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dsched Apr 20, 2018 1:59 pm


Originally Posted by Goldorak (Post 29665086)
yes, both ways.

Oh really that's great. Makes the experience even better. So I need to book a connection of a few hours both directions . :D

Goldorak Apr 20, 2018 3:20 pm


Originally Posted by dsched (Post 29665170)
Oh really that's great. Makes the experience even better. So I need to book a connection of a few hours both directions . :D

Absolutely ^ ;)

Hermitage Apr 26, 2018 10:39 am

paris cdg 2e - l lounge now has a sauna
 
sitting here in the lounge at the moment, just had the clarins treatmnent and before that i enjoyed the sauna. not sure if somebody already said this. but according to the nice lady who helped me, they just opened the sauna facilities yesterday. it is in the same area as the showers.

dont know how i can make better pictures, just know that the angles, composition and such sucks. but at least you will get an idea of the sauna.https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1a2a4a49ea.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dcc42d1d8e.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1aaf219317.jpg

Goldorak Apr 26, 2018 1:53 pm

Thanks ! We knew about the sauna, but you are the 1st to post some pictures :)

Enthilza Apr 29, 2018 12:32 am


Originally Posted by Goldorak (Post 25311084)
Name of the lounge : KAL lounge

A rather disappointing lounge, when you think this is one of the 2 flagship lounges of a quality carrier like KE in their hub of ICN.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/2...92da908ccf.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/638/2...70c433e335.jpg

Location : in the satellite concourse, where the train is arriving from the main terminal, upstairs from the gate level.

Opening Hours : 6:30 am to midnight

Entry requirements : usual Skyteam requirements. This lounge is accessible also with Priority Pass.

Food offer : corn flakes, bakeries (not good), some warm food but not very appealing…

Drinks offer : limited choice for soft or alcoholic drinks

Services
Wifi: Yes (no password required)
Showers: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Quiet zone: No
Loungers/sleep area: No
Business area: No
Spa: No
TV area: No
Passengers are called: No
Information screen: Yes
Newspapers: Yes

Other information
Number of seats: about 100
Level of noise: low
Design: see pictures above. Very « cold », minimalist
View: Yes
Multi floors: No
Terrace: No
Smoking area: No
Direct boarding: No (AF flight usually leaves from gate 112, a short walk from the lounge)

Is this still the ICN lounge for AF/KLM flights? If so, has the situation improved over the last three years?

Goldorak Apr 29, 2018 1:59 am


Originally Posted by Enthilza (Post 29695023)
Is this still the ICN lounge for AF/KLM flights? If so, has the situation improved over the last three years?

I believe not, because T2 has just been opened in ICN and AFKL moved there and so use the new lounge facilities of KE there (I have just put a note in the wiki). The new KE lounges are certainly better, but I have not been so I cannot confirm anything. Any pictures and review by some ICN fliers will be more than welcome :)

Enthilza Apr 29, 2018 11:22 pm


Originally Posted by Goldorak (Post 29695167)
I believe not, because T2 has just been opened in ICN and AFKL moved there and so use the new lounge facilities of KE there (I have just put a note in the wiki). The new KE lounges are certainly better, but I have not been so I cannot confirm anything. Any pictures and review by some ICN fliers will be more than welcome :)

Thanks. I'll be there in 10 days, I'll take some pics and post a report once back here.

bubufr Apr 30, 2018 3:49 am

NUE - Nuremberg Airport
 
Name of the lounge : Dürer Lounge

I think this lounge was not yet described. It is a small airport lounge, used by Air France and KLM among others.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ab9155634f.jpg

Location : Terminal 2, just after security, before the stairs to the gates.

Opening Hours : All day. However, the lounge is only staffed at peak hours (early morning and in the evening). Outside of peak hours, entry is made by scanning a voucher received at check-in counters. There is a phone to call an information desk that will manually open the lounge if such a voucher was not received (e.g., because one did not go through check-in counters).

Entry requirements : usual Skyteam requirements. This lounge is accessible also with Priority Pass.

Food offer : a few pastries, selection of sweet and savory snacks

Drinks offer : limited choice of soft or alcoholic drinks, hot drinks

Services
Wifi: airport WiFi
Showers: no
Toilets: Yes
Quiet zone: No
Loungers/sleep area: No
Business area: Yes
Spa: No
TV area: Yes
Passengers are called: No
Information screen: Yes
Newspapers: Yes

Other information
Number of seats: a few dozens
Level of noise: low outside of peak hours – I was alone in the lounge for more than an hour…
Design: simple, modern
View: at the tarmac level, view on some nearby aircrafts and of the boarding process
Multi floors: No
Terrace: No
Smoking area: No
Direct boarding: No

Zarmakuizz May 8, 2018 8:22 am

GLA
 
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...59d826499f.jpg

Name of the lounge : Upper Deck - Glasgow

On Air France website, it says that the lounge to use is called "Sky Lounge". It has been at least two years that the lounge has been renovated to become the current Upper Deck lounge.
I am traveling with KLM, although Air France also uses this lounge.

I was allowed to take pictures, as long as they don't display staff members.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...09a89681e3.jpg


Location : Terminal M. Clear security, duty free, keep walking to the gates. At some point you will start seeing directions to lounges. It is quite hard to describe the rest of the path, the airport did a good job in overplacing restaurants down your path to the gates and lounges. At some point, you will have to take stairs, and there you go.

