjected to special rules for access (P pax on AF-operating flights only, or capacity-controlled paid access for J pax flying on an AF-operating flight without P class).
    • Terminal 2C : arrival lounge, located landside at the extreme right of the terminal, after the last check-in counter, just before the corridor leading to 2A. This lounge has specific access rules and there is a specific thread about this lounge. This lounge is definitely closed. No arrival lounge facility is currently available for AF/Skyteam pax ending their journey in CDG (usual lounges are still available for transit pax).
Note that, among Skyteam partners :
- KL, AZ, UX depart from T2F and use AF lounges.
- ME, DL, VN, CZ, MU, RO, AM, KE, KQ depart from T2E and use AF lounges.
- SU and SV depart from T2C, where AF is not present anymore. So those airlines are using the contract lounges available in this terminal.
- OK departs from T2D, where AF is not present anymore. OK is using the contract lounge (SheltAir lounge) available in this terminal. (NO GUESTS ALLOWED FOR AF-TICKETED PAX on OK-SERVICE)
- AR, GA, CI and Xiamen do not serve CDG.

Train station (air+rail ticket): AF air+rail counter gives you if eligible a 16€-voucher to use at the Sheraton (opens at 7:30am).
  • ORY :
    • Orly 1 - A Gates (Former Orly West Hall 1 / Schengen flights) : contract lounge (Premium Traveler). Note 09/2022 : This lounge is not anymore accessible for free by AF pax (paid access only) More info here.
    • Orly 1 - B Gates (Former Orly West Hall 2 / Schengen flights) - AF lounge : more info here and here. This lounge is definitely closed.
    • Orly 2 (Schengen flights / C gates): AF lounge located near gate C16, upstairs.
    • Orly 3 (non-Schengen & Schengen flights) - AF lounge for non-Schengen flights.
  • BOD : AF lounge in terminal B (more info here). For the rare case that a flight would depart from Terminal A (or KLM flights BOD->AMS), there is a contract lounge available.
  • LYS (T1): All AFKL flights depart from T1. Eligible pax can use the Confluence Lounge (see description here, pictures there).
  • MRS : airport lounge (located airside in Term 1 hall B (formerly known as Hall 3)). More Info. Note : lounge closed for renovation until June 2024.
  • NCE (T2): airport lounges (Infinity lounge# for Schengen flights, Levity lounge for non-Schengen flights). More info here and here. Note : those lounges were previously called Cap Ferrat and Cap d'Antibes, respectively.
  • TLS : airport lounge (La croix du sud), airside. More info here.
  • MPL : airport lounge, airside. More info here.
  • MLH: Skyview lounge. more info here.
  • Other AF stations in France not listed above : no lounge.

Armenia
- EVN : Converse Bank Business Lounge. This is the generic contract lounge for all airlines at EVN. More info here

Austria
- VIE (terminal 1) : Vienna Lounge. More info here. Note that there is no more cooperation/code-share agreement between AF & OS on CDG-VIE route ==> no more access to OS lounge.

Belgium
- ZYR : Eurostar (ex-Thalys) lounge (business days), Pullman hotel (1st floor) on week-ends. Thalys lounge is outside the station, across the street from the AF counter. More info here.
- BRU : Diamond lounge, concourse A More info here Note that passengers on DL codeshare will have access to BA lounge in concourse B.
Bulgaria
- SOF : Preslav lounge

Croatia
- DBV : Business Lounge. More info here
- SPU : ???
- ZAG : Primeclass lounge. More info here

Czech Republic
- PRG : Erste Premier lounge. More info here and here.

Denmark
- BLL : airport lounge (King Amlet lounge).
- CPH : Aviator lounge. Review can be read here

Finland
- HEL : 2 airport lounges (Aspire) can be used by AF/KL eligible flyers. More info here (gate 27) and here (gate 13 - most recent one).

Georgia
- TBS : ?

Germany
- BER : Tempelhof lounge. More info here. Also available since 01/06/2023 : Tegel lounge.
- BRE : airport lounge. More info here
- DUS : airport lounge (Hugo Junkers). More info here
- FRA : AF lounge. More info here.
- HAJ : airport lounge (Karl Jato). More info here
- HAM : airport lounge. More info here
- MUC : AF lounge. More info here
- NUE : airport lounge. More info here (04/2018) and here (update 08/2023).
- STR : AF lounge. More info here and here (update 10/2023).

