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
May 15, 2019, 8:34 am
#781
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Bloomsbury
Programs: BA Silver, AF Ivory
Posts: 2,203
This is the offering in the new lounge at Heraklion - I started a thread but should have just posted here.
More details:
A quick update from Crete - as recently announced BA are using a third party lounge at Heraklion airport. Invites are issued at check-in and this seems to be a must at the moment. Through security and passports to the non schengen area ( gates b8 to b11) , then up an escalator or lift and along a corridor to the sky serv lounge. A small, well lit but stuffy room and at lunchtime somewhat overcrowded . Good selection of local beers, wines, spirits and local sparkling wine. Food includes sandwiches and local pastries. Good selection of teas, decent coffee machine WiFi with password posted around, faster than the free airport WiFi. No toilets or showers in lounge, no sign of magazines etc.
Jun 6, 2019, 6:50 am
#782
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK.
Programs: Nowt of note.
Posts: 1,628
No, and not any specific time frame other than summer - which may be optimistic sadly.
Keep an eye on the thread in the AY board for updates https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finn...engen-area.htm
Keep an eye on the thread in the AY board for updates https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finn...engen-area.htm
Jun 9, 2019, 2:04 pm
#783
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere between 0 and 13,000 metres high
Programs: AF/KL Life Plat, BA GGL+GfL, ALL Plat, Hilton Diam, Marriott Gold, blablablah, etc
Posts: 30,544
Quick heads up that JMK (Mykonos) now has a lounge. It's small but very nice - decent food and drink from Nammos (swanky beach bar on the island), modern design and lots of power sockets. MUCH better than hanging around the decrepit terminal building.
It's in the domestic terminal building, and is on Priority Pass: https://www.prioritypass.com/en/Loun...ing-CIP-Lounge
It's in the domestic terminal building, and is on Priority Pass: https://www.prioritypass.com/en/Loun...ing-CIP-Lounge
Jun 11, 2019, 3:44 am
#784
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA GGL, UA Plat, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,380
I'm soon to fly on (I2-operated) IB3725 AMS-MAD, with a 125- ticket.
Thoroughly bored of the BA lounge so wouldn't normally bother getting to Schiphol a minute earlier than necessary, but the
oneworld lounge guide suggests I might be eligible for the Aspire Lounge.
Anyone been in ? Is it worth an hour of my time ?
Thanks in advance
Thoroughly bored of the BA lounge so wouldn't normally bother getting to Schiphol a minute earlier than necessary, but the
oneworld lounge guide suggests I might be eligible for the Aspire Lounge.
Anyone been in ? Is it worth an hour of my time ?
Thanks in advance
Jul 5, 2019, 7:46 am
#785
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London, England
Programs: BA Exec Club, Virgin FC
Posts: 443
Not sure if this is of any interest to anyone, but flying back from Arrecife (ACE) last Saturday, we were given a €10 voucher each to be used at any of the airport eateries (after security), with the exception of Burger King. I know lounge access is better but this is better than nothing! (oh and yeah we were in Club not sure if Golds and Silvers were getting the vouchers)
Jul 5, 2019, 8:23 am
#786
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,578
Not sure if this is of any interest to anyone, but flying back from Arrecife (ACE) last Saturday, we were given a €10 voucher each to be used at any of the airport eateries (after security), with the exception of Burger King. I know lounge access is better but this is better than nothing! (oh and yeah we were in Club not sure if Golds and Silvers were getting the vouchers)
Jul 7, 2019, 4:19 am
#787
Moderator, Emirates
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,386
Didn’t take any photos this morning but there seems to have been a couple of improvements in the lounge offerings at DME since I was last there 3 months ago.
Catering: For the BA236 departure, they had proper hot breakfast offerings. Omelette, bacon, fried tomatoes, mushrooms and the usual local offerings of pancakes and that horrible fried cheese thing. They also had sliced salmon, salmon sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, olives, some pastries, cheese, yoghurts, fruit and desserts.
Beverages: Small bottles of fruit juices that I haven’t seen before, wine, beer and a new addition that, again, I haven’t seen, hard liquor. Vodka, Whisky and Dark Rum that could see.
Unfortunately as has has been reported previously, the wi-fi sign up is through your mobile phone.
S
Catering: For the BA236 departure, they had proper hot breakfast offerings. Omelette, bacon, fried tomatoes, mushrooms and the usual local offerings of pancakes and that horrible fried cheese thing. They also had sliced salmon, salmon sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, olives, some pastries, cheese, yoghurts, fruit and desserts.
Beverages: Small bottles of fruit juices that I haven’t seen before, wine, beer and a new addition that, again, I haven’t seen, hard liquor. Vodka, Whisky and Dark Rum that could see.
Unfortunately as has has been reported previously, the wi-fi sign up is through your mobile phone.
S
Jul 12, 2019, 5:16 am
#788
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA, U2+, SK, AF/KL, IHG, Hilton, others gathering dust...
