Jun 30, 2015, 3:57 am
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European BA destinations without lounge access.
As investigated by FlyerTalk's very own c-w-s. (See post.)
No lounge, and no other lounge in airport: Typically these airports also have very limited facilities airside
BGO, BIA, BIQ, CFU, CHQ, CMF, EFL, EGC, FDH, FSC, FUE, GNB, GRX, JSI, JTR, KGS, KLX, LEI, LIG, MAH, MJV, NTE, OVD, PUY (their VIP lounge isn't available to passengers), PVK, UIP, ZTH (LCY has an external lounge in a separate building, so in the CIP category).
No lounge, but vouchers provided
LPA perhaps temporarily as of 1 May 2019
No lounge for BA, but there is for other airlines / Priority Pass
ACE, CAG (see this post), CGN (route suspended), FNC, HER (lounge opening times restricted), HUY (route suspended), KRK, OLB (BA charter CE can use lounge however), OPO, NUE (lounge is airside but register landside)SKG , SPU, STR, SVQ. For RHO (see this post), TLL (route suspended).
No lounge for BA, but airport CIP lounge available
BDS (but very limited in scope, €25 online), BJV (€25 walk up fee), JMK (also PP), LCY (separate building), MPL (€18),
New routes with lounge
AAL, BIO, FLR, INV, KRK, VLC.
As investigated by FlyerTalk's very own c-w-s. (See post.)
No lounge, and no other lounge in airport: Typically these airports also have very limited facilities airside
BGO, BIA, BIQ, CFU, CHQ, CMF, EFL, EGC, FDH, FSC, FUE, GNB, GRX, JSI, JTR, KGS, KLX, LEI, LIG, MAH, MJV, NTE, OVD, PUY (their VIP lounge isn't available to passengers), PVK, UIP, ZTH (LCY has an external lounge in a separate building, so in the CIP category).
No lounge, but vouchers provided
LPA perhaps temporarily as of 1 May 2019
No lounge for BA, but there is for other airlines / Priority Pass
No lounge for BA, but airport CIP lounge available
BDS (but very limited in scope, €25 online), BJV (€25 walk up fee), JMK (also PP), LCY (separate building), MPL (€18),
New routes with lounge
AAL, BIO, FLR, INV, KRK, VLC.
BA Lounge Database | Europe
Apr 11, 2014, 2:28 pm
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Apr 11, 2014, 5:48 pm
#137
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Apr 13, 2014, 10:23 am
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Hello from the 'Airport Lounge' at Porto. It is the only airside lounge.
No problems with access as a Gold in Euro Traveller.
Seems nice enough. Not busy, WiFi fast, spirits selection (gin is Gordon's), cold sandwiches, etc. English newspapers are the FT and the Telegraph.
Apr 23, 2014, 6:03 am
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A few updates: It's now branded the Mastercard lounge, there are showers, shoe clean machine, no invite is need, PYOBP is fine. Counter service for food (correctly listed) and most drinks (free), however soft drinks come from a self serve fridge, plus a table with for biscuits, cereal and fruit. Location: directly above Gate 5. Wifi is 10 mb/s up and down. Phone charging station. Smoking room still in service, slightly leaky.
Apr 28, 2014, 11:58 am
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New Entry for Greece: Thessaloniki (Salonica)
SKG
Skyserv Olympic Handling Andronikos Lounge
Contract lounge
Airside by gate 3, next to Aegean Lounge
After security but before passport control.
Opening hours 05:00 to 23:00 hrs (depending on flights).
Access rules:
Standard BA rules
Priority Pass
Limited range of mini sandwiches, biscuits, Greek yoghurt, pastries, bavlaki, sweets, fruit, crackers, rusks, jam and butter.
Spirits (Gordon Gin, Smirnoff, Red Label, Ouzo, Martinis)
Small bottles of local red and white Tsantali Makedonikos wine.
Move fridge panels to reveal chilled wine and yoghurts.
Tins of soft drinks, mineral water, Nescafé machine, Lipton tea bags.
Champagne: nil
Free wifi (3.5mb/s down, 0.7mb/s up)
Selection of local newspapers and magazines plus the International New York Times.
Power points - mini tower
Television
No showers. There is a reserved toilet facility just behind the entry area, check with the receptionist.
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Just for the flying hipsters: This lounge is the former Olympic Airways lounge, which is now a subsidiary of Aegean. The much admired visuals behind Olympic still live on in the serviettes, the wifi code and other signs in the lounge. Aegean maintain a much better lounge next door, which is used by Star Alliance members and, indeed Olympic Air.
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SKG
Skyserv Olympic Handling Andronikos Lounge
Contract lounge
Airside by gate 3, next to Aegean Lounge
After security but before passport control.
Opening hours 05:00 to 23:00 hrs (depending on flights).