Greece
- ATH : airport lounge (Goldair Handling). More info here
- CFU : ???
- HER : no lounge
- JTR : no lounge
- JMK (Mykonos) : ???
- RHO (Rhodes) : no lounge

Hungary
- BUD : airport lounge (Skycourt lounge). More info here.

Ireland
- DUB : airport lounge (DAA Executive Lounge). More info here
- ORK : Aspire lounge

Italy
- BLQ : airport lounge (MBL lounge). More info here
- BRI : airport VIP lounge (Gaudio). More info here. Update 04/24 : AF doesn't provide anymore lounge access in BRI .
- CAG: Prima Vista Lounge. More info here.
- CTA : former AZ lounge.
- FCO (T1 Schengen) : Plaza Premium for AF/KL departures. New AZ lounge "The Hangar" seems to be for ITA and Air Europa only. (July '23). More info on Plaza Premium lounge here.
- FLR : airport lounge (VIP Club lounge). Pictures here and here.
- GOA : airport lounge (Sala Genova).- located landside, but with an exit directly into the fast track lane for security check. Note : AF route suspended since beginning of pandemic but KL operates and you have access.
- LIN : SEA Lounge Leonardo.
- MXP : Schengen area: Sala Monteverdi (more info here). Non-Schengen: Montale Lounge by default, Casa Alitalia only if on AZ ticket or AZ operated flight.
- NAP : New airport lounge (Pearl lounge) opened early July 2021. More info here and updated here
- OLB : Olbia Airport Club Lounge
- PMO : ???
- TRN : Airport lounge (Piemonte lounge). More info here
- VCE : Marco Polo lounge (more info here)

Latvia
- RIX*: Business lounge

* Route only flown by BT metal (AF & KL codeshares)

Lithuania
- VNO* : Business lounge

* Route only flown by BT metal (AF & KL codeshares)

The Netherlands
- AMS : 2 KL lounges (1 Schengen - lounge 25 and 1 non-Schengen - lounge 52). Pictures of the new non-Schengen KL lounge can be found here.

Norway
- BGO : Bergen Lounge More Info
- OSL : airport lounge (OSL lounge). More Info

Poland
- KRK : Airport business lounge. More info here
- KTW : Business lounge.
- WAW : airport lounge (Fantazja). More info here and here
- WRO : ?

Portugal
- LIS (T1) : airport lounge (ANA lounge). More info here
- OPO : Airport Lounge (ANA lounge). More info here

Romania
- OTP : Tarom Business lounge (more info here).

Russia
- LED : airport lounge (Pulkovo lounge).
- SVO (Term E): "Space" lounge for AF/KL (and other non-SU operated) flights. "Galaxy" lounge for SU operated flights. See info on Space lounge here

Serbia
- BEG : airport lounge (Bizniz lounge) for Y Elite+ pax; Air Serbia lounge for C pax.

Slovenia
- LJU : Business lounge. More info here

Spain
- AGP : airport lounge (Aena). More info here
- BCN (T1) : airport lounge (Pau Casals). More info here
- BIO : airport lounge (Aena). More info here
- IBZ (Seasonal) : airport lounge (Aena - Cap Des Falco). More info here
- MAD : airport lounge (Puerta del sol - more info here). Since this review, the lounge has been renovated. Other info about food offering here and here
- PMI : Sala Formentor. More info here
- SVQ : Airport lounge (Azahar lounge). More info here
- TFN : airport lounge (Aena - Nivaria). After security, 1st floor on the right before duty free.
- VLC : airport lounge (Aena - Joan Olivert lounge). More info here.

Sweden
- ARN (T2) : airport lounge (Pearl Lounge). More info here and here and here
- GOT : airport lounge (Menzies). More info here.

