Is a T5 departure just for CCR worth it?
May 10, 2017, 2:10 pm
#46
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Indeed. The only recent issue has been with respect to guesting. Going off recent discussions (arguments!), the QF lounge somehow believes the guest must be travelling on the same flight as the Emerald.
May 10, 2017, 8:59 pm
#47
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No, not even in the same league. I'd argue the CX SFO lounge is the worst oneworld lounge at SFO. It is loud, crowded, and has worse F&B options than even the Admirals Club. They have the over rated noodle bar with freeze dried ramen but that's it.
Regardless it is not available for domestic AA departures as AA departs out of T2 which does not have an air-side connection to the international terminal.
You'll have access to the Admirals Club in T2 however.
As for oneworld lounges in the international terminal the BA one is by far my favorite. It's a bit on the small side but the staff is fantastic and the beverage options are great. No food to speak of.
The JAL one is dark and dated but tends to be less crowded and quieter than the CX one.
Regardless it is not available for domestic AA departures as AA departs out of T2 which does not have an air-side connection to the international terminal.
You'll have access to the Admirals Club in T2 however.
As for oneworld lounges in the international terminal the BA one is by far my favorite. It's a bit on the small side but the staff is fantastic and the beverage options are great. No food to speak of.
The JAL one is dark and dated but tends to be less crowded and quieter than the CX one.
May 10, 2017, 9:01 pm
#48
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May 11, 2017, 3:09 am
#49
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Funny. I am debating this myself at the minute. Upper Deck 747 is special - there is no doubt about that. The planes are just so old though. They're so tired. I'm not sure if I can be bothered with the multiple connections ie; LHR>LAX/SFO>LAS when there is a direct LHR>LAS flight. Almost seems bonkers to take a connection in!
May 11, 2017, 3:15 am
#50
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I agree with you, but I find the T5-T3 transfer a pain, I am not a fan of T3 and I find that First on the A380 is the most relaxing in the BA fleet, I find it the easiest seat to sleep on. I always manage to organise a quick meeting at LAX on the way, so it's not a wasted connection.
May 11, 2017, 3:17 am
#51
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I agree with you, but I find the T5-T3 transfer a pain, I am not a fan of T3 and I find that First on the A380 is the most relaxing in the BA fleet, I find it the easiest seat to sleep on. I always manage to organise a quick meeting at LAX on the way, so it's not a wasted connection.
the 747s are just so old you feel drained when you get off them sometimes. T5-T3 is indeed a complete farce, no disputes there.