Opening Hours : All day.

Entry requirements : usual Skyteam requirements, including guest as FB gold/plat perk. This lounge is accessible also with Priority Pass or paid access. It is shared with a lot of airlines, still it had a lot of space.

Food offer : sandwiches, soups, cakes, fruits, a selection of cheeses and snacks including fudge.

Drinks offer : sodas, syrup-style drinks, a coffee machine. For alcoholic drinks, you have to order at the bar.

Services
Wifi: airport wifi has a special procedure to get free use of wifi. Take the instructions at the lounge entrance, as it's not obvious.
Showers: no
Toilets: Yes
Quiet zone: No
Loungers/sleep area: No
Business area: No
Spa: No
TV area: No
Game Zone: they had one, although they removed everything. Unsure you could plug in your Switch to one of the 4 screens available...?
Passengers are called: Yes. We hear the airport calls for passengers, and the lounge staff called passengers for my KL flight.
Information screen: Yes
Newspapers: Yes

Other information
Number of seats: up to 160 according to staff
Level of noise: low
Design: simple, modern
View: either on the tarmac, or on the airport entrance.
Multi floors: No
Terrace: No
Smoking area: No
Direct boarding: No

Zarmakuizz May 14, 2018 2:40 pm

Name of the lounge : AFKL Lounge YYZ

I didn't see that there weren't any report here, so I forgot to take any picture, oops. I'm on my phone, will complete later.
Salon Air France-KLM YYZ

Location: go to gate C32, take the elevators.
Opening hours: 8h30 to 23h00

Entry requirements: usual Skyteam requirements.
When checking my luggages at the airport entrance, the AFKL staff gave me a nominative lounge entry voucher, so it seems relevant... However, when entering the lounge, somebody entered in without having a voucher? Weird.

Food offers: cold cuts, hot food (even at 4 PM), snacks

Drink offers: soft, beer, wines (incl. Rosé Champagne), spirits.

Services:
Wifi: yes, with code
Showers: didn't check, seems like No
Toilets: Yes
Quiet Zone: ?
Loungers/Sleep area: ?
Business Area: ?
Spa: No
TV area: ?
Passengers are called: No
Information Screen: Yes
Newspapers: Air France website claims yes, although I didn't see them.

Other informations:
Number of seats: Didn't count, it seemed to me 60-100 people could be seated.
Level of noise: low
Design: somewhere in-between DL and AF lounges.
View: on the tarmac
Multi-floor: no
Terrace: ?
Smoking area: ?
Direct boarding: No

​​​​​EDIT: added the link to the last 3 reports to the wiki.

Goldorak May 19, 2018 2:54 pm

Update on DUS Hugo Junker lounge
 
I have edited the review post of Hugo Junker lounge in DUS with pictures of the newly opened upper floor part of the lounge.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25666759-post176.html

Goldorak May 19, 2018 3:23 pm

BKK - AF/KL lounge after renovation
 
As you may know, AFKL lounge in BKK has been recently renovated. We already had a couple of pictures from Andy49 in the post I am linking here :
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29024348-post552.html

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29024362-post553.html

Here are some more pictures:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...146236aa11.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e7b53bf627.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0021d125eb.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5b113509b8.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b50055f1cb.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...87cbebe0f5.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...960d6bbe61.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c0150e6eff.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...85c071fc02.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8793c741bd.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...62659afd56.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dd06742aae.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1576ecdf6a.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5a91801dfc.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4cab866cc7.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...42435daee4.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...03120ba019.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e982248841.jpg

Goldorak May 22, 2018 12:16 pm


Originally Posted by Fabo.sk (Post 29623989)
So the old lounge is still on? I'll be passing through LYS late April.


Originally Posted by RabbitIYH (Post 29624183)
Yup, and it seems it will stick around for quite a while longer.


Originally Posted by Zarmakuizz (Post 29627749)
The new lounge will open one day... Bureaucraty at its best is delaying the project. I'll ask again on Friday.


Originally Posted by Zarmakuizz (Post 29634713)
LYS update:

According to an airport employee (not AFKL staff), the rénovation has started last week and the lounge should be available in May. "The new lounge will not be that big, but it will be better."

According to the LYS lounge dragon (AF staff), the new lounge should open between September and December 2018, once the renovation starts.
I tend to believe the lounge dragon more...

I have asked the question to a very nice dragon ;) in LYS lounge and she said September, but with still a certain level of uncertainties. It will be the ex-EK lounge.

joyu12 May 22, 2018 2:52 pm


Originally Posted by Goldorak (Post 29772273)
I have edited the review post of Hugo Junker lounge in DUS with pictures of the newly opened upper floor part of the lounge.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25666759-post176.html

Bummer it only opens in peak hours, i was there on a Sunday two weeks ago and figured the closed off stairs were for staff or a private part of the lounge, but this seems very nice!

Zarmakuizz May 23, 2018 1:22 am


Originally Posted by Goldorak (Post 29782375)
I have asked the question to a very nice dragon ;) in LYS lounge and she said September, but with still a certain level of uncertainties. It will be the ex-EK lounge.

I got the same answer 2 weeks ago. The answer finally starts to be consistent through time. I will ask again in the following months. :)


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