Lounge availability at CDG just got worse
Oct 26, 2022, 6:28 pm
#33
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Oct 27, 2022, 8:36 pm
#35
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Really, Manjit? Lounge access doesn't "form part of the price of the Club Europe fare"?
This is the kind of "just make it up as we try to dig a hole for ourselves" response.
What next will BA say isn't part of the fare because it's "complimentary" - onboard catering, front seating rows (after all, the seat is exactly the same as ET), priority boarding, priority luggage tagging, etc. - why should anyone then pay a premium for CE?
This is the kind of "just make it up as we try to dig a hole for ourselves" response.
What next will BA say isn't part of the fare because it's "complimentary" - onboard catering, front seating rows (after all, the seat is exactly the same as ET), priority boarding, priority luggage tagging, etc. - why should anyone then pay a premium for CE?
Nov 6, 2022, 1:04 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2017
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Paris CDG lounge
I can see AA admirals in Paris has changed opening times. It's now closing at 12:00 every day. Does anyone know if BA can access another lounge for afternoon flights? If anyone travels from CDG on BA in the weeks ahead, please report back. Thanks.
Nov 6, 2022, 1:07 pm
#37
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There is no other lounge available for BA passengers, given the continued closure of the CX lounge.
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Lounge availability at CDG just got worse
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Lounge availability at CDG just got worse
Last edited by GumshoeW12; Nov 6, 2022 at 1:14 pm
Dec 6, 2022, 1:56 am
#38
Join Date: Jan 2019
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So to BA's credit they do have lounge acesss in 2b via Extime.
I've not used the AA or Cathay lounges at CDG, as I'm normally on a *A carrier but this is better than BA's lounges at LHR.
WiFi is decent aswell 150/50 on a test I just did.
Seats, availability and layout is better than normal BA lounges. Seats have charging including USB C ports ( more lounges needs to update with this)
Pleasantly surprised as I was annoyed when I saw the change without notification from 2A>2B.
*A are using T1 now as my J Singapore Airlines flight landed into T1.
I've not used the AA or Cathay lounges at CDG, as I'm normally on a *A carrier but this is better than BA's lounges at LHR.
WiFi is decent aswell 150/50 on a test I just did.
Seats, availability and layout is better than normal BA lounges. Seats have charging including USB C ports ( more lounges needs to update with this)
Pleasantly surprised as I was annoyed when I saw the change without notification from 2A>2B.
*A are using T1 now as my J Singapore Airlines flight landed into T1.
Last edited by petersjp; Dec 6, 2022 at 2:05 am
Dec 8, 2022, 10:32 am
#39
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I would second the much improved experience at cdg terminal 2b.
On entry to france yesterday i was able to use the e-gates (uk and usa passport holders were directed through them), you then get a stamp took 2 minutes.
On return, the check in is efficient, there is fasttrack security for BA gold (via the no1 access at least) and the extime lounge is at least open in the evening and has champagne. On this basis I might suggest this thread gets closed - although I have yet to experience the passport queue on exit !
So far altogether a much better experience. I've complained a lot about the CDG experience to BA as have many others, it seems there has been a substantial improvement.
On entry to france yesterday i was able to use the e-gates (uk and usa passport holders were directed through them), you then get a stamp took 2 minutes.
On return, the check in is efficient, there is fasttrack security for BA gold (via the no1 access at least) and the extime lounge is at least open in the evening and has champagne. On this basis I might suggest this thread gets closed - although I have yet to experience the passport queue on exit !
So far altogether a much better experience. I've complained a lot about the CDG experience to BA as have many others, it seems there has been a substantial improvement.
Dec 14, 2022, 6:56 am
#41
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Dec 14, 2022, 7:07 am
#42
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I would second the much improved experience at cdg terminal 2b.
On entry to france yesterday i was able to use the e-gates (uk and usa passport holders were directed through them), you then get a stamp took 2 minutes.
On return, the check in is efficient, there is fasttrack security for BA gold (via the no1 access at least) and the extime lounge is at least open in the evening and has champagne. On this basis I might suggest this thread gets closed - although I have yet to experience the passport queue on exit !
So far altogether a much better experience. I've complained a lot about the CDG experience to BA as have many others, it seems there has been a substantial improvement.
On entry to france yesterday i was able to use the e-gates (uk and usa passport holders were directed through them), you then get a stamp took 2 minutes.
On return, the check in is efficient, there is fasttrack security for BA gold (via the no1 access at least) and the extime lounge is at least open in the evening and has champagne. On this basis I might suggest this thread gets closed - although I have yet to experience the passport queue on exit !
So far altogether a much better experience. I've complained a lot about the CDG experience to BA as have many others, it seems there has been a substantial improvement.
Jan 9, 2023, 2:42 pm
#44
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That part of Terminal 2 CDG (A-C) is closed, for redevelopment work. As i understand it, mainly on the security hall. Cathay has moved to Terminal 1, I think AA joined BA at 2B. I am not sure that all airlines will necesarily return to their previous homes. I also have some doubts as to whether CX will reopen their lounge.
Jan 9, 2023, 4:34 pm
#45
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Was in the Extime lounge yesterday. Aside from the hard to find toilets (!) the place was really good and the food and drink offerings were all good. Whilst I miss the CX lounge, this is a very good alternative - much better than the equivalent now offered in AMS...