Mar 22, 2018, 3:58 am
Last edit by: sxc
AusBT review:
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-the-deck-lounge-hong-kong-airport
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-the-deck-lounge-hong-kong-airport
The Deck - opens 22 March 2018
Mar 23, 2018 | 2:45 am
#46
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I hope this isn’t a sign of haphazard management. Or a sign of where they thought they could cut costs/corners.
I’m not sure why the installation of a tended bar is a decision up to Sodexo. The sunk cost would be CXs and given this lounge has physically been ready for a few months I would think that CX already took that off the table. Unless they open a drinks cart on the deck since it looks like there’s some space there.
Last edited by sxc; Mar 23, 2018 at 3:39 am
Mar 23, 2018 | 4:44 am
#47
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I was transiting in HK last night, just managed to visit the Deck for 15 mins. It is obviously much better the Gate 16. I don't think the food quality is any better than Plaza Premium though. Any way I will definitely choose this lounge over The Cabin. 
Mar 23, 2018 | 6:45 am
#49
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I had a chance to visit before it opens; the terrace area feels more spacious than Pier, but lacks charging opportunities.
Not remembering accurately but I think the noodles taste a bit different from Pier too (due to different caterers?), no beef noodle at the time I visited but some 4 choices.
So far I'd prefer Pier or the adjacent Qantas for the offerings. It might feel different if I could visit it at different time/crowdedness level.
Not remembering accurately but I think the noodles taste a bit different from Pier too (due to different caterers?), no beef noodle at the time I visited but some 4 choices.
So far I'd prefer Pier or the adjacent Qantas for the offerings. It might feel different if I could visit it at different time/crowdedness level.
Mar 23, 2018 | 10:05 am
#51
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Internet was standing up well when I visited this afternoon - lounge was surprisingly busy given it’d just opened - download speeds still a solid 20Mbps but uploads wound back to a few MB.
What I did notice was the queue in the men’s toilet - there are three urinals and two stalls, and both times I visited there was a queue...
Last edited by djsflynn; Mar 23, 2018 at 10:43 am
Mar 23, 2018 | 12:23 pm
#53
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On one hand I'm a bit disappointed that they're unifying the lounge experience across the brand but on the other hand, it's a a good experience so why change something that's already working.
Mar 23, 2018 | 1:59 pm
#54
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Mar 25, 2018 | 6:45 pm
#55
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Spirits seem like quite an obvious omission. There are spirits in every self serve outport CX bar that I can think of.
I hope this isn’t a sign of haphazard management. Or a sign of where they thought they could cut costs/corners.
I’m not sure why the installation of a tended bar is a decision up to Sodexo. The sunk cost would be CXs and given this lounge has physically been ready for a few months I would think that CX already took that off the table. Unless they open a drinks cart on the deck since it looks like there’s some space there.
Mar 25, 2018 | 6:46 pm
#56
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The "outdoor" chairs are not very comfortable...not entirely sure what inspired them to do it. I guess it looks nice on photos and for instagram...but honestly I don't see myself sitting there more than 30 mins.
Mar 25, 2018 | 7:55 pm
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