London Stansted / STN AA Lounge & shower Info
Oct 4, 2007, 2:15 pm
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Oct 4, 2007, 2:26 pm
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AA no longer flies any TATL flights with a B757 (thus the rumours of flying JFK-STN is probably rubbish)......which is a shame as DL is taking those AA birds and flying them TATL (and making profits from them)...
That being said, AA's JFK-NCL pre-load factor was so bad they had to cancel the route before it started....
That being said, AA's JFK-NCL pre-load factor was so bad they had to cancel the route before it started....
Oct 4, 2007, 2:32 pm
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AA no longer flies any TATL flights with a B757 (thus the rumours of flying JFK-STN is probably rubbish)......which is a shame as DL is taking those AA birds and flying them TATL (and making profits from them)...
That being said, AA's JFK-NCL pre-load factor was so bad they had to cancel the route before it started....
That being said, AA's JFK-NCL pre-load factor was so bad they had to cancel the route before it started....
Oct 4, 2007, 2:56 pm
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That being said, AA's JFK-NCL pre-load factor was so bad they had to cancel the route before it started
Oct 5, 2007, 2:40 am
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While everybody seems to like to ..... about how this will not be attractive to people coming from London, May I remind you that there are actually people outside of London, yet even the UK who have a wish to go to US from time to time?
And that STN is a perfect spot from so many places to fly into London for the connection with much cheaper airlines?
While I do not mind the transfer through LHR (yes, I know) it would actually in my case be saving me an hour to start my travel to STN through direct connection with Ryanair from my home town. Heck, it is nearly as time consuming to go from STN to LHR as it is to get to HAM.
Now: pay a travel bus to HAM (1:15 to mostly unconvinient times), wait in HAM, go through LHR or step into the bus every 15 min, drive 20 min and be done to go to STN is a difference, not only in price.
Going from STN to the US with waitover in STN though without a lounge is tough - not so much about the "selection" because the lounge in LHR T3 is nothing to write home about either BUT for the kind of guaranteed seeting places where you just can sit down and spend time.
I somehow doubt that W. will be happy about that unless AA manages to have a certain area available for their passengers and pay for it.
And while the people connecting through STN may not mind so much the W. I somehow doubt the Biz class will take that with a smile.
In the longer run they need a space for it or cooporate with somebody, but maybe they rather test first how this biz goes. And in the end - if they reduce the price for not having a lounge available for premium classes and status pax, then I am all for it.
And that STN is a perfect spot from so many places to fly into London for the connection with much cheaper airlines?
While I do not mind the transfer through LHR (yes, I know) it would actually in my case be saving me an hour to start my travel to STN through direct connection with Ryanair from my home town. Heck, it is nearly as time consuming to go from STN to LHR as it is to get to HAM.
Now: pay a travel bus to HAM (1:15 to mostly unconvinient times), wait in HAM, go through LHR or step into the bus every 15 min, drive 20 min and be done to go to STN is a difference, not only in price.
Going from STN to the US with waitover in STN though without a lounge is tough - not so much about the "selection" because the lounge in LHR T3 is nothing to write home about either BUT for the kind of guaranteed seeting places where you just can sit down and spend time.
I somehow doubt that W. will be happy about that unless AA manages to have a certain area available for their passengers and pay for it.
And while the people connecting through STN may not mind so much the W. I somehow doubt the Biz class will take that with a smile.
In the longer run they need a space for it or cooporate with somebody, but maybe they rather test first how this biz goes. And in the end - if they reduce the price for not having a lounge available for premium classes and status pax, then I am all for it.
Oct 5, 2007, 7:03 am
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While everybody seems to like to ..... about how this will not be attractive to people coming from London, May I remind you that there are actually people outside of London, yet even the UK who have a wish to go to US from time to time?
And that STN is a perfect spot from so many places to fly into London for the connection with much cheaper airlines?
And that STN is a perfect spot from so many places to fly into London for the connection with much cheaper airlines?
For those coming direct to/from the City, Stanstead isn't too bad via Liverpool St railwaiy. However within 10 years, the new Crossrail link will be built and travel to/from LHR will be alot easier from the City and Canary Wharf.
Oct 5, 2007, 7:16 am
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I wasn't aware that Sheep even spoke 
It is Essex International Airport and useful if you want to avoid LHR.
Oct 5, 2007, 8:04 am
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Going from STN to the US with waitover in STN though without a lounge is tough - not so much about the "selection" because the lounge in LHR T3 is nothing to write home about either BUT for the kind of guaranteed seeting places where you just can sit down and spend time.
Oct 7, 2007, 4:07 am
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we are on the first flight from STN to JFK - so it will be interesting 
Oct 25, 2007, 7:59 pm
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Oct 25, 2007, 10:54 pm
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A simple search would have resulted in an easy answer: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...tansted+lounge
Oct 26, 2007, 12:07 pm
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I will let you know on Monday
Oct 26, 2007, 12:16 pm
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AA to build "Business Lounge" at STN
In a press release today announcing the inaugural flight to STN, AA announced a new "Business Lounge" set to open in early 2008:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071026/laf079.html?.v=8
Good News!
At Stansted, American is set to begin the construction of the American Airlines Business Lounge in Satellite Two. Scheduled for completion in Spring 2008 with seating capacity for 48 people, the lounge will feature amenities including a self-service bar, cyber cafe, wireless and wired Internet access, restrooms, and two shower rooms. Passengers will be able to board their flights directly from the Business Lounge.
Good News!
Oct 26, 2007, 12:18 pm
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AA announced today that it will build a new "Business Lounge" at STN that will open sometime next year:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071026/laf079.html?.v=8
For now, no lounge. Sometime in 2008, a new Business Lounge. ^
At Stansted, American is set to begin the construction of the American Airlines Business Lounge in Satellite Two. Scheduled for completion in Spring 2008 with seating capacity for 48 people, the lounge will feature amenities including a self-service bar, cyber cafe, wireless and wired Internet access, restrooms, and two shower rooms. Passengers will be able to board their flights directly from the Business Lounge.
For now, no lounge. Sometime in 2008, a new Business Lounge. ^
Oct 26, 2007, 12:40 pm
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AA announced today that it will build a new "Business Lounge" at STN that will open sometime next year:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071026/laf079.html?.v=8
For now, no lounge. Sometime in 2008, a new Business Lounge. ^
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071026/laf079.html?.v=8
For now, no lounge. Sometime in 2008, a new Business Lounge. ^