Switzerland
- GVA : AF lounge (French sector). More info here.
- ZRH : Aspire lounge (concourse B). More info here. Since 07/22, AF has moved to Marhaba lounge.
- BSL : see France / MLH

Turkey
- IST: Skyteam lounge

Ukraine
- KBP : airport lounge

United Kingdom
- ABZ: airport lounge (Servisair), called “Northern Lights” upstairs near gate 1.
- BHX : Aspire lounge, more info here. Aspire south also available.
- BRS : 1903 lounge. Update 04/2024 : being rebranded as Escape+ lounge.
- EDI : airport lounge (Two Aspire lounges - original by gate 4 and new one by gate 12) (more info here)
- GLA : airport lounge (Upper Deck). More info As from at least Dec'23, KL has moved to the Lomond Lounge More info
-HUY: Aspire lounge. (Route only flown by KL). More info
- LHR (T4) : Update March 2023 : AFKL are returning to T4. Lounge used seems to be the Plaza Premium. The Skyteam lounge in T4 is definitely closed(a review of this ST lounge can still be seen here: More Info). FB platinum members can use VS lounge in T3 when flying VS or DL from UK.
- MAN (T2) : Escape lounge until 17:00, then 1903 lounge after 17:00. More info here and there.
- NCL : Aspire Lounge.
- SOU : Spitfire Lounge (at least when traveling KL, not sure what happens when traveling T3 on AF-codeshare). More info.


NORTH AMERICA
Canada
- YQB : Salon VIP Club Med. More info here.
- YUL: AF/KL lounge. More info on the renovated lounge here and here. Pictures and review of the lounge before renovation can be found here.
- YOW : Aspire lounge. (Caution: FB members cannot bring guests into this lounge, a paid visit is $50.85 CAD; sending the receipt and boarding passes to AF and they may reimburse)
- YVR (International Terminal - Concourse D) : Skyteam lounge. More info here.
- YYZ (Term 3) : AF/KL lounge. More info here.

USA
Hereafter are listed the nonstop destinations to/from France (AF- and DL-operated as part of their transatlantic JV). DL SkyClubs are available in several other US airports and can be found on DL web site).
- ATL (Concourse F) : DL SkyClub (+ other DL SkyClubs in other concourses)
- BOS : for AF-operated flights (term E) : AF lounge (Graf lounge) - See here. Note that from 04/22, the DL- flights to CDG, AMS, LHR, FCO also depart from Term E and pax can use the AF lounge. For the other DL-operated flight (Term A): DL SkyClub. A new DL SkyClub will be available in 2023 in Terminal E.
- JFK : AF lounge in T1 (some pictures here and in this trip report). The mezzanine has been further enhanced for providing night service - see here and here. For the DL-operated flights JFK-NCE and JFK-CDG : DL SkyClub in T4.
- EWR (terminal B) : Plaza Premium lounge (ex-Virgin Club House). Note 08/2023 : lounge closed for renovation. A 35$ voucher can be obtained at check-in counter and used for F&B in the terminal.
- IAD : AF lounge (concourse A). Update July 2019 : lounge has reopened after extension and renovation. Pictures of the lounge before extension & renovation can be found here. More info after renovation here.
- MIA : LATAM lounge on J concourse.
- CVG* : DL SkyClub.
- DFW : Mar 2023 = AF uses Capital One lounge.
- DTW : several DL SkyClubs available in each concourse. AF (and DL) flights to CDG depart from Concourse A, which has 3 SkyClubs (the main one in the middle of the terminal and 1 at each of the terminal station of the trains system).
- ORD (T5) : Update 11 OCT 2022 : new DL SkyClub in terminal 5 where DL has moved operations. More info about DL lounge here. AF lounge is definitely closed (you can access previous review of the AF lounge here and a review of the Swissport lounge here that has been used temporarily until 10/10/2022).
- MSP : DL SkyClub.
- RDU* : DL SkyClub
- SLC* : DL SkyClub.
- SEA : DL SkyClub gate A1. Beware : AF leaves from S gates. No lounge for AF pax in S gates ==> need to use DL SkyClub at gate A1.
- IAH: AF lounge (Term D) reports of upcoming renovations, KLM lounge (recently renovated)
- SFO : AF lounge (International terminal - Concourse A). Note 16/06/2023 : the renovated and extended AF lounge has reopen. It includes a separate room for P pax and another one for Ultimate pax. Review of new SFO lounge can be read here.
- LAX (TBIT) : KE lounge. AF has also a plan to build their own lounge at TBIT (last info is april 2022). As of May 2022, AF is using OW lounge again (per pax report) and also DL in T2/3 is available with the new airside walkway to TBIT, also all ST-operated business/first class passengers can enter via the Delta One Private Check in on the arrivals level of T3, which has a private check-in lounge with food and beverages, private security and elevator access directly into the SkyClub
https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports...t-map#onecheck