Access rules:
Standard BA rules
Priority Pass
Limited range of mini sandwiches, biscuits, Greek yoghurt, pastries, bavlaki, sweets, fruit, crackers, rusks, jam and butter.
Spirits (Gordon Gin, Smirnoff, Red Label, Ouzo, Martinis)
Small bottles of local red and white Tsantali Makedonikos wine.
Move fridge panels to reveal chilled wine and yoghurts.
Tins of soft drinks, mineral water, Nescafé machine, Lipton tea bags.
Champagne: nil
Free wifi (3.5mb/s down, 0.7mb/s up)
Selection of local newspapers and magazines plus the International New York Times.
Power points - mini tower
Television
No showers. There is a reserved toilet facility just behind the entry area, check with the receptionist.
===
Just for the flying hipsters: This lounge is the former Olympic Airways lounge, which is now a subsidiary of Aegean. The much admired visuals behind Olympic still live on in the serviettes, the wifi code and other signs in the lounge. Aegean maintain a much better lounge next door, which is used by Star Alliance members and, indeed Olympic Air.
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Last edited by corporate-wage-slave; Apr 28, 2014 at 1:36 pm
May 9, 2014, 6:13 am
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Budapest Plat Lounge - it's actually good!
While I have been scathing lately about some 3rd party lounges within Europe, a good report is due. Sunday evening in Budapest.....friendly welcome by two somewhat attractive ladies and a comfortable lounge with good wi fi, hot soup, various tastey snacks, sparkling wine, beer, and other choices. It was clean despite getting busy the girls took some pride.
Hope others enjoy this lounge as we did on Sunday...
Hope others enjoy this lounge as we did on Sunday...
May 9, 2014, 4:53 pm
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While I have been scathing lately about some 3rd party lounges within Europe, a good report is due. Sunday evening in Budapest.....friendly welcome by two somewhat attractive ladies and a comfortable lounge with good wi fi, hot soup, various tastey snacks, sparkling wine, beer, and other choices. It was clean despite getting busy the girls took some pride.
Hope others enjoy this lounge as we did on Sunday...
Hope others enjoy this lounge as we did on Sunday...
May 14, 2014, 9:59 am
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May 28, 2014, 1:34 pm
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The 'Sala VIP' lounge at Catania is now available to Club Europe, and Gold/Silver card-holiday passengers.
However, it's pretty bad. There's WiFi, a nespresso machine, and some soft drinks. And it's the size of a broom closet.
NO BOOZE
(when I was there yesterday at least). I went down and had a couple of beers at a bar in the terminal instead.
However, it's pretty bad. There's WiFi, a nespresso machine, and some soft drinks. And it's the size of a broom closet.
NO BOOZE
(when I was there yesterday at least). I went down and had a couple of beers at a bar in the terminal instead.
May 30, 2014, 1:01 am
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Minor updates to OPO Porto lounge (which is known by the staff as the ANA lounge).
Location: by gate 31, first floor, by prayer room. After security but before Schengen passports.
Port on offer: Ferreira Branco Lagrima (also in fridge); Ferreira Tawny; Burmester Tawny 10 years;
Portuguese wine on offer: Vila Regia and Planalto Douro white (in fridge) and red Esteva Douro; Favaios Moscatel.
Portuguese Brandy: ; CRF Aguardente Velha Reserva.
Location: by gate 31, first floor, by prayer room. After security but before Schengen passports.
Port on offer: Ferreira Branco Lagrima (also in fridge); Ferreira Tawny; Burmester Tawny 10 years;
Portuguese wine on offer: Vila Regia and Planalto Douro white (in fridge) and red Esteva Douro; Favaios Moscatel.
Portuguese Brandy: ; CRF Aguardente Velha Reserva.
Jul 9, 2014, 12:56 pm
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Prospero, Sahib, I have some poor photos of the MLA "La Valette" lounge here ... http://s319.photobucket.com/user/atc...?sort=3&page=1
Help yourself. No fizzy stuff noticed, but I suspect that won't topple the World off its axis
They appear to have partly re-furnished since your cover photo was taken.
The Smoking area is the outside terrace of the Cafe near Gate 1. Loads of space and 'picnic tables'
More info in my TR ... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...r-lgw-mla.html
Help yourself. No fizzy stuff noticed, but I suspect that won't topple the World off its axis
They appear to have partly re-furnished since your cover photo was taken.
The Smoking area is the outside terrace of the Cafe near Gate 1. Loads of space and 'picnic tables'
More info in my TR ... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...r-lgw-mla.html
Last edited by T8191; Jul 10, 2014 at 1:30 am
Jul 16, 2014, 4:27 am
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SOF lounge is actually quite pleasant - even if the lilac colour scheme is hideous.
Very pleasant Bulgarian Sparkling wine available to self pour - beats the CE Monopole!
Very pleasant Bulgarian Sparkling wine available to self pour - beats the CE Monopole!