Jun 30, 2015, 3:57 am
Last edit by: S_W_S
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
Mar 27, 2017, 7:42 am
#511
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OSL Oslo 3rd party lounge
In addition to the info in the wiki, I was delighted to find that among the delicious breakfast and probably lunch/supper items was a supply of Jaffa cakes.
Yummee.
I do not recall seeing such wondrous items in other lounges.
Yummee.
I do not recall seeing such wondrous items in other lounges.
Mar 27, 2017, 3:34 pm
#512
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I'm currently in the Mercedes-Benz-branded lounge in St Petersburg LED in the middle of the afternoon. In addition to the items mentioned in the graphic there are also cereals, some salad leaves, soups and 4 somewhat similar hot food offerings:
various kinds of rice-based stodge, think BA Galleries if your school dinner ladies took over, but the meatball dish isn't bad and does the job.
various kinds of rice-based stodge, think BA Galleries if your school dinner ladies took over, but the meatball dish isn't bad and does the job.
Here are my photos, I found lots more on this review in Portuguese.
Mar 29, 2017, 8:08 am
#513
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In the Hugo Junkers at DUS. There is refurbishment work going on at the moment, it is very cramped with just about every seat full. I think that the space has reduced due to the work, but I'm not sure as I've not been in here before.
Mar 29, 2017, 9:36 am
#514
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Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but is there any info on future TLL lounge arrangements? LHR-TLL launches on 28 March. There seems to be just one lounge, so BA will either use this, or they won't offer anything. It would be nice if a contract was signed before services commence.
Mar 31, 2017, 8:17 am
#515
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DME Moscow
Attachment 12329
Note: recent reports suggest the provision of spirits and champagne has been withdrawn.
Attachment 12330
LED Saint Petersburg
Attachment 12331
Attachment 12329
Note: recent reports suggest the provision of spirits and champagne has been withdrawn.
Attachment 12330
LED Saint Petersburg
Attachment 12331
Hope this helps
S
Mar 31, 2017, 8:41 am
#516
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Ok, so TLL has no lounge contract signed, and having spoken to a BA manager on site, he confirmed that new seasonable routes wouldn't get one (and something along the lines of "tickets are cheap, it would't be profitable for BA to offer lounge access to Club pax"). Whilst I disagree with the premise of his argument, London-Tallinn tickets can indeed be bought cheaply. But of course that doesn't mean that there aren't expensive tickets on sale.
I assume, therefore, that TLL fits into the following Wiki category, as lounge access is permitted for those travelling on AY in J from HEL to LHR:
No lounge for BA, but there is for other airlines / Priority Pass?
Information regarding the lounge here:
http://www.tallinn-airport.ee/en/ser...siness-lounge/
Apr 11, 2017, 3:30 am
#518
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Apr 11, 2017, 6:56 am
#519
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Finnair Premium Lounge
Is the Finnair Premium Lounge at HEL only for Oneworld Emeralds now? The oneworld website says so, but I thought it used to be for Sapphires too? (as the slide here also suggests)
EDIT: so from Finnair.com it seems they have changed the rules...only Emeralds now
I'll miss the sauna!
EDIT: so from Finnair.com it seems they have changed the rules...only Emeralds now
I'll miss the sauna!
Last edited by headingwest; Apr 11, 2017 at 7:15 am
Apr 11, 2017, 7:16 am
#520
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Is the Finnair Premium Lounge at HEL only for Oneworld Emeralds now? The oneworld website says so, but I thought it used to be for Sapphires too? (as the slide here also suggests)
EDIT: so from Finnair.com it seems they have changed the rules...only Emeralds now I'll miss the sauna!
EDIT: so from Finnair.com it seems they have changed the rules...only Emeralds now
I'll miss the sauna!http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finna...en-area-6.html
Sorry to say headingwest, but I am pleased that access appears to have been reduced to OWE only, at least at peak times. The lounge, which is not that big, did become uncomfortably crowded at peak times, so reducing access at these times (e.g. Sunday evening IME and probably Saturday evening too) was needed.
P.S. your profile shows you as BA Gold?
Last edited by TravellerFrequently; Apr 11, 2017 at 7:22 am Reason: To add P.S.
Apr 11, 2017, 7:26 am
#521
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Thanks for that TravellerFrequently, I can see that for OWEs is would be better.
I'm still Emerald but have a booking in January when I'll be Sapphire once again.
Just for info, they've stopped OWSs from booking economy comfort too....so cut backs all round!
I'm still Emerald but have a booking in January when I'll be Sapphire once again.
Just for info, they've stopped OWSs from booking economy comfort too....so cut backs all round!
Apr 27, 2017, 3:29 am
#522
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Tallinn airport - Business Lounge
Located right after security and the duty free shop, up a flight of stairs. The lounge has an outdoor smoking / viewing terrace.
Selection of sandwiches, open sandwiches, mini quiches, salad pots, soup, biscuits and pastries. Reasonable selection of wine (one red, one white), spirits and soft drinks. No sign of champagne while I was there.
Located right after security and the duty free shop, up a flight of stairs. The lounge has an outdoor smoking / viewing terrace.
Selection of sandwiches, open sandwiches, mini quiches, salad pots, soup, biscuits and pastries. Reasonable selection of wine (one red, one white), spirits and soft drinks. No sign of champagne while I was there.
Apr 27, 2017, 3:37 am
#523
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Apr 27, 2017, 3:56 am
#525
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