* route flown by DL metal only

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
- BOG : Avianca Diamond Lounge (AF is not using anymore the El Dorado lounge, reviewed here).
- CAY : AF lounge.
- CCS : airport lounge (Premier club). Note : route suspended since beginning of pandemic
- CUN (T4): Mera Business lounge.
- EZE (Term C): AR lounge (salon Condor). More Info
- FOR : ? (supposed to be a GOL lounge, TBC)
- GIG (T2) : GOL VIP lounge (more info here). Note : AF has moved their operations from T1 to T2 in June 2016. The former AF lounge in T1 has been definitely closed (a review of the former AF lounge in T1 is accessible here.). Note 01/23 : GOL lounge is still closed. AFKL pax can access the Plaza Premium lounge in T2. (More info here)
- GYE : Sala VIP $43
- GRU : W Premium lounge. More info here and here. (Formerly used executive VIP lounge (more info here) and American Express Centurion Lounge on the mezzanine of T3 (more info here)).
- LIM : airport lounge (SUMAQ VIP lounge). More info here.
- MEX (T1) : Grand Premier lounge : More info here.A specific lounge was used in 2019 for P pax, but it doesn't seem to be the case anymore (More info here). T2 Lounge "Sala VIP"
- PTY : Copa Club lounge.
- SCL : Skyteam lounge. More info here and here
- SJO : Jose Santamaria VIP Lounge next to gate 5. Wifi, food and drinks available. Make sure to mention that you are on AF as not all participating airlines offer free alcoholic beverages.
- UIO : Mitad del Mundo lounge. Note : route suspended since beginning of pandemic

ASIA / PACIFIC
- BKK : AF lounge (concourse F). See here. Some pictures after the renovation are available here, here and here.
- BLR : Above Ground Lounge and partly closed for renovation (expected to re-open Summer 2020?). Currently Bangalore International Lounge.
- BOM : airport lounge (MALS - Mumbai Airport Lounge Services).
- DEL : Encalm Lounge on 2nd floor, accessible via elevator airport lounge (Plaza premium). Note 07/2023: Lounge closed. PAX receive vouchers for redemption at airport bars.
- HKG :AFKL pax use the Qantas Lounge (reviews here and here with 2023 pictures)
- HND (Int’l terminal) : JL Sakura lounge (more info here). There is also a DL SkyClub accessible to AF pax. AF P pax and FB Ultimates can use the JAL 1st class lounge near gate 112 in T3.
- ICN : KE lounge. See here. Note April 2018 : since this review, AFKL have moved operations to new terminal 2 and use the new KE lounge in T2.
- KIX : KIX Airside lounge.
- NOU : SB Hibiscus lounge (accessible to AF pax only when flying J between NOU and NRT or KIX, in connection with an AF flight to CDG).
- NRT : Premier lounge (Terminal 1). more info
- PEK (T2) : Skyteam lounge. More info here and here and here. Update DEC 2018 : Lounge temporarily (?) closed. Pax can use the T2 BGS lounge.
- PPT : TN lounge (Manuhiri lounge).
- PVG (T1) : P pax: MU "lounge 36" (gate 18). J and Elite+ pax: lounge 37 (gate 18) or 39 (just after security)
- SGN : VN lounge.
- SIN : Dnata SkyView lounge (term 1) for J and Elite Plus pax (more info here). EDIT 06/22: The Marhaba lounge is currently used for AF and KL J/Elite+ Pax -More info about Marhaba lounge here. For P pax : JetQuay lounge at C.I.P. terminal (more info in two trip reports : report 1 and report 2) and/or QF lounge airside (More info here). EDIT 12/23: All eligible pax. can now use the Qantas lounge in Terminal. See here and here.
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- TPE : CI lounge (Dynasty lounge). Note : route suspended since beginning of pandemic
- WUH : Airport lounge. Note : route suspended since beginning of pandemic

