Option to use OZ F-class lounge for 30k won (less than USD 30)
Nov 1, 2016, 3:43 am
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Option to use OZ F-class lounge for 30k won (less than USD 30)
Yesterday, I visited OZ C-class lounge and there was information at the Front Desk, that *A Golds and Business passengers can now use F-class lounge for KRW 30k (about USD 27). For companions of *A Golds the surcharge is KRW 70k. IMHO F-class lounge is not worth this money... I guess it is all because F-class is gone from all aircraft other that A380's, right?
Nov 5, 2016, 12:45 am
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Actually I think it might be worthwhile. The Oz lounge can get extremely busy at times. Food offerings in the biz lounge is disappointing. However the F lounge will be quieter with decent food. Might be worth the extra cost for those that want some peace and quiet before a flight.
Nov 5, 2016, 9:14 am
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It will be quieter but I would not pay $27 for the F food. $3 would be more like it. It's really not very good at all. They've also upgraded the food options in the J lounge, though still nothing great.
YMMV whether the quiet and extra space is worth it.
YMMV whether the quiet and extra space is worth it.
Nov 7, 2016, 3:38 am
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BTW, semi-related question: Can anyone tell any tangible difference between the LH Business and Senator lounge in FRA? I used to go to the business lounge one because I didn't know I could use the Senator one. I've since gone to the Senator lounge almost next door and it looks exactly the same to me. Is there some difference in offerings I didn't notice?
Nov 11, 2016, 6:53 pm
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Interesting, thanks Buster CT1K and TPJ. The liquor doesn't interest me personally so no wonder I didn't notice (the Weizen beer on tap does interest me though). The food looked similar to me, but I'll have to go make a direct comparison on my next return in early January.
Nov 15, 2016, 5:39 am
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Actually I think it might be worthwhile. The Oz lounge can get extremely busy at times. Food offerings in the biz lounge is disappointing. However the F lounge will be quieter with decent food. Might be worth the extra cost for those that want some peace and quiet before a flight.
Was this in the main terminal, or the "train" terminal?
I wonder if this new rule applies to both F lounges.
Nov 15, 2016, 7:49 am
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BTW, semi-related question: Can anyone tell any tangible difference between the LH Business and Senator lounge in FRA? I used to go to the business lounge one because I didn't know I could use the Senator one. I've since gone to the Senator lounge almost next door and it looks exactly the same to me. Is there some difference in offerings I didn't notice?
I'd still use the SEN lounge.
Dec 1, 2016, 7:00 pm
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Dec 2, 2016, 10:14 am
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It's been ages since they removed JW Blue from the F lounge.
There's even a thread about it.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asian...e-no-more.html
I'd pay maybe 10 bucks to use the F lounge, but never 27.
It's just not worth it.
There's even a thread about it.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asian...e-no-more.html
I'd pay maybe 10 bucks to use the F lounge, but never 27.
It's just not worth it.
Dec 3, 2016, 5:42 pm
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Sitting in Asiana First Class Lounge. Was here back in Feb as well. No jw blue selection but they have Ballantine 21 years old and Remy Martin XO. Not a bad selection for whiskey drinkers. Will get jw blue on the flight.
Very spacious and dead quiet. I think it's worth it.
Pretty good hot plate selections including made to order udon and korean ramyun. Numerous cold beverages(shikhye,soy milk,etc) and Haagen Dazs ice cream.
Very spacious and dead quiet. I think it's worth it.
Pretty good hot plate selections including made to order udon and korean ramyun. Numerous cold beverages(shikhye,soy milk,etc) and Haagen Dazs ice cream.
Last edited by goblue77; Dec 3, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Dec 7, 2016, 9:23 am
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Hassle factor
If I was coming off a long haul or redeye and it was a longish connection I would pay the $27 for F lounge access for the peace and quiet, upgraded food and drinks, and much better shot at a shower being available.
For a shorter connection I would not.
YMMV.
SL
For a shorter connection I would not.
YMMV.
SL