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Old May 8, 2020 | 3:15 am
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Area above AKL INT Koru

Flew out of AKL today and noticed a fancy room above the Koru Club. I think it's the old observation room that closed 10+ years ago? Just wondering if anyone knew what it's used for now, airport executive offices?


Also the domestic Koru Club is completely stripped, I think it'll be awhile before they open it again.

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Old May 8, 2020 | 3:24 am
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It's another lounge (invite only)
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Old May 8, 2020 | 4:52 am
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Isn't that the international apron tower?
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Old May 8, 2020 | 5:15 am
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Originally Posted by nzkarit
Isn't that the international apron tower?
I think it used to be. It's definitely now part of the Koru Lounge
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Old May 8, 2020 | 12:42 pm
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Its the lounge for NZ EP1 status - which is invite only to people like CEOs VIPs etc.

It is accesses from an lift near the lounge showers.
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Old May 11, 2020 | 5:38 am
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Originally Posted by LyingFlat
I think it used to be. It's definitely now part of the Koru Lounge
Are there any pictures of it anywhere?
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Old May 11, 2020 | 1:55 pm
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Are there any pictures of it anywhere?
There's a pic of the interior of the AKL International EP1 lounge on the EP1 thread
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Old May 11, 2020 | 4:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Fliar
Are there any pictures of it anywhere?
There is one on the EP1 thread. Unfortunately they are very hard to come by considering how few EP1 members there are.

That part of the lounge is the observation deck for EP1. Quite a few seats overlooking the airport. The main part of the lounge (restaurant/seating etc) is on the same level as the main Koru lounge.
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