CARIBBEAN & INDIAN OCEAN
- FDF : AF lounge.
- HAV : airport lounge.
- MLE : Leeli lounge
- MRU : MK lounge. More Info
- PAP : ?
- PTP : AF lounge.
- PUJ : airport lounge (VIP Lounge Punta Cana)
- RUN : AF lounge.
- SDQ : airport lounge (Sala VIP Caribe) More Info
- SEZ: airport lounge.
- SXM : airport lounge (Soualiga). Note 12/2021: lounge closed
- TNR : Constellation lounge


MIDDLE EAST
- AMM : airport lounge (Crown lounge). Note : route suspended since beginning of pandemic
- AUH (Term. A): Pearl lounge. More info here
- BEY : MEA Cedar lounge. More info here
- CAI (T2): SV Alfursan lounge. More info here
- DXB : Skyteam lounge in terminal 1 concourse D (more info here). AF P & Ultimate pax use the Ahlan lounge (more info on Ahlan lounge here).
- JED : (SV Lounge) Al Fursan Lounge. Info Here
- RUH (T2) : Contract lounge (Wellcome Lounge) Info here
- TLV (T3) : Airport lounges (Dan lounge, one at Concourse B and one at Concourse C). See info here



AFRICA
- ABJ : airport lounge (Aeria).
- ABV : airport lounge (FAAN VIP lounge)
- ACC: Akwaaba Lounge
- AGA : Pearl lounge. More info here
- ALG : AH lounge.
- BGF : airport lounge.
- BKO : airport lounge.
- BZV : ?
- CKY : airport lounge.
- CMN : AT lounge. More info here.
- COO : airport lounge.
- CPT : International - BidVest airport lounge
- DAR : CIP lounge. More info here
- DLA : AF lounge.
- DSS (New Dakar airport): Infinity lounge
- FIH : "VIP Départs" lounge. More info here
- FNA : airport lounge.
- JIB : AF lounge. More info here.
- JNB : SLOW lounge (P pax have access to a special controlled access VIP room with a butler in the SLOW lounge) - More info here. Note that the AF/KL lounge is closed permanently since April 1st, 2016. A review (with pics) of the ex AF lounge can be read here
- LAD : TAAG lounge.
- LBV : airport lounge.
- LFW: airport lounge (salon Union). More info here
- LOS : AF lounge.
- MBA : Safari lounge
- NBO : KQ lounge (Simba or Pride lounge). More info here. Note: Simba lounge is closed and may not reopen. Pride lounge is open.
- NDJ : ?
- NIM : airport lounge.
- NKC : airport lounge.
- ORN : VIP Egsa lounge
- OUA : airport lounge (Regie).
- PHC : airport lounge. Note : route to be suspended from end March 2019.
- PNR : airport lounge (HAT Enterprises).
- RAK : AT Oasis Lounge. More info here
- RBA : airport lounge (Pearl lounge). More info here
- ROB : ?
- SSG : Sala VIP lounge
- TNG : Pearl lounge
- TUN : TU lounge. More info here
- ZNZ : no lounge

Paid access for AF-operated lounges (as of 14 July 2023 for CDG/ORY lounges. Info for other lounges are dated from 17 OCT 2018 and are likely outdated):
FRANCE CDG & ORY
Advanced booking is possible online (in MMB), except for ORY2 (Schengen) lounge and one can pay in cash or miles. FB Silver members get 25% off if booked online at least 24hrs before flight (except ORY2 as it's not possible to pre-book the option for this lounge).There is no more 25% rebate for W pax applicable in CDG/ORY lounges.
- ORY3 (non-Schengen) : adult 75€ or 15,000 miles; child 35€ or 7,000 miles.
- ORY2 (Schengen) : adult 30€ or 6,000 miles; child 15€ or 3,000 miles.
- CDG 2F (Schengen) : adult 75€ or 15,000 miles; child 35€ or 7,000 miles.
- CDG 2E (non-Schengen) : adult 75€ or 15,000 miles; child 35€ or 7,000 miles.
- CDG 2G (Schengen) : adult 75€ or 15,000 miles; child 35€ or 7,000 miles.

