New CX lounge in SFO???
Nov 8, 2011, 7:40 pm
#61
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I've never seen anyone in F actually using that grim lounge (sample size of 4). One time, a family had taken it over, turned the tv volume up loud, and had their kids running amok. Another time featured a contest between two guys trying to use the loudest, most self-important voices while conducting inane phone calls.
I've never been able to figure out what was supposed to be better about the F lounge... the J lounge always seems to have more food, space, etc. (and most of the J pax seem to agree as they wander into the unguarded F lounge, look around disappointedly and head to the J lounge).
The F lounge at SFO always makes me feel kind of sad and lonely.
I've never been able to figure out what was supposed to be better about the F lounge... the J lounge always seems to have more food, space, etc. (and most of the J pax seem to agree as they wander into the unguarded F lounge, look around disappointedly and head to the J lounge).
The F lounge at SFO always makes me feel kind of sad and lonely.
Nov 9, 2011, 11:20 pm
#62
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That mini F room was very lame. Disappointed in the offerings there even though some of the alcohol was higher quality tham the standard room (Belvedere vodka, for example). I'll look forward to a true CX lounge with better food and drink options on the F trip I'm looking to book Oct '12.
Last edited by mikelat; Nov 9, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Nov 9, 2011, 11:21 pm
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I've never seen anyone in F actually using that grim lounge (sample size of 4). One time, a family had taken it over, turned the tv volume up loud, and had their kids running amok. Another time featured a contest between two guys trying to use the loudest, most self-important voices while conducting inane phone calls.
I've never been able to figure out what was supposed to be better about the F lounge... the J lounge always seems to have more food, space, etc. (and most of the J pax seem to agree as they wander into the unguarded F lounge, look around disappointedly and head to the J lounge).
The F lounge at SFO always makes me feel kind of sad and lonely.
I've never been able to figure out what was supposed to be better about the F lounge... the J lounge always seems to have more food, space, etc. (and most of the J pax seem to agree as they wander into the unguarded F lounge, look around disappointedly and head to the J lounge).
The F lounge at SFO always makes me feel kind of sad and lonely.
Nov 9, 2011, 11:24 pm
#64
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Yup,that was about it when I was there. Not quite an F experience. It was tasty, just not as good as the JAL F lounge food options I've had in NRT nor the food options at the Velasquez louge in MAD. And, nowhere near the food in Cathay's HKG lounges.
Nov 9, 2011, 11:47 pm
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Nov 14, 2011, 10:03 am
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BTW - aweome pics in your TR, thanks for sharing
Nov 15, 2011, 11:49 pm
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unfortunately the new cx lounge is not open since i'm writing this from the ba terrace right now. i forget who posted before about the december details but that's what it sounds like right now from talking to the ladies at the check in.
guess i'll have to wait until my february trip to experience it
guess i'll have to wait until my february trip to experience it
Nov 16, 2011, 6:07 pm
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Nov 22, 2011, 11:55 am
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On CX 879 today, and the chatty check-in agent told me that construction is still quite slow, but still on track for December. There's only 3 of us in the "First" Lounge, so at least it's not crowded. Can't wait for the new lounge.
Nov 24, 2011, 9:28 am
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The Club article
The new SFO lounge will be bigger than the usual CX lounges. The new lounge will feature the Solus chair, Noodle bar, Long bar and it will be near CX's gates. So to sum it up, the new lounge will be quite similar to The Cabin.
They also gave us a small hint on when the new Y+ will be introduced, and that date is the first quarter of 2012
Image of layout:
The materials that are to feature in the lounge:
Can't wait till it opens, it will be a kick in the face for BA's terrace lounge
They also gave us a small hint on when the new Y+ will be introduced, and that date is the first quarter of 2012
Image of layout:
The materials that are to feature in the lounge:
Can't wait till it opens, it will be a kick in the face for BA's terrace lounge
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Nov 24, 2011, 9:40 am
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The new SFO lounge will be bigger than the usual CX lounges. The new lounge will feature the Solus chair, Noodle bar, Long bar and it will be near CX's gates. So to sum it up, the new lounge will be quite similar interior to The Cabin.
Can't wait till it opens, it will be a kick in the face for BA's terrace lounge
Can't wait till it opens, it will be a kick in the face for BA's terrace lounge
CX can't be doing this for just two daily flights. Could a third daily be on the way?
Nov 24, 2011, 10:38 pm
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Will they be contracting out the lounge to any other carriers or are they keeping it all to themselves?
On a side note, EK will be opening their new lounge at the A-Terminal shortly.
IMO, CX and EK will have the best lounges at SFO when they open.
On a side note, EK will be opening their new lounge at the A-Terminal shortly.
IMO, CX and EK will have the best lounges at SFO when they open.