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May 25, 2018, 1:48 pm
#18
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May 25, 2018, 7:41 pm
#19
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Don't bother with the lounge. As long as the weather is nice go on to the open air terrace and watch the planes 
EDIT: from the terrace
EDIT: from the terrace
Last edited by KARFA; May 25, 2018 at 8:27 pm
May 25, 2018, 8:25 pm
#20
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great advice , although maybe it’s just me but it’s actually quite interesting to watch aircraft landing when the weather is not so good (windy) also. It’s a tough airport. I once had a BA captain show me the landing procedure and they need a special training!
May 25, 2018, 10:59 pm
#21
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Agreed, the terrace is a great place, especially on a good day.
The small lounge is good for a quick coffee, snack, last glass of Madeira wine - either before or after a bit of terrace sunbathing / 'plane spotting. Not worth paying too much to use if you do not have PP access.
The small lounge is good for a quick coffee, snack, last glass of Madeira wine - either before or after a bit of terrace sunbathing / 'plane spotting. Not worth paying too much to use if you do not have PP access.
May 26, 2018, 1:24 am
#22
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May 26, 2018, 7:50 am
#23
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May 27, 2018, 3:59 am
#24
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Agreed, but the lounge is not that big, so a large CE cabin plus Gold and Silver card holders (+ guests) would likely overwhelm the TAP lounge at times, if not for every flight.
