SJD Lounge Access
Jan 8, 2018, 6:47 pm
#16
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,766
My comments relate to the VIP lounge in SJD Terminal 2 just outside gate 8. This is the new terminal that services UA, DL (and I was told all non-Mexican carriers). Admittedly I only visit annually, but the staff literally came by every 10 minutes to replace drinks, take food orders, etc. (they know we tip well 
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And yes the airport still does not have enough gates for all the flights, so you often have to deplane or board via stairs. But I have found this to be the case in numerous cities around the world, most with substantially larger populations. Not a big deal except when it rains ...
)And yes the airport still does not have enough gates for all the flights, so you often have to deplane or board via stairs. But I have found this to be the case in numerous cities around the world, most with substantially larger populations. Not a big deal except when it rains ...
Jan 8, 2018, 11:52 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NJ, Bay Area CA
Programs: CO Plat
Posts: 162
Just a quick update on this lounge....I stopped in last weekend while waiting for my SJD-SMF flight and it is by far the worst lounge I've ever been in....ever....it looks pretty spiffy and impressive at the entrance, but when my wife and I went in, thinking we could at least grab a bite to eat, there was literally zero food, not even peanuts or pretzels. There were no self-serve beverages so I went up to the bartender to grab a few tiny bottles of Costco water and a Sprite. We ended up walking out early and grabbing some ice cream from one of the airport stores. After getting the wifi password, I unsuccessfully tried to get an internet connection and finally gave up. What a sad excuse for a lounge.
Crudite (carrots, celery, and jicama)
chips
pretzels
Salads (with or without tuna)
Grilled sandwiches (turkey and cheese, Tuna, chicken wraps)
Pasta
Fruit
Instant Oatmeal
cookies
Downstairs is pretty small with a few seating areas. Upstairs there are many more chairs and sofas as well as a game room with a pool table and a room with recliners (might be massage chairs). Can't speak for the wifi as my cell signal was fine. I wouldn't classify it as a great lounge but in my opinion it was fine. I've been to some awful lounges that make this look like heaven.
Jan 9, 2018, 9:05 pm
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,749
Did you go upstairs? There is a self service fridge with beer and other drinks up there and a larger food selection than downstairs. I've been there twice in the past two months around lunchtime and the food was the same both times. On my most recent visit this past weekend the self serve food was picked through but the servers were taking orders and bringing food from the kitchen. Food options were:
Crudite (carrots, celery, and jicama)
chips
pretzels
Salads (with or without tuna)
Grilled sandwiches (turkey and cheese, Tuna, chicken wraps)
Pasta
Fruit
Instant Oatmeal
cookies
Downstairs is pretty small with a few seating areas. Upstairs there are many more chairs and sofas as well as a game room with a pool table and a room with recliners (might be massage chairs). Can't speak for the wifi as my cell signal was fine. I wouldn't classify it as a great lounge but in my opinion it was fine. I've been to some awful lounges that make this look like heaven.
Crudite (carrots, celery, and jicama)
chips
pretzels
Salads (with or without tuna)
Grilled sandwiches (turkey and cheese, Tuna, chicken wraps)
Pasta
Fruit
Instant Oatmeal
cookies
Downstairs is pretty small with a few seating areas. Upstairs there are many more chairs and sofas as well as a game room with a pool table and a room with recliners (might be massage chairs). Can't speak for the wifi as my cell signal was fine. I wouldn't classify it as a great lounge but in my opinion it was fine. I've been to some awful lounges that make this look like heaven.