OTHER FRANCE STATIONS (Outdated info)
BOD : 25 EUR or 6000 miles

EUROPE (non-France) (Outdated info)
- FRA : 25 EUR or 6000 miles
- MUC : 25 EUR or 6000 miles
- STR : 25 EUR or 6000 miles (lounge closed since beginning of pandemic)
- GVA : 40 CHF or 6000 miles

NORTH AMERICA (Outdated info)
- BOS : 35 USD or 6000 miles
- JFK : 50 USD or 6000 miles
- IAD : 50 USD or 6000 miles
- IAH : 35 USD or 6000 miles
- SFO : 50 USD or 6000 miles
- YYZ : 35 CAD or 6000 miles
- YUL : ?

APAC (Outdated info)
- BKK : 1000 THB or 6000 miles

AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST (Outdated info)
- DLA : 30 EUR or 6000 miles
- LOS : ?

CARRIBEAN / INDIAN OCEAN (Outdated info)
- PTP : 30 EUR or 6000 miles
- FDF : 25 EUR or 6000 miles
- RUN : 30 EUR or 6000 miles
- CAY : ?

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Old Oct 6, 2017, 3:54 am
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Originally Posted by ok986
I did a quick search and nothing came out about the lounge in MRU

Name of the lounge
Amedee Maingard Lounge (operated by Air Mauritius)

Location
After security check
After duty-free to the right (bright lights at the end of the terminal)

Food offer
Outstanding. Hot dishes including some national dishes, pasta, soup, pizza slices (reheated). Cold buffet including cheeses and meat cuts, ready salads (served in cups), and some crudites. Sweets such as milk rice and chocolate mousse, plus local cakes

Drinks offer
Hot drinks and soft drinks - juices and Coca Cola products (self-service from the fridge)
Champagne (Duval-Leroy Brut), wine, sparkling wines, and hard liquor (very big selection) self-service

Wifi (not the fastest, but functional), showers, toilets, three tv areas. Very pleasant, clearly recently redone.
I also had a pleasant experience.
- I didn't see the Champagne, but the wines on offer were quite decent: 2015 Crozes-Hermitage, 2012 Saint Emilion and a Chablis
- as mentioned, a large selection of liquors, and rum cocktails
- no problem for my first guest; and it was possible to pay MUR 2,000 for the second one
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I read through the thread for an answer, but didn't find one, so here it goes.

We will be flying out of CDG next month. Flying Delta Business Class, so we'll have access to the AF lounges in 2E. My question: if our flight departs from L, will we be able to access the lounges in K or M? It appears clear those flying on AF can do so, but it's not clear to me if Delta passengers enjoy the same privilege.
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Old Oct 14, 2017, 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by sfvoyage
Just visited AF/sky team lounge at TXL, in terminal A land side upstairs. Small but decent selection 9-10am, more than enough for breakfast.
Since the TXL lounge is landside in Terminal A, but my KLM flight to AMS leaves "typically" from Terminal D, how much time would Berlin regulars recommend I leave for the walk and security? Will I check-in (we have checked baggage) at D, then go back to A for the lounge, then back again for security and boarding?

It's an 0600 flight if it makes a difference, so we'll be missing breakfast at the hotel; I would at least like some coffee!
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Originally Posted by kchoya
I read through the thread for an answer, but didn't find one, so here it goes.

We will be flying out of CDG next month. Flying Delta Business Class, so we'll have access to the AF lounges in 2E. My question: if our flight departs from L, will we be able to access the lounges in K or M? It appears clear those flying on AF can do so, but it's not clear to me if Delta passengers enjoy the same privilege.
Normally no access to another lounge, but right now there are special arrangements because the L lounge is partially closed, so they allow you to go to K or M lounge instead and there are special shuttles for the lounge pax to go from K to L and from M to L. There is no distinction between AF or DL pax. Rules are the same for both.

Originally Posted by Gig103
Since the TXL lounge is landside in Terminal A, but my KLM flight to AMS leaves "typically" from Terminal D, how much time would Berlin regulars recommend I leave for the walk and security? Will I check-in (we have checked baggage) at D, then go back to A for the lounge, then back again for security and boarding?