Posts: 2,552
Didn’t take any photos this morning but there seems to have been a couple of improvements in the lounge offerings at DME since I was last there 3 months ago.
Catering: For the BA236 departure, they had proper hot breakfast offerings. Omelette, bacon, fried tomatoes, mushrooms and the usual local offerings of pancakes and that horrible fried cheese thing. They also had sliced salmon, salmon sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, olives, some pastries, cheese, yoghurts, fruit and desserts.
Beverages: Small bottles of fruit juices that I haven’t seen before, wine, beer and a new addition that, again, I haven’t seen, hard liquor. Vodka, Whisky and Dark Rum that could see.
Unfortunately as has has been reported previously, the wi-fi sign up is through your mobile phone.
S
Catering: For the BA236 departure, they had proper hot breakfast offerings. Omelette, bacon, fried tomatoes, mushrooms and the usual local offerings of pancakes and that horrible fried cheese thing. They also had sliced salmon, salmon sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, olives, some pastries, cheese, yoghurts, fruit and desserts.
Beverages: Small bottles of fruit juices that I haven’t seen before, wine, beer and a new addition that, again, I haven’t seen, hard liquor. Vodka, Whisky and Dark Rum that could see.
Unfortunately as has has been reported previously, the wi-fi sign up is through your mobile phone.
S
Jul 12, 2019, 6:55 am
#789
Moderator, Emirates
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,386
Is this the Navigator lounge? I see from this thread that there is also the S7 lounge. Are both accessible to BA pax (am OWE flying CW), and if so, which would be preferable? More interested in the nicer environment, if there is a difference, less so in food/drink offerings, though that could be a factor if a major difference. Thanks for any advice.
Have only ever seen the BA lounge extremely busy once and that was last year when the early morning flight went tech so all eligible pax from that plus two afternoon flights were in there otherwise it’s usually quiet.
S
Jul 24, 2019, 7:52 am
#790
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,850
Slovenia / Ljubljana / Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport.
I can report on this, BA customers can use the Business Lounge at Brnik Aerodrom, though it isn't mentioned on the oneworld website, or indeed outside the lounge itself. It's right by gate 9 after security and before Schengen emigration. It's upstairs, there doesn't appear to be accessibility options for those who can't use stairs. It's also a Priority Pass lounge, otherwise the usual BA lounge access rules apply. The lounge is operated by Fraport. Contrary to the implied accessed details on the Priority Pass website, you don't need to register before security, the lounge is airside and is staffed permanently.
Fridge with local wines and soft drinks, no spirits
Food and coffee area, with the self serve Laško beer tap at the far end
For the benefit of @Prospero's flashcard, here is some basic information.
LJU
Business Lounge
AIrside, upstairs from near gate 9 after security before Schengen emigration
Opening hours
Open during airport's operating hours
Access options:
Standard BA rules
Priority Pass
Dragon Pass
Food and beverages:
Soup, salad items, wrapped sandwiches, savoury snacks, biscuits, bakery items, fresh fruit.
Local wine and Laško beer (on tap), Coca Cola, Schweppes and Fanta soft drinks, still, sparkling and flavoured water, fruit juices, ice tea. Champagne: none.
For entertainment and business
Free airport wifi (49mb/s download, 5 mb/s upload)
Slovenian, German and English language newspapers
Big screen TV
One PC workstation
Working fax machine
Other information
Toilets inside the lounge
No shower facilities
Stair only access to the lounge.
I can report on this, BA customers can use the Business Lounge at Brnik Aerodrom, though it isn't mentioned on the oneworld website, or indeed outside the lounge itself. It's right by gate 9 after security and before Schengen emigration. It's upstairs, there doesn't appear to be accessibility options for those who can't use stairs. It's also a Priority Pass lounge, otherwise the usual BA lounge access rules apply. The lounge is operated by Fraport. Contrary to the implied accessed details on the Priority Pass website, you don't need to register before security, the lounge is airside and is staffed permanently.
Fridge with local wines and soft drinks, no spirits
Food and coffee area, with the self serve Laško beer tap at the far end
For the benefit of @Prospero's flashcard, here is some basic information.
LJU
Business Lounge
AIrside, upstairs from near gate 9 after security before Schengen emigration
Opening hours
Open during airport's operating hours
Access options:
Standard BA rules
Priority Pass
Dragon Pass
Food and beverages:
Soup, salad items, wrapped sandwiches, savoury snacks, biscuits, bakery items, fresh fruit.
Local wine and Laško beer (on tap), Coca Cola, Schweppes and Fanta soft drinks, still, sparkling and flavoured water, fruit juices, ice tea. Champagne: none.
For entertainment and business
Free airport wifi (49mb/s download, 5 mb/s upload)
Slovenian, German and English language newspapers
Big screen TV
One PC workstation
Working fax machine
Other information
Toilets inside the lounge
No shower facilities
Stair only access to the lounge.
Aug 4, 2019, 1:45 am
#793
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,850