Bordeaux Lounge
Apr 2, 2018, 7:31 am
#31
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Mrs PtF and I, inspired by Rick Stein’s Long Weekends TV series (episode 1 of 10), had identified Bordeaux as a place worth visiting for a few days. However, while we were prepared to ignore our general dislike of LGW, the timing of BA’s BOD flights (either dep LGW at the crack of dawn or arr BOD very late in the evening) wasn’t that appealing.
Throw in BOD’s lounge situation, as described in this thread, and that’s three reasons why we will not be visiting Bordeaux anytime soon - which is a shame really.
Throw in BOD’s lounge situation, as described in this thread, and that’s three reasons why we will not be visiting Bordeaux anytime soon - which is a shame really.
Apr 7, 2018, 4:51 am
#32
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As planned, I spent a few hours in BOD this week. Without a doubt one of worst airports I've every experienced. Dirty, dingy, rude staff, expensive food, confusing floor plan, the immigration didn't turn up for outbound until 25 minutes before the flight and seating was uncomfortable and inconvenient.
I'd expect this from an African airport, not one in Europe.
I'd expect this from an African airport, not one in Europe.
Apr 7, 2018, 5:43 am
#33
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Mrs PtF and I, inspired by Rick Stein’s Long Weekends TV series (episode 1 of 10), had identified Bordeaux as a place worth visiting for a few days. However, while we were prepared to ignore our general dislike of LGW, the timing of BA’s BOD flights (either dep LGW at the crack of dawn or arr BOD very late in the evening) wasn’t that appealing.
Throw in BOD’s lounge situation, as described in this thread, and that’s three reasons why we will not be visiting Bordeaux anytime soon - which is a shame really.
Throw in BOD’s lounge situation, as described in this thread, and that’s three reasons why we will not be visiting Bordeaux anytime soon - which is a shame really.
Apr 7, 2018, 6:09 am
#34
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I’m going to put in a plea to stop the Bordeaux bashing. Yes the airport is crap, but that isn’t BA’s fault.
It’s a provincial airport, turn up 90 mins before your flight and view it as a means to an end.
It’s a provincial airport, turn up 90 mins before your flight and view it as a means to an end.
Apr 7, 2018, 6:15 am
#35
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I have no issues with BA to be honest. However, being a provincial airport is no excuse for the poor overall quality and experience from entrance to gate. They serve international flights, which they get a paid a pretty penny for, so there is no reason for it to look like it has never had a single penny spent on it in years.
May 7, 2018, 2:39 pm
#36
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Currently in BOD, had to go to check in to get a paper boarding card for grandmother in law, and surprised to be handed a lounge invite!
Not the most inspiring lounge but I have been in worse - although it is a SAUNA in here!
Food offering is absolutely useless - but there is wine, beer, soft drinks and a few spirits. Not a bad place to spend 45mins waiting for the midnight flight to LGW - better than the terminal!
Not the most inspiring lounge but I have been in worse - although it is a SAUNA in here!
Food offering is absolutely useless - but there is wine, beer, soft drinks and a few spirits. Not a bad place to spend 45mins waiting for the midnight flight to LGW - better than the terminal!
May 7, 2018, 2:43 pm
#38
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Yes it's a surprising new addition to the lounge network given that BA had a semi-public bust-up with the airport over the issue. But it has been settled as of mid April, and Silver, Gold, Club Europe and oneworld equivalents are allowed in on the usual terms.
More information in the Europe lounge guide in the Dashboard.
More information in the Europe lounge guide in the Dashboard.
May 7, 2018, 2:47 pm
#39
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Yes it's a surprising new addition to the lounge network given that BA had a semi-public bust-up with the airport over the issue. But it has been settled as of mid April, and Silver, Gold, Club Europe and oneworld equivalents are allowed in on the usual terms.
More information in the Europe lounge guide in the Dashboard.
More information in the Europe lounge guide in the Dashboard.
I thought all hope was lost based on this thread so didn't bother!
May 7, 2018, 2:52 pm
#40
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No one more surprised than me. BA went through a patch of deeming lounges uncommercial for various routes, usually on the basis that the route was new. Then when business routes like KRK and OPO had be running for well over a year they still didn't have a lounge. A few months ago there was a complete about turn and lounge access started appearing even in places where the facilities are so weak (hello Seville) that there may have been a case for BA to spare their customers. BOD was expensive on a low margin route, and not-so-good hence my surprise there. Just TLL and ACE which are the odd ones out now.
May 22, 2018, 9:35 am
#41
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It is my first time departing on BA out of Bordeaux for a while so I am pleased about lounge access but maybe BA are hurting themselves with pricing. I have just booked a one way ticket 4 days in advance via our Corp TA and was astonished to find the fare was 20Eur plus taxes for a grand total of 39Eur. N Fare bucket so even gets 10TPs. Add in Lounge charge and this is just crazy.
Edited to add:
Having just finished a couple of hours in the lounge due to a delay it is really quite good for a regional French lounge and certainly a step up from the Croix Du Sud in Toulouse. Not a Sauna, light and airy withgood views of the runway and reasonable drinks selection. Don’t expect to have a meal here though....
Originally Posted by [b
[/b]corporate-wage-slave;29726760]No one more surprised than me...,BOD was expensive on a low margin route
Edited to add:
Having just finished a couple of hours in the lounge due to a delay it is really quite good for a regional French lounge and certainly a step up from the Croix Du Sud in Toulouse. Not a Sauna, light and airy withgood views of the runway and reasonable drinks selection. Don’t expect to have a meal here though....
Last edited by Robespierre; May 25, 2018 at 2:52 pm Reason: Added lounge feedback