BA Lounge Database | Africa
Apr 10, 2015, 5:32 pm
#31
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
May 5, 2015, 11:39 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,840
The JNB domestic SLOW lounge has had its iMacs removed. I don't know whether this applies to the other SLOW lounges as well, but I was told that this is because the arrangement with Apple has come to an end, and there will soon be new Samsung computers in their place.
There is also sparkling wine available at the bar, although it wasn't something that I'd rush back to have another glass of.
There is also sparkling wine available at the bar, although it wasn't something that I'd rush back to have another glass of.
Jul 9, 2015, 2:33 pm
#33
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges and Environmentally Friendly Travel
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 22,213
Housekeeping note
The database received a routine update today. If you happen to see any errors or omissions, please let me know.
Sep 10, 2015, 2:36 pm
#34
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
Nov 17, 2015, 9:19 am
#35
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, CX Gold (OW Sapphire), Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,476
Further update (Mon 16 Nov): beer is cans of Casablanca, wine is in demi-bottles (red, white), soft drinks (cans) and water (330ml bottles still, sparkling). No champagne. Tea/coffee.
Food is sandwiches and Moroccan pastry based sweats.
Wi-Fi is glacial when working.
Also, lounge appears to be called "Salon ONDA".
Jun 5, 2016, 10:16 pm
#36
Join Date: May 2009
Location: TPA Bay area
Posts: 485
Question: we arrive in JNB at 7-ish in the morning on the overnight flight from LHR. We will have flown Club World. Is there any lounge we can wait in for a couple of hours that morning until we catch our SA flight to Upington?
Jun 6, 2016, 12:53 am
#37
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,422
Jun 6, 2016, 5:40 am
#38
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: IC Amb :-(, UA silver, BA Gold, SPG Plat, A-Club Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 913
There is an arrivals lounge but it is the wrong side of security for a domestic departure. If you have no status or Priority Pass (or similar) then you can pay to use the Bidvest lounge http://www.bidvestlounge.co.za/Forms/LoungesMatrix.aspx.
Any idea whether I can still use the SLOW Lounge? - I can see from http://www.slowlounge.co.za/british-...-lounge-access that "Gold and Silver cardholders may access the Lounges when travelling to SA destinations not operated by BA Comair."
Would I be allowed access ? i.e.Do they refuse access if I am flying to an SA destination (on SA or even SAFAir )if that destination COULD be operated by Comair?
Jun 6, 2016, 5:50 am
#39
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,422
Same Question - but I am BA gold, flying to CPT but NOT on Comair ?
Any idea whether I can still use the SLOW Lounge? - I can see from http://www.slowlounge.co.za/british-...-lounge-access that "Gold and Silver cardholders may access the Lounges when travelling to SA destinations not operated by BA Comair."
Would I be allowed access ? i.e.Do they refuse access if I am flying to an SA destination (on SA or even SAFAir )if that destination COULD be operated by Comair?
Any idea whether I can still use the SLOW Lounge? - I can see from http://www.slowlounge.co.za/british-...-lounge-access that "Gold and Silver cardholders may access the Lounges when travelling to SA destinations not operated by BA Comair."
Would I be allowed access ? i.e.Do they refuse access if I am flying to an SA destination (on SA or even SAFAir )if that destination COULD be operated by Comair?
Jun 8, 2016, 12:40 pm
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
Jun 8, 2016, 12:52 pm
#41
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
SLOW lounge news
A handout from Comair yesterday said (amongst other things):-
We are well on our way with our SLOW Lounge upgrade and expansion projects. The new Cape Town lounge upgrade has been well-received. The Johannesburg O R Tambo Domestic lounge will be upgraded this year, along with the opening of the new refreshed and enlarged O R Tambo International lounge. We will be opening a new type of SLOW Lounge at Lanseria International Airport, enabling our Silver and Gold Executive Club members lounge access when travelling with kulula.com from Lanseria.
Jun 20, 2016, 11:59 am
#42
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,021
MRU lounge
Arriving at about 9pm for the 11.30pm BA departure and was greeted with a welcome cocktail, empty lounge and TV pre-tuned to the football.
Food included some main course dishes including veggie options, and local foods. Very attentive staff.
Wifi access is to the free wifi available throughout the airport. This wasn't working when I arrived and they quickly sent for a technician to sort it out.
Food included some main course dishes including veggie options, and local foods. Very attentive staff.
Wifi access is to the free wifi available throughout the airport. This wasn't working when I arrived and they quickly sent for a technician to sort it out.
Oct 18, 2016, 4:31 pm
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
I'm sorry I haven't read it, but there is a thread about the situation there which might have some information for you: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ounge-nbo.html
Jan 1, 2017, 8:49 am
#45
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: London. Edinburgh, Cornwall
Programs: BA GGL, British Midland Lifetime* Loser
Posts: 7,950
The Marrakech (RAK) lounge is now dry, based on a recent visit.
My BA-issued lounge invitation stated "soft drinks and snacks" were available. There was a fridge with beer in the lounge but sure enough it was locked and the lounge attendant said it was not for BA passengers, pointing to the wording on the invitation. I have no idea who *does* get a drink.
In any case there was definitely no wine of any kind, and the only food was a couple of plates of rather forlorn plates of sandwiches. No fruit. Oh, and the wifi wasn't working, for which the attendant was somewhat apologetic. (The terminal wifi worked though.)
My BA-issued lounge invitation stated "soft drinks and snacks" were available. There was a fridge with beer in the lounge but sure enough it was locked and the lounge attendant said it was not for BA passengers, pointing to the wording on the invitation. I have no idea who *does* get a drink.
In any case there was definitely no wine of any kind, and the only food was a couple of plates of rather forlorn plates of sandwiches. No fruit. Oh, and the wifi wasn't working, for which the attendant was somewhat apologetic. (The terminal wifi worked though.)