Non-BA lounges at TXL
Feb 8, 2015, 4:59 am
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Non-BA lounges at TXL
Quick question. Is it possible as a GCH to use any lounges other than the BA lounge at Tegel? I'm aware there's an Air Berlin lounge but is it accessible (and worth a visit) ? Have searched the forum but am struggling to find up to date info
Feb 8, 2015, 5:15 am
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Air Berlin use the Air france lounge which is upstairs from the BA lounge
I never been In it but believe you need to be flying AB
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
I never been In it but believe you need to be flying AB
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
Feb 8, 2015, 5:51 am
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It would really depend who you're flying with.
The (landisde) BA lounge (where you go if you're flying BA) gets mixed reviews here, but I really quite like it and use it a lot.
According to the AB website if you are flying with them, you should use the AF (lounge one floor above BA) - widely loathed on this forum. So if you fly with AB then flash your GC at the BA lounge and they will invariably grant you access
AB has a series of "exclusive waiting areas" (airside in Terminals A and C). Your BP won't get you in there unless you have Gold status with AB. That said they are really only places for those who enjoy drinking coffee out of plastic cups while sitting on plastic chairs.
Your profile states *A Gold so there may also be the option of the SEN Lounge (out of SEN for four years now so I have forgotten about the access rules if you aren't flying with them). This is a good lounge.
And for completeness there is a paying lounge, the Berlin Airport Club Lounge at the front part of Terminal A, conveniently hidden at the end of a little passageway just underneath the main board showing arrivals.
Not aware of any others.
There is also a nice little tram carriage outside the far entrance door to Terminal A where you can get decent Currywurst (also enjoyed, I believe, by scottishpoet at times)
The (landisde) BA lounge (where you go if you're flying BA) gets mixed reviews here, but I really quite like it and use it a lot.
According to the AB website if you are flying with them, you should use the AF (lounge one floor above BA) - widely loathed on this forum. So if you fly with AB then flash your GC at the BA lounge and they will invariably grant you access
AB has a series of "exclusive waiting areas" (airside in Terminals A and C). Your BP won't get you in there unless you have Gold status with AB. That said they are really only places for those who enjoy drinking coffee out of plastic cups while sitting on plastic chairs.
Your profile states *A Gold so there may also be the option of the SEN Lounge (out of SEN for four years now so I have forgotten about the access rules if you aren't flying with them). This is a good lounge.
And for completeness there is a paying lounge, the Berlin Airport Club Lounge at the front part of Terminal A, conveniently hidden at the end of a little passageway just underneath the main board showing arrivals.
Not aware of any others.
There is also a nice little tram carriage outside the far entrance door to Terminal A where you can get decent Currywurst (also enjoyed, I believe, by scottishpoet at times)
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Feb 8, 2015, 6:51 am
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Non-BA lounges at TXL
The whole point of the airport layout at TXL and the thing that makes it such a brilliant airport is that you don't have to stand around waiting for hours. you get out of your taxi, check in, go through security, and then board all within a few metres and a few minutes.
Feb 8, 2015, 6:59 am
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I don't think the Air France lounge is that bad, it's certainly less threadbare than the BA lounge below. Very similar food and drink, usually less crowded and it stays open a little longer. No egg mountain however.
If Gold you can use the BA lounge if flying AB. If Silver they will strongly encourage you to use the AF lounge if flying AB.
Then there is Starbucks across the way if you want something more substantial or hot to eat, but indeed just below the lounge, just outside the main door, is die esS-bahn restaurant, in a converted train carriage, for currywurst and chips. The airport's viewing platform is by there too.
If Gold you can use the BA lounge if flying AB. If Silver they will strongly encourage you to use the AF lounge if flying AB.
Then there is Starbucks across the way if you want something more substantial or hot to eat, but indeed just below the lounge, just outside the main door, is die esS-bahn restaurant, in a converted train carriage, for currywurst and chips. The airport's viewing platform is by there too.
Feb 8, 2015, 8:23 am
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To clarify I was flying BA so I guess that means the BA lounge is the only one I could use?
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Feb 8, 2015, 8:54 am
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The BA Terraces lounge is the only oneworld lounge at TXL.
Feb 8, 2015, 10:01 am
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They do stamp your boarding pass on entry though, which I believe is to stop you from lounge jumping to the Air France lounge as well, as AB will only pay one lounge.
Feb 8, 2015, 10:38 am
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AB cancelled the 1 pm to CPH so my wife and I are now at TXL from 12:00 until 5:50 pm traveling on a J AA ticket from DFW-FRA-TXL-CPH.; from what I have read here both lounges are about the same? I know we could take a quick trip into town but will be a bit tired - any advice?
Jun 6, 2015, 12:50 am
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AB cancelled the 1 pm to CPH so my wife and I are now at TXL from 12:00 until 5:50 pm traveling on a J AA ticket from DFW-FRA-TXL-CPH.; from what I have read here both lounges are about the same? I know we could take a quick trip into town but will be a bit tired - any advice?
Jun 6, 2015, 5:00 am
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AB cancelled the 1 pm to CPH so my wife and I are now at TXL from 12:00 until 5:50 pm traveling on a J AA ticket from DFW-FRA-TXL-CPH.; from what I have read here both lounges are about the same? I know we could take a quick trip into town but will be a bit tired - any advice?