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
Oct 20, 2019, 3:26 am
#811
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BCN Joan Miro lounge
I’ve not seen it reported on here already, so just to note that the BCN lounge has now fully reopened following a complete refurbishment.
It’s a big improvement. As well as the extra space created there are now two separate buffet / drinks areas and two sets of toilets. There is a choice of seating types including tables to eat at, a variety of easy chairs as well as desks. There are also some enclosed pods to rest in and a couple of meeting rooms.
I’m not taking pictures as the lounge is very busy and I don’t like to capture people unawares, but in style it now looks like the PMI lounge posted above - wood, marble and grey. I just hope they’ve increased staffing levels to keep it clean and tidy, which was always a problem with the old lounge.
It’s a big improvement. As well as the extra space created there are now two separate buffet / drinks areas and two sets of toilets. There is a choice of seating types including tables to eat at, a variety of easy chairs as well as desks. There are also some enclosed pods to rest in and a couple of meeting rooms.
I’m not taking pictures as the lounge is very busy and I don’t like to capture people unawares, but in style it now looks like the PMI lounge posted above - wood, marble and grey. I just hope they’ve increased staffing levels to keep it clean and tidy, which was always a problem with the old lounge.
Oct 20, 2019, 5:37 am
#812
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Location: Lincolnshire, UK
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Not sure what happened there - supposed to be an update to OSL premium lounge - not Cava but french sparkling wine Blanc de Blanc.
Last edited by vintagepilot; Nov 4, 2019 at 6:16 am
Oct 24, 2019, 3:36 pm
#813
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Small update for BLQ, since I haven’t seen the timings mentioned. There is a sign in the lounge stating that fast track security (accessible from the back of the lounge) is open daily from 05:30-19:00.
This should catch all the BA flights based on current schedules, except perhaps in the event of IRROPS causing material delay on the last flight of the day, and for those who like to cut it fine on the days the last flight goes around 19:30.
This should catch all the BA flights based on current schedules, except perhaps in the event of IRROPS causing material delay on the last flight of the day, and for those who like to cut it fine on the days the last flight goes around 19:30.
Oct 24, 2019, 3:47 pm
#814
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Small update for BLQ, since I haven’t seen the timings mentioned. There is a sign in the lounge stating that fast track security (accessible from the back of the lounge) is open daily from 05:30-19:00.
This should catch all the BA flights based on current schedules, except perhaps in the event of IRROPS causing material delay on the last flight of the day, and for those who like to cut it fine on the days the last flight goes around 19:30.
This should catch all the BA flights based on current schedules, except perhaps in the event of IRROPS causing material delay on the last flight of the day, and for those who like to cut it fine on the days the last flight goes around 19:30.
Oct 30, 2019, 1:39 pm
#815
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Reading, UK
Programs: SK EBS / BA Silver / BMI Gold / KLM Silver
Posts: 93
Flew out of Florence earlier this week for the first time. As such I am not aware of the previous arrangements. But the current lounge seemed very permanent and could quote possibly have been refurbished. I found it surprisingly pleasant to be honest - particularly compared to other Italian lounge offerings. Food options distinctly limited in line with the guide though.
There's an enclosed boardroom for calls if you nab it.
There's an enclosed boardroom for calls if you nab it.
Nov 4, 2019, 2:46 am
#816
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Location: Birmingham New Street
Programs: ASLEF
Posts: 266
CGN Cologne
No, there isn't a lounge provided for BA customers, the route is probably being tested out for viability at this stage. There is a lounge for Priority Pass customers, I'll put this in the Lounges thread in due course. This is the only lounge in Terminal 2 CGN (and there isn't any provision in Terminal 1). It's comfortable but the food and drink provision is at the basic end of the Europe's shorthaul lounges. It's on the level above the main airside concourse, immediately to the left of security and clearly signposted.
Nov 15, 2019, 6:03 am
#817
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Location: Scotland, Spain
Programs: Skywards Gold, Amex Plat, SkyTeam Silver
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Palma PMI Sala Valldemossa is now open again. I was in on Tuesday and can visit again Monday and take some pictures if this is helpful for an update?
Let me know and what extra info anyone requires.
Let me know and what extra info anyone requires.
Nov 15, 2019, 6:16 am
#818
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I don't know of a set of lounges which gets more updates than PMI! But when I take photos of lounges my general approach is to take one of the seating, one of the food area and one of the drink area, whilst trying to avoid having too many people in the photo. Easier said than done!
Nov 16, 2019, 2:16 am
#819
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland, Spain
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I don't know of a set of lounges which gets more updates than PMI! But when I take photos of lounges my general approach is to take one of the seating, one of the food area and one of the drink area, whilst trying to avoid having too many people in the photo. Easier said than done!
The new Valldemossa is now similar decor to Moudle C and D so a big improvement looks wise.
Also noticed Valencia lounge is near the new Gate 12 now.
Nov 19, 2019, 1:27 am
#820
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ZRH Aspire Lounge construction in main terminal (still open)
I'm sitting in the main terminal Aspire lounge, and about a third of it is cordoned off. Otherwise it's completely normal. Well, apart from the fact there are way fewer people in here.
Nov 19, 2019, 3:38 am
#821
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FRA - CX lounge temporary closure
Cathay Pacific has announced that its FRA lounge is closing temporarily from 20 November 2019 for maintenance.
CX is directing its own passengers to the Priority Lounge opposite E9 (first class passengers and OWE and OWS) or the Sky Lounge opposite D8. However, that may have little or no bearing on what BA passengers will be able to access.
CX is directing its own passengers to the Priority Lounge opposite E9 (first class passengers and OWE and OWS) or the Sky Lounge opposite D8. However, that may have little or no bearing on what BA passengers will be able to access.
Nov 25, 2019, 10:00 am
#822
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Just a quick update on Sofia. The Preslav lounge was intolerable because of the smoke - we did not even bother to sign in. The Pliska lounge was pleasant, there was Bulgarian sparkling wine. The snacks were poor - pre-wrapped sarnies and a few pastries.
Nov 28, 2019, 3:47 pm
#823
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Posts: 271
Strange one at ACE (Lanzarote) just now. Wasn’t expecting access as Gold or in CE and handed over Lounge Key card. When the lady took my boarding pass she said “Ah, Club and Gold, you can come in’
Mrs Lem could not get in as CE and Silver and I could not guest her, so she used Lounge Key card.
The lady behind us also got in as Gold and CE
Mrs Lem could not get in as CE and Silver and I could not guest her, so she used Lounge Key card.
The lady behind us also got in as Gold and CE
Dec 10, 2019, 2:04 am
#824
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corporate-wage-slave
Updated photo of the new lounge at VLC ( Valencia VLC Airport. https://imgur.com/a/4eqNFnE ) as the background to the old one is outdated. Also the lounge is near Gate 12 now (not A3 as currently stated).
Updated photo of the new lounge at VLC ( Valencia VLC Airport. https://imgur.com/a/4eqNFnE ) as the background to the old one is outdated. Also the lounge is near Gate 12 now (not A3 as currently stated).
Dec 10, 2019, 6:55 am
#825
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corporate-wage-slave
Updated photo of the new lounge at VLC ( Valencia VLC Airport. https://imgur.com/a/4eqNFnE ) as the background to the old one is outdated. Also the lounge is near Gate 12 now (not A3 as currently stated).
Updated photo of the new lounge at VLC ( Valencia VLC Airport. https://imgur.com/a/4eqNFnE ) as the background to the old one is outdated. Also the lounge is near Gate 12 now (not A3 as currently stated).