Vote for the worst and best lounge
Mar 14, 2019, 4:28 pm
#31
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold; Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,226
I'm not sure about the worst lounge overall but two of the worst lounge experiences I've had recently, have been at SJC and MCO. Coincidentally, I believe they are operated by the same operator.
For me what absolutely makes a lounge experience horrible is how packed they allow it to be. On every occasion visiting the MCO and SJC lounges, there has barely ever been any space to sit down! Food and drink options have never been that great either.
For me what absolutely makes a lounge experience horrible is how packed they allow it to be. On every occasion visiting the MCO and SJC lounges, there has barely ever been any space to sit down! Food and drink options have never been that great either.
Mar 14, 2019, 4:38 pm
#32
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Programs: BA gold
Posts: 3,902
My favourite is SYD international flounge. My favourite BA lounge... struggling to think here, probably NCL for familiar staff and being able to see when the BA plane pulls up at gate 3.
My worst used to be TIP and DAR (joint contenders) but they are not BA destinations any more. So I'd probably say the LHR T5 lounges - those showers and toilets are getting pretty grim, just what I want to see after my BNE-SYD-LHR flights.
My worst used to be TIP and DAR (joint contenders) but they are not BA destinations any more. So I'd probably say the LHR T5 lounges - those showers and toilets are getting pretty grim, just what I want to see after my BNE-SYD-LHR flights.
Mar 14, 2019, 4:39 pm
#33
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 516
Not as much experience as many here but here goes:
UVF was pretty grim in my opinion, LED is also totally void of any character/atmosphere - both have appalling food
Most enjoyable for me was JFK T7 Galleries, probably as it was my first lounge experience and was the result of a surprise upgrade from WTP at check in.
I don't think NCE is that bad, I would have been very grateful for a similar offering in Catania (Joint worst BA airport with Chambery) as we waited for our delayed flight last summer.
UVF was pretty grim in my opinion, LED is also totally void of any character/atmosphere - both have appalling food
Most enjoyable for me was JFK T7 Galleries, probably as it was my first lounge experience and was the result of a surprise upgrade from WTP at check in.
I don't think NCE is that bad, I would have been very grateful for a similar offering in Catania (Joint worst BA airport with Chambery) as we waited for our delayed flight last summer.
Mar 14, 2019, 4:45 pm
#34
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: N. I.
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 179
Worse: Faro, hands down the worst lounge I've ever seen, although I a aware my sample size is much smaller than lots of posters here. 
Best: I know it's no CX lounge, but I've always been impressed with the BHD one. The direct boarding from the lounge is hard to beat. And the staff is always great.
Best: I know it's no CX lounge, but I've always been impressed with the BHD one. The direct boarding from the lounge is hard to beat. And the staff is always great.
Worst: BA using the Plaza Premium lounge in Toronto
Came up in the lift and couldn't even find the Lounge, no signage at all. Had to ask at Plaza Premium Lounge if this was for BA Travellers.
Canteen like seating for diners and rows of soft chairs, reminded me of a nursing home !!!
Mar 14, 2019, 5:10 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Udon Thani, Thailand
Programs: TK E,*G, A-Club G
Posts: 869
Best Turkish IST CIP lounge, 3 weeks to go and Ataturk airport will be closed, but indeed often overcrowded.
Will land new IST airport 27 april, seems IST will have 3 international and 1 domestic lounges, 1*A lounge a biz lounge and an executive lounge (who ever might have access)
Worst BA lounge BRU
Really bad lounge Aspire VIE, Montreal National Bank lounge probably the most crowded and dirties i have seen.
Need to add the BKK Thai Orchid lounge on D gates (the very narrow long one), the other Thai lounges are just OK
Will land new IST airport 27 april, seems IST will have 3 international and 1 domestic lounges, 1*A lounge a biz lounge and an executive lounge (who ever might have access)
Worst BA lounge BRU
Really bad lounge Aspire VIE, Montreal National Bank lounge probably the most crowded and dirties i have seen.
Need to add the BKK Thai Orchid lounge on D gates (the very narrow long one), the other Thai lounges are just OK
Mar 14, 2019, 7:43 pm
#36
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
Posts: 5,573
Oneworld really but best would be Singapore (for the blissful showers) and worst Bordeaux.
Currently in Kathmandu, where the lounge is surprisingly good given the airport is a bit shabby.
Currently in Kathmandu, where the lounge is surprisingly good given the airport is a bit shabby.
Mar 14, 2019, 7:59 pm
#37
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,128
I'm nowhere near as well travelled as some here but here goes.
Best - EDI and the LHR CCR. At EDI the staff, cleanliness and ambience is excellent, very consistent and very light inside. I've been lucky to have experienced the CCR quite a lot in the past few years and it feels very homely.
Worst - The old MRU lounge
Another worst is the CX Flounge at T3 LHR. ALL Flyertalkers should really, really avoid this lounge
so I can have it all to myself
Best - EDI and the LHR CCR. At EDI the staff, cleanliness and ambience is excellent, very consistent and very light inside. I've been lucky to have experienced the CCR quite a lot in the past few years and it feels very homely.
Worst - The old MRU lounge
Another worst is the CX Flounge at T3 LHR. ALL Flyertalkers should really, really avoid this lounge
so I can have it all to myself
Mar 14, 2019, 11:46 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Worst: a few contenders. Penang was grim. The older AA lounge at PHX also gets a mention. Not OW but I still shudder at the memories of the Styal lounge at MAN T2 from 6 years ago. That really was grim. I'm also not a huge fan of the MAN BA lounge. Good views but that is about where it stops for me. Showers have closed and the last few time I have been in there, the PCs were not working.