It's an 0600 flight if it makes a difference, so we'll be missing breakfast at the hotel; I would at least like some coffee!
The walking distance between the lounge and D "terminal" is very short. It takes no more than 2-3 min, 5 min if you walk slowly
The main problem is that the lounge is landside and so you need to include time for clearing security at D. There is a priority lane for security but there is 0 indication. So here is the tip for you : at the back of the D check-in hall, you have the entrance of the security check-point. As soon as you reach it, go to your right, this is the priority lane.
Security can be crowded. I recommend that you leave the lounge 15 min before boarding time. Sometimes they make ridiculous announcements for boarding at the lounge, like 30 min before boarding time. But you should maximize lounge time because once you have passed security, you are in a small archi-crowded unpleasant place.
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Name of the lounge : Skyteam Lounge HKG



Location : after security and immigration (north checkpoint), near gates 15-16.



Opening Hours : 5:30 am to 1 am
Entry requirements : usual Skyteam requirements. No access on arrival, unless you are connecting of course.

Food offer : Salads, sandwiches, cheese, canapés, some warm disheshere is a noodle bar (you can see the menu on one of the picture below)





Drinks offer : Moët & Chandon champagne (yes…not so frequent), wine, liquors, soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee, tea.







Services
Wifi: yes. Works well
Showers: yes
Toilets: yes
Quiet zone: yes
Loungers/sleep area: yes
Business area: no or I haven’t seen it
Spa: no but there is a yoga room
TV area: no special area but several TVs around
Passengers are called: no
Information screen: yes
Newspapers: yes, significant selection adapted to flights departing within the next hours

Other information
Number of seats: 230. There is a reserved area (see picture). I don’t know if this is for P pax ? I will be able to answer this question soon as I will fly P to HKG soon.



Level of noise: medium. The main problem is, as usual, badly educated pax who think they are alone in the lounge and makes loud phone calls or watch videos without headsets…
Design: very modern (the lounge is recent)













View: No view (zero window). Although HKG is one of my favorite airport in the world, too many lounges are completely blind and that’s really bad.
Multi floors: no
Terrace: no
Smoking area: no (or I don’t think so)
Direct boarding: no. As you may know HKG is huge and you may have to take a train to reach your gate, so it’s prudent to plan accordingly. AF gives you a lounge invitation at check-in and tells you how much time you need to plan, but typically it will be around 15 min.
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Old Oct 15, 2017, 6:14 am
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There is a priority lane for security but there is 0 indication. So here is the tip for you : at the back of the D check-in hall, you have the entrance of the security check-point. As soon as you reach it, go to your right, this is the priority lane.
IIRC the priority lane disappeared about 2 years ago.
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Old Oct 15, 2017, 11:41 am
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Originally Posted by Carel1
IIRC the priority lane disappeared about 2 years ago.
It's still there, unless you mean it's not a priority lane anymore (which would be consistent with the lack of proper signage ?)
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It's still there, unless you mean it's not a priority lane anymore (which would be consistent with the lack of proper signage ?)
There still is a lane on the right side, but no sign of priority. The last few times I was there (last time in July) the lane was just as busy as the other lanes.
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Dublin (DUB) terminal 1

Name of the lounge : DAA Executive lounge





Location : terminal 1, just after security (if you use the priority lane at security, turn left) and upstairs. Do not go through the duty-free area (the lounge is before).
Opening Hours : unknown, but as the lounge is serving many airmines, we can guess it’s omen all day
Entry requirements : usual Skyteam requirements

Food offer : sandwiches, cheese, fruits, salads





Drinks offer : soft drinks, coffee, tea. There is a bar tender for alcoholic drinks.



Services
Wifi: yes, but it’s the free one of the airport
Showers: unknown
Toilets: yes
Quiet zone: no
Loungers/sleep area: no
Business area: no
Spa: no
TV area: no specific area but TVs in the lounge
Passengers are called: yes
Information screen: yes
Newspapers: yes

Other information
Number of seats: about 70
Level of noise: low when I was there despite a significant « load factor »
Design: see pictures
View: limited
Multi floors: no
Terrace: no
Smoking area: no
Direct boarding: no







Overall, I would rate this lounge in the « average » category. Nothing to write home about, but a decent place to be. The lounge dragon did not deserve being called like this because was very courteous, explaining you all the lounge amenities if this is your 1st visit.
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Hey, just wanted to note that in SFO, P passengers have the option of VS lounge, which is pre-security, and the normal AF/KL lounge which is post-security. You are escorted to your flight regardless.
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Originally Posted by Rowyourboat
Hey, just wanted to note that in SFO, P passengers have the option of VS lounge, which is pre-security, and the normal AF/KL lounge which is post-security. You are escorted to your flight regardless.
This information was already in the wiki but it’s always good to have confirmation and more details . Is the VS lounge nice ?
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This information was already in the wiki but it’s always good to have confirmation and more details . Is the VS lounge nice ?
Hey Goldorak, thanks for clarifying. I did read the wiki before but I meant to clarify that you as the passenger can *choose* which lounge to go to, since AF lounge has a P section as well (though its very ordinary). That wasn't clear to me in the wiki before, especially since VS lounge is pre-security and AF lounge is post-security.

I didn't take any pictures but I really liked the VS lounge. The decor is nice (purple, red), it's pretty quiet and empty, and they have a great drink selection and food selection. In particular they have a hamburger that seems notable and a veggie burger, though I didn't try that. I did get a ice cream sandwich, but I wouldn't recommend it - the cookies were very hard and the chocolate ice cream had mostly melted by the time I got it, so I had to scoop it up with a spoon.

Overall would definitely recommend VS lounge over AF lounge, since the latter has a small room for P passengers and it usually very crowded.

Before boarding, an AF attendant comes and gets you and escorts you to your gate, which is nice. I will note that due to SFO's jetbridges the economy pax go through the F section, so they don't board F until very late once most of the economy pax have gone through. At least on the A380, not sure how it changes for the 77W, which starts in a few days I believe.
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Originally Posted by Rowyourboat
Hey Goldorak, thanks for clarifying. I did read the wiki before but I meant to clarify that you as the passenger can *choose* which lounge to go to, since AF lounge has a P section as well (though its very ordinary). That wasn't clear to me in the wiki before, especially since VS lounge is pre-security and AF lounge is post-security.
Thanks a lot for that Rowyourboat
We certainly welcome information like the one you posted !
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Have not been to CDG Airport before, so this is all new to me.
Will arrive Delta business class from U.S. at 2E; will depart Air France economy class from 2E. This will be next July.

The wiki says "Terminal 2E (non-Schengen): one lounge in each concourse (K, L, M gates)."

1) So, can I use any of these three, or just the one in the particular concourse I will be arriving in/leaving from?

2) Is any one of these three lounges preferred (bigger, less crowded, better amenities)?

3) We will want to use the lounge from about 9:00am until 1pm.
Will they have bacon+eggs-type breakfast food? And actual lunch meals?
Or should I expect just simpler fare, such as soup, yogurt, chips, apples, beverages?
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Have not been to CDG Airport before, so this is all new to me.
Will arrive Delta business class from U.S. at 2E; will depart Air France economy class from 2E. This will be next July.

The wiki says "Terminal 2E (non-Schengen): one lounge in each concourse (K, L, M gates)."

1) So, can I use any of these three, or just the one in the particular concourse I will be arriving in/leaving from?

2) Is any one of these three lounges preferred (bigger, less crowded, better amenities)?

3) We will want to use the lounge from about 9:00am until 1pm.
Will they have bacon+eggs-type breakfast food? And actual lunch meals?
Or should I expect just simpler fare, such as soup, yogurt, chips, apples, beverages?
1) the one of the concourse you are departing from
2 & 3) the M is the best one, followed by K, then L. As the wiki said, the L one is partially closed for renovation. Depending on the flight you are leav8ng from, they allow the use of K or M instead of going to L. There are special bus shuttles for that. Warm food options are available at K and L at meal times and cold items in between. I have no idea if they have eggs and bacon at BF as this is not my “thing”. Some other FTers might be able to answer this. Keep in mind that you are in France and so you may take the opportunity to try something else like the typical French bakeries (croissant, chocolate bread, etc).
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