Skyview lounge at Basel
Sep 16, 2022, 3:24 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR
Posts: 439
I visited this lounge in Basel yesterday.
Drink offer was fine.
Food not so good.
Really good choice of seat and table options.
I thought it was a good lounge, friendly staff, clean and lots of space. I can live with average food for short haul.
Very near the BA gate but you need to allow for passport control between the lounge and the gate.
Drink offer was fine.
Food not so good.
Really good choice of seat and table options.
I thought it was a good lounge, friendly staff, clean and lots of space. I can live with average food for short haul.
Very near the BA gate but you need to allow for passport control between the lounge and the gate.
Sep 16, 2022, 4:31 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,774
I visited this lounge in Basel yesterday.
Drink offer was fine.
Food not so good.
Really good choice of seat and table options.
I thought it was a good lounge, friendly staff, clean and lots of space. I can live with average food for short haul.
Very near the BA gate but you need to allow for passport control between the lounge and the gate.
Drink offer was fine.
Food not so good.
Really good choice of seat and table options.
I thought it was a good lounge, friendly staff, clean and lots of space. I can live with average food for short haul.
Very near the BA gate but you need to allow for passport control between the lounge and the gate.
The terrace is also very nice of course as (outside CH) is unusual to be able to stand outdoors. Overall a rather pleasant lounge for an outstation I think.
Sep 16, 2022, 5:00 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,995
I was there last weekend - it is completely oversized for what it is, but a nice space architecturally. After flying in on TK from Asia it was nice to sit outside with a coffee and get some fresh air.
Sep 16, 2022, 5:57 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The North
Posts: 1,848
I’m flying more often to/from Basel lately as one of my “regular” local airports - with both British Airways and easyJet.
While the food and drink is hit and miss, it’s got a decent ambience - very light and airy, and the outdoor terrace. I’ve never had problem finding a seat. When I’ve flown with easyJet I’ve missed access to the lounge as somewhere quiet that I can sit and work. The rest of the terminal isn’t good for that - not only are there not really enough seats generally, whoever decided to put a pinball machine next to one of the “working” seating areas should be shot…
I did consider paying for access but it was quite expensive for what it was (I think €35?).
While the food and drink is hit and miss, it’s got a decent ambience - very light and airy, and the outdoor terrace. I’ve never had problem finding a seat. When I’ve flown with easyJet I’ve missed access to the lounge as somewhere quiet that I can sit and work. The rest of the terminal isn’t good for that - not only are there not really enough seats generally, whoever decided to put a pinball machine next to one of the “working” seating areas should be shot…
I did consider paying for access but it was quite expensive for what it was (I think €35?).