Best: I also like the CCR (my biggest issue is trying to stop the bar staff topping up my LPGS). But for an overnight flight connection Al Safwa is awesome. The private bedrooms are a delight. My gripes with the place is that it needs more customers for some atmosphere and they need to sort the wifi.
Best: I also like the CCR (my biggest issue is trying to stop the bar staff topping up my LPGS). But for an overnight flight connection Al Safwa is awesome. The private bedrooms are a delight. My gripes with the place is that it needs more customers for some atmosphere and they need to sort the wifi.
Mar 15, 2019, 12:40 am
#42
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: AAdvantage Asia Miles Air China
Posts: 870
Well for me
Best BA: LHR First
Worst BA: Well now the late unlamented JFK First is no lounger with us, not sure
Best OW: Here is where I find it tough:
1. QF First in Sydney with the Neil Perry Dining, especially the Salt 'n' Pepper Calimari
2=. CX First in the Pier & AA Flagship First at JFK (The staff are really good and make this place great, though sadly the hamburger has gone for now)
4. QF First LAX, again great staff and a really good Hamburger (But what is it with Aussies and Beetroot?)
5= QF Hong Kong Lounge, again, great staff (incidentally managed by Accor) but food is not so good for a QF lounge, QR Al-Mourjain in Doha, and BA Galleries First in LHR
Worst OW.
1. Former BA JFK First
2. Horrid Oryx Lounge at Doha where the elite proles are banished to
3. CX outsourced to China Eastern 77 Lounge in Pudong. Food is absolute crap, constantly full, and rather sour staff
4. V1/V2 Lounge used by KA in Kunming
Best BA: LHR First
Worst BA: Well now the late unlamented JFK First is no lounger with us, not sure
Best OW: Here is where I find it tough:
1. QF First in Sydney with the Neil Perry Dining, especially the Salt 'n' Pepper Calimari
2=. CX First in the Pier & AA Flagship First at JFK (The staff are really good and make this place great, though sadly the hamburger has gone for now)
4. QF First LAX, again great staff and a really good Hamburger (But what is it with Aussies and Beetroot?)
5= QF Hong Kong Lounge, again, great staff (incidentally managed by Accor) but food is not so good for a QF lounge, QR Al-Mourjain in Doha, and BA Galleries First in LHR
Worst OW.
1. Former BA JFK First
2. Horrid Oryx Lounge at Doha where the elite proles are banished to
3. CX outsourced to China Eastern 77 Lounge in Pudong. Food is absolute crap, constantly full, and rather sour staff
4. V1/V2 Lounge used by KA in Kunming
Mar 15, 2019, 1:06 am
#43
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
Programs: BA Gold, Geek platinum
Posts: 2,004
Worst: For me, the admirals club at AUS, small and always packed, also it’s an admirals club.
(dis)honerable mention: the Flounge at ORD, tiny, always packed, no food, also it’s at ORD
Best: Qantas first lounge at SYD, big, airy, great food and views.
Honerable mention: BOS I love the new lounge, good food, good staff, boarding from the lounge.
(dis)honerable mention: the Flounge at ORD, tiny, always packed, no food, also it’s at ORD
Best: Qantas first lounge at SYD, big, airy, great food and views.
Honerable mention: BOS I love the new lounge, good food, good staff, boarding from the lounge.
Mar 15, 2019, 1:21 am
#44
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 159
Best overall - hands down the CX Pier F lounge at HKG
BA's best? Hard to justify objectively but I always have a great experience at IAD. Excellent staff, and love the apron views from the dining back towards the old Dulles terminal building.
Worst? TXL (it being landside is a major component), LIS or IBZ.
BA's best? Hard to justify objectively but I always have a great experience at IAD. Excellent staff, and love the apron views from the dining back towards the old Dulles terminal building.
Worst? TXL (it being landside is a major component), LIS or IBZ.
Mar 15, 2019, 1:25 am
#45
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 163
Best:
Thai 1st at BKK, for the 1 hour full body massage in the massive spa rooms.
Al Safwa at DOH, for the food and great wines on the ground where they can be appreciated.
Pier first at HKK, has a lovely feel to it it in the bar & lounge. Not keen on the large U shaped seating arrangement in the restaurant, its a bit open.
Etihad 1st at AUH, novelty of a cigar lounge.....
Virgin Clubhouse at LHR, its a great J lounge.
Worst: I'm sure there are lots of terrible network lounges but I generally go to main hubs.
Budapest, sharing a room with cleaners accessories.
Nairobi, what lounge last time I was there? I know its safari territory, but a tent!!
LHR galleries, was a zoo when I was in there with a few friend, should have been in a tent.
Any domestic in India.
They all just public transport waiting rooms and generally 1-2 hours is the absolute most we have to endure them for & most of the time its better than the options.
Happy travels
Thai 1st at BKK, for the 1 hour full body massage in the massive spa rooms.
Al Safwa at DOH, for the food and great wines on the ground where they can be appreciated.
Pier first at HKK, has a lovely feel to it it in the bar & lounge. Not keen on the large U shaped seating arrangement in the restaurant, its a bit open.
Etihad 1st at AUH, novelty of a cigar lounge.....
Virgin Clubhouse at LHR, its a great J lounge.
Worst: I'm sure there are lots of terrible network lounges but I generally go to main hubs.
Budapest, sharing a room with cleaners accessories.
Nairobi, what lounge last time I was there? I know its safari territory, but a tent!!
LHR galleries, was a zoo when I was in there with a few friend, should have been in a tent.
Any domestic in India.
They all just public transport waiting rooms and generally 1-2 hours is the absolute most we have to endure them for & most of the time its better than the options.
Happy travels
