which lounge in Hong Kong?
Feb 9, 2015, 8:58 pm
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Don't worry too much, this forum thrives on questions being asked, and there may well be new travellers out there very interested in your question.
You can check in for BA at the Kowloon or HK Central rail station terminals, any time the day of travel if you really want to extend your visit. The BA checkin is shared with Finnair on the left side of the desks. And indeed you can enter the airport at any time if HBO.
By all means visit the Wing First lounge for CX and the business class Noodle Bar, but then visit the Qantas lounge too, it would be interesting to know what you make of them, side by side.
You can check in for BA at the Kowloon or HK Central rail station terminals, any time the day of travel if you really want to extend your visit. The BA checkin is shared with Finnair on the left side of the desks. And indeed you can enter the airport at any time if HBO.
By all means visit the Wing First lounge for CX and the business class Noodle Bar, but then visit the Qantas lounge too, it would be interesting to know what you make of them, side by side.
Feb 9, 2015, 11:28 pm
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Feb 10, 2015, 12:32 am
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I normally just use CX F Wing as it is convenient, quiet and they make negronis. Had a chance to try the QF lounge a couple of days back as had a delayed flight departing from gate 17 just below the QF lounge. I won't bother again. Everything from the food to the alcohol and seating is noticeably below the CX F lounge standard. Their sparkling wine is some overly sweet Aussie crap. I didn't try the bathrooms so perhaps these are better for those with less good eyesight but I can't imagine they have better showers than the cabanas in the wing in any event. Stick to CX F wing and you won't go wrong.
Feb 10, 2015, 1:51 am
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Had a chance to try the QF lounge a couple of days back as had a delayed flight departing from gate 17 just below the QF lounge. I won't bother again. Everything from the food to the alcohol and seating is noticeably below the CX F lounge standard. Their sparkling wine is some overly sweet Aussie crap.
Feb 10, 2015, 12:12 pm
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Feb 10, 2015, 12:51 pm
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I am disappointed at the way the F lounges in SIN and HKG have disappeared but at least there are good CX F lounges in HKG.
I was never that impressed with the QF F lounge (not great atmosphere, food very poor), but at least it was close to the gate, had VC and small nice ice cream tubs and computers.
I used to stop there after eating in the F Wing, and lean over the balcony to see how boarding was progressing!
Feb 10, 2015, 10:03 pm
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Thanks for the update.
I am disappointed at the way the F lounges in SIN and HKG have disappeared but at least there are good CX F lounges in HKG.
I was never that impressed with the QF F lounge (not great atmosphere, food very poor), but at least it was close to the gate, had VC and small nice ice cream tubs and computers.
I used to stop there after eating in the F Wing, and lean over the balcony to see how boarding was progressing!
I am disappointed at the way the F lounges in SIN and HKG have disappeared but at least there are good CX F lounges in HKG.
I was never that impressed with the QF F lounge (not great atmosphere, food very poor), but at least it was close to the gate, had VC and small nice ice cream tubs and computers.
I used to stop there after eating in the F Wing, and lean over the balcony to see how boarding was progressing!
Feb 10, 2015, 11:32 pm
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Has prompted me to start to think about a trip to HK to see friends and catch up with what has happened at HKG since my last visit because I am obviously very out of date!
Feb 11, 2015, 1:06 am
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Feb 11, 2015, 1:17 am
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Sitting at the bar in the QF lounge is one of my favourite places in an airport. Agreed that you should avoid the sparkling wine, but the cocktails and drink selection, combined with the always friendly staff bringing out dim sum directly from the kitchen make it a very easy travelling experience.
Feb 11, 2015, 1:26 am
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Really enjoyed my visit to the Wing F and J lounges. The step up from Galleries Club and First is huge.
Noodle bar in J Wing is really nice whilst the F dining is superb. Pairing wines with the Al a Carte menu and the buffet has some great world dishes. Champagne glass constantly topped up when sitting in the F lounge and a great full service bar.
Noodle bar in J Wing is really nice whilst the F dining is superb. Pairing wines with the Al a Carte menu and the buffet has some great world dishes. Champagne glass constantly topped up when sitting in the F lounge and a great full service bar.
Feb 11, 2015, 2:24 am
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Steak/beef dish
Fish dish
Pasta or 'homely' food as I call it
Noodles or rice dish
And then a lot of self serve noodles, dim sum and other assorted things.
The Wing J has had the same thing for years:
Noodle bar:
Dan dan noodles
Pork buns
Wonton soup
Elsewhere:
Assorted small sandwiches
Siu mai (pork dumpling)
Har gow (prawn dumpling)
Fried Noodles
Steamed vegetables
QF lounge had on my last visit last week:
Beef stew
Creamy mash
Roasted vegetables
Pasta dish
Cold salad selection
Lots of desserts, such as cheesecake and brownies (i don't remember exactly what as I'm banned from this area
)
Feb 11, 2015, 7:32 am
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Feb 13, 2015, 11